WendEmail - Wendy Lloyd Curley's Personal Blog

Happy Holidays

2011-11-27T15:21:00.001+11:00

Occasionally I'll see something in writing that will make me go hmmmmm.... Today it was a request on Facebook to start saying Merry Christmas instead of the "politically correct" Happy Holidays. When I'm addressing a group of people, I'm in the Happy Holidays camp. I don't like making anyone feel like a minority. But more than that, it's not only about how I make them feel. It's also about

Happy Sunday Morning

2011-05-15T08:59:00.000+10:00

I'd just eaten a scone... that's powdered sugar. (Photo: Angela) May 15th. It's been cold in Sydney this week. Seems colder than it should be. It is supposed to be late autumn, but it feels like a Sydney winter. When I start to think I'm cold, I close my eyes and try to feel Denver in February. The cold eases when I do that. It's not ever that cold. This week has been fantastic though

Life is Good

2011-04-10T13:54:00.000+10:00

There is a lot going on. Always seems to be. I feel like I've neglected my WendEmail too long though and it's definitely time for an update. Travel I have three trips "planned." First, to go to Fiji for five nights in May. It's another trip I've earned through my network marketing business at PartyLite. Alan will come with me and it's all completely free. Yippee! Second, to visit my brother in

Big Hairy Audacious Goals

2011-01-04T10:13:00.002+11:00

I reckon you have to put it out there for things to happen. So... in the spirit of a New Year, I've created my list of goals. These aren't resolutions. They are real, honest goals. I'll be creating a visual inspiration board above my desk to inspire me more. But I figure writing these down and telling you will be inspiration enough. Invest my monthly bonus into my superannuation account (

Welcome New Subscribers!

2010-08-31T00:00:00.000+10:00

Hi. I've been doing a little bit of marketing work today. Even for this, my WendEmail blog. I love sharing a few tidbits every now and again to keep connected with my friends and family in the USA. I also realise that some of the people here in OZ are interested in what I'm saying. Probably in case I say something about them.... Well, today I will. Parties We had a lovely party here at our

Copper Whopper the Poser

2010-08-30T08:42:00.003+10:00

Hi. My friend Vicki has been pestering me for a good photo of my dog. She is his groomer and don't you think her salon would look fantastic if it were wallpapered with images of this beautiful boy? Of course it would!?! Actually, I've been thinking about contacting an animal agency to see if Copper would be a good candidate for a commercial. He attracts attention wherever he goes. It's his size

The New Deck (Part 1)

2010-08-17T11:54:00.001+10:00

Image from GoogleMaps Today the local council inspector came to look at our property. But that's not the beginning of the story. We started this process about 5 months ago. On April 21st, I met with our architect for the first time. Then I researched a few other firms and we selected the first one (figures). On May 25th I introduced architect Mat and his sidekick architect Alex (FYI - a chick)

A Video G'day!

2010-07-07T13:27:00.002+10:00

Hi. If the video doesn't show, here's the link. Enjoy! WLC.

Winter Solstice

2010-06-21T10:57:00.000+10:00

Hi. I've been thinking about a blog posting for a few days now, so I guess it's about time to make it happen. Yesterday, a group of us decided that the day was too perfect to go inside. So we ate breakfast outdoors at one of our favourite cafes (Crumb in Concord) and then we set up the tables and chairs in our backyard. We also got out the outdoor heater because we knew that once that glorious

Vietnam, Ularu, Victoria, Shanghai, etc...

2010-04-10T14:27:00.001+10:00

Travel. One of Alan's favourite things to do. One of mine, too. In fact, travel is one of the big reasons that I wanted to move back to Australia. With four weeks of paid vacation instead of two to three, I knew we could do more travelling if we lived here. And boy have we! The list in the title is a partial list of the places we are planning to visit in 2010 and 2011. We will likely take a week

Thanks for the Cuddles

2010-03-18T05:04:00.003+11:00

Photo by Jo Baxter. On Saturday, we said good-bye to Mogy. My last words to him were to go play with Pro. Alan was holding his head. I was standing in front of him looking straight into his eyes. It was sad. It was a relief. We knew he was going, so we had time to prepare, to say our good-byes, to love him. Many people called. His local fan base came to visit, pet, and love him. Some wrote -

Mogy Update

2010-03-02T09:22:00.000+11:00

(The image is a picture of a picture on the wall at the Lazy Dog bar in Boulder, Colorado. We couldn't get over the visual similarity to Pro and Mogy. They were watching us!) Yesterday, after 5 nights at the vet for observation and pain management, Mogy is home. He is undergoing a two week test with painkiller pills and cortazone pills to see if we can improve his walking. The xrays revealed

She's baaaackkk!

