It had never once occurred to me to “organize” my desktop. Sure, I purge every now and again, search, find, and lose – but never have I really organized this space that I use every day, all day long.Β I just hadn’t put much thought into it.Β Until I came across Iheartplanners, a blog dedicatedContinue reading “Desktop Organization”
Tag Archives: Career Development
Avoiding the Office Urinal Cake … and other career tips
Once upon a time I worked as a Barista at a ski resort alongside a rowdy snowboarder crowd. My colleagues enjoyed the odd Friday afternoon adult beverage, and although I was not of legal drinking age, they’d occasionally invite me to join them. Now, I’m not one to shy away from a margarita, but shootingContinue reading “Avoiding the Office Urinal Cake … and other career tips”
Bending Over Backward
Every once in a while I really manage to piss someone off. Β Not just kinda, we’re talking nuclear grade, maximum emotional-button-pushing, pissed off. I managed to do that this week to a level that resulted in someone almost walking away from a multi-million dollar deal. My offense? I said I was “bending over backward” toContinue reading “Bending Over Backward”
Travel Log: Istanbul
January 17 – 26: Istanbul Turkey The Agenda (in rough) Delta Airlines Flights, connect through Charles de Gaul – one of my very least favorite airports in the world, but at least it’s full of cranky French people so … awesome! W Hotel Istanbul Izmir, Turkey Fashion Fair Key Hotel, Izmir Pegasus Airlines Bosphorous FerryContinue reading “Travel Log: Istanbul”
Every moment was a moment
Before right now … in this quiet space where I recuperate there was Sound and Fury ~ of little significance. And I listened. Then there was an opportunity here, a chance to bust my ass there – and a career emerged. So, I worked, and waited, and volunteered for everything! … and eventually luck steppedContinue reading “Every moment was a moment”
La Belle Valise 