Godzillan gratitude!

The votes are in and the judges have (finally) spoken: with 2753 votes, my video placed 3rd out of 300-some-odd entries. For old time's sake, let's take one last look at this thing.



I was really pulling for second, and so was everyone I knew... and their mother... and their grandmother... and their friends on Facebook who I'd never even met. What I'm trying to say is, we put up one heck of a fight. Someone else just put up more of one. But third is nothing to be ashamed of! I had a great time making the video, I still won $250, and best of all, I've seen what a fabulous support system I have in my life. Take a look:

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Handle:Core Date:7/22/2009 2:28:35 PM
Parents will never leave their college-bound children home alone again after watching this! Hilarious.

Handle:isaac Date:7/22/2009 3:16:16 PM
I was all prepared to shrug but that was actually really funny!

Handle:bchambo Date:7/23/2009 12:20:40 PM
Great job Mandie! Hope you win!

Handle:alyssagram Date:7/24/2009 10:30:43 AM
This certainly expresses what you have to do to get to college with a witty style. I love it!!

Handle:Jeff Date:7/24/2009 11:37:39 AM
Funny! Good luck!

Handle:Aunt Norma Date:7/24/2009 1:04:31 PM
Your video is delightful! I especially liked when your Mom and Dad came in at the end. I'm going to try to vote each day. Good luck!

Handle:momma Date:7/24/2009 10:07:00 PM
Love the video! What cute parents you have!

Handle:Friend BJ Date:7/27/2009 3:26:47 PM
Great job - Mom and Dad need to do more shopping

Handle:granny betsy Date:7/27/2009 8:08:51 PM
ohhh cant wait to see you at the next family gathering!!
take care deary

Handle:mnoon Date:7/28/2009 12:21:13 AM
Hey Mandie! This is awesome! I'm truly impressed; you absolutely deserve to win. This video made me realize doubly how much I miss you. I hope it won't be too long before I can come visit again! Love, your cuz, Mary

Handle:gardenart Date:7/28/2009 4:20:10 PM
Great video! I had to watch it a few times to catch the little subtleties. Good concept, excellent editing and I love the soundtrack.

Handle:gill Date:7/29/2009 5:06:49 PM
fantastic!

Handle:Megan Date:7/30/2009 12:38:14 PM
Broke 400! woo!

Handle:Dad Date:7/31/2009 10:19:28 PM
500!!!!! you did it

Handle:Mr Condescendin Date:8/11/2009 12:42:55 AM
I do love this!!

Handle:aunt Deb Date:8/11/2009 10:51:48 AM
we're voting!! Great job, Mandy. What attractive parents you have!!!
Love,Debbie

Handle:Abby Date:8/12/2009 2:52:01 PM
That was great! It made me laugh.

Handle:Judy Goodwin Date:8/12/2009 3:15:16 PM
Clever idea! Well done.

Handle:lam Date:8/13/2009 3:12:40 PM
I love the video, great job! You should win Manddi

Handle:gill Date:8/13/2009 6:18:32 PM
Yay!

Handle:fan24f Date:8/18/2009 11:49:32 AM
really liked your video you go girl

Handle:Lam Date:8/20/2009 2:27:00 PM
Don't just watch it, remenber to vote for it too :)

Handle:art Date:8/21/2009 10:53:13 PM
I loved the little touches like the part of the bike in the picture after the car was sold instead...

Handle:ZingZing Date:8/22/2009 4:03:46 PM
Great video, so fun...its giving me ideas...mom, dad. LOL!

Handle:gillface Date:8/24/2009 3:11:30 PM
Mandii, every time I go to vote it says I've already voted today!! For two of my e-mail addresses anyways

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My parents voted more faithfully than I ever could have asked. My congregation, extended family, professors, friends, faithful blog readers, and even complete and utter strangers supported me beyond anything I could have dreamed. What an amazing gift. Thank you all!