2010-02-21T11:30:00.001+11:00

Hi. First things first, Mogy is going to be OK. He did not hurt his cruciate, he has soft tissue damage. He'll take anti-inflamatories and pain killers and he'll probably join Copper at the aqua-gym to work out the kinks. He's still limping a lot, but it's getting better everyday. He's the best! Now to me. I had my first PartyLite show with our new catalogue last night. I absolutely love this

The Left Hind Leg

2010-02-18T11:08:00.001+11:00

After two glorious weeks in Colorado, I took the long flight home. It took longer than usual because I had to get to the airport early for Alan and Rootsey. After 4.5 hours in DIA, I flew to LAX, waited for 5 hours, and then flew 14 hours to Sydney. At this point, I must say that V Australia is now my airline of choice for the trip across. They were wonderful. I filled out a survey card to tell

Happy and Busy

2010-01-28T08:27:00.001+11:00

I realise that my writing has been prolific on my business websites this year, but not so much here. (I also realise that I spell realise the Aussie way now without even thinking. Hmmmm.) Today I created a subscriber form (see sidebar) for people to receive notifications about Wendy and Ben (Wen & Bendy) gigs. As a business person, I believe that it is the responsibility of the musicians to

What Matters Now

2009-12-15T08:56:00.002+11:00

Hi. I have just spent a half an hour reading a free e-book. Hint: Don't print it. Read it. My analysis: about 5 of the pages were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, about 70 were great, and about 5 I skimmed and let go. Personal development comes from investing some time in reading, learning, doing new things, and sharing ideas. I'm sharing this. What Matters Now. WLC.

I am not a Geek... but, check this out.

2009-12-11T10:34:00.001+11:00

Hi. My dad is a self-confessed geek. Whether or not I qualify depends on your own opinion. I don't classify myself as a geek. :) This might change your mind. The image on the right is a Mandlebrot. No matter how far you zoom in (well, there is probably a limit - this example does loop), the image always has detail. It's a mathmatical formula. How does it work? What is the formula? Who cares?

Feeling A Little Bit Soppy

2009-12-01T10:01:00.002+11:00

A friend of mine just forwarded one of those emails you want to forward to others. But after my last fiasco (though I did get a few really good recipes), I've decided that I won't forward on any emails like that anymore. I'll filter strongly for the ones I like and post them here when the urge strikes me. The urge strikes me for this one. I'd like to dedicate it to my friend, Eliana, who called

Travel Log: Disneyland and Dinkelsbühl

2009-10-30T19:00:00.004+11:00

It is with great relief that I begin to write this entry. It will the last post about our fantastic trip to Europe. About time! The trip was in May and here it is the 30th of October. I feel I've documented it pretty well. Thanks for the memories.... Several months before we began our adventure, the MAAWB swarmed in our living room. We set up a high tech command centre. Multiple laptops were

Travel Log: The Hills Are Alive

2009-10-11T22:37:00.006+11:00

Photos in this post by Ben and Michael. We woke up to a beautiful day. I'm not sure if I've mentioned that breakfasts have been included in every hotel we've booked. And they are very good breakfasts. Just simple things like breads, meats, cheeses, yoghurts, fruit, and cereals, but it's all fresh and pretty tasty. And it was a great way to start each day. We usually met in the breakfast area at

Travel log: 8 hours in Venice

2009-09-05T11:24:00.009+10:00

Pictures in this post by everyone.My apologies for the break in writing. Life got in the way for a while. But never fear - I'm sure I'll be able to tell the tale. Here we go....After a fantastic week in our Villa (definitely a separate post and perhaps a completely separate series), we began our trip back to Frankfurt. This part of our journey would take us north east across Italy to Venice and

Happy Copper, Happy Wendy

2009-09-04T07:37:00.006+10:00

Hi. Well, this update will be short and sweet. Copper had his second surgery yesterday and it went very well. I'll be picking him up today at 1:00.He'll probably need another surgery in a few weeks to put in a fake tendon, but he has a cast for now to keep the leg still.To keep things calm and quiet at home, we're going to leave Mogy at his vacation spa (Alan's mum's house) in Terranora for a

Copper vs the Car

2009-09-02T07:52:00.005+10:00

Friday, August 28, 2009Hi. Copper is in the Happy Tails hospital after being hit by a car on West Street this afternoon. He and Mogy were out together.He will be ok. He’s had surgery done on his right rear leg and had 2 outside toes amputated. His left rear leg isn’t broken, but the tendons connecting the foot and the leg (his ankle, I suppose) have been severed, so he will need a little

I Quit Facebook

2009-08-18T09:36:00.006+10:00

Hello. Please excuse the delay in completing my travel log. I promise that I will get back to it in the next week or so.I've been horrendously busy. It's a good thing. My candle business is growing like gangbusters and there is simply a lot to do. Yay!In the midst of it all, I made a rather rash and rebellious decision; I quit Facebook. Not only did I quit Facebook, but I jumped onto LinkedIn and

