We are not going to make my numbers. My biggest deal is probably slipping to February, but I can't control it. The main guy is out on bereavement and I think there is a fine line between asking for your sales and being sensitive. I air towards the sensitive side. I have 3 calls today, all pertaining to deals this quarter and one tomorrow. All I am trying to do is get everything in I can over the next 4 days. I can't wait for it to be February 4th....the quarter will be done, I will be back from my whirlwind trip to SF and I get to enjoy the weekend at home. Ahhhh, I will get there.
Excitement is building around the ski trip as it is the first weekend in March and will be here so soon! Bryan and I are super excited. Last Sunday I met his sister, her husband and their adorable twin boys....they are maybe 19 mos old....so cute! We hung out there and watched football all day.
Tonight Bryan and I are meeting MaryAnn and Steve at the Big Air competition. We will see snowboarding and see a concert by One Republic. Should be super fun. I have been so incredibly tired lately, I hope I can make it till 10 pm.....lol.
So weird to hear on the radio today the announcers talking about opening day at Coors Field being April 1st. I almost want to freeze time....How can April be talked about right now?
I am excited as this Friday Michelle, her daughter Ashley, Rebecca and her daughter Laney are all having a slumber party here. We will make paninis and I will make cupcakes for the girls....pancakes Saturday morning....we have had it on the calendar for maybe a month and I am looking forward to it. Saturday I am also bringing dinner to my parents friend Lisa. She lives in Loveland, about 45 minutes away. She is battling breast cancer and getting her to let me help her was like pulling teeth but she has finally agreed. I am signing up once a month to bring dinner. Since Lisa worked with my Dad, their company will be contributing every month to what I make for the Lang's too. I start on Saturday. It feels good to help someone in need so close to me and someone I know, no less. I just hope all my meals come out good! LOL
Well must get back to work! Can't believe I have calls every other hour today until 2:30. Better get to it. Hope all of you out there are doing great.
xoxo
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
So this is it
The quarter and our 2010 ends on 1-31-11. I keep thinking will I wake up on 2-1 with a sense of relief but actually no because I have a huge business trip to SF, Feb 1-3. I have really lost a lot of self control the past month. The holidays kicked it into high gear so while I am still working out, I feel lousy. I am not sleeping well and I have given in to every chocolate, sweet, and carb craving. I know, a lot of you are rolling your eyes, but I feel and see what it is doing. I just threw away all the cookies in the house. I have to get control of this cause this isn't going to bring my deals in! There is a lot of pressure on two of us and me specifically as our East Coast girl isn't bringing anything in really this quarter......everything has gone to next quarter. It is a lot riding on me and while a part of that is thrilling, a part of that is equally terrifying. I recognize I have gotten lost in all of this, especially the past few weeks and while a lot of that is inevitable, I can do better. I did spin class at noon today and since e-mail was slow, did a quick mani/pedi after. I needed that today. I need to take better care of myself.
This weekend I am hitting the slopes which is exciting and terrifying at the same time! I honestly can't believe I am actually doing it. Mary Ann and I committed we would be ski buddies so we both got the Copper Four Pass and Saturday will do a Two Hour Lesson and then off we go. Fear is my biggest obstacle, but with the Ski trip the first weekend of March, I need to get out there! Friday night the Lakers play the Nuggets so Steve is making dinner and I am staying over which will be great. I love spending time with them.
My parents have a good friend out here who is beginning her battle with breast cancer. It is so sad as she has a year of chemo/radiation ahead of her and their are just a lot of health problems between her and her husband and the kids. I finally got her to give me access to her care calendar. While she is an hour away, I am going to try and bring dinner for the family once a month. I figure it is the least I can do and something I should prioritize as if I or my family were in that situation, I would hope someone would do the same for me.
I really want to get the camera out in February. I know the second Q4 is over, Q1 begins, but we need a little chance to breathe. It is just the most intense situation. I am pleased though to have brought on some big names including NIKE. The future is bright.
