tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41393569288123069472024-03-08T16:59:34.212-05:00Days in the Life of A Mom-preneurBeing a mom is a very busy job. There's nurturing and raising the kids, shopping, cooking, cleaning, schooling, dance and everything in between. Now, try adding running your own businesses to that list. I will be blogging my days in the life of being a Mompreneur, as well as sharing some tips and interesting tidbits I hope you can use. Stop by frequently, to join in on the journey.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-54078526080343270652017-07-12T17:29:00.001-04:002017-07-12T17:29:30.971-04:00Our SPCA Feline Friend<div dir="ltr">
Hey Everybody, <br />
How are you? It's been quite awhile. I've since settled into my new home; it's been two years now 😏.<br />
My family and I wanted to adopt a cat from our local SPCA; my daughter is an absolute avid cat lover, (animal lover at that) <br />
So, we went to our local Peninsula SPCA last Saturday; one of their most busy days. We wanted to get two cats but, after checking them out we found, one was extremely ill and; the other one was a bit skiddish. (Wouldn't be a good match with my autistic son who has frequent meltdowns).</div>
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We ended up getting Link (originally named MoMo). My daughter told me cats don't really respond to their names so, the names are really for us ☺</div>
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Here's Link cuddled up making his mark in our home.</div>
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Link was very underweight when we got him. We asked the SPCA attendant why. She told us, she really didn't know; just feed him and he would be fine. </div>
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Well, we checked his medical records that somehow showed up after we already agreed to adopt him and, they said, Link was a stray who was treated for internal parasites, and fleas. Also, the poor fella has a massive lump in his colon. He has had upset stomach and diahrrea ever since we got him. We only found out all these things after we brought him home and took him to our personal family vet. </div>
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Needless to say, we had to return Link after all of this. Poor fella.💔! I hope the vet will be able to help him. These animals do need special loving care, since they are shelter animals.</div>
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Shelters just need to be upfront with their clients. These animals need to be placed with people who are financially, mentally, physically and emotionally able to care for the animal. It is not fair to the caregiver or the animal to just try and quickly adopt out an animal for the sake of adopting it. It only results in distress for both the caregiver and the animal. Sometimes the animal could end up worse than it was, & many times, it has to be returned to the shelter. If shelters are upfront and thorough, people can decide which cat, well or sick, is right for them and vice versus.</div>
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We plan to get another cat later down the line. For now, I'd like to share with you, a couple of things for you to consider, if you plan to rescue a cat from a local shelter or SPCA.</div>
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1. Do your research. Be sure you know how to take care of your animal prior to getting it.</div>
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2. When it's time, ask questions. Ask to see the animal's history & medical records. (If they are currently unavailable, wait until you have all the facts on the animal, so you can make an informed decision. Adopting a pet cannot just be about how cute and appealing it is. It is a <b>big</b> commitment. Be thorough.</div>
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3. Don't be pressured. Animal shelters want to find animals a home as soon as possible. As I said earlier, while they should be thorough, many times it's just <b>not</b> the case. Analyze every aspect. Check medical records. Pay close attention to the health and overall appearance of your potential soon-to-be pet. <br /></div>
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If you're willing to take a sick cat, that would be so wonderful. Just make sure you get all the facts before committing. </div>
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Finally, adopting a pet can be so rewarding but, it can also be a challenge. </div>
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If you're up to it, get out there and, support your local SPCAs.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-29520562495300810072015-01-17T13:47:00.002-05:002015-01-17T13:47:50.450-05:00Feeling The Winter Blues!Today, I'm feeling the Winter Blues. It's cold here in Newport News, VA<br />
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My Favorite Football Team, (Hey, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Cowboys" target="_blank">Dallas Cowboys</a> in the house), got cheated out of the chance to go to the Super Bowl,<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Of course there will be debate about this probably until the End of the World comes. But, hey; nothing we can do. </span><br />
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Many people are also claiming that this "loss" that Dallas took, was Karma for the game they played the previous Week, against the Detroit Lions. Apparently, there was an "alledged" pass interference call that was reversed by officials, between Cowboys, Hitchens, and a Detroit Lion<br />
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Well, again, it doesn't matter now. Neither Dallas, nor Detroit are going to the Super Bowl. But, is the loss from the Green Bay Packers "Karma"? No! Again, this was the "right" call, but the reversal on Dez Bryant's end-game play, was not.</div>
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Well, if this wasn't enough bad news, just wait.<br />
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My Favorite WavyTv 10 Meteorologist, Jeff Edmonson, had his final day today, here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He's going back to his hometown, Minnesota. He'll be working for NBC Affiliate Station- KARE 11; (Although I'm sad, I wish him all the very best. He will truly be missed). He had a smile that could brighten up any day.<br />
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As for the Cowboys, I'm so very proud of them. They're moving on; maybe not to the Super Bowl, but, many of them got selected to play in the ProBowl. Demarco Murray #29 was chosen as a ProBowl's Team Captain. Go Demarco! :)<br />
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Here's the <a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap3000000448798/2015-Pro-Bowl-Draft-Preview-Irvin-vs-Carter" target="_blank">Official ProBowl 2015 Roster</a> Intro Video<br />
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Well, I guess you can still find a silver lining in the clouds, and you know what they say; you can't have a rainbow without rain.<br />
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Another great thing is: Seasons change. So, these Winter Blues won't last always. Besides, it's the Weekend, and that's something to smile about, huh?<br />
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That's my "Days in the Life of A Mompreneur" update, for now. I know it's been awhile. Just finished another move, and, may be moving again in another year or two.<br />
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Of course, I'll keep you posted.<br />
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Thanks so much for blogging with me. Feel free to share your comments below.<br />