Travel log: Genoa, Florence, and the Villa

2009-07-08T08:52:00.009+10:00

We woke, dressed, packed, and then scurried downstairs to have breakfast. As we ate, we listened to a CD playing instrumental versions of movie themes and we had fun naming them as it shuffled through. Surprisingly, four out of five of us felt pretty good even with the Genoa pours from the night before. Michael wasn't faring so well, but he pushed on.Unfortunately the nice, friendly,

Travel log: The Swiss Alps & Genoa

2009-06-17T14:14:00.012+10:00

Pictures in this post by Ben (except the last two, by Michael)We woke in Lausanne and had a beautiful breakfast. The balcony we had been on the night before was the same level as our breakfast venue. I think this was where we met up with a couple of Canadian musicians on tour: they do a duelling piano show. Cool.We filled up ourselves with the beautiful breakfast and then walked to the car which

Travel log: Strasbourg to Lausanne

2009-06-16T09:48:00.009+10:00

Pictures in this post by MichaelWe woke to a beautiful breakfast in our hotel. The first of many, I might add. Each hotel included breakfast in the cost of the rooms and we took full advantage of that. We'd come up with a meeting time and all somehow make it to the table. I'll admit that Alan and I seemed to be last each morning.Since Alan and I were now pros with the tram, we suggested that all

Travel log: A look back: Sydney to Strasbourg

2009-06-11T08:13:00.007+10:00

Pictures in this post by Ben.To the right: Strasbourg, France.I have been home from our trip to Italy for a few weeks now. No journal in front of me because I didn't write a thing while I was away. Since returning, BTW, I have also taken a short, 5-day vacation to Hawaii with my fellow PartyLite high achievers. I need to write about that. I've also gone to see P!nk in concert and haven't read a

Up Life with Down Moments

2009-04-15T17:19:00.005+10:00

My natural state is up. Positive. Glass full. Fantastic. In fact, if you called me right now, I'd be happy. You'd ask me how I am and I'd tell you I'm great. My business is doing well. I've been practicing the guitar! (My arm actually hurts from practicing - yes, my arm - I think I have a bit of repetitive stress in my left arm from these scales.) I had a fun gig at the Welcome last weekend. I've

Forty Eve

2009-03-17T12:18:00.004+11:00

Well, here I am on the day before my fortieth birthday. It's St Patrick's Day in Sydney. Not yet noon. Alan is at work. I am in my bathrobe. The dogs are asleep behind me. There's plenty to do. But I thought I'd write instead.This morning I woke to a slight sore throat. Maybe it's not that slight. It is definitely a sore throat. I'm also feeling very tired. I think the partying and entertaining

Obama, Clean Coal, Pigs, and Budgets

2009-03-04T17:53:00.008+11:00

I'm in love! Never before have I said that about a US President. I love his honesty. I love his direct nature. I love the way he anticipates and addresses arguments from special interest groups. I love this entire speech (see below)... with one exception.He said, "clean coal." Pigs (cute pigs with jeweled wings and lots of bright coloured lipstick) will fly around all over the world (like

Too Long Between Drinks

2009-02-17T16:38:00.006+11:00

[Picture of Dude going out to dinner with me on Saturday, January 10. He was invited!]That title has heaps of different and accurate meanings. First, it has been too long since I updated my WendEmail blog. Second, it has been too long since I've seen a lot of my friends in the US. I need a fix. Facebook ("FB") is not making it any easier - though I am enjoying using it to find out what others are

Rich Eggnog!

2008-12-12T11:19:00.003+11:00

On Facebook, I asked my mom for an egg nog recipe. This is one that looks simple, yet sounds delicious. I'm gonna make it!6 Large eggs3/4 c Sugar1 1/2 c Brandy1/2 c Rum4 c Milk4 c Cream1/2 c Icing sugarNutmeg to sprinkleSeparate the yolks from the whites of the eggs. Beat the yolks slowly while simultaneously adding the sugar; do this until the mixture is pale and golden. Now slowly add in the

Thank God, At Last

2008-11-05T15:54:00.005+11:00

Thank God at Last Thank God at LastThank God, AlmightyWe're Free at LastPlease excuse the religious connotation of that statement. The emotion and the sentiment (and perhaps the historical tie) make it feel like the right thing to say.I'm relieved. I know that there is a lot of work to do. I know that the issues are hard. I know that the solutions are complex. Yet I'm relieved.He is a leader. At

No time like the present....

2008-09-13T09:52:00.003+10:00

I just took some photos of the boys using my phone. Thought you might want to see them. Love, WLC.