I am enjoying everything in life right now so while I might seem completely overwhelmed, I am just admitting my fears here. I am blessed to have such an amazing job and work with such incredible people.....truly. 2011 is going to be a great year for me. I already know that. Things with Bryan are great too.
I have one load in the laundry, dishwasher is going and I think it is time to brew some Sleepytime Tea....
Wishing you all a good night.
xo
E
This weekend I am hitting the slopes which is exciting and terrifying at the same time! I honestly can't believe I am actually doing it. Mary Ann and I committed we would be ski buddies so we both got the Copper Four Pass and Saturday will do a Two Hour Lesson and then off we go. Fear is my biggest obstacle, but with the Ski trip the first weekend of March, I need to get out there! Friday night the Lakers play the Nuggets so Steve is making dinner and I am staying over which will be great. I love spending time with them.
My parents have a good friend out here who is beginning her battle with breast cancer. It is so sad as she has a year of chemo/radiation ahead of her and their are just a lot of health problems between her and her husband and the kids. I finally got her to give me access to her care calendar. While she is an hour away, I am going to try and bring dinner for the family once a month. I figure it is the least I can do and something I should prioritize as if I or my family were in that situation, I would hope someone would do the same for me.
I really want to get the camera out in February. I know the second Q4 is over, Q1 begins, but we need a little chance to breathe. It is just the most intense situation. I am pleased though to have brought on some big names including NIKE. The future is bright.
I am enjoying everything in life right now so while I might seem completely overwhelmed, I am just admitting my fears here. I am blessed to have such an amazing job and work with such incredible people.....truly. 2011 is going to be a great year for me. I already know that. Things with Bryan are great too.
I have one load in the laundry, dishwasher is going and I think it is time to brew some Sleepytime Tea....
Wishing you all a good night.
xo
E
Thursday, January 6, 2011
6 Days into the New Year...
and I got my second deal in today, YEAH! Now if the other verbal could just get done tomorrow that will be awesome. Year ending 1-31 is looking good but the next couple weeks will be HUGE.
Saw The Fighter last night with Bryan.....acting was great and I was touched by the story, love movies based on true stories.....got a little teary at the end. Ski trip house booked today which is a huge weight lifted and Bryan is coming.....which is awesome and freaky all at the same time....he is going to meet so many friends at once BUT trying not to freak and make it a big deal.....cause it's not....it's just a bunch of people getting together for a weekend of fun.....I can't believe how fast that will be here.....
Looking forward to a weekend where I have tons of errands to do, workouts ahead, and lazy time. I am really getting used to lazy time on the agenda!
Saw The Fighter last night with Bryan.....acting was great and I was touched by the story, love movies based on true stories.....got a little teary at the end. Ski trip house booked today which is a huge weight lifted and Bryan is coming.....which is awesome and freaky all at the same time....he is going to meet so many friends at once BUT trying not to freak and make it a big deal.....cause it's not....it's just a bunch of people getting together for a weekend of fun.....I can't believe how fast that will be here.....
Looking forward to a weekend where I have tons of errands to do, workouts ahead, and lazy time. I am really getting used to lazy time on the agenda!
Monday, January 3, 2011
2011 has begun
and I must share some of the recipes Bryan and I cooked to ring in the New Year.....Asian Pork was to die for!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Texican-Squash/Detail.aspx
http://www.food.com/recipe/wok-or-skillet-asian-style-fresh-green-beans-166069
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001160642
I am loving this year already, not just for me, but for all my family & friends who also have such exciting things happening this year....
Love to all of you.
xoxo
E
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Texican-Squash/Detail.aspx
http://www.food.com/recipe/wok-or-skillet-asian-style-fresh-green-beans-166069
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001160642
I am loving this year already, not just for me, but for all my family & friends who also have such exciting things happening this year....