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Have a Very Wonderful Day<br />
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Sarah Kim,<br />
Proud MompreneurAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-31504349342595349802014-06-09T21:35:00.001-04:002015-01-17T17:44:44.831-05:00When To MultiTaskMultiTasking -Do you ever feel like this, when you try it? <img height="330" 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That's probably because, just like most of us, you've embraced and incorporated the idea that this is what multitasking is supposed to be like.<br />
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Let's debunk the myth right now!<br />
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Whenever you try to do more than 1 thing at a time, you're actually causing confusion to build up in your brain. Your brain may appear to be able to process the information you are cramming into it, but, really it's screaming, "I have no choice, but I can't do this; give me a break".<br />
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Our brains need to receive information, break it down, (analyze it), and process it into working, usable form. If it's fed too much information at the same time, it gets confused.<br />
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed and confused, when trying to multitask? (Again, look at the man in the suit, above). Have you looked or felt like that? If you've answered yes, then you've got two choices:<br />
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<li>You could continue to try the old method of multitasking, and do things the hard and "confusing" way" or</li>
<li>You could apply the following methods of multitasking, and do things in a peaceful, productive way.</li>
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Some people would like to tell you that you just can't multitask at all. This is not completely true. Here are some examples of what not to do:</div>
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Texting and driving, and drinking a coffee; hmm! Where's his eyes focused? On the road? or on the cellphone?</div>
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How about this pic? Is she paying attention to the person on the phone, while checking her email on the smartphone? She may also have something she needs to be attending to, on the computer screen. Well, not sure, but, if this is the case, then what should she be doing?</div>
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Well, she should be giving her full attention to the person on the phone. After she hangs up, she could then, quickly check her email to see if she has something important she needs to respond to. Then, she could get back to her computer.</div>
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Or, how 'bout this one? Think this is a good way to multitask?</div>
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Well, we've seen a few things that's wrong about multitasking, so, what's right about it? To answer this question, let me say; I've learned over the years that, there are some things you can do, to speed up your work load, and get multiple things done in most of the hours of the day.</div>
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For example; you have laundry, dishes and a term paper, or a business report to do. It is unnecessary and ineffective, to do each of things separately. You may be saying, "But, I thought the brain could not work well on two or more tasks? Well, the thing is, you don't have to do these things all at the same time. First, you could: load the dishwasher and start it. Then, you could load and start the washing machine. Then, you could start on your term paper. Once the washer has stopped, take a break from your term paper or business report, and load the clothes into the dryer.</div>
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This really is the truth. Want a happy brain? Perform one complex task at a time. </div>
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I can add; it's perfectly OK to listen to classical music, while working on Math problems or Writing Reports. Studies have shown: Classical Music helps boost your understanding of Math. It can also help your neurotransmitters connect information better, when writing.</div>
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Women seem to be able to handle all kinds of jobs simultaneously, and are labeled, "great multitaskers". Well, this being said, let's look at what multitasking means from this pic.</div>
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Mom has to cook, clean, take care of the baby, manage her home-business and take care of herself. How can she accomplish all of this effectively and efficiently? Well, let's see. She could: </div>
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<li>Do major cleaning, (vacuuming, etc, while baby is awake and properly occupied)</li>
<li>She could exercise while baby is awake and properly occupied</li>
<li>She could work on her home-business while baby is napping</li>
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It really isn't. Debunk the myths, and you'll find that multitasking is not complicated at all :)</div>
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Does multitasking have you looking like this? It doesn't have to. Now that we know what real multitasking is, we can look like this</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-87500685850609906852014-03-08T07:30:00.000-05:002014-03-08T07:30:00.441-05:00Today's International Women's Day: Ladies, This One's For You!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is <span style="color: purple;">International Women's Day</span>!</span> <br />
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<span style="color: red;">What's it all about?</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">International Women's Day</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> (</span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">IWD</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">), originally called </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">International Working Women's Day</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">, is marked on </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">March 8</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> every year.</span><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-UN_2-0" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-UN-2" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[2]</a></sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily in Europe, including Russia. In some regions, the day lost its political flavor, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: none;" title="Mother's Day">Mother's Day</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-decoration: none;" title="Valentine's Day">Valentine's Day</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">. In other regions, however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. This is a day which some people celebrate by wearing purple ribbons.</span><br />
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<b>History of International Women's Day</b><br />
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The earliest Women’s Day observances were held on many different dates: May 3, 1908, in Chicago; February 28th, 1909, in New York; and February 27, 1910, in New York <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-3" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[3]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-takebackhalloween1_4-0" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-takebackhalloween1-4" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[4]</a></sup></div>