SHAK is coming to Australia!

2008-08-21T11:23:00.003+10:00

Just in time for Spring. Just in time for breakfast. Just in time for lunch. Just in time for shopping. Just in time for me!I miss my mommy.Can't wait for her to be here and spend time with me. Us. Everyone. But mostly me!Note: The adventures of SHAK and DWLJR are on another blog you might want to look at. If you're a picture person, the pictures are absolutely amazing. They have been in some

A Cold, Wintery Update

2008-08-14T13:19:00.004+10:00

It might seem odd to my friends in Colorado that I'm cold today. The sun is out, the temperature is a crisp 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and the wind is blowing at 11 mph. My friends in Arizona and Texas will understand.I'm busy with my candle business. This month my goal is to sell $11,500 worth of candles. In Olympic-speak, that'll be a PB for me. If I am successful, I will earn 23,000 points toward

Wendy the Redhead!

2008-07-18T18:19:00.002+10:00

Well, here 'tis. My first ever hair colour. I had put it off for thousands of reasons over the years. Today, my hairdresser said (for the first time), "it's probably time to colour those grays."And so, she did. I'm dark. My eyes are greener than I thought they were before. I think I like it. It's only semi-permanent, so it'll wash out.Think I might have started something.... Cheers!

The Onion on Bush

2008-07-03T12:54:00.002+10:00

Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous PresidencyI thought you might like to see footage from the Onion News Network. I love The Onion. It's in my RSS blog feed everyday. The headlines make me smile.

Renovation Blues

2008-07-03T11:00:00.005+10:00

Hi. Sorry about the last post. I thought about deleting it , but you know that I have ups and downs like everyone. So you got to see a down. A bottle of Farmer's Daughter Cabernet Merlot with my good friend Ange did the trick. I felt much better.It's not completely over; I have the renovation blues.I'm completely ready to have my kitchen back. The entire house is affected by this job. We are a

Don't post this....

2008-07-01T14:58:00.002+10:00

Every have one of those days? This one started out alright and just took a major u-turn. Writing for you might make it all a bit better.Nope.Just need to relax away from the computer, I think. I'll write more later.

HAY SOOS = Jesus!

2008-06-04T08:30:00.004+10:00

Good morning (or afternoon, or evening).I've been down with a cold for the last couple of days. I worked through it on Friday night and Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday I went to the Swans game where we absolutely demolished the Tigers. But on Monday and Tuesday this week, I let it take over and now I feel like I'm on the mend. Yesterday I told Tex that I was happy with the timing. It could have

Just a Touch of Paradise

2008-05-28T01:23:00.002+10:00

(This year, I earned a PartyLite sales incentive trip to Thailand. This is the blog posting I just published on another blog of mine. I thought you'd be interested, too.)Sawatdi ka. Hello.Looking back on the last six days of my life, it’s hard to write a concise account. I have a feeling that the best way to tell you about my trip to Thailand will be in a stream of conscious fashion. That’s the

The US Presidential Election: Help Wanted

2008-04-29T16:51:00.004+10:00

Deciding who will best take the reins as President of the United States is not easy. In 2004, I had no problem deciding who to vote for. Though I do consider myself more of a Republican than a Democrat, I can't stand George Bush. I think he is bad for peace, bad for prosperity, and bad in upholding the "American dream." He embarrasses me.So voting for Kerry was a no-brainer. Want to know the

Whassup!!??!!??

2008-03-26T08:41:00.006+11:00

My iGoogle homepage has RSS links to other people's blogs. Every other day or so I give that page a quick scan to see if there is anything new. I was just about to complain about how these poor blogs haven't been updated for some time when I realised that I'd be calling the kettle black. So here I am. Hi It's Wednesday morning. last night a storm came through and I do believe it broke the

Nora and Miles

2008-02-26T17:36:00.008+11:00

Since Ben's Big Birthday bash, on February 16th, his cousins Nora and Miles have been gallivanting around Sydney, Adelaide, and Woolongong. Last night, Alan and I had the opportunity to host Ben, Peter, Miles, Nora, Ange and Ben for dinner. We served steak of course. Nora really liked the char crust seasoning. Here's the website: http://www.charcrust.com/! Tell them we sent you.We listened to

Art is Amazing

2008-02-21T16:08:00.002+11:00

Hi. There is a website that I want you to have a look at. Just click on the title of this posting and check it out. This is art that makes you think (and might make you change).A new word meaning by Wendy...E-motion = an activity caused by things that you read about and see and hear on the internetNow... go recycle your mobile phone, your plastic bags, and your SUV. I'm no better than you, I just

Yes We Can

2008-02-08T12:11:00.000+11:00

As an American, I am beginning to watch the US election with more vigor than before. Unable to vote in the primaries as an ex-pat, I have attempted to stay removed from the hype that has been active for over a year already. We still have nine months to go. You can make a human before the election. Go practice that. :)I have not decided between Clinton, Obama, and McCain. There is a lot of

The Stolen Generation

2008-02-08T10:49:00.000+11:00

As a new Australian citizen, I now feel I have a small voice in the politics and issues that affect this country. One such issue is the "Stolen Generations" and whether or not the Australian government should be able to apologise for the policies that created these Stolen Generations. It seems silly to be this concerned about the mere act of saying, "Oops, I'm sorry," but concerned we have been

F#####g Rain!

