Well, today was something of a blur... We had a lot of employees out of the office, so it fell to me and my trusty apprentice, "The Chels", along with another of our cohorts (we shall refer to him as "Joshel") to hold the flute fort, so to speak. Mainly, we just answered phones and went about our normal jobs. However, it got to be 1:00, and The Chels and I had no idea how it had gotten to be the afternoon so quickly. Normally, this is a good thing; but today, we were really trying to get a lot of stuff done, and by 1:00, we weren't quite where we wanted to be with our schedule, so... well, you get it.
But, as I was on my way home, I decided to focus on the positive aspects of the day, and to think of at least five things I like about today. So, here they are:
1. Friendly/chatty employees at my local Target store. So helpful, and so pleasant!
2. All my (admittedly few) grocery purchases from said Target store fitting into ONE reusable