Love to all of you.
xoxo
E
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Dec 30th, 2010
and I can't believe it. Another year gone by and my 2nd New Years in Denver! What the heck? Where has time gone. Before going any further I need to give a birthday shout out to my dear friend Chrissy! Hope your birthday is wonderful!
It is so funny looking back, but more exciting looking forward. This has definitely been a year of transition.....the second one maybe although now that I am in the place I am now, I would say 2009 was a year of growth, pain, and realization and 2010 was the year I started putting action behind a lot of the things I want out of life. I truly feel blessed. Not only do I have the most incredible support system through my family & friends, but I believe I am in the job and at the point in my career where things are about to take off in a way I haven't quite experienced before. I couldn't be more ready & excited. I have verbals on deals which should close the first week of January (about time!!) and then it's about closing out our year which ends 1-31 pushing as many of those through that I can. I am sometimes amazed at all the brands I get to interact with since my territory is so large. It's pretty cool.
So they say that bad things happen in 3's and good things happen all at once too? Well if they don't say it, I believe it to be true regardless. I am so happy in my life right now. I am happy that my personal life is developing too. I am not going to talk much about this here, at least not yet because I am protective and afraid. I know I will get past it. For now I will tell you his name is Bryan, we met the beginning of November, and he makes me happy.......very happy.....and that's something we all deserve, isn't it? We are spending the whole weekend together cooking a ton together and I am so excited about that. Cooking is so much more fun when it is for more than one.
At the beginning of 2010 this was a source for me to express myself and I was so much better about regular updates. I am going to try and get back on that wagon in 2011. I miss this place.
As the New Year is upon us I wish all of you the happiest & safest New Year. Cheers to all of us for a fabulous 2011!
It is so funny looking back, but more exciting looking forward. This has definitely been a year of transition.....the second one maybe although now that I am in the place I am now, I would say 2009 was a year of growth, pain, and realization and 2010 was the year I started putting action behind a lot of the things I want out of life. I truly feel blessed. Not only do I have the most incredible support system through my family & friends, but I believe I am in the job and at the point in my career where things are about to take off in a way I haven't quite experienced before. I couldn't be more ready & excited. I have verbals on deals which should close the first week of January (about time!!) and then it's about closing out our year which ends 1-31 pushing as many of those through that I can. I am sometimes amazed at all the brands I get to interact with since my territory is so large. It's pretty cool.
So they say that bad things happen in 3's and good things happen all at once too? Well if they don't say it, I believe it to be true regardless. I am so happy in my life right now. I am happy that my personal life is developing too. I am not going to talk much about this here, at least not yet because I am protective and afraid. I know I will get past it. For now I will tell you his name is Bryan, we met the beginning of November, and he makes me happy.......very happy.....and that's something we all deserve, isn't it? We are spending the whole weekend together cooking a ton together and I am so excited about that. Cooking is so much more fun when it is for more than one.
At the beginning of 2010 this was a source for me to express myself and I was so much better about regular updates. I am going to try and get back on that wagon in 2011. I miss this place.
As the New Year is upon us I wish all of you the happiest & safest New Year. Cheers to all of us for a fabulous 2011!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Life is crazy
and there's nothing else to it. I have thoughts all the time that are meant for this space, BUT for some reason they don't make it here.....maybe I would sleep better if they did! SO, in no particular order, I have some random thoughts to get off my chest....
1) Turkey Day was so great at home. I got really good quality time with my family. My mom and I had my Dad and Grandpa cracking up over our baking antics, it was a lot of fun. I got good time with my sister too, quiet moments to actually catch up and a workout class that left me sore for days :).
2) I travel the next three weeks for work. I feel tired all the time and I just know that the time between now and 12-31-10 will be so crazy at work. I have so many deals that are so close and final steps which will take place between now and Christmas. I just need to take it one day at a time. I am so excited and I have been working so darn hard. I can't wait for it all to be worth it.......and I believe it will :).