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In August 1910, an International Women's Conference was organized to precede the general meeting of the Socialist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_International" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Second International">Second International</a> inCopenhagen. Inspired in part by the American socialists, German Socialist <a class="new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luise_Zietz&action=edit&redlink=1" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #a55858; text-decoration: none;" title="Luise Zietz (page does not exist)">Luise Zietz</a> proposed the establishment of an annual 'International Woman's Day' (singular) and was seconded by fellow socialist and later communist leader<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Zetkin" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Clara Zetkin">Clara Zetkin</a>, although no date was specified at that conference.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-kaplan_5-0" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-kaplan-5" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[5]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-6" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[6]</a></sup> Delegates (100 women from 17 countries) agreed with the idea as a strategy to promote equal rights, including <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffrage" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Suffrage">suffrage</a>, for women.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-iwd_7-0" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-iwd-7" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[7]</a></sup> The following year, on March 19, 1911, IWD was marked for the first time, by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. In the Austro-Hungarian Empire alone, there were 300 demonstrations.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-kaplan_5-1" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-kaplan-5" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[5]</a></sup> In Vienna, women paraded on the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringstrasse" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Ringstrasse">Ringstrasse</a> and carried banners honouring the martyrs of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Commune" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Paris Commune">Paris Commune</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-kaplan_5-2" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-kaplan-5" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[5]</a></sup> Women demanded that women be given the right to vote and to hold public office. They also protested against employment sex discrimination.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-UN_2-1" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-UN-2" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[2]</a></sup> Americans continued to celebrate National Women's Day on the last Sunday in February.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-kaplan_5-3" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-kaplan-5" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[5]</a></sup></div>
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In 1913 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Empire" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Russian Empire">Russian</a> women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February (by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Julian calendar">Julian calendar</a> then used in Russia).</div>
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Although there were some women-led strikes, marches, and other protests in the years leading up to 1914, none of them happened on March 8.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-takebackhalloween1_4-1" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-takebackhalloween1-4" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[4]</a></sup> In 1914 International Women's Day was held on March 8, possibly because that day was a Sunday, and now it is always held on March 8 in all countries.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-takebackhalloween1_4-2" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-takebackhalloween1-4" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[4]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mmf1_8-0" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-mmf1-8" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[8]</a></sup> The 1914 observance of the Day in Germany was dedicated to women's right to vote, which German women did not win until 1918.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mmf1_8-1" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-mmf1-8" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[8]</a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-9" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-9" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[9]</a></sup></div>
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In 1917 demonstrations marking International Women's Day in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petersburg" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Saint Petersburg">Saint Petersburg</a> on the last Sunday in February (which fell on March 8 on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Gregorian calendar">Gregorian calendar</a>) initiated the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_Revolution" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="February Revolution">February Revolution</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-UN_2-2" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-UN-2" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[2]</a></sup> Women in Saint Petersburg went on strike that day for “Bread and Peace" - demanding the end of World War I and an end to Russian food shortages.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-takebackhalloween1_4-3" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-takebackhalloween1-4" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[4]</a></sup> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Trotsky" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Leon Trotsky">Leon Trotsky</a> wrote, "23 February (8th March) was International Woman’s Day and meetings and actions were foreseen. But we did not imagine that this ‘Women’s Day’ would inaugurate the revolution. Revolutionary actions were foreseen but without date. But in morning, despite the orders to the contrary, textile workers left their work in several factories and sent delegates to ask for support of the strike… which led to mass strike... all went out into the streets." <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mmf1_8-2" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-mmf1-8" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[8]</a></sup></div>
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Following the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_Revolution" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="October Revolution">October Revolution</a>, the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolshevik" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bolshevik">Bolshevik</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Kollontai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Alexandra Kollontai">Alexandra Kollontai</a> persuaded <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Lenin" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vladimir Lenin">Vladimir Lenin</a> to make it an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holiday" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Public holiday">official holiday</a> in the Soviet Union, and it was established, but was a working day until 1965. On May 8th, 1965 by the decree of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USSR" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="USSR">USSR</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidium_of_the_Supreme_Soviet" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Presidium of the Supreme Soviet">Presidium of the Supreme Soviet</a> International Women's Day was declared a non-working day in the USSR "in commemoration of the outstanding merits of Soviet women in communistic construction, in the defense of their Fatherland during the Great Patriotic War, in their heroism and selflessness at the front and in the rear, and also marking the great contribution of women to strengthening friendship between peoples, and the struggle for peace. But still, women's day must be celebrated as are other holidays."</div>