2008-02-04T14:15:00.001+11:00

(Photo Credit: Me)How well do you know me? I am an Arizonan. I was brought up in the desert. I thrive on moisturizer, water, chapstick, and air conditioning. My fishy star sign is completely out of sync with my preferred atmospheric conditions - though I do love to swim in a 80 degree plus pool when it gets hot outside - any lower and I freeze up and get cramps.I don't live in Arizona anymore. I

My favourite Part of the Superbowl

2008-02-04T14:13:00.000+11:00

And I don't even drink beer.... I just love Bud Light ads.

Dream Theatre Live in Sydney Review

2008-01-30T09:55:00.004+11:00

(Moved here from one of my other sites.)The black t-shirt brigade approached the Hordern Pavillion and lined up hours before the gates opened. On our approach we were worried. Really worried. Honestly, of the three of us, none of us had seen Dream Theater before, two of us would never have known they were coming or considered going to the gig without a nudge, and one of us had never heard of the

Nineteen

2008-01-21T11:40:00.000+11:00

(Photo credit: Michael Rootes)Hi. Today marks nineteen years since Alan and I walked up to each other at the park near Scottsdale Civic Centre to say our I do's. Incredible that nineteen years can go by so quickly.We'll have some Champagne tonight. Cheers!

New Year's Resolutions

2008-01-02T12:11:00.000+11:00

We all talk about them. I have actually been pretty good each year at setting my goals. I like goals. This week my goal is to created a forecast for my PartyLite business. I hit my forecast last year - very proud of that....Anyway, my cousin Erica made a list of resolutions and has inspired me to make a few early statements.....My list (no prior thought.......)Shower and get dressed every

Family Photos by Jo

2007-12-28T09:29:00.000+11:00

Hi. OK, here are two different views of the same images. Not bad, eh? OK, now use your mouse to see each photo in this mosaic in full. Pretty cool, isn't it?! Photos by Joanne Baxter. Happy, lazy holidays! WLC.

The Gladesville Bridge

2007-12-10T14:08:00.000+11:00

For a few years now I've been working on a song. Not obsessing over it, just toying with it.Every time I get to the top of the Gladesville Bridge (pictured), I feel compelled to capture the feeling somehow. As you reach the top of the bridge, headed east, towards the city, you see the most beautiful view. The water curls like ribbon away from you toward the city. You can see the magnificent

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-23T13:59:00.000+11:00

Hello. Want to let you see the boys playing in the backyard. I'm speaking on this video and it's pretty quiet - I didn't want to distract the dogs. In case you aren't my family (and if not, welcome to my blog), I'm talking my family in San Francisco. Wish we could be there!

Elections, Environment, Television, and Puppies

2007-11-22T14:59:00.000+11:00

Hello. Welcome to my blog. In case you're new, I've been keeping it for over a year now. For a little while I included some of my candle business stuff in here, too, but I've separated that out now. So it's all about me and my dribble. If you want to stay on top of my dribble, please subscribe. Otherwise I'll probably only send you an update by email twice a year. (That might be enough for you, I

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

2007-11-05T12:09:00.000+11:00

Copper got a bath today. I gave it to him in the bathtub. What a good boy. He just let me do everything I needed to do and then (yippee) he dried pretty quickly.It's a rainy and cold spring day though, and I think he's a bit cold; that's probably why he is cuddling up to Mogy. They are right next to me. Sleeping away just like this picture shows (you can click on the image to see a larger one if

No Drips

2007-10-30T16:14:00.000+11:00

The PeglightWhen people have candlabras, I find they are rarely used. If they don’t have a taper candlabra, I describe a typical taper candlabra – over in the corner, dusty, cheap bent or crooked candles from the heat, possibly cobwebs/dust, probably newspaper underneath to catch the drips. Just as an example (because I don't have a candlabra), the picture to the right shows a peglight next to a

Mogy and Copper

2007-10-30T12:18:00.001+11:00

Copper was born on August 28, 2007. He came into our home on October 20, 2007. In two short days, the playing began...

