Virtual Assistance On The Move

Moving

Greetings!

2 people I know have either just moved or are in the process of moving. I had started this blog to chronicle my own move as well as trying to run a business while traveling between my 2 homes. I soon realized that while in the midst of moving it was almost impossible to blog about it. So many emotions, changing day to day, even hour to hour, made my brain feel like it was on a rollercoaster, feeling that if I moved the wrong way, I would fall out of the coaster.

Now that I am settled, and reading some of my friend's Facebook comments, I feel I can share some of my thoughts and experiences on moving.

When we were helping my mom downsize after my dad's passing, we came across some letters he wrote to his mother while serving overseas. To see his handwriting, to "hear" his words, to visualize what he was seeing, was too much for all of us, and we broke down in tears. The other day I found our photo albums. Friends who came long distance and the celebrations following were all there. My 40th birthday!  Wow that was a while ago! Pictures of my parents who stopped by each fall and spring, aging through the 20 years. Joy, sadness, anger, warmth. All over again.

I'm now in the process of trying to find some things I know I packed. Did I really not pack that? Why did I pack this? I feel that rollercoaster starting up again. I put the handbrake on...my dear friend is coming to visit in February; she has booked the flight...I make the hotel reservation. A new chapter begins.

Warmly,

Barbara

PS: Emrace the past but don't forget the current. Live in the current and look forward to the future.

30 Days of Thanks - Nov. 5

Greetings!

Thanks for Chocolate Cake! Thanks for chocolate...cake...and for that matter anything sweet. :-)

Warmly,

Barbara

30 days of thanks - catch up

Thanks to Shane for helping me get this logo up! Sometimes I think my computer knows when I'm trying to do html or coding of any type. :-)

Warmly,

Barbara

30 days of thanks!

Greetings!

I am thankful for beautiful weather! After a very hot summer, it is now beautiful here in Corpus Christi - cool at night, warm during the day, beautiful sky! Even Dave said that his ride home from Kingsville was outstanding!

Warmly,

Barbara

PS: Remember gratitude is good for the soul.

30 Days of Thanks!

 

Greetings!

Many of you know I am not happy being here in Corpus Christi...well not that I am unhappy....it's just too far from family and friends. Nieces and nephews and their spouses are having babies, Thanksgiving is coming and of course, Christmas. Not being there is very difficult.

So I jumped at the chance to be a part of 30 Days of Thanks - http://www.30daysofthanks.com/ What a brilliant idea - and I need to focus on the good aspects of my life. I posted the first Thanks today on Facebook - Today I am thankful for my friend in Iowa who has always been there for me. You are the best!

I'm working on getting the logo on the blog - bear with me.

Warmly,

Barbara

PS: Be grateful - it will rejuvenate you!

Marketing and Cleanup

Greetings!

How much time do you take to market yourself and clean-up your files? Have you been a VA or a coach or an entrepreneur who has been in business for a long time, and haven't re-vamped your marketing materials?

If you're like me, the answer is yes. During the move, I had no time for anything else besides the move and keeping my clients happy. Now things are settling down and I find myself getting ready to do some marketing. Today, I cleaned up my emails, joined an organization I've been meaning to join, and updated my social media sites. Whew!

I took a look at my bio - I must not have worked on this for years. Same with some of my other materials - everything needs an over-haul! SO for the next few days/weeks I'm going to set aside some time each day to work on my website, my blog, my organizations, my marketing materials, etc.

How long have you let things go?

NOTE TO SELF: Don't forget to take a class or two. Skills need to be updated periodically and new ones need to be added.

How $25 Can Change a Woman's Life

Looking to make a charitable donation that won't break the bank? Go to http://www.kiva.org/

It's called micro-financing and helps women (the working poor) in 3rd world countries create businesses. Women have an exceptional low default rate on these loans.

Inspire someone today!

Going Green

Hi there!

I hate all the plastic bags that come into the house - and there doesn't seem to be a safe way to dispose of them. So we're going green - with re-useable shopping bags. I found this green site:

http://www.ecosumo.com/shop/

They have some cool bags and other things you might be interested in.

Barbara

Hey Dallas! The Best Shaved Ice!

Greetings!!

Just read about the cool place - ok...I know it's a pun! The best shaved Ice spot in Dallas is Aunt Stelle's Sno-Cones. Address is 2002 W. Clarendon Road, and is located in an old barbershop. The co-founder is Estelle Williams, and for those of you younger people, is a very famous swimmer.

Check it out and let me know how it is.

Cooler in Corpus Christi now.

Barbara

Facebook, Savannah, GA and a high school friend!!

Greetings!

I love Facebook!! It has let me re-connect with people that I never thought I would see again. One of these friends, Teresa Scott (and her husband), operate a bed and breakfast in Savannah, GA.

The descriptions says it all - "Savannah's laid-back southern charms feature Azalea Inn's Savannah vintage garden sensibilities, scrumptious southern breakfast, and glorious 19th century architecture ... complete with soulful imperfections."

 

I listened to Teresa's video tonight and was sooo impressed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmUNsF8Umj0

Doesn't it make you want to jump on a plane or in a car, and go there! We haven't been there yet, but as soon as we are in the "vacation" zone, that will be one of the first places we'll go.

Make a comment if you decide to go.

Barbara