Thursday, April 22, 2010
Day 13 -- And another star is born....
Woot woot!! New Idea New Idea -- Flash :-) I went to the a multi-group mixer, major NJ Networking event for young professionals in NJ. I went there promoting the golf group and PTJ. It was a great experience. Hopefully I gave both organizations postive exposure. I have a new idea for a cross promoting company -- Note to self. Figure out LLC/business process to make "Kris Cross-Promotions"... Hope no one who reads this -- lol will steal my idea :-). Or if one does read it and wants to help get me launched - let's do it! rock on :-) . I realized I am spread out all over the place. What a neat way for me to network and bring small business together in the community.... under one platform. The countdown to 10/10/10 has been an exhilerating process so far....Here's to a new star -- my new wish -- and hope that I don't burn myself out before I reach a healthy pace of productivity... :-)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 12 -- And so it goes and so it goes
Day 12 -- This will be a real quick entry. I am headed out the door to a meeting in a few minutes. I am determined to be there on time today! I have a couple last minute things to finish up. Lots on my to do list this week. I am sort of at peace, but kind of struggling to stay focused... :-) Hope to elaborate more later.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Day 11 -- So/so
Today I am feeling so/so. To be honest I am a little cranky and unsure of myself. I am trying to stay focused, but I have stumbled a little bit. Work was ok. I was able to get a few objectives done, but does not seem enough. I did not eat very well today. Breakfast was ok, dinner not so much. I am now in West Orange for the PTJ. Boss could not make it today. I still have more to wrap up... So I am going to close out this blog today and continue to chip away at the PTJ project. I am aiming for a good night sleep by eleven. Then tomorrow will be a new day :-). Note to self -- still need to get hotel info, follow up on calendar and to do lists. Also follow up on A's suggestions. As far as frustration -- "Time to take it to the TREADMILL" ;-).
Monday, April 19, 2010
Day Nine and Ten -- Woot Woot!!
Day Nine was wonderful! Ed and I had a fantastic time at the wedding Saturday night.
***Coincidentally we were assigned to Table 10 and our room was 107 [Ten, and for those who know me well, 7 has been "spiritual"/common number in my life -- I can almost hear the chuckles in the distance for this stretch. Ummm for those who do not know... I was often, if not always, assigned #7 in every sport I played. I was 7lbs. 7oz. ounces born in 77 - on the 25th ( 2+5=7). 7 letters in my first name, 7 in my middle and last combined. Over the years and in several particular months, I have had quite a few cherishable experiences on the 7th. Every single address I have ever lived/worked in has had the number seven in it somewhere (and I have moved quite a bit in 33 years!) One address was even 341 South 7th Ave Apt 7 - lol. Currently I live on the 18th floor of my apt but there is no 13th floor so technically I am still on the 17th - lol. I guess am the quasi superstious "seven is lucky" type. The numbers 3 and 11 are also very spiritual numbers to me as well :-) Like I said -- could all be coincidences, but I enjoy observing the patterns. Even if it is like making that "horoscope wisdom apply perfectly" - LOL***
We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with some of the other wedding guests and then enjoyed a sunny ride home. After unpacking a bit, Ed and I met up with friends for a nice "southern style" meal at Delta's in New Brunswick, followed by a funny, but crass movie. We went to go see Hot Tub Time Machine. It was sooo nice having a weekend of laughter and celebration with good friends.
Although Ed was not overly impressed with the organizing I have done at home thus far, I see the progress. I have the vision in mind and I can see where "stations" are being allocated to meet my goals. :-). Plus this is not about him. This is my space and my place for self discovery. :-). Nevertheless, I can't help but value the feedback from those I care for and about.
Day Ten has been pretty good so far too. I enjoyed a healthy breakfast and then was able to organize at my desk for a bit too. I received my next book for the next book club on April 28th. This one is titled "The First 90 Days". On the cover it says, "Critical Success for New Leaders at All Levels". Not knowing much about what this book will focus on, by the title alone I feel as if I am a new leader of my self with this quest for organization and balance. This seems especially evident to me by taking initiative and using this blog as a tool to plan and document my journey. :-). So far it has been fun and a treat I look forward to each day.