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From its official adoption in Russia following the Soviet Revolution in 1917 the holiday was predominantly celebrated in communist and socialist countries. It was celebrated by the communists in China from 1922, and by Spanish communists from 1936.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-10" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-10" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[10]</a></sup> After the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949 the state council proclaimed on December 23 that March 8 would be made an official holiday with women in China given a half-day off.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-11" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-11" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[11]</a></sup></div>
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In the West, International Women's Day was first observed as a popular event after 1977 when the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembly" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="United Nations General Assembly">United Nations General Assembly</a> invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Day" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="UN Day">UN Day</a> for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_rights" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Women's rights">women's rights</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_peace" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="World peace">world peace</a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-12" style="line-height: 1em; unicode-bidi: -webkit-isolate;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women's_Day#cite_note-12" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[12]</a></sup></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are <b>strong</b>. You are<b> beautiful.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many times you are neglected and taken for granted; even abused and rejected. <b>Never</b>, let that define your worth. Never, let thoughts of doubt overtake you. Never let rejection make you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a woman who gave birth to humanity. You are <span style="color: purple;">specia</span>l. You are<span style="color: purple;"> important</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stand up! Stand Strong! And be, <span style="color: purple;">YOU</span>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Find your place in this world. <b>Be Strong</b>!</span></div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hLB5bUNAesc" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-22698422569885485442013-10-18T16:40:00.001-04:002013-10-18T16:40:17.181-04:00Another Buyer Beware Warning-Treadquarters in Newport News, Virginia<img height="162" src="http://dumais.us/newtown/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/buyer-beware22.gif" width="200" /> Yes, I'm back with another "buyer beware" post. To make a long story short, I went to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/treadquarters-newport-news" target="_blank">Treadquarters Auto Care Center, in Newport News, VA</a>. To say the least, this shop is a major rip-off. I think they may have flunked the "Business Ethics" part of their business school curriculum.<br />
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My complaint against this auto shop is: I was charged for services that they did not complete. When I addressed my concerns with them, they clearly tried to run a game on me. When I took my vehicle into their shop to get a wheel alignment, they were supposed to provide me with a "before and after" printout. They said they didn't have this printout because, the printer didn't work. They also told me that the mechanic who supposedly worked on my vehicle was not available because he stepped out.<br />
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When I told them that I took my vehicle to another mechanic, and they checked my alignment, and provided me with a printout, proving that the alignment had not been done, they insisted that they had. I knew they hadn't, and asked for my money back. They refused to give it back to me, and became rude. We tried to talk to the manager, and he brushed us off.<br />
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Next, I will prove that Treadquarters is a rip-off company, and that they fraud their customers and brush them off. The following document is their BBB rating:<br />
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<span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">BBB file opened: September 07, 1993</span>Business started: <span class="nobr" style="display: inline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">01/01/1957</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Business started locally: <span class="nobr" style="display: inline; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">01/01/1978</span></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><h5 style="font-size: 1.05em; margin: 15px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mr. Robert Gross, President & CEO</span><h5 style="font-size: 1.05em; margin: 15px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">BRAKE SERVICE</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">AUTO SERVICES</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">TIRE DEALERS</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE</span></div>
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<span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Autotire</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler #147</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler and Brake</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler and Brake Service</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler Brake Svc.</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler Brake, Incorporated</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler/Brake</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler/Brake & Service</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monro Muffler/Speedy Auto #210</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monroe Muffler</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mr. Tire, inc</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Pro Auto</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Speedy Auto Service By Monro</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tire Barn</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tire Warehouse</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tread Quarters Discount Tires</span><h5 style="font-size: 1.05em; margin: 15px 0px 3px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/industry-tips/read/tip/auto-mechanics-and-shops-selecting-342" style="color: #648599; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Auto mechanics and shops -- selecting</a></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.bbb.org/upstate-new-york/industry-tips/read/tip/auto-repairs-286" style="color: #648599; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Auto Repairs</a></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Notice, they have an <b>F rating. </b>This is the lowest BBB rating a business can ever have. </span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Do not take your vehicle to this establishment. They can only get away with ripping people off who let them. </span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Spread the word to everyone. BBB offers this information to share with and warn consumers, so they will not be harmed by these blood-sucking leaches.</span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="display: block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-38428372251242793632013-09-06T13:38:00.001-04:002013-09-06T13:38:51.459-04:00Fired-up Friday<p dir=ltr>Boy, am I fired-up and ready for the weekend. I am so excited. Why? Cause, tomorrow, I'm sleeping in. Yeaaah!<br>
