Making Dad Proud

Yesterday was the show I was busy getting ready for all weekend.  I set up a display in front of the cafeteria at Lockheed Martin.  Seems like a strange place to host a jewelry show right?

Well my dad works there.  He has for years.  He noticed awhile ago that on certain days there were vendors outside of the cafeteria at lunchtime selling their wears.  Being my biggest fan, he found out how to get me in there.  I was a little hesitant at first.  I remembered visiting Lockheed years and years ago for "Take Your Daughters to Work Day".  My impression was lots of nerdy guys with pocket protectors.  However, he swore there were lots of women that worked there too so I figured I would give it a go.

I actually had a great time.  Obviously, it is a huge company so there was a ton of foot traffic at lunchtime.  My dad sent an email to all his friends to come down and check out my jewelry. I got to meet alot of the people he works with everyday.  That may seem like no big deal but when your dad works at Lockheed you don't get to just "go visit dad at the office" or "drop by for lunch".  I had to go to a special visitors station and get a badge just to get on the campus.  So it was an unusual treat.

I have been experimenting with new display accessories and my display looked the best it has ever looked yesterday.  I wish I could show you a picture but they don't allow cameras on the campus.  You'll just have to trust me on this one.

Here is the funniest part of the day (to me at least).  The majority of the necklaces I sold were the assymetrical necklaces.  Why is that funny you ask?  Well I guess it's because I picture all Lockheed employees like my dad.  He's an engineer, super smart, and well...anal (Sorry dad but you know it's true).  If he wore jewelry it would be perfectly even and matching.  No assymetrical pieces.  Kinda like my sister actually....

So it really suprised me and made me chuckle that the assymetricals were such a hit.  My dad's theory is that maybe they are trying to break out of the routine and try something new.  Sounds like a good idea to me!

All in all a fun day.  Sometimes its good to do a show that's a little different. 

Comments

[Carrie Sommer]

I didn't know you were an aerospace kid! My dad was too, and so is my husband! Sounds like a great day - I have heard about one at hubby place, but the days never worked for me. Another vendor who told me said it's one of her best venues. Go figure!