3) I think that if someone says something to hurt your feelings, you should tell them, it's just silly not too. I don't get it, well maybe I do because I used to be that way, but I would like to think I have changed. People should be able to realize there are times that words come from the heart and that they are not mean to be offensive. Ah, if life were just a tad simpler.
4) I have weekend fun the next two weekends. Chrissy is here this weekend, I can't believe it! I haven't made a ton of plans as we will play by ear and see what inspires us but dinner/movie Friday and we are going to the light parade Downtown Denver Saturday....that should be fun, I missed it last year. Next weekend Emma comes and we have the Dave & Tim concert here Thursday night.....we have floor seats and the arena only holds 6500 people....should be amazing!
5) I am really excited for Christmas time at home. I think I will actually get to see everyone who means so much to me, some I haven't seen since I left, and it is condensed in 4 events which is great too!
6) I am on the ball with the holidays this year, I don't know how, but all packages went out today. Maybe just a couple tony things left and I am done, which is an awesome feeling.
7) I constantly dream of the beach vacation I will plan once I close some deals. THAT couldn't come fast enough.
8) I have boxing tonight and I am thinking of every reason not to go, but I am signed up so no choice. It's just an hour. I can do that. Then home and pack for my trip to Greenville, SC tomorrow and Thursday and make sure the house is ready for when the cleaning lady comes when I am gone.......it's funny we always have to clean for the cleaning lady, isn't it :).
1) Turkey Day was so great at home. I got really good quality time with my family. My mom and I had my Dad and Grandpa cracking up over our baking antics, it was a lot of fun. I got good time with my sister too, quiet moments to actually catch up and a workout class that left me sore for days :).
2) I travel the next three weeks for work. I feel tired all the time and I just know that the time between now and 12-31-10 will be so crazy at work. I have so many deals that are so close and final steps which will take place between now and Christmas. I just need to take it one day at a time. I am so excited and I have been working so darn hard. I can't wait for it all to be worth it.......and I believe it will :).
3) I think that if someone says something to hurt your feelings, you should tell them, it's just silly not too. I don't get it, well maybe I do because I used to be that way, but I would like to think I have changed. People should be able to realize there are times that words come from the heart and that they are not mean to be offensive. Ah, if life were just a tad simpler.
4) I have weekend fun the next two weekends. Chrissy is here this weekend, I can't believe it! I haven't made a ton of plans as we will play by ear and see what inspires us but dinner/movie Friday and we are going to the light parade Downtown Denver Saturday....that should be fun, I missed it last year. Next weekend Emma comes and we have the Dave & Tim concert here Thursday night.....we have floor seats and the arena only holds 6500 people....should be amazing!
5) I am really excited for Christmas time at home. I think I will actually get to see everyone who means so much to me, some I haven't seen since I left, and it is condensed in 4 events which is great too!
6) I am on the ball with the holidays this year, I don't know how, but all packages went out today. Maybe just a couple tony things left and I am done, which is an awesome feeling.
7) I constantly dream of the beach vacation I will plan once I close some deals. THAT couldn't come fast enough.
8) I have boxing tonight and I am thinking of every reason not to go, but I am signed up so no choice. It's just an hour. I can do that. Then home and pack for my trip to Greenville, SC tomorrow and Thursday and make sure the house is ready for when the cleaning lady comes when I am gone.......it's funny we always have to clean for the cleaning lady, isn't it :).
Monday, November 8, 2010
A Year in Reflection.......
This is a big one, Friday was my one year anniversary in Denver....I can't believe it. The last month I have been in a state of reflection.....is there more I should have done in a year, did I accomplish enough...should I feel different, etc. I think when I look back on this year, there are many events that have been unplanned, many things I am grateful for and many adventures ahead I am excited for. I wanted to list them out in no particular order.