I haven't done that for awhile now! </p>
<p dir=ltr>Tonight, it's family time, movie night on Netflix, and then off to bed. I'm going to be a hibernating bear, for a few hours.</p>
<p dir=ltr>Kids are back to school, (homeschool, that is), so, my Sunday will be spent preparing school curriculum, and schedules.</p>
<p dir=ltr>I've also have blog posts to update. It will be back to business, as usual, before I know it.<br>
Better enjoy my weekend, and sleep-in, while I can.<br>
Well, that's my updates. Thanks for reading.<br>
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!</p>
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I've started counting calories. I know, old school, huh? Well, I'm a bit late to the game, because I must confess; I...hate counting calories.<br>
But, I just realized how simple and rewarding it is. I can actually 'see' what I'm eating. By counting calories, I<br>
     ● can see exactly how many calories a product has, as well as the nutritional value<br>
     ● make better choices in selecting the best foods that compliment my health & wellness goals</p>
<p dir=ltr>I'm excited about my new adventure.  I've even started a Facebook page called Active Warriors for Healthy Living. I invite you to join me there<br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/activewarriorsforhealthyliving">http://www.facebook.com/activewarriorsforhealthyliving</a></p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-36170145412796023132013-06-13T12:01:00.000-04:002013-06-13T12:01:22.881-04:00I Had To Make A Time Change<div dir="ltr">
Good Morning/Day everyone, <br />
Had to switch my work schedule to nights. It feels strange, because I'm not use to it.<br />
But, I do feel less stressed and more fulfilled. I'm finding that my days have become centered around a lot of family, and other activities, and that's Ok.<br />
But, this was conflicting with my work schedule; making me feel stressed and dissatisfied. I knew I had to do something. So, I scheduled a time change.</div>
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I just made the adjustment; so far so good. I still answer my customers' and clients' calls and emails throughout the day. But for now, any other things pertaining to my business, are done at night.</div>
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This helps me to stay productive, deal with setbacks, and still spend time with, and take care of the family. <br />
Its going to take some getting used to, and I may need to adjust it again.<br />
The key is, to overcome setbacks, and maintain balance in every area of your life. </div>
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I primarily chose nights because I need quiet time, to be productive. It helps tremendously, because the rest of the family is asleep.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-67432823222000207792013-04-22T15:30:00.001-04:002013-04-22T15:30:57.699-04:00Earth Day 2013<p dir=ltr>Today is Earth Day. My family and I make every day Earth Day, by reusing/recycling items, or donating them back, keeping our neighborhoods, parks and streets clean, by not littering, etc. But we wanted to do something special for Earth Day.</p>
<p dir=ltr>So, yesterday, for Earth Day, we visited our local Virginia Living Museum, to visit all the wonderful animals, and share a great meal together. My daughter also bought a Native plant, to support the Museum & to help her appreciate the Earth. She actually started her plant collection a few weeks before Earth Day; and she's done a wonderful job at taking care of it, too.</p>
<p dir=ltr>My daughter is an avid animal lover, so we headed out to the Animal Aid Society in Hampton, VA. She's a pet pal. This means she signs up to be a special friend to the pups and doggies that come to the shelter. She spends the most time with one doggie, at a time. She can walk him or her,& bring treats and toys. We even bought our own Animal Aid Tshirts that we wear when we go to the shelter. <br>
We had so much fun; we do everytime. The only hard and pressing part about visiting the shelter is: my daughter becomes attached to the dogs so easily. She wants to bring them all home. It's so hard saying no to her. I know how much she loves animals. It's always a day followed up with pleadings after pleadings, to bring a new dog home with us.</p>
<p dir=ltr>Well, that's my Earth Day story for 2013. What's your story? I'd love to hear how you spent Earth Day. Post your story below. <br>
And thanks for blogging with me.</p>
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Happy International Women's Day! You are such a powerful force in this world. Be yourselves, and shine your lights.<br />
Last year, I paid tribute to all the women across the world, with Alicia Key's "Super Woman" video:<br />
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This year's tribute: Alicia Keys is back with "Girl on Fire". I feel like this is the perfect song to describe each and everyone woman. You are all special and have your own gifts to bring to the lives of those you touch, all around you.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0Newport News, VA, USA37.0870821 -76.47301219999997136.6795716 -77.115712199999976 37.494592600000004 -75.830312199999966tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-44664790970560559522013-02-05T16:39:00.001-05:002013-02-05T16:39:14.685-05:00Time for A Camomile Tea Break<p>It's been a long day, and boy, am I ready for a camomile tea break. It's just one of the ways I relieve myself from the stresses of the day; Errands, household chores, work, kids, bills; you know, everyday life. Thank Goodness for moments like these.</p>
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It's an early Saturday morning, and I've been up since 4am. (I just can't seem to get with the "sleep-inners" anymore). In fact, it's been awhile since I actually "slept in". My kids are all grown up, but I think I'm suffering from "work-week routine" syndrome.<br />
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I get up at 4am every day, and it seems that my body's biological clock has been linked to 4am. It won't let me sleep in, no matter how hard I try.<br />
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So today, I'm going to catch up on some reading; books and emails, have some tea, watch a Lifetime Movie and pull out those old VHS & DVD tapes I haven't seen for awhile.<br />
I also plan to spend some quality time with my family, and rejuvenate my spirit, with some quality time in my "prayer closet".<br />
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I figure, just because I can't adjust my biological clock, I can still adjust what I do with the time. I can learn to relax, and ax the "work-week schedule". Just as Garfield says, "Relax, It's the Weekend". And I'm taking that good advice.<br />
