I used to think that there was something wrong with me....why wasn't I able to pick a profession or something that I wanted to do and stick to it? Did I have something wrong with me? Was there something that I was doing wrong or should have been doing? I just couldn't figure out why! Until I read about Barbara Sher...she wrote the books, 'Refuse to Choose: A Revolutionary Program for Doing Everything You Love' and 'I Could Do Anything, If I Only Knew What It Was'. Right now, I'm reading, 'It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How To Create Your Second Life At Any Age'....Barbara helped me realize that I'm perfectly normal! There's nothing wrong with me other than the fact that I love a lot of different things. She calls that, being a 'scanner'. My only problem is that they just happen to be all at once, lol!
Lately, I've been feeling the itch to want to be an Organizer and/or a Home Stager, I also love to make costumes/puppets, jewelry...Party planning...I simply LOVE to be creative....I have a passion for thinking outside the box when it comes to creating things! For the past two years, I have been doing volunteer work at some churches and schools and used my creativity to create environments for teen get togethers, I've thrown parties/dances for the teens, and I've helped out at my son's high school musicals for the last three years, helping with costumes! I have had a blast! I thoroughly enjoy doing those things. This year I am also helping to make liturgical banners for one of the churches that I go to. All of these things, have strengthened my experiences at being creative.
Right now, I'm trying to figure it all out and try to create and form a business that I can make a good living at and feed my passion for being creative. I want to do it all....I think that I can do it! I have an abundance of resources to look at...but because I work and do a lot of volunteering, I don't always get the chance to read any of it. It tends to make my life a bit chaotic and overwhelming. I'm trying to slow it down though and take things one day at a time and one thing/item at a time. It'll happen, I can feel it. I haven't always felt it in the past...but things are changing for me....I'm focusing on releasing positive energy and living a life full of positive outcomes! After all, everything happens for a reason....everything that I have done up to this point, has been for a reason! I just have to become more aware and figure out how the puzzle fits together!
Life is an adventure...I want to enjoy the ride!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Time to get moving!
I have been so busy with volunteer projects that I had sort of put all my thoughts on getting my business moving on the back burners. It's time to get moving again and try to get inspired. I really could use a day away from my J-O-B to read some inspirational books, listen to some inspiring CD's and do some research but for now I will just be inspired by looking at the different websites of my twitter family. I cannot get over the wonderful websites that are out there! So much talent!
I do have an incredible amount of things to do besides..for instance, Spring Cleaning...I love spring cleaning, always was my favorite time of year! I need to re-organize my space/house! Not to worry though, I will designate an allotted time slot for me to propel myself forward. ;-)
I have a great many interests and enjoy each one of them. Right now, I've begun losing weight (so far have lost 30 lbs.) and trying to get healthy! It has given me a tremendous amount of energy of which is really great because to do the things that I need to do, I need all the energy I can get. My 25th high school reunion is coming up in July.
I've ordered the book, 'The Creative Entrepreneur' by Lisa Sonora Beam from Amazon. I can't wait to receive it and get to work with it! I have a lot of books, CD's and resources at my disposal to draw inspiration from. Now I just need to devise a plan, make some goals and reach for my dreams! I really want this year to be different...I want to reach for my dreams and achieve them!
Here's to working towards a dream (or two)! :-)
I do have an incredible amount of things to do besides..for instance, Spring Cleaning...I love spring cleaning, always was my favorite time of year! I need to re-organize my space/house! Not to worry though, I will designate an allotted time slot for me to propel myself forward. ;-)
I have a great many interests and enjoy each one of them. Right now, I've begun losing weight (so far have lost 30 lbs.) and trying to get healthy! It has given me a tremendous amount of energy of which is really great because to do the things that I need to do, I need all the energy I can get. My 25th high school reunion is coming up in July.
I've ordered the book, 'The Creative Entrepreneur' by Lisa Sonora Beam from Amazon. I can't wait to receive it and get to work with it! I have a lot of books, CD's and resources at my disposal to draw inspiration from. Now I just need to devise a plan, make some goals and reach for my dreams! I really want this year to be different...I want to reach for my dreams and achieve them!
