It is crazy how many things I have to do and it is almost Christmas vacation time. I am excited about having Simon Sinek come in February. I also wish I has some interns to go to networking events for and with me and do some research. I also need to write a requirement doc for our new website.
Recently, I have learned doing the hard thing, is hard, but completely pays off in the end. I just did a very hard thing and this would have changed my life for the worse if it had gone bad, but I just did it and the rewards maybe life changing and may last a lifetime.
"Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, All is bright..."
Monday, December 21, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The funny thing about writing...
A funny thing I have noticed about writing is, when things in my life are happening I want to write it all down but I do not have time. However, when things are moving, ... well slower, I have time to write but not as much to write.
All this to say, a lot has happened since my last post. I am still on a journey but my role has changed. I have changed my focus from becoming a Project Manager to being a media specialist with some advanced and complicated admin jobs.
I have recently been recording and editing videos. I love it. I like being my energetic self and getting people to come out and have fun on camera. I have been to the Mac store twice to improve my video editing knowledge. (It is SO much easier now to do video editing than it was in college!)
Most importantly... I am feeling whole and balanced everyday. I am almost always happy. I have weeded out things in my life that were slowing me down. I am in complete control of my life and what happens and that is a very cool power. It may seem obvious but I can do anything, I can create anything and I will accomplish whatever I put my mind to. I know this as truth and experience it as power.
My emails are more patient towards people now then they were 3 weeks ago. My mood and state of mind is steady when talking with others. I am bubbling over with excitement over the elevator interviews I am going to conduct. I also had an idea yesterday for a non-profit I want to start. Yay!
There is a huge movement about the best ways to have a balanced life. People are constantly talking about energy, living better, smarter and having more free time. The idea is to do it all smarter so you have more free time to be happier.
Free time is not what excites me. My work excites me. The morning on a weekday excites me... I am working now and it is 10pm on a Wednesday night. One of my favorite bands is playing right now and I am only 23 and I am totally content staying here. When your work is in line with your WHY(purpose) then you do not need more time or a balanced life to be happy.
I am experiencing what my Boss and dear friend has taught me and it is incredible.
Peace.
All this to say, a lot has happened since my last post. I am still on a journey but my role has changed. I have changed my focus from becoming a Project Manager to being a media specialist with some advanced and complicated admin jobs.
I have recently been recording and editing videos. I love it. I like being my energetic self and getting people to come out and have fun on camera. I have been to the Mac store twice to improve my video editing knowledge. (It is SO much easier now to do video editing than it was in college!)
Most importantly... I am feeling whole and balanced everyday. I am almost always happy. I have weeded out things in my life that were slowing me down. I am in complete control of my life and what happens and that is a very cool power. It may seem obvious but I can do anything, I can create anything and I will accomplish whatever I put my mind to. I know this as truth and experience it as power.
My emails are more patient towards people now then they were 3 weeks ago. My mood and state of mind is steady when talking with others. I am bubbling over with excitement over the elevator interviews I am going to conduct. I also had an idea yesterday for a non-profit I want to start. Yay!
There is a huge movement about the best ways to have a balanced life. People are constantly talking about energy, living better, smarter and having more free time. The idea is to do it all smarter so you have more free time to be happier.
Free time is not what excites me. My work excites me. The morning on a weekday excites me... I am working now and it is 10pm on a Wednesday night. One of my favorite bands is playing right now and I am only 23 and I am totally content staying here. When your work is in line with your WHY(purpose) then you do not need more time or a balanced life to be happy.
I am experiencing what my Boss and dear friend has taught me and it is incredible.
Peace.
Friday, October 23, 2009
"I know I am right."
Do you ever find yourself thinking this to your boss. "I know I am right about...." you fill in the blank. Of course you think that, we all do. The awesome thing about my relationship with my boss is, if I find out that I do not agree with him, I am probably wrong. I can know this, accept this and still be happy being wrong.
I took a social media class today; which was awesome. The class was great, yes, but I discovered another thing about myself that my boss has known for who knows how long; I love social media. I love getting on Facebook and looking my friends images. I love getting on twitter and sharing links. I am learning how awesome youtube is for marketing. I mean this topic excites me so much my socks come off!
I believe it was about 8 months ago when I was asked if I wanted to be our companies social media expert. I should have said, "HELL YEAH!" It was given to someone else and now here I am learning it anyways and loving it.
I defiantly had those, "I know I am right" moments, but it is nice to grow, mature and realize ...
I AM PROBABLY NOT IN THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. I should have started Social Media eight months ago!