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Well, that's today's update in Sarah Kim's Days in the Life of A Mompreneur. My daughter is editing a fun-family "photo/video show". I'll be uploading the video to my YouTube page,<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SarahKimMompreneur?feature=mhee" target="_blank"> SarahKimMompreneur</a>, soon.<br />
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Thanks for blogging with me. Have a happy weekend! Until next time, LIVE life!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-47504094635844990692012-12-29T15:02:00.001-05:002012-12-29T15:02:09.227-05:00Moving-When Is It Really Over?<div><p>My family & I finalized our move, just before the holidays, but, we are still not finished. When you decide to move, there's a lot to consider. There's the before, during & the after.</p>
<p>The preparation phase stirs up all kinds of feelings; excitement, nervousness, anxiousness, tired and weariness, hurriedness, etc. And, it seems that these feelings kick into overdrive, <b>during</b> the move.</p>
<p>So, what happens <b>after</b> the move? Well, perhaps, there's a sense of relief, more excitement and then, more hurriedness. Now, you are in a new place, but there's the unpacking to do, the cable & phone hookup, which takes up most of your day, by the way. Then there's the need to change addresses for all the magazine or catalog subscriptions you still want. (These don't get forwarded automatically).</p>
<p>I'm sure there are more things-to-do, on the list, so the point being; moving is a long process; which brings enough of it's share of stresses to the table. We are still "moving".</p>
<p>Be prepared for the before, during and <b>after</b>. It will finally come to an end. </p>
<p>We love our new home, but, we have to learn new places & meet new people, & still scramble through a long list of things-to-do. We also have to learn the rules of the community, & how the mail runs.<br>
But it will come to an end.</p>
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I know we have to take in account that there will be days like these, but I sure don't like them. I'm used to schedules and routine, and being sick in bed, is not a favorite part of my plans.<br>
That being said, we still have to plan. Thank Goodness my husband is off, and he can man the house, while I rest. I have to reschedule some things on my agenda, but that's OK. I figure my health is more important. (At this point, I would be no more productive in them, anyway). I'm going to take in some herbal tea & chicken soup, and rest. I figure those can nurture me back to Mompreneur mode, in no time.<br>
It's not fun, or easy being sick. But it's inevitable. It's one of those things we have to plan for. I am so blessed to have loving friends & family to support me through these times. And my faith, always sees me through. <br>
Well, that's it for this update. Join in again for another adventure of my Days in the Life of A Mompreneur.<br>
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We also need to become involved in educating ourselves, and others. I wanted to share this news article on "Symptoms of Breast Cancer", via East Brunswick News.<br>
It's important to know the symptoms of breast cancer. If you suspect, in the slightest thought, that you have one or more of these symptoms, it is also important to consult your physician. He or she can help you with your concerns.<br>
The article below is just a starting point.<br><br></p>
<p><a href="http://mebs.gmnews.com/node/75759">Symptoms of breast cancer | eb.gmnews.com | East Brunswick Sentinel | eb.gmnews.com | East Brunswick Sentinel</a><br></p>
<p>Wishes of blessings of health & prosperity to each & every one. Please feel free to share your comments, discussions, tips, etc below. Let's all get involved in this fight. Together, we can make a difference.</p>
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It's easy to get caught up in doing all the "home tasks", and neglect your home office/business. 5 Things You Should do, to keep your home office running smoothly:<br />
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Planning is the the first essential step for success. I usually plan a week and a month a head, as well as yearly planning. Then, each day, I plan for the immediate day ahead. It is important for you to choose the tool that will help you keep track of your plans, so that you can easily implement them.<br />
You could use a daily planner, a calendar, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or checklist. There are even great apps on smartphones that can be downloaded. Whichever works for you, use it.<br />
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2. Clear the desk <br />
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OK, how many times a week do many of us look like this? I know, we've heard this a million times; Clear your desk. Do you see the woman's persona and bodily expression, in the image? What is her body language saying to you?<br />
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To me, she seems uncomfortable, frustrated, and almost at the end of her wits; possibly near nervous breakdown. Does it really have to be this way? No. Each day can be a comfortable and productive day in the office, by simply clearing your desk. You'll be more at ease when you don't have to stare at a pile of disorganized papers. You'll also have more room to manuever, and you won't lose your mind, when you can't find what you are looking for. Your productivity and time management will drastically increase and change.<br />
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This next step actually coincides with clearing your desk. If you can file a piece of paperwork away immediately, that would be great. This is the recommended thing to do. File it away in the perspective folders in your file cabinet you have already set up. Or schedule a specific day to file paperwork, but place them in a holding folder, neatly organized. (Remember, clear desks are organized, but not necessarily empty). You can have a file holder on your desk, which holds your paperwork neatly, and keeps it organized.<br />
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You've got mail, and these days, we get lots of it. We have to face it. We've definitely become the digital age. I love the speed and resourcefulness of emails. But I have found that reading them can get pretty time consuming.<span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: #660000;">Plan </span>a time to read your email. Schedule a block of your day to read your emails. Neglecting this task can be costly, in time later.<br />
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You've planned. You've implemented. Now finally, you need to review. At the end of each day, you should review what you have accomplished. This will:<br />
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Another note on planning: Be sure to plan time off, and vacations. You don't want to burn out. Rejuvenating in between hard work, is the real key to success. I wish you all the best in your daily endeavors. Thanks for reading, and please feel free to add your comments or questions below.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0Newport News, VA, USA37.0870821 -76.473012236.884420100000007 -76.7888692 37.2897441 -76.1571552tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-44884717579554706082012-06-24T16:55:00.001-04:002012-06-24T17:01:39.745-04:00My Encounter At The Flea Market<div>
OK, today, I decided to head out to our local flea market, here in Newport News, VA on Jefferson. I thought I found a steal; a Dell Latitude laptop. Well, the computer looked pretty decent, but the flea market vendor had an attitude from #@l!.<br />
