How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?

I’m sure a few of you have heard of the Sound of Music, and it’s, well, let’s say classic and cheesy songs and scenes of Austria.

Well, when I started to write about Nina I actually thought of the song about the main character, Maria – if you haven’t heard it, it’s a song about someone with an incredibly strong spirit and self. 

I’m quoting the lyrics when I say - “How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?”

Well, that’s Nina.  (Also known as Neee-naaah.)

I found Nina through my friend, Craig. Craig of Craigslist that is. I posted an unnamed company in the fall of 2004 looking for students and anyone who might want to work on the concept. Nina was a talented flutist and music major who decided against grad school at NYU but nevertheless moved to NYC from Chicago.  I was intrigued with the idea of the musician working on the music of cacao - plus she was open and energetic and idealistic - perfect for sweetriot.

I knew early on that Nina was a leader with a great soul. She learns fast, moves fast, and builds relationships quickly too. Nina is also a wonderful friend and family member.  That’s why I’m honored to have her as sweetriot’s first ‘employee’ and look forward to all of cacao-mission related work together!

p.s.

in case you’re a ‘Sound of Music’ junkie (don’t deny it), check out the full lyrics: http://www.lyricsondemand.com/soundtracks/s/thesoundofmusiclyrics/marialyrics.html

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[Nina]

OH DEAR - I'M A LITTLE WORRIED :)

"How do you solve a problem like Maria...
How do you catch a cloud and pin it down...
How do you find a word that means Maria...
A flibbertijibbet, a will o-the wisp, a clown...
Many a thing you know you like to tell her...
Many a thing she ought to understand...
But how do you make her stay?
And listen to all you say?
How do you keep a wave upon the sand?

How do you hold our moonbeam in your hand?"