Well, I'm fresh off a Tastefully Simple conference so I'm super excited about my business. I made some HUGE goals while at conference, so I'm feeling pretty dedicated to my business at the moment!
What is my goal you ask? My goal is to accomplish "Movers & Shakers" which is $30,000 in sales over the next year. Along with this recognition you get a plaque AND recognition on stage. This figures out to $2,500 per month (plus a little because I have missed July and August now). SO if I, no, make that WHEN I accomplish Movers & Shakers I will also earn a trip to Coronada Springs Resort at Disney along with (probably) most of the little "dingle dangles" for the year. I decided to go for Movers & Shakers because I wanted to earn the trip, and in order to earn the trip you need $2,000 in monthly sales. So what's another $500? Why NOT try? So. That's my big goal for the next recognition year.
In other news, I've been making some personal life goals as well. With the help (okay, fine, she did pretty much all of it) of a certain Internet Momma, I have established a budget. My goal is to stick to said budget if it kills me. Of course the whole conference thing screwed with me, but I'm working on it over here. You can't go from 0 to 60 overnight! I've also given myself a weight loss goal. My goal is to lose 20 pounds by Christmas. For my height (five feet tall over here, people!), I need to be around 120 to feel "normal" and right now I just feel like a fat ugly pig. SO. That's my weight loss goal. I have a workout routine and I will be working on keeping my cardio up as well. Otherwise, I don't really have anything guiding me as far as food goes, but I'm trying to not eat as much as normal. (Lame I know, but like I said....0 to 60.)
Things are going great with Luke and I even if I haven't seen him for two weeks. I miss him a lot and am VERY excited to see him this weekend. We had a great talk with lots of laughs last night, so that made my heart happy. For those of you still a little "lost" on the whole Lucas thing, here's a little background. I've known him for years and finally kicked myself in the ass and said "why NOT?" about dating him. He works pipeline as a welder's helper which I don't like, butwe can deal with that more if/when the time comes that things get more serious. I love his family and they have welcomed me with open arms.
We're in the process of moving my grandma into an apartment in a town about 20 minutes from our home town. She's excited about it and happy with the switch, she's just so happy to not have to worry about every. Little. Thing. Constantly. The upkeep of the house was just stressing her out too much and she just wasn't her happy little self anymore. She's been staying at her new place a couple nights a week so far. We're getting her other junk ready for a rummage sale in September AND the best news of all?? My mom is moving into my Grandma's house and *probably* buying it!! (Let's all cross our fingers for that to happen.) This makes my heart happy as well because I have so many GREAT memories there and it's making things WAY easier on me watching my granny pack up and move. I'm also so excited for my mom to finally have a "home" again, since she's been in and out of places and temporary here and there for years now.
Now, this week I have a nice, free, week to get my crap done after being out of town since my boss just left for a fishing trip for the rest of the week! WoooHoo! Let's just hope he doesn't randomly come back this time. I'm working on work but I've also got Tastefully Simple on my mind. I have an event that I'm going to with my stuff on Friday and I'm really REALLY crossing my fingers that I get at least four bookings for September. I need this little jumpstart for my business. I think it'll be a great time because it'll be at the bar and there will also be Pampered Chef, designer-inspired purses (Luke's sister), Lia Sophia and a natural healing person. Should be interesting!
Okay, I probably should let you go now and really, if you made it through all this babbling, you deserve a pat on the back. Basically the moral of the story is I'm excited. Now I'll leave you with one of the absolute best quotes from the weekend: "If you hate to cook you need Tastefully Simple and if you love to cook you DESERVE Tastefully Simple. "
4 comments:
Listen to you!!!! You go girl!
The whole budget thing can be SO painful to get started, but the reward is awesome. Vern and I are only a three years into our 5 year debt free plan, and it looks like we will be done a year ahead of schedule. It can be done!
I'm glad to hear your granny is doing well with the move. Isn't it hard to watch loved ones grow older???
You sound great! Nothing worth accomplishing comes easy. Come back and read this if get discouraged & I'm sure you'll get the energy back. I love reading things when people are positive & energized. It's so contageous!
Wow there was excitment generating right through my computer screen! You can do it, all of it! And you might even win a trip to Chicago in there somewhere! Better be careful though I heard that internet Momma's can be a real bitch sometimes...
Good Good Good! Everything sounds great for you! I'm so happy! And, THANK YOU for explaining the situation with Lucas. That is so awesome!
As far as food... I would suggest eating less carbs and smaller portions. More salads and fresh veggies. And, lots of water!
Hugs - Tiff
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