A word of advice: Don't ever repeat the actions of this vendor. He lost a sale, and I shared my experience with just about everyone in the flea market, and now on my blog.<br />
As I was looking at the laptop, trying to check it out, I overheard the vendor speaking to his daughter in the background. She told him that I was looking at the laptop, and may need some assistance. I could hear his response as clear as day. His response was, "It doesn't matter. People come out here all day. All they do is look, and they don't buy".<br />
Earlier, I actually sent my husband alone to inquire about the item. We went to get the money, to buy the laptop; had the money in our hands. But, this time I inquired; not my husband. I asked about some of the features on the computer. He became rude and obnoxious, as if "he knew I wasn't going to buy it anyway". He got in my face & tried to lecture me on how to "ask him for help".<br />
Rules of Engaging a Customer<br />
1. Have a Positive Attitude: You should <b>not </b>be discussing your negative feelings about your sales, your customers or the like; in front of your customers.<br />
This vendor felt the need to express his feelings of dissatisfaction, in front of me, while I was researching his products. Although he was not addressing me directly, it just instantly left a bad taste in my mouth.<br />
2. Be helpful & inciteful. If your customer is trying to figure something out, don't just stand there and watch them. Offer them assistance. This vendor got on my nerves when he saw me trying to figure out his product, and he just gawked at me from behind. (I was watching him from my peripheal vision).<br />
3. Respect Your Customer & Their Personal Space: When you do approach a customer, please do not approach them as if you are heading into the ring for a boxing match. Major turn-off. This was the ultimate for me: the last straw. When this vendor got in my face and became rude & beligerent, I turned to him and told him that I would never buy anything from him, ever. He responded with "Good, I wasn't going to sell it to you anyway".<br />
I know that flea markets have certain reputations; a laid-back sort of marketplace setting, so to speak. But it is still a place of business. I believe the vendors there are trying to sell something, just like we are trying to buy something.<br />
First, it would help vendors to understand the flea market setting; what type of customers you are dealing with, what they want, and what they expect to buy. <br />
As a vendor, please do not go to the flea market & expect to run your table or store, as if it were Wal-mart, or the mall. <br />
Please be aware that people come there to browse, to find hard-to-find products, or products cheaper than what they can buy @ Wal-mart, or even the dollar store, at times.<br />
If you are not making the money you would like to at Flea Markets, then please check to see why. Complaining in front of your customers about not making enough money, is a sure turn-off. Check your attitude about selling @ flea markets. Is this atmosphere right for your business? <br />
These are things you need to decide, because people always remember bad experiences. If you mistreat your customers, they will not buy from you, and, in addition, they will spread the word, for others not to buy from you either.<br />
Word-of-mouth is one of the most effective ways to get your business up & running & boost your sales. No matter where you sell, always be professional. You can be funny, whitty, or a down-to-business person, but ALWAYS be professional.<br />
That's the end of my Flea Market Venture. Take care until next updates on Days in the Life of a Momprenuer</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-53276732505919728352012-06-24T12:24:00.001-04:002012-06-24T12:24:20.939-04:00Feeling Lazy Today<div><p>Today I don't feel like doing anything.....I just wanna stay in my bed...<br>
I'd love to, but of course, I just can't; with all the things I have to accomplish today. <br>
I do plan to take a mini-vacation with the family next weekend, and get some rest and relaxation, in between.<br>
I hope everyone's enjoying their weekends. More updates coming soon. Feel free to share what it's like for <b>you</b> in the Day's of the Life of a Momprenuer. Add your comments below. <br>
Take care, until next time :) </p>
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I've been pretty busy all day; getting a headstart on the weekend; paying bills, shopping, taking my hubby & son to get haircuts, & running other errands.<br>
Then I still have to come home & clean the house & car. This is in addition to my daily bookkeeping and preparing the homeschool lessons for the week. <br>
Well, I'm off. Hope you all enjoy your day/weekends. <br>
I'd love to hear how your Memorial Day weekends went. You can post your comments below :)</p>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-44437008315629401442012-05-28T11:51:00.001-04:002012-05-28T11:51:06.183-04:00Happy Memorial Day<div><p>This has been a wonderful time off; lots of sun and fun, good food and time with the family. It was also a time to reflect on the freedom we enjoy each and every day; because of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, so that we can enjoy it. (Thank you all; Gone, but never forgotten).<br>
As this year's Memorial holiday season comes to an end, let us never forget. And let us always support those who are still carrying on, with great sacrifice, the fight for our freedom. (Our soldiers; we salute you, and honor you. Thank you all and God bless you).</p>
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<li>Sincerity- When a salesperson is upfront with a potential customer or client, and is sincerely concerned about their well-being, versus making a dollar, customers/clients are open to buying from this type of person</li>
<li>A Good Listener- When a potential customer sees that you are a good listener, he or she will be more prone to open up about their needs, and will want to share them with you. This opens up a whole new window of opportunity, for both the salesperson and the customer.</li>
<li>Helpfulness: Helping is not the same as directing or commanding. A salesperson who is suggesting every product in the store to you, only has one thing on his mind: <strong>more commission in his pocket.</strong> Again, the importance of sincerity and listening to your customers/clients, goes hand-in-hand here. No one likes to be bombarded with a lot of sales and gimmicks. It's a major turn-off. By listening to what your potential clients want or need, you will make entirely more sales than you would, by pushing products on them, just for a commission.</li>
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These 3 simple steps can make a world of a difference in your business. The greatest reward is the satisfaction you receive in helping others receive what they want and need. The sales and monetary rewards are secondary.<br />
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Yes, we all have to make a living, but how about making it more than that! Try it for yourself. The next time you feel pressured to just "make a sale", try these 3 steps. You just might gain a few loyal customers. And they just might tell their friends.<br />
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Well, here's my agenda for the day:<br />
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<li>Make brunch for the children and start laundry</li>
<li>Read and purge emails </li>
<li>Read Blogs and Websites to catch up on what's going on in the world & gain some wisdom</li>
<li>Update blog posts for the week</li>
<li>Weekly Business Bookkeeping and Business Admin Tasks</li>
<li>Prepare my children's school assignments for the week</li>
<li>Play with my cat, Jada</li>
<li>Organize my home office</li>