Here's to working towards a dream (or two)! :-)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Moving Forward....
I am excited about moving forward with my dream of owning and running my own business! Lately, it has been feeling more and more like a reality! I am in a foreign territory here but I want to move forward just the same! Fear or not!
The things I know for sure are, that I am a very hard worker...I know that I can do the work! I have always done 110% no matter what I have done in my lifetime. I am what people would consider a perfectionist. Not to mention, I'm a people pleaser! I wouldn't be happy unless the customer was happy. Personally, I think that those are some pretty good combinations for running a business. I'm hoping to learn the rest (business aspect) as I go. Right now, I need to ask a lot of questions and learn from those who are already doing it! So I've been observing on Twitter and have been fascinated with what I've seen!
I am a huge fan of Barbara Sher. She has written many books on escaping the J. O. B. world. She has a unique perspective that makes you realize that, 'Hey, there's nothing wrong with me at all'...lol! You see, I used to think that there was something wrong with me because I couldn't settle on one thing I liked to do with my life. I am a creative person and absolutely LOVE thinking outside the box and being creative! So, when I read her books, she explained that I was what she called a 'scanner'...which is someone who loves all kinds of things and can't settle on just one thing. We wouldn't be happy if we did! I love that!
I also belong to Valerie Young's website, 'Changing Course', which taught me about having multiple streams of income. So, if I want to have a bunch of small businesses that could bring in small amounts, that somewhat relate, they can all add up to give me a reasonable amount to live on. Which gives me the happiness factor! I've always believed that a job isn't worth doing unless you're happy with it. Otherwise, you lose a piece of your soul! I've been there, done that....didn't like how it felt! I also look at it this way....I'm not getting any younger and I don't want life to pass me by without having tried! Right?
So, I've come to realize that this is the year to make things happen for me...I'm moving forward and onward to make my dreams happen. I'm learning from reading different things that have been inspirational to me, that life is short....no one knows what tomorrow brings and that I...me alone with God's help, have the ability to make my life what I want it to be. No one else can do it for me...so I have to do it. I have to make the changes and create the life that I want! I'm excited and scared at the same time but I think that I'm in the right place right now, in my life to make things happen! I can feel it! It's going to happen!
Here's to moving forward!
The things I know for sure are, that I am a very hard worker...I know that I can do the work! I have always done 110% no matter what I have done in my lifetime. I am what people would consider a perfectionist. Not to mention, I'm a people pleaser! I wouldn't be happy unless the customer was happy. Personally, I think that those are some pretty good combinations for running a business. I'm hoping to learn the rest (business aspect) as I go. Right now, I need to ask a lot of questions and learn from those who are already doing it! So I've been observing on Twitter and have been fascinated with what I've seen!
I am a huge fan of Barbara Sher. She has written many books on escaping the J. O. B. world. She has a unique perspective that makes you realize that, 'Hey, there's nothing wrong with me at all'...lol! You see, I used to think that there was something wrong with me because I couldn't settle on one thing I liked to do with my life. I am a creative person and absolutely LOVE thinking outside the box and being creative! So, when I read her books, she explained that I was what she called a 'scanner'...which is someone who loves all kinds of things and can't settle on just one thing. We wouldn't be happy if we did! I love that!
I also belong to Valerie Young's website, 'Changing Course', which taught me about having multiple streams of income. So, if I want to have a bunch of small businesses that could bring in small amounts, that somewhat relate, they can all add up to give me a reasonable amount to live on. Which gives me the happiness factor! I've always believed that a job isn't worth doing unless you're happy with it. Otherwise, you lose a piece of your soul! I've been there, done that....didn't like how it felt! I also look at it this way....I'm not getting any younger and I don't want life to pass me by without having tried! Right?
So, I've come to realize that this is the year to make things happen for me...I'm moving forward and onward to make my dreams happen. I'm learning from reading different things that have been inspirational to me, that life is short....no one knows what tomorrow brings and that I...me alone with God's help, have the ability to make my life what I want it to be. No one else can do it for me...so I have to do it. I have to make the changes and create the life that I want! I'm excited and scared at the same time but I think that I'm in the right place right now, in my life to make things happen! I can feel it! It's going to happen!
