| sym·bi·o·sis [ sìm bī ṓssiss, sìmbee ṓssiss ] (plural sym·bi·o·ses [ sìm bī ṓ sz ]) |
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1. close association of animals or plants: a close association of animals or plants of different species that is often, but not always, of mutual benefit
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2. mutually beneficial relationship: a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship between two people or groups
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| [Early 17th century. Via modern Latin and Greek sumbiōsis "a living together" < bios "life"] |
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I have been very fortunate during the research phase, launch phase and growth phase of my wedding consulting business. As I did the required studying and reading to gain my certification, I was fortunate to intern for an established wedding planner here in Indy (Thanks,
Lisa!). Yes, it was free labor--but the insight and valuable lessons that I learned from HANDS ON preparation are
priceless. And she still asks me if she can be of assistance any time she sees me. She's not afraid to help an up and coming wedding planner.
I have also been very fortunate to find a GEM in the cyberworld. This diamond that I look at, admire and show-off everyday is
i-Wed: International Network of Wedding and Event Designers. I can truly say that I don't know what I would do without iWed! The network of planners, photographers and stationers in the community have taught me soooo much! I am constantly amazed by how much I have learned from this group of people, who, before I joined, didn't know me from Adam. I have gained so much information about the start-up of my business, networking, day-to-day responsibilities, best practices and how to stay educated. It was because of iWed that I even began to start blogging! I have been introduced to so many respected and fabulous planners (
Liene,
Terrica,
Khris,
Saundra,
Laura, to name a few) and I am thrilled to be included in their circle as a colleague! All of the iWed members are now like family to me.
The best thing about iWed is that everyone has opinions and information and everyone is allowed to share theirs. Even I, in my limited experience, have been able to help someone through iWed because we all come with our different life experiences and areas of expertise. I love that no one is territorial and feels that they can't share. I feel like it's putting forth good karma in the world and I firmly believe that you get back what you put out. I also know that there is no penalty in sharing what you know to would-be planners or newbies. What is for me, is for me--and on the flip side of that--no one can take anything from you if you are awesome at what you do. It is my sincere hope that members of the iWed community have learned some things from me, because I have learned so much from them.
And, if you don't believe all the wonderful things that I have just said about iWed, I urge you to check it out for yourself. You will not regret becoming a
symbiotic member of this ultra-fabulous community. Any fellow iWedders reading this?? I would love for you to chime in!
I am so excited!!! After being convinced of the wonderful merits of blogging by fellow iWed members, The Wedding Workroom has finally achieved 1000+ unique visitors!! I started blogging on one bright afternoon on Januray 24, 2008 and I haven't been able to stop! Everyday that I create a new post, I'd like to think that I am polishing up my "blogging mojo." I can't imagine NOT blogging. . .