<li>Prepare clothing and business/school items needed for the week</li>
<li>Pick my husband up from work</li>
<li>Make dinner with the family- talk about what's coming up for the week</li>
<li>Start preparing everyone for bed, (Time to wind down with showers/baths, and dress for bed)</li>
<li>Watch a favorite show on TV or DVD</li>
<li>Play Farmville on Facebook</li>
<li>Read a book/Quiet time</li>
<li>Then it's lights out</li>
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All this in just one day! Well, I'd better get started. I hope everyone has a great week. More updates coming soon, in the Days in the Life of a Mompreneur ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-48640917003003809282011-12-18T12:37:00.000-05:002011-12-18T12:37:04.445-05:00Update on my UPS Experience: They've Messed Up Again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An Update on UPS. On Thursday, Dec. 15th, I went to UPS to ship some items. I only went there because my husband insisted. Big Mistake again. The UPS package intaker asked my husband what was in the box. He told her some clothes and other Avon products. Well, 3 days later, I get an email from Avon saying that my returns had been processed, but with shortages. 1 girls, size 6, denim leggings was missing. I am being billed for it, by Avon, but I<b> KNOW</b> that I packed it in the box. The UPS is notorious for doing things their own way. I believe that the intaker opened the box, took the denim jeans out, and resealed the box. This is why I said in the beginning that I would never use UPS, outside of Avon. I should have never listened to my husband this time, because Avon does give you a choice to use the United States Postal Service, when making returns, if you like.<br />
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This just confirms my last post about this company. I have literally reached my boiling point with them. And uggh!. I have another <a href="http://www.youravon.com/skim" target="_blank">Avon</a> order coming in this week. ( I have no choice but to use them, since that's Avon's choice). Thank goodness, I get UPS alerts, so I can keep these driver's in check. If something is out of the ordinary, I'll get the updates sent to my email. And I have email on my smartphone, so I get it super fast.<br />
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I don't need this stress, and I don't have to put up with it. If at all possible, I will keep as much proof as possible, so as to have any of these criminals pay for stealing and lying about delivering packages, when they know they didn't. I may not be able to catch all, but I'll do my part in catching some. Believe that!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648656789577482658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139356928812306947.post-23478179525750460532011-11-23T18:09:00.001-05:002011-11-23T19:29:05.731-05:00UPS Messed Up Again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another episode in the "Days in the Life of A Mom-preneur". I want to say that I am usually not one for "bashing", and I hope that you don't misunderstand. But, I felt that I had to post this one.<br />
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I run an <a href="http://skim.avonrepresentative.com/" target="_blank">Avon</a> Business, and, this is our busiest season. I had 14 packages shipped by Avon to <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Parcel_Service" rel="wikipedia" title="United Parcel Service">UPS</a>. The package was out for delivery at 5:41 am, and usually, my packages are delivered between 12pm and 7pm at night. It was around 2pm, and they hadn't come yet. I thought to myself, "hmm, let me check on the delivery status again". I felt a bit uneasy, strangely. So, I visited the UPS website, through the tracking link from my shipping confirmation email. The status had been update to "The receiver is on a holiday. Delivery will be attempted when the
receiver returns. / Package will be delivered next business day."<br />
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Say what? I was home all the time, with my front door open. The UPS person <b>never </b>drove up. Yet this status was updated on the website @ 10:19am. I contacted UPS' 800 number, and some rude customer service person decided to evade my questions, and hang up on me.<br />
I had to call back again, and was initially told that I would have to wait until Monday to receive my packages, but then, was told that the person was being called back to UPS, and that my packages were being located. I then had to go in my car to pick up 14 packages, but ended up receiving only 12. UPS claimed that the other 2 couldn't be located, and I have to come back on Saturday.<br />
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When I arrived, the UPS driver was told to empty out his truck and that his route was finished for the day. I wasn't given any information on why the driver decided to state that he delivered my packages, when in fact he never did.<br />
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I am thankful that there are some good people there, but the overall experiences with this shipping company leads me to abandon their services. I ship through USPS or FEDex. Avon uses UPS, so unless they change their shipping provider, I'm pretty much stuck with UPS, for their sake.<br />
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I just feel that this person was either 1) trying to stash my products and claim that he delivered them, or they got lost. or 2) He wanted to cut his route short, because Thanksgiving was the next day, and he didn't want to have to deliver packages late.<br />
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Whatever the case, he cost me time and could have cost me money. I hope that he is reprimanded, and learns his lesson. How would he like it if someone did this to him? If he doesn't value a job, then maybe he shouldn't have one. There are plenty of people out there who would love to take his position.<br />
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<u><b>A special message to my Mother on this Mother's day</b></u>. Dear Mom, I am all grown-up with my own children. I remember you telling me that I need to listen to your teachings, because one day when I have my own children, I would have to teach them the very lessons you taught me; lessons that life is a gift from God. You showed me that when someone gives you a gift, you are to show the utmost gratitude. You taught me, Mother, that we are to live life in thanksgiving to God.<br />
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Each day, I watched as you struggled with everyday life, but I also watched as you went through it singing songs of gladness. I watched as you endured days of sorrow and days of brokenness, but you never let that stop you. You gave me inspiration, planted a seed of faith and purpose in my life. You gave of yourself, when there was not much more to give. You gave your everything for your children, when the rest of the world was sneering at the idea; the idea of being a good and godly parent. You sacrificed your own pleasure and desire to take care of me, even on the days of your illness. One day, you will receive your great reward. But I just want to give you your roses, while you can still smell them, Mama. You're not a celebrity. You're not a movie star. But I love you, Mama Sarah, cause you're the best woman in the world. You're my Mama.<br />
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To all the Mom's out there, you are all Super and all Special. No matter if you are a work mom, or a stay-at-home mom, you are holding the MOST important job in the world; <i>the position of being a Mother.</i><br />
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Moms, this song is for you.<br />
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