1) Probably one of the hardest things about moving away is missing people back home and events I would normally be a part of and probably planning. That is hard. I feel like I have this life here I am building and sometimes that has meant it is harder for me to communicate with everyone....maybe I don't feel the pressure as badly to call everyone back right away, afterall I can't see all of you whenever I want, and maybe some of that is good for me. The hour time difference makes a huge difference and sometimes makes it more difficult to communicate. I just never want friends & family to think I care any less and I hope they realize how much I wish I could be present for every moment.
2) Work is what brought me here, or maybe the catalyst I needed to make a much needed change, work has also been unpredictable and at times unstable. Two jobs in one year certainly wasn't in the gameplan...as I am on the heels of my first deal (cross your fingers) I am so grateful for all I have gone through because I learned a ton. It's just caused me to be a bit more unsettled than I would like and not in the place financially I would like to be in BUT I truly think this is the best job I have ever had.....I work for the most incredible people, work with awesome people and believe this opportunity will catapult me into places I have wanted to go for a long time.
3) Awareness: Slowing down....believe it or not I have done this. I care a little bit less about certain things than I used too. I recognize what I am capable of. I recognize what I deserve. I recognize what is important to ME and that sometimes that is the most important thing. Realizing what I need to be happy, when I need to take a break, when I need to turn off from the world. This was not as easy back home but this is something I needed desperately.
4) I am able to face my fears a little better here in CO. I have done so much soul searching over the past 18 months really and I know what I am afraid of and I would like to think I have become a lot better about communicating that......and sometimes facing them....
5) I am incredibly blessed. If you are reading this than I am incredibly blessed to have you in my life. I truly have been amazed at the outpouring I have received from my friends & family. So many have visited, I know some of you wanted to visit earlier in the year and I needed a break, but I don't think I could have made it through this past year without you. I constantly feel love and support from so many regions in the U.S. and I am truly thankful for this. It might be an email, a post on Facebook, a text, a call, or a trip....it all means so much. It is easy to feel isolated and all of these things make me feel your warmth and love so close to me.
6) I have learned a lot about people in the last year. I have friends here of all ages and of all backgrounds and I am thankful for their open arms and acceptance. I am thankful I have reconnected with friends from the past, have connected with friends I knew but was never close too, and for the brand new friendships I have made. It is the first time in my life I have had to try and make friends and really put myself out there. For as long as I can remember I always had a group, whether it was the small & close one from high school and my best friends who are still my best friends today to the amazing girls I met at UCSB to the incredible South Bay crew and everyone in between I met through people and from work, etc. It has been a great learning experience.
7) There is a lot more I want to see and do over the next year. You can bet I will be on the mountains more this year (Yikes!!), work should stabilize and I am going on a tropical vaca! I will be moving in August to a different apartment and I have more visitors lined up for December that I can't wait for. I plan on using my nice camera a lot more starting with a trip to the Butterfly Pavillion this Saturday with a MeetUp Group I joined. I no longer have the excuse of "newness" to this city. I have to get after it!
1) Probably one of the hardest things about moving away is missing people back home and events I would normally be a part of and probably planning. That is hard. I feel like I have this life here I am building and sometimes that has meant it is harder for me to communicate with everyone....maybe I don't feel the pressure as badly to call everyone back right away, afterall I can't see all of you whenever I want, and maybe some of that is good for me. The hour time difference makes a huge difference and sometimes makes it more difficult to communicate. I just never want friends & family to think I care any less and I hope they realize how much I wish I could be present for every moment.
2) Work is what brought me here, or maybe the catalyst I needed to make a much needed change, work has also been unpredictable and at times unstable. Two jobs in one year certainly wasn't in the gameplan...as I am on the heels of my first deal (cross your fingers) I am so grateful for all I have gone through because I learned a ton. It's just caused me to be a bit more unsettled than I would like and not in the place financially I would like to be in BUT I truly think this is the best job I have ever had.....I work for the most incredible people, work with awesome people and believe this opportunity will catapult me into places I have wanted to go for a long time.