Note to self -- Tomorrow follow up on hotel rates for our South Beach girls trip in July. Also create master list of other outstanding items. I finally received my "acceptances" from Fed and State. So checks should be coming along soon to provide a little bit of breathing room. :-).
Today I spent some time saying prayers of gratitude for some very special people in my life. I feel blessed.
Ok now on to a meeting. (One that I am late for -- shocker...). Tonight I plan to chip away at the PTJ project! I am meeting with that boss tomorrow. yikes. :-).
***Coincidentally we were assigned to Table 10 and our room was 107 [Ten, and for those who know me well, 7 has been "spiritual"/common number in my life -- I can almost hear the chuckles in the distance for this stretch. Ummm for those who do not know... I was often, if not always, assigned #7 in every sport I played. I was 7lbs. 7oz. ounces born in 77 - on the 25th ( 2+5=7). 7 letters in my first name, 7 in my middle and last combined. Over the years and in several particular months, I have had quite a few cherishable experiences on the 7th. Every single address I have ever lived/worked in has had the number seven in it somewhere (and I have moved quite a bit in 33 years!) One address was even 341 South 7th Ave Apt 7 - lol. Currently I live on the 18th floor of my apt but there is no 13th floor so technically I am still on the 17th - lol. I guess am the quasi superstious "seven is lucky" type. The numbers 3 and 11 are also very spiritual numbers to me as well :-) Like I said -- could all be coincidences, but I enjoy observing the patterns. Even if it is like making that "horoscope wisdom apply perfectly" - LOL***
We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with some of the other wedding guests and then enjoyed a sunny ride home. After unpacking a bit, Ed and I met up with friends for a nice "southern style" meal at Delta's in New Brunswick, followed by a funny, but crass movie. We went to go see Hot Tub Time Machine. It was sooo nice having a weekend of laughter and celebration with good friends.
Although Ed was not overly impressed with the organizing I have done at home thus far, I see the progress. I have the vision in mind and I can see where "stations" are being allocated to meet my goals. :-). Plus this is not about him. This is my space and my place for self discovery. :-). Nevertheless, I can't help but value the feedback from those I care for and about.
Day Ten has been pretty good so far too. I enjoyed a healthy breakfast and then was able to organize at my desk for a bit too. I received my next book for the next book club on April 28th. This one is titled "The First 90 Days". On the cover it says, "Critical Success for New Leaders at All Levels". Not knowing much about what this book will focus on, by the title alone I feel as if I am a new leader of my self with this quest for organization and balance. This seems especially evident to me by taking initiative and using this blog as a tool to plan and document my journey. :-). So far it has been fun and a treat I look forward to each day.
Note to self -- Tomorrow follow up on hotel rates for our South Beach girls trip in July. Also create master list of other outstanding items. I finally received my "acceptances" from Fed and State. So checks should be coming along soon to provide a little bit of breathing room. :-).
Today I spent some time saying prayers of gratitude for some very special people in my life. I feel blessed.
Ok now on to a meeting. (One that I am late for -- shocker...). Tonight I plan to chip away at the PTJ project! I am meeting with that boss tomorrow. yikes. :-).
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Day Seven Plus Day Eight :-) Cause i am late
I initiated this entry last night. However, while watching a cheesy movie, I became distracted and before I knew it I had lost track of time and it was past midnight. By then another movie had started and eventually I fell asleep. (bad pattern).
Unfortunately, I discovered in the morning the text I had written was gone because I had not saved it. To be honest it was not that thrilling so not that much of a loss. Basically, I just recapped that yesterday was very productive at my FT job. (At this rate 6 weeks to 2 months I will be completely caught up with all at my full time job. It will be a complilation of the work I have done since May 2006). In the evening, I was able to make dinner, get some laundry done, and get organized a little. I still have not tackled my PT job stuff yet... bummer. Although, on a brighter note, I did hear Jake got a job! Yay!
