Ok...It has been way too long. I must apologize to my loyal followers....I mean, follower. :) This length of time has been due to my due to my new job in packaging. It has been a whirlwind 5 months!
I am totally loving it and can't wait to see what the first year will bring as far as learning and growing and finding out more about myself. Hard to believe that 2008 is done and over...what a year!
I am excited about 2009 and ready to tackle new challenges. My mind is made up that I want bigger and better challenges...I have sets my sites on tackling something with the town of Fort Mill. It is where I was born and raised. I want to do something that will make a difference.
As many of you know, Brian and I have tried to have a child without success for many years now. We have decided to put those hopes away and try to count our many blessings that God has given us. They are many. My family and friends that make up my life and surround me are so encompassing that I know it is enough. I am thankful for a husband that truly gets me. It is enough.
That being said, I want to make a difference in other ways....so, I have a meeting scheduled with our town mayor to discuss planning a party for our town. I love my adopted home of New Orleans and want to think that we can bring some of that flavor here. I see no reason that the poor souls that live here can't experience some sort of fun, besides raising kids and working out. There has to be more to life.....right?!?! I want to help found and organize an event that will go down in the history of FM.
So, we'll see....I am under no illusions that we will have an Endymion or an Orpheus parade here....let's get real. First, there is no Harry Connick, Jr. to host one. But, there is room to enjoy and start our own traditions that we and our kids and grandkids can enjoy.
More on that later....busy, busy, busy....have a marvelous day!!!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
How much can I do?
I am taking on too much....seriously. I feel that I can't do much more....I meet with my HOA board where I am the only female. I have one guy that thinks females are merely here on earth to look pretty...he actually had the audacity to ask me if I knew what a budget was?? Seriously.
I think because I do use the "nice" thing to get things done it conjures up a bad rap. It doesn't get taken as seriously as the bad ass, or, the bitch, or, the boss, or any of the other methods. But, trust me, it gets the job done. I have used it reliably for these many years and it works. Trust.
I find that it makes people feel at ease, more willing to succomb to whatever it is that I am going to need them to do. The whole experience is more pleasurable. But, for the onlooker who uses different methods the nice approach comes off as weak. So be it. I don't care what the outsider thinks...it works.
But, anyway, I must continue to just shun the naysayers and just do my thing. The phrase, "Don't hate the player, hate the game" sums it up best. So, I am trying to find out how to work in relationships like my HOA board, that I was elected to, with different sorts of people. But, my life is BUSY. I also want to do fun stuff like the Social Committee, the DAR, spend time w/ friends, work at some point during the day, and spend time w/ my beloved. But, where is the time???
OK, well, this wraps up blog #2. I will try to get better at these....bear w/ me....thanks for reading!
I think because I do use the "nice" thing to get things done it conjures up a bad rap. It doesn't get taken as seriously as the bad ass, or, the bitch, or, the boss, or any of the other methods. But, trust me, it gets the job done. I have used it reliably for these many years and it works. Trust.
I find that it makes people feel at ease, more willing to succomb to whatever it is that I am going to need them to do. The whole experience is more pleasurable. But, for the onlooker who uses different methods the nice approach comes off as weak. So be it. I don't care what the outsider thinks...it works.
But, anyway, I must continue to just shun the naysayers and just do my thing. The phrase, "Don't hate the player, hate the game" sums it up best. So, I am trying to find out how to work in relationships like my HOA board, that I was elected to, with different sorts of people. But, my life is BUSY. I also want to do fun stuff like the Social Committee, the DAR, spend time w/ friends, work at some point during the day, and spend time w/ my beloved. But, where is the time???
OK, well, this wraps up blog #2. I will try to get better at these....bear w/ me....thanks for reading!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween
Ok, this is my first day blogging. But, I've heard it's fun...so, I'm in. I have a lot to say to whomever will listen....I watch a ton of TV, have a lot of friends, from a lot of different walks of life. That keeps me on my toes....
For example, right now, it's election time. Half of my friends are voting for Obama and the other are for McCain...there are a few that are unsure. Most of my friends, are like me very opinionated one way or the other. They are outspoken and wild, at times.
I just started a painting class on Thursdays. This isn't something I would normally be drawn to, it's a quiet sort of thing. But, last night was the first class and it was fun....stressful, b/c I want my picture to be good, but, fun. We started with the paints they are oil based and that is much harder than it looks on tv....ok. I'll keep you posted.
I am at home for the most part with my job, I have three large accounts that I handle for my company and they require a lot of monitoring, but, most of it is done over the computer through portals and emails and spreadsheets. I have a new love for Excel. Jk. I will be growing this customer base, and, will be on the road more in the future. If you know anyone that uses paperboard boxes let me know...that is what I sell now.
Life in the Mill refers to my life back in Fort Mill....I grew up here, left went away to college, moved to New Orleans, then came back here after Hurricane Katrina. So, that has been a transition in and of itself....more later.
For example, right now, it's election time. Half of my friends are voting for Obama and the other are for McCain...there are a few that are unsure. Most of my friends, are like me very opinionated one way or the other. They are outspoken and wild, at times.
I just started a painting class on Thursdays. This isn't something I would normally be drawn to, it's a quiet sort of thing. But, last night was the first class and it was fun....stressful, b/c I want my picture to be good, but, fun. We started with the paints they are oil based and that is much harder than it looks on tv....ok. I'll keep you posted.
I am at home for the most part with my job, I have three large accounts that I handle for my company and they require a lot of monitoring, but, most of it is done over the computer through portals and emails and spreadsheets. I have a new love for Excel. Jk. I will be growing this customer base, and, will be on the road more in the future. If you know anyone that uses paperboard boxes let me know...that is what I sell now.
Life in the Mill refers to my life back in Fort Mill....I grew up here, left went away to college, moved to New Orleans, then came back here after Hurricane Katrina. So, that has been a transition in and of itself....more later.
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