3) Awareness: Slowing down....believe it or not I have done this. I care a little bit less about certain things than I used too. I recognize what I am capable of. I recognize what I deserve. I recognize what is important to ME and that sometimes that is the most important thing. Realizing what I need to be happy, when I need to take a break, when I need to turn off from the world. This was not as easy back home but this is something I needed desperately.
4) I am able to face my fears a little better here in CO. I have done so much soul searching over the past 18 months really and I know what I am afraid of and I would like to think I have become a lot better about communicating that......and sometimes facing them....
5) I am incredibly blessed. If you are reading this than I am incredibly blessed to have you in my life. I truly have been amazed at the outpouring I have received from my friends & family. So many have visited, I know some of you wanted to visit earlier in the year and I needed a break, but I don't think I could have made it through this past year without you. I constantly feel love and support from so many regions in the U.S. and I am truly thankful for this. It might be an email, a post on Facebook, a text, a call, or a trip....it all means so much. It is easy to feel isolated and all of these things make me feel your warmth and love so close to me.
6) I have learned a lot about people in the last year. I have friends here of all ages and of all backgrounds and I am thankful for their open arms and acceptance. I am thankful I have reconnected with friends from the past, have connected with friends I knew but was never close too, and for the brand new friendships I have made. It is the first time in my life I have had to try and make friends and really put myself out there. For as long as I can remember I always had a group, whether it was the small & close one from high school and my best friends who are still my best friends today to the amazing girls I met at UCSB to the incredible South Bay crew and everyone in between I met through people and from work, etc. It has been a great learning experience.
7) There is a lot more I want to see and do over the next year. You can bet I will be on the mountains more this year (Yikes!!), work should stabilize and I am going on a tropical vaca! I will be moving in August to a different apartment and I have more visitors lined up for December that I can't wait for. I plan on using my nice camera a lot more starting with a trip to the Butterfly Pavillion this Saturday with a MeetUp Group I joined. I no longer have the excuse of "newness" to this city. I have to get after it!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Weekend
was so much fun with Samantha here! A complete girls weekend and we were able to do so much catching up which was great. We hung with Michelle, ate too much, shopped, saw a movie, walked around, and just showed her Denver. She loved it which always makes me feel good! I can't believe how much time is flying. UNBELIEVABLE. I am going to get back to being on here more.......otherwise I forget to write all my random thoughts.
Thursday I have a 6 am flight to San Fran which I am already dreading but Tiffany's wedding is this weekend and THAT will be a blast. So excited to spend the weekend with Kristina and Kim and catch up with some old friends. Promise to be back soon, OH and if you haven't seen them already, The Social Network and the Life as we Know it.....both SO good!
Thursday I have a 6 am flight to San Fran which I am already dreading but Tiffany's wedding is this weekend and THAT will be a blast. So excited to spend the weekend with Kristina and Kim and catch up with some old friends. Promise to be back soon, OH and if you haven't seen them already, The Social Network and the Life as we Know it.....both SO good!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Pitter, Patter
of rain today and it is cold.....maybe 58....yes it will get much colder than this but it has been so warm here. I am enjoying the transition to fall, in fact I am eager for it. I have so much to look forward to the next couple weeks. It makes me happy. I just found out Friday my sales asst from CB will be in town and I will meet her and her boyfriend for lunch. I haven't seen her since I left. That will be fun. Friday Samantha comes in for the weekend, SO EXCITED! M will stay over Friday night and we will do girls night, Mike will bring the kids over Saturday for breakfast and Saturday during the day will be like old times: nails, shopping, dinner, movies. Very excited. Next week I am in SF Thursday/Friday for work meetings and then staying the weekend for Tiffany's wedding. Really excited to catch up with so many old friends. KO, Kim (Portland), and I are staying together and I am sure will take on the town. I will get to meet Sofia's baby who came early and just enjoy Nor Cal. SO much to look forward too! My parents come beginning of November and then Emma and then Chrissy the first two weekends in December. I am a lucky gal :)!
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