How Many Licks Does It Take To Get To The Center?

This is an age old question. I do believe it was first posed by a talking Owl. Although for me the object of focus is different, the question still remains. How many licks does it take to get to the center?

Now, probably 35 years since I first encountered that question, the licks have taken on a new form. Now the licks seem to be in the form of idea revisions, a money crunch, a spousal spat, several back to the drawing boards and many moments of feeling in over my head. Welcome to the world of starting a new business.

I have taken this journey several times, but this one is on a different path. What has come easily before is now lick'in me everyday. I am guessing this is what it takes for me to get to the center of the concept and ultimately enjoy the sweetness of a finished product.

We are 18 days away from launching Before & After. Jim and I have, in so many ways, been preparing for this business venture our whole lives. As the days count down and we begin lick'in the details one by one, I can see the rewarding center begin to show through. On May 15th, a mere 3 weeks away, I truly look forward to saying, "let's roll, tootsie" and launching into a new atmosphere... stay tuned for more details :)

Are you a Cyber Stalker?

This morning, as I was watching a little Fox News, a story came on about a business owner Cyber Stalking another business.

As I watched the piece I had to ask, "What is Cyber Stalking?"
What constitutes Cyber Stalking?
Is it merely visiting a web site too often? If that's the case I stalk Facebook and Woot everyday.
Is it following the details of a business and then showing up there? In that case I'm going to jail over the last Target special.
Is it doing harm to another business through social media? I can't think of a time I have done that, so I'm safe...today.

Because I feel the need to have an answer, I go to the trusty Wikipedia, and here it is...(drum roll please)... Cyber stalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk someone.

WOW!!! That totally clears it up! I can't believe I was confused at first! Thank you Wikipedia :)
So that's it. By definition, I think I'm a stalker. This adds new depth to my Life Portfolio. Have an AMAZING Friday! I have to go stalk now, look out Twitterers :)

Are you ever going to write your book?

Are you ever going to write your book? As I begin writing and talking to other people about it, many of them reply the same way, "I've thought of writing a book, but... ." So I ask, are you ever going to write your book?
What could possibly be stopping you? Of course I know the usual answers are "I don't have enough time" and "who would want to read it?" That's crazy!
Here's a simple tip on finding time,

• open a word document and start writing.
• When you've come to a stopping place save it.
• The next time you are at your computer open that word document and minimize it.
• As you work, surf, shop or whatever you do on your computer, your book is waiting in the tool bar to be added to.. it's just that simple.

Now, you are probably not creating a finished product, but you can't do that until you start writing.
As for "who would want to read it?" Are you kidding me!? Have you been to Barnes and Noble lately? Company's write Math books and no one wants to read them. Someone, somewhere wants to read about how your cat makes you laugh or what a successful day as a mom looks like. Do not underestimate yourself or your talent.. you can do it! I always remind myself that, I am not responsible for the outcome, I am responsible for the action.
So, are you ever going to write your book?