Forty Facts of Life

2007-10-26T14:00:00.000+10:00

A few thoughts from the wise (and the looney, punk-ass, fruit-loop) Angela Little...Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. Don't worry about what people think. They don't do it very often. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. If you

The Psychology of Candlescapes

2007-10-25T17:02:00.000+10:00

It is my pleasure to provide this article which has been contribued by the FABULOUS Lynn McCabe. Lynn presented on the Psychology of Candles at our September Unit Meeting and we loved every word. In case you missed it, here is the information in prose. Please take a few minutes to soak it all in. See if you can use some of it as you work your PartyLite magic at shows.The Psychology of

Crazy John

2007-10-23T16:33:00.000+10:00

Crazy John has died. Forty-two years old and rich, rich, rich. And now he's dead. Funny how that makes me more and more happy about the choices I've made.(Sorry, I have to interrupt this story for a minute. Here's what just happened: Mogy walked into the office. Copper (see the cute picture, that's Copper) was having an intense moment of biting my ankles and pulling at my jeans while I typed.

October in PartyLite - Just My Thoughts.....

2007-10-12T17:31:00.000+10:00

What Am I Thinking?This is my third October as a PartyLite consultant. The opportunity is right in front of me. November has always been my biggest month and this year I'm committed to ensuring my business grows.Sales is not a problem. Our candles sell themselves. In fact, my guest average is getting higher and I really don't feel like I'm doing anything different.Bookings is where I have

2007 Australian Citizenship Test

2007-10-11T10:42:00.000+10:00

So many people have sent this to me that I thought I'd share it with you. I will also indicate whether I got the answers right or not, but won't give out the answers. Feel free to ask questions about the questions or even to suggest answers so we can all have a laugh.Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin of, the term "died in the arse"? - The sepo (that's me) got it

Television Sucks

2007-10-03T21:20:00.000+10:00

I've been hit by a wave of emotion about the TV. Hate it. Hate that it pulls me into it's grip whenever I need to do other things. Hate that it is the first thing Alan and I do in the morning . We get up and turn on the "news" and drink our coffee. No more.In case you don't know, I am the Metro Gnome. So when you read my rant on Hotsource, think of me. By the way, it's 9:21 and I haven't watched

The Most Important Thing: Customer Service

2007-10-02T16:29:00.000+10:00

Dealing with your clients in a friendly, ethical, honest, and consistent manner is critical to your success as a consultant. Know what their rights are. Give them everything they're entitled to. Work with integrity. When things do go wrong, surprise them with your speedy response time, your approachable demeanour, and your positive attitude.Here are a few areas to focus on:Booking gifts - You are

Perspectives Radio

2007-10-02T15:16:00.000+10:00

Trolling through the Internet today and I found a neat little application called LinkedIn. Of course I set up my own page on it and I wrote to others who have already used it to see if I could build up the network a bit. The neat thing is that I found a blog written by a fellow guitar student, Mark Braidwood. Mark and I are in Feeding the Animals for the Hive Live performances. He plays a mean

Getting Away

2007-09-27T10:21:00.000+10:00

Alan and I took a few days off this week. We drove south west to a little Victorian town called Beechworth. We brought the camera, but didn't take any pictures. We went to vineyards and bought 2 cases of wine (pretty reserved - could have done more). We read books, I played my guitar. We ate nice food, we slept in.Then we drove to Barooga (Barooooooooooooooooooga) to see our friends, Mike and

Don't Quit

2007-09-19T17:38:00.001+10:00

When things go wrong, as they sometimes willWhen the road you're trudging seems all uphillWhen the funds are low and the debts are highAnd you want to smile, but you have to sighWhen care is pressing you down a bitRest if you must, but don't you quit.Life is queer with its twists and turnsAs every one of us sometimes learnsAnd many a fellow turns aboutWhen he might have won, had he stuck it

Sponsorship

2007-09-16T13:08:00.000+10:00

We had a very successful Share & Succeed training on Saturday. Here are some notes from my presentation on Sponsorship. Sponsorship versus leadershipSponsorship is for every Consultant in PartyLite. You do not need to be a Leader to sponsor someone. In fact, you do not even need to aspire to leadership to sponsor someone. Until you are a leader, I recommend that you use your Unit Leader to assist

What Music Means to Me

2007-09-12T15:28:00.000+10:00

Not a Rant, Just a Roll of Thoughts....I get goosebumps. The kind you get when you hear the perfect note, or the truest lyric, or the most amazing harmony. I get goosebumps.I know we all get them from time to time, but I think I get them more than most. I do listen to a lot of music.Music moves me. Makes me happy, sad, introspective, and motivated. Takes me somewhere else and then throws me back

It'll be just like starting over....