I am waiting now for Ed to arrive. We are taking off for a wedding this afternoon somewhere in NY. Should be fun :-). I think I have pretty much everything I need. So not a terrible packing job! yay - small victory!
I still wish I used my time better to work on the stuff for PT job... oh well. i am going to pack it in the car. We have an 90 minute drive. Maybe I can chip away a little of it on the road.
Above all, I hope to relax and enjoy my quality time with Ed. :-) Balance is what I am striving for!
Hopefully, I will be able to write day nine tomorrow. If not, I am aiming for day ten on Monday!
Next week's goal will be to get my blackberry running again.
Unfortunately, I discovered in the morning the text I had written was gone because I had not saved it. To be honest it was not that thrilling so not that much of a loss. Basically, I just recapped that yesterday was very productive at my FT job. (At this rate 6 weeks to 2 months I will be completely caught up with all at my full time job. It will be a complilation of the work I have done since May 2006). In the evening, I was able to make dinner, get some laundry done, and get organized a little. I still have not tackled my PT job stuff yet... bummer. Although, on a brighter note, I did hear Jake got a job! Yay!
I am waiting now for Ed to arrive. We are taking off for a wedding this afternoon somewhere in NY. Should be fun :-). I think I have pretty much everything I need. So not a terrible packing job! yay - small victory!
I still wish I used my time better to work on the stuff for PT job... oh well. i am going to pack it in the car. We have an 90 minute drive. Maybe I can chip away a little of it on the road.
Above all, I hope to relax and enjoy my quality time with Ed. :-) Balance is what I am striving for!
Hopefully, I will be able to write day nine tomorrow. If not, I am aiming for day ten on Monday!
Next week's goal will be to get my blackberry running again.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Day Six -- Tired and a lil bit cranky :-)
Although overall I am still very optimistic and excited about my project, today I feel quite sluggish and a little bit cranky. I feel very distracted and therefore definitely having a tough time concentrating.... I managed to get my taxes done late last night, but I did not do them very well. I have a feeling I am going to have to file an amendment because I rushed through it. However, it is done and according to the software I am due a refund. I will feel a little bit better once I get the confirmation emails that the IRS (Federal and State) have officially accepted them. Hopefully this entry is not screaming to the "big guy" Audit Me! Audit Me! :-) lol.
On the homefront, I have boxes and boxes of paper to sort. It is slightly overwhelming. I am not even sure of all the files I will create, retain or dispose of. When will I set aside the time to do it? Last night's search for previous years taxes and any possible related tax papers created a whirlwind of papers all over the floor. It looks like a tornado came through my apartment. Yikes. I definitely have identified a specific area of improvement!
Now I am on my way home to try and tackle the project for the part time job (which in the future I will reference as PTJ). At the least today I was able to offer some ideas for soliciting sponsors.
:-) Here's to hoping tonight and then tomorrow is MUCH more productive...
On the homefront, I have boxes and boxes of paper to sort. It is slightly overwhelming. I am not even sure of all the files I will create, retain or dispose of. When will I set aside the time to do it? Last night's search for previous years taxes and any possible related tax papers created a whirlwind of papers all over the floor. It looks like a tornado came through my apartment. Yikes. I definitely have identified a specific area of improvement!
Now I am on my way home to try and tackle the project for the part time job (which in the future I will reference as PTJ). At the least today I was able to offer some ideas for soliciting sponsors.
:-) Here's to hoping tonight and then tomorrow is MUCH more productive...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Day Five -- Technology... or lack thereof at this point...
My replacement phone, generously loaned to me by a special IT friend, is about to die because I do not have the charger with me. I still don't know if the blackberry I heavily invested in will ever work again. I have not had consistent internet access in my apartment. I am slightly worried that I am not going to be able to get my outstanding project for my part time job or my taxes done in time. Nevertheless, I am determined to keep on plugging away and get as much done as possible. I hope to report that all has been accomplished by some point tomorrow! :-) I am grateful that my computer is working well enough that I can post these little frustrations :-). Now I am off to a meeting and then home to file -- woot woot!
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