Client Services

Hi. Today I called 4 clients.

One loves her stuff and has only burned it once, but the smell in her home is beautiful. I bet she lights it again tonight.

Two wants to do a show in November. I told her my November is already starting to fill up, so we'd better get a date picked out that works for her. We booked November 17th. I'll send her a host pack in October. Two also received some square votives that were cracked and the wicks were too short. I told her I'd get that fixed right away. She loved that.

Three passed around the catalog at her work and got feedback that the products were too expensive. I asked her if she agreed and she doesn't. She decided she won't book a show now, but she understands the power of the demonstration. She hasn't checked her email yet, but is looking forward to reading Candle Connections.

Four was the host of the lady with the square votives. I called to let her know I was taking care of it. She asked if she could put the catalogs out at her school. I said sure, and let her know that a demonstration is more powerful. I also let her know that in September we have 30% product credit. She is thinking about having another show. She hasn't checked her email yet, but is looking forward to reading Candle Connections. I'll call her again next week....

So I'll put in a Replacement Order now and be done for the day. My calls for tomorrow are organised. Think I'll go do something for me ....

Whatever it Takes

Here is an inspirational poem for you to devour and internalise. Just do it! Whatever it takes....

I have an ambition to reach for the top
I’ve set my sights high to pursue it
Until I achieve it, my efforts won’t stop
Whatever it takes, I will do it

I have no delusions success will be swift
Or obstacles do not bestrew it
I’ve plenty of time – over hurdles I’ll lift
Whatever it takes, I will do it

There may come a time when my climb will be slow
I’ll have to regroup and renew it
I’ll learn from mistakes and employ all I know
Whatever it takes, I will do it

There is no restriction on what I’ll achieve
Glass ceiling or not, I’ll break through it
For nothing can sway me because I believe
Whatever it takes I will do it

There is one exception that I will not break
I won’t use deceipt to get to it
What good is success if our souls we forsake?
If that’s what it takes, I won’t do it

In fact if you want, I can take you along
Our efforts combined placed into it
For working together we’ll be twice as strong
We know what it takes,
WE CAN DO IT!

Anything Is Possible

If there was ever a time to dare,
to make a difference,
to embark on something worth doing,

IT IS NOW.

Not for any grand cause, necessarily...
but for something that tugs at your heart,
something that's your inspiration,
something that's your dream.

You owe it to yourself
to make your days here count.

HAVE FUN.
DIG DEEP.
STRETCH.
DREAM BIG.

Know, though, that things worth doing
seldom come easy.
There will be good days.
And there will be bad days.

There will be times when you want to turn around,
pack it up,
and call it quits.

Those times tell you
that you are pushing yourself,
that you are not afraid to learn by trying.

PERSIST.

Because with an idea,
determination,
and the right tools,
you can do great things.

Let your instincts,
your intellect,
and your heart,
guide you.

TRUST.

Believe in the incredible power of the human mind.
Of doing something that makes a difference.
Of working hard.
Of laughing and hoping.
Of lazy afternoons.
Of lasting friends.
Of all the things that will cross your path this year.

The start of something new
brings the hope of something great,

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

~Author Unknown

Almost a Year....

I can hardly believe that I have written in this blog for almost a year. It does seem like only a few weeks ago that I sat here in this very chair and thought that if I wrote a blog myself, I would see how easy or hard it is. It's easy.

Lately, I write most about my candle business. The candles are selling like hotcakes! I'm really enjoying my new role in leadership and I truly like spending time with my team. I like it so much that I'm about to write a little business plan for my successful ascent in PartyLite. Angela, Nicole and I have decided to be a part of the Million Dollar Club. Founding members, in fact. Watch it happen, 'cause it will.

I realize (American spelling) that I've been very remiss in updating you all on me. My cousin, Pete, wrote to ask me how I was doing, and then said that he could probably find out on my blog. Oops. Well, maybe he will decide to quit his job and join PartyLite, but he sure won't find out how I'm doing just by reading what I have been writing.

And so here I am - updating you all on me.

First of all, I am very close to becoming an Australian citizen. It's just paperwork now - all the rest is done. The FBI took their time in getting my clear Criminal Record check back, but now I have it and all I need to do is find it (oops) and send it to the Aussie government. I'll do that tomorrow. By the way, I'm allowed to be a US and and Australian citizen at the same time. Dual citizenship means I can vote in both countries, I can live in both countries, and I can get in the shortest customs line when I travel between the two countries. I reckon having an Australian passport will also inspire Europeans be nicer to me. Generally - I just thought it was right for me to be able to vote here. That was the real inspiration for applying - otherwise, my life won't change at all.

Second, I am playing the electric guitar on stage now - what a buzz! I wasn't nervous the first time, but I wasn't loose and comfortable either - but the second time... I really settled in and enjoyed it. I'll include a picture when I get one I like. :) I'm still in four bands: Little Bighorn, Silverhair, Wen & Bendy, and Radio Bandits. All are working about once a month, so I'm working pretty regularly now. Ben and I need to get a few more gigs. They're coming....

Hmmmm, what else...? Well, Alan has finished his winter series for sailing, so he can spend the weekends at home. That's really been nice. The winter weather has dried up and warmed up and is absolutley gorgeous. Spring is in the air! Alan even gave Mogy - the Shedder - a bath in the backyard yesterday.

I reckon that'll do for now. I have heaps more to tell you, but it'll have to wait. I think I should write a whole blog about my parents' visit. They came for 6 weeks. Then they spent 2 weeks on New Zealand. It was fantastic. Retirement is good. More on that coming up.

I do miss you. Yes YOU. The only bummer about living in Australia is how far away I am from YOU. I do hope you are well. Off I go!