In nine short months, many things can happen. A school year can begin and end. A new human can be created, start to finish. A Simple Scrapbooks special-release book can be written, designed, photographed, printed, and shipped from halfway around the world. An election can drag on and on and on. (And on and on and on.) And a new editor can join our ranks, make us laugh, make a difference, and then graduate to bigger and better opportunities.
We bid a fond farewell to our Senior Editor, Megan Hoeppner, who has accepted the position of Creative Editor at Creating Keepsakes magazine. It's a fantastic promotion for her, an excellent fit for her excessively creative brain, and a sad loss for us. (But it's not really THAT big of a loss, since she hasn't even moved desks. She still sits right smack dab in the middle of the Simple team, where we can bug her and talk to her all day long!) Note: Lest there be any confusion, I am not saying that CK itself is a superior opportunity to Simple, only that the CREATIVE Editor role is a step above SENIOR Editor, and thus it is an awesome promotion for Megan.
Here is a photo of Megan and Carolyn at Megan's farewell lunch, just before we collectively downed two plates of cheese fries:
And Rachel, me, and Jen W., prior to the cheese fry frenzy:
And Jennafer & Wendy, who both ordered salads:
To send Megan off with lots of Simple good wishes, let's have a little contest! Leave me a comment that shares the NICEST thing you can think of to say to or about Megan as she heads off to greener pastures. I'll pick the sweetest sentiment to receive a cool prize from the office! And to level the playing field for those of you who maybe aren't naturally very nice, and thus may be at a disadvantage, I'll ALSO choose a random comment to win a cool prize package.
Let the compliments begin!
p.s. I just have to say, thanks for all your kind words earlier in the week. Ya'll sure have a talent for it! I'm off to take a bubble bath!
i have to say that Miss Megan has always been a pleasure to deal with...honestly, does she ever have bad days?! if so, it was hard for me to tell, lol...and though i wish her nothing but the best, i'm certain she will be missed! best to you Megan...you rock, plain & simple. :)
Posted by: Nicole | December 12, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Roses are red,
violets are blue,
congratulations on your promotion,
they are lucky to have you!
Posted by: sandee | December 12, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Congratulations to you, Megan! What a very cool and exciting new adventure for you! We all know that you will be wonderful because you already have shown your greatest in all that you have done with Simple. Good luck and happy crafting! :)
Posted by: shellbell78 | December 12, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Congratulations on your new promotion! Best wishes as you head in a new direction - even though your desk seems to be facing the same!
Posted by: Laurie T | December 12, 2008 at 06:15 PM
hello, is this training table? i'd a pastrami burger, fries with the ultimate dipping sauce, and a dr. pepper please. yes, thank you.
OH SO HAPPY about megan's promotion but we'll miss her terribly in the simple realm. just like i miss training table.
Posted by: emily pitts | December 12, 2008 at 06:44 PM
First off - CONGRATULATIONS Megan!
May everyday be better than the last and enjoy the challenges of the NEW job!!!
Posted by: Dale Anne | December 12, 2008 at 06:56 PM
First off - CONGRATULATIONS Megan!
May everyday be better than the last & hope the challenges of the NEW job are small!
Posted by: Dale Anne | December 12, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Congratulations Megan!!! You will be missed at Simple Scrapbooks, but also will be welcomed at Creating Keepsakes! Enjoy your new position. Keep up the great work!!
Posted by: Jamie | December 12, 2008 at 07:29 PM
That's very exciting for Megan! Can't wait to see what she'll bring to CK!
Posted by: Brooke P | December 12, 2008 at 08:22 PM
Congrats to you Megan! I won't miss you at all as I am a loyal reader of BOTH magazines!!!!
Posted by: Andrea Friebus | December 12, 2008 at 08:39 PM
congratulations, megan! ck is lucky to have you!
Posted by: sara | December 12, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Congratulations Megan! Thanks for bring us the great Simple Scrapbooks. Looking forward to seeing your creativity in Creating Keepsakes. New year, new beginnings. All the best to you.
Posted by: Lynette C | December 13, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Fare-thee-well Megan at your new job with CK. Good luck, and best wishes. :-)
Holly
PS - Angie, I am glad you got your bubble bath! :-)
Posted by: Holly A. Moss | December 13, 2008 at 01:41 AM
Congratulations Megan! I wish you every success in your new position. :)
Posted by: Cass | December 13, 2008 at 02:29 AM
Congratulations Megan! I wish you every success in your new position. :)
Posted by: Cass | December 13, 2008 at 02:34 AM
Congrats on your promotion, Megan! How exciting! All good wishes,
Tanja
Posted by: tape | December 13, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Yay for you Megan :)
Posted by: katie scott | December 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM
I met Megan last summer at CHA in Chicago. She was so friendly and always had a smile on her face. Every time I saw her that weekend she always made a point to smile, wave, and say "Hi!" I'm sure she spreads happiness wherever she goes. Congrats on the promotion and I look forward to seeing her name in CK!
Posted by: Aly D | December 13, 2008 at 08:13 PM
I met Megan last summer at CHA in Chicago. She was so friendly and always had a smile on her face. Every time I saw her that weekend she always made a point to smile, wave, and say "Hi!" I'm sure she spreads happiness wherever she goes. Congrats on the promotion and I look forward to seeing your name in CK!
Posted by: Aly D | December 13, 2008 at 08:16 PM
I met Megan last summer at CHA in Chicago. She was so friendly and always had a smile on her face. Every time I saw her that weekend she always made a point to smile, wave, and say "Hi!" I'm sure she spreads happiness wherever she goes. Congrats on the promotion and I look forward to seeing your name in CK!
Posted by: Aly D | December 13, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Congratulations Megan! Your talent and creativity has shone so brightly in every issue of Simple that I can't wait to see the same brightness in CK. Fortunately, like your friends who can still see you at your desk, I subscribe to both magazines so I can continue to enjoy the positive imprint you put on the scrapbooking community! Good luck and continued success!
Posted by: rebecca k | December 14, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Congratulations! You have done a fantastic job at Simple and I know you will rock at CK!!
Posted by: kathy | December 14, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Congratulations on your promotion and good luck! It's so FUN that you'll still get to hang with the cool kids at Simple. It's like having your cake and eating it too. Mmmmmm... cake... *drool*
Posted by: Barb | December 14, 2008 at 07:37 PM
"Simply" put, congratulations, Megan, on your promotion. You're "simply" the best.
Posted by: Lynn M | December 14, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Sniff sniff. Will miss working with you Megan! CK is sooooo lucky!
Posted by: Linda Barber | December 15, 2008 at 06:10 AM