2007-09-04T10:31:00.000+10:00

Those words by John Lennon can be used every day. Everyday we can re-start. We can re-invigorate. We can re-build.Have things stalled? Are you inactive? Do you want to begin again?Can I offer you a helping hand?Basically, to get going again, you simply need to start again. Here are five steps to get started:Read section 2 and 3 of the consultant guidelines – Section 2 will inspire you to set

My Guitar Weeps

2007-09-04T09:32:00.000+10:00

Yesterday, as I sat on the couch, guitar in hand, pickless, I realized that I have been playing the very same song for over two years - and not very well. I only have 3 songs I play without a pick, and whenever I pick up a guitar without one, I play all three of them: Blackbird, Tears in Heaven, and Landslide. They're all great songs. They deserve better.I know what notes to play, but my fingers

Client Services

2007-08-30T15:54:00.000+10:00

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

Whatever it Takes

2007-08-30T15:49:00.000+10:00

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 topI’ve set my sights high to pursue itUntil I achieve it, my efforts won’t stopWhatever it takes, I will do itI have no delusions success will be swiftOr obstacles do not bestrew itI’ve plenty of time – over hurdles I’ll liftWhatever it takes, I will do itThere

Anything Is Possible

2007-08-15T08:01:00.000+10:00

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 yourselfto make your days here count.HAVE FUN.DIG DEEP.STRETCH.DREAM BIG.Know, though, that things worth doingseldom come easy.There will be

Almost a Year....

2007-08-13T16:19:00.001+10:00

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

Fast Track to Leadership!

2007-07-31T14:23:00.000+10:00

There are only 12 places for this event. What a great way for you to learn and grow into leadership. What are your goals? Mine are to earn money, be successful, go to Thailand and MORE. You need to RSVP to me asap. The first 12 consultants to commit to this event are in - the next "fast track" won't be until 2008.Session OutlineSession 1 - Team Leader - what is it? What does it mean? What's in

Make Thousands Before Christmas

2007-07-04T17:46:00.000+10:00

Want to start your own PartyLite Business and make thousands of dollars before Christmas?Here is my recommendation.Review your activities for August and September and write down everything you need to do for home, school, family and you. After you do that, highlight the days that you are available to do a show. Keep that information with you. Have it in a format that you can show other

Rainbows Keep Falling on My Head!

2007-06-27T08:51:00.001+10:00

Our team is growing and growing.Why?Because the opportunity is superb. Because the product is second to none. Because it's easy to join. Because it's YOUR business.Welcome to Teresa, Linda, and Sarah.Teresa had her first solo show on Friday night. Guess what? She sponsored! Her very first show was a starter show for Linda. Fantastic! Congratulations to you both!Sarah came to a show two weeks ago

What Do I Bring to Candle Parties?

2007-05-18T09:09:00.000+10:00

Hello. I've just finished getting ready for a party tonight. I bring all of the stuff with me to work and go straight to the party from work. You might want to use this as a checklist.Things I Always Bring DiaryPensGuest Gifts*Host Gift*Door PrizeScissorsSpare Votives (12)Spare Tealights (12)ChangeScent PotsVelour Cloth*Optional to provide guest and host gifts - I do - some don't - it is

WLC's Sponsoring Hints

2007-05-04T09:15:00.000+10:00

First of all, don’t feel like you have to be entrenched in PL to offer other people the opportunity to become Consultants. Even if you are a very part time Consultant, brand spanking new, or intermittently involved, you might be speaking to a future Leader. Remember, you won’t be their boss, you’ll just be their Sponsor, their Leader, their guide to success.Remember, you won’t be their boss, you’

Multiple Bookings

2007-04-27T04:30:00.000+10:00

The following are some notes about getting Multiple Bookings from our recent training. Amanda gave a great presentation with heaps of ideas. There are HEAPS of ideas here - some will feel right, others won't - I hope some help you. Booking Success! AND Sponsoring Seed! (To the hostess) Here I've got 6 votive roses and each one of them is especially important to you, because at ANY point

Candle Biz Update

2007-04-24T14:35:00.000+10:00

Hi. I just wanted to say hello and to let you know a few things. For your diary - Our next Unit Meeting will be at Eliana’s house at 7:30 pm on May 23rd. Unit meetings provide training, recognition, and consultant networking. You are also allowed to invite potential new consultants to come and listen in (a great date to have handy if people are on the fence). You can

Sick Days

2007-04-24T13:43:00.000+10:00

Two Fridays ago I started swallowing a bit and decided to have a few extra Boroccas to fight off any impending cold. Borocca is an effervescent pellet of Vitamins B and C and heaps of other chemicals that theoretically can keep you healthy. Boroccas are known in Australia for being used to help hangovers, and for that purpose, they are handy. I, however, have added them to my cold fighting

Death and Life and Outlook

2007-04-12T12:38:00.000+10:00

I'm sitting at work and I can't concentrate. I just looked at my Outlook Contacts list and lost my train of thought....Brent Steffey is in my contacts list. I learned this morning that he died a couple of days ago. He was probably 34. I never asked. I wish I had. An autopsy will hopefully tell us what took him away so young. He was fine on Sunday. He ate sushi that day with my family in Arizona.