I took a social media class today; which was awesome. The class was great, yes, but I discovered another thing about myself that my boss has known for who knows how long; I love social media. I love getting on Facebook and looking my friends images. I love getting on twitter and sharing links. I am learning how awesome youtube is for marketing. I mean this topic excites me so much my socks come off!
I believe it was about 8 months ago when I was asked if I wanted to be our companies social media expert. I should have said, "HELL YEAH!" It was given to someone else and now here I am learning it anyways and loving it.
I defiantly had those, "I know I am right" moments, but it is nice to grow, mature and realize ...
I AM PROBABLY NOT IN THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. I should have started Social Media eight months ago!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The journey continues
I am currently editing and writing content for our website. It is fun... it is our guideline for the company. If we do anything in the next year that isn't about those three things then we are off track. It is going to be our meter. Dahyu is helping people every week, I want to too. I hope people come to me for advice someday- today and I want to be free to help them... and I finally feel like I am in a place to do that because my life is controllable and manageable because I made it that way. Pretty cool stuff.
I am not talking about taking someone somewhere or little errands. I am talking about true, life changing help. He is going to help someone this week figure out their WHY. Your WHY is your purpose in life. That is what you should make all your decisions based upon. Does this help me with my WHY? Will it move me forward towards my goals and life.
People do not understand that their life can be anything they make of it. Think about that.
Anyways, I want to help people which is why I am helping Dahyu out because he is out helping people. Hopefully I'll be able to do both one day. Peace.
I am not talking about taking someone somewhere or little errands. I am talking about true, life changing help. He is going to help someone this week figure out their WHY. Your WHY is your purpose in life. That is what you should make all your decisions based upon. Does this help me with my WHY? Will it move me forward towards my goals and life.
People do not understand that their life can be anything they make of it. Think about that.
Anyways, I want to help people which is why I am helping Dahyu out because he is out helping people. Hopefully I'll be able to do both one day. Peace.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Eat Your Frog
Yesterday I did all the small tasks I was supposed to work on. I got a lot done... but I totally did not eat my frog. What this means is doing the hardest, biggest, most dreaded task for the day first. Today however, that frog tasted good. I put together some content for our website and drew out what I want it too look like:
I sent it off to the people who need to do the next step and I'm waiting to see what happens. I may still have content to edit and write but I 80/20 'ed it. I'll explain that later.
The lesson is eat your frog first so you can be free while going through other tasks throughout the day. My employer taught me this and he is right. You feel so much better.
I need to go write the content for the other pages and put together a powerpoint. I'll keep you posted.
It's not too late to eat your frog today!
The lesson is eat your frog first so you can be free while going through other tasks throughout the day. My employer taught me this and he is right. You feel so much better.
I need to go write the content for the other pages and put together a powerpoint. I'll keep you posted.
It's not too late to eat your frog today!
Monday, September 28, 2009
History Recap
Since a lot has happened to me professionally in the last year, let me update and inform you. I am learning how to become a Project Manager. Not just any PM, but one that also performs business deals, travels, is a social media expert and her co-workers love her. Currently, I do not have any co-workers. :( I am assisting an entrepreneur for a company called Intellect Strategies Inc. The amazing thing about my boss is he and I have the same passion; people. We love people, we love helping people and we love being around people. That is one reason why I can't simply be a normal project manager. (they usually stay in the office behind a desk.... I think)
HiStOrY:
I needed an internship to graduate from LU and I was introduced to Dahyu Patel. He took me on as an intern and I started a journey I had no idea I was embarking on. I have worked with him for over a year now. The company's employees and niches have changed slightly but not the passion(or what we call the WHY). I used to research, email, write, take pictures, make phone calls, etc. (pretty much anything you can think of) I still do that, however last June I was talking with my female business mentor (Lori) and we weeded through my weaknesses and strengths. I decided project management was the path I wanted to take.
Hopefully in this blog you will watch me know very little (now) and become the greatest. Sit back, read and enjoy.
HiStOrY:
I needed an internship to graduate from LU and I was introduced to Dahyu Patel. He took me on as an intern and I started a journey I had no idea I was embarking on. I have worked with him for over a year now. The company's employees and niches have changed slightly but not the passion(or what we call the WHY). I used to research, email, write, take pictures, make phone calls, etc. (pretty much anything you can think of) I still do that, however last June I was talking with my female business mentor (Lori) and we weeded through my weaknesses and strengths. I decided project management was the path I wanted to take.
Hopefully in this blog you will watch me know very little (now) and become the greatest. Sit back, read and enjoy.
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