The “C” Word – Clutter
I have to say I am an absolute freak when it comes to clutter and with a three year old, you can imagine how difficult this is for me.   I’m one of those people who love space and hate the thought of filling that space with unnecessary clutter.    I would be happy with a TV, a comfy couch and nothing but open spaces.    But of course, my lifestyle does not allow loads of space, after all as I mentioned I have a three year old and anyone who has a toddler knows space is not an option. However, I do have one place that is all mine, the one place in my house you will not see a toy lying on the floor.  My office!   This is definitely where the le

Personal Reflections: What is it about Birthdays?
I find it funny how people react to birthdays.  Mine is coming up this week Friday the 13th(of all dates) and quite honestly it doesn’t bother me one bit.  Yes, I’m one year older and no I’m not one of those individuals who stopped counting at 29.  I’m fine with letting everyone know that I’m turning 37…a few steps from 40.   And trust me my family members are quite vigil about reminding me of this. “Oh boy, a few more years and you’ll be the BIG 4-0.”  As if it’s a death sentence…like all of a sudden at 40 I’m going to shrivel up and have to use a walker to get around.   The fact is I’m okay with getting ol

Right On Resources: A good read!
As an instructor at Red Deer College, I come across some fantastic reading material.  There are a number of great books out there specifically for the Virtual Assistant and those individuals who work from home.  I thought I would share a few of these awesome books with you today. VA Specific: The Business of Being Virtual: Industry Leaders Reveal Their Virtual Assistant Business Secrets By Pam Ivey and Kristi Pavlik.   http://www.businessofbeingvirtual.com/ How to Build a Successful Virtual Assistant Business By Janice Byer and Elayne Whitfield

Only Human
I know, I know I haven’t posted for two weeks!  My apologies, I’ve been a little tied up with my Coordinator position for the VA Certificate Program. Although I’m having a great time learning the “behind the scenes” administration that goes along with a college program, it’s been very time consuming to say the least.   So needless to say, a few things have fallen by the way side during the past two weeks.  But I’m okay with it!   In the past I would have worked frantically to meet every deadline, complete every project even if it killed me.  Now, not so much!  I guess I’ve finally realized that I am in fact human and not the “super woman” I

Letter of Gratitude: #3
I have to say as I was preparing to write my final letter of gratitude it was really, really tough.  The problem you see is I have so many people to be grateful for in my life that choosing just one for this final letter was almost impossible.  The only solution that made sense to me was to include all of those individuals into this blog post…so here it is.  The final Letter of Gratitude. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!   To Jerry (my Coach):  You have been my coach, my friend, my confident for over a year.  You have been a huge support to me and my growth as a person.  Without you I would be walking down a very different path then the one I a