Wendy's New Calling

2007-04-08T16:08:00.000+10:00

Except for my lisp, and perhaps some planning around what I'm going to say, I think I've got a new calling. Wendy on TV! Scary, huh?I tried it for the first time this weekend at the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival. It doesn't really feel like work until I get back into the computer to try and put it all online for people. Then it feels like MAJOR work. In fact, the reason I'm writing this

The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me!

2007-03-31T10:02:00.000+10:00

Hello. Candle update time!Well, I didn’t bonus in March, but I did get over $1100 in sales which still keeps me active and out there. All good. I have decided that I will bonus in April – offering 30% product credit will make it really easy to pick up 2 more shows. I have only 4 shows scheduled right now, but this weekend I’ll put in a little effort to get 2 more. I’ll also reconfirm the

Candle Biz

2007-03-12T09:58:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone! FYI - I'm going to use this blog for some candle business, too! I'm the leader of a team of consultants now and this is a great way for me to keep in touch with them. You can stay up on what my little biz is up to, too!G'day team!Yesterday I made 12 candle calls. Rebecca to reschedule and discuss becoming a consultant. Donna to schedule and to answer her questions about becoming a

Bake

2007-02-25T11:18:00.000+11:00

When my dad asked if I was sitting down, I knew something had gone wrong. He said it so calmly though. And that's my dad... calm. I've rarely seen him panic. In fact, I've never seen him panic. Lose his temper, definitely - panic, never.But this time, the news was shocking. Bake has died.In one instant, the whole trip to the US was worth every dollar and every credit card interest payment I'll

Australian Ettiquette - Email from Wayne Tritton

2007-02-13T12:58:00.000+11:00

IN GENERALNever take an open stubby to a job interview. Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them. It's tacky to take an esky to church.If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.DINING OUT When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and

Candles: Lucky Elephants

2007-02-10T15:17:00.000+11:00

Hi. The company that makes the candles and accessories I sell has created an elephant pair for tealights. They are Thai inspired, "traditional design" and have curled trunks. Curled trunks! The devil, you say!Immediately I was curious (and worried) about the superstition of the raised

Thirty Seven and Five Sixths

2007-01-19T09:32:00.000+11:00

That's how old I turned today. And for the rest of my life, I think I'll remember today. It is not yet over - this brilliant, memorable day; the sun is still shining on the snow; the squirrels are taking a minute to breathe in the clean, fresh air; cars in the distance are taking people places.... A beautiful day.I have a witness to the event that made this a day to celebrate. A day to cherish.

Overdue Post

2007-01-13T07:57:00.000+11:00

Hello. As I write this I am sitting in a condominium in Dillon, Colorado looking directly onto the snow covered Rocky Mountains and listening to Luka Bloom (see the picture on the right - this is the actual view I'm looking at right now). I'm alone and I've planned on writing this for some time.Welcome to my blog. I've been playing with it over the past few months. Now I think I'm ready to send

The Coke Wall

2006-12-13T20:36:00.000+11:00

http://www.cokewall.com/index.htmCheck this out. Too funny. If you like it - please pass it on to others. I highly recommend the Sponsorship page. Read it aloud to others. Smile. Enjoy.

Just Barely Keeping Up....

2006-11-13T09:45:00.000+11:00

I'm sure we all feel the same. I have a busy life. Between candles, Hotsource, Vertico, guitar, lyrics, and, at last count, 6 different bands (Wen & Bendy, Little Big Horn, Silverhair, Radio Bandits, Feeding the Animals, and one more project yet to be named....) - well - I just never stop. I'm also trying to lose a few pounds and get into shape. And somehow I need to get the house clean, the

Messenger: The Daily Connection

2006-09-29T09:54:00.000+10:00

Well, hi there. I've mentioned MSN Messenger in a couple of my WendEmails past. I use it everyday. For lots of things. A quick catch up with my dad. A fast question for Sean (Hotsource's technical guru). A little gossip with Angela. It's fast because we're relatively quick at typing and because we can get to the point and then leave (well... most of the time). Oh - and it's free. Love it.Anyway,

It Just Doesn't Feel Like Last Year

2006-09-23T16:50:00.000+10:00

The Swans are an important part of my winters in Sydney. There are 22 games each season and we get 11 glorious home games. In the last 2 years, I've put the games into my calendar so that I know they're there. I still take gigs if they come up, but I don't schedule candle parties or rehearsals during home games. It's important for me to be there.Last year, the Swans lived a fairy tale. They