Here's to moving forward!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Making plans!
Well, I have been wanting to start my own business ever since I can remember. Mostly because I didn't want to answer to someone else. I hate someone having that much control over me! At my age of 42, it's not pleasant! I have been searching and going on journey's of self discovery for probably the last two to three years, trying to figure out how to go about starting my own business!
At first, I thought I wanted to become a home stager, only because a realtor had said I would be a great one, years ago when she saw my house. I strongly considered it, looked into it, took some courses and bought a lot of books and DVD's to show me how....but fear, always got in my way. It always left me feeling that I was an impostor, playing at decorating! I haven't ruled it completely out, but it's not in the cards for me at this time! I want to build some self-confidence first by starting a little side business making puppets, costumes and props. You see, I work full time right now but I have the advantage of doing this on the side, for now till things take off!
I'm excited because this is the first time that it actually feels like I may succeed in actually doing it! I have been talking to several people and trying to ask questions. Trying to dispell any fears that I might have. Of course, there will always be fears but if they are small and manageable...then those I can handle!
This year, 2009, has been the year of making changes for me. I was told at my last doctor's visit that I was borderline diabetic and that my liver enzymes were elevated. Not good! I joined and began a diet plan called Simply For Life. It's a lifestyle change. Since joining in early February, I've lost 17 and a half pounds! I feel wonderful! I also have been going to a wellness clinic and have totally made some remarkable changes for myself with a lot of positive energy and positive thinking! The mindset, is a wonderful thing! The law of attraction!
I also have my faith and belief in God...it gives me a lot of balance in my life! Finding peace isn't always easy but if you can find what works for you, you can live a wonderful life! I know that I'm well on my way there! I thank God every day for His wonderful graces!
Right now, I am just trying to make plans and get this business up and running and on the road! Some of my volunteer work will be done in another month and I will be free to start getting things done and on the road to new beginnings! I welcome you all to follow along while I start creating my newest venture!
I have joined the social network, Twitter, and have met some very creative and brilliant people who are very helpful in showing me what's out there! So to me, this is exciting and I can't wait to get started! Thanks for following!
Here's to making plans and getting started!
At first, I thought I wanted to become a home stager, only because a realtor had said I would be a great one, years ago when she saw my house. I strongly considered it, looked into it, took some courses and bought a lot of books and DVD's to show me how....but fear, always got in my way. It always left me feeling that I was an impostor, playing at decorating! I haven't ruled it completely out, but it's not in the cards for me at this time! I want to build some self-confidence first by starting a little side business making puppets, costumes and props. You see, I work full time right now but I have the advantage of doing this on the side, for now till things take off!
I'm excited because this is the first time that it actually feels like I may succeed in actually doing it! I have been talking to several people and trying to ask questions. Trying to dispell any fears that I might have. Of course, there will always be fears but if they are small and manageable...then those I can handle!
This year, 2009, has been the year of making changes for me. I was told at my last doctor's visit that I was borderline diabetic and that my liver enzymes were elevated. Not good! I joined and began a diet plan called Simply For Life. It's a lifestyle change. Since joining in early February, I've lost 17 and a half pounds! I feel wonderful! I also have been going to a wellness clinic and have totally made some remarkable changes for myself with a lot of positive energy and positive thinking! The mindset, is a wonderful thing! The law of attraction!
I also have my faith and belief in God...it gives me a lot of balance in my life! Finding peace isn't always easy but if you can find what works for you, you can live a wonderful life! I know that I'm well on my way there! I thank God every day for His wonderful graces!
Right now, I am just trying to make plans and get this business up and running and on the road! Some of my volunteer work will be done in another month and I will be free to start getting things done and on the road to new beginnings! I welcome you all to follow along while I start creating my newest venture!
I have joined the social network, Twitter, and have met some very creative and brilliant people who are very helpful in showing me what's out there! So to me, this is exciting and I can't wait to get started! Thanks for following!
Here's to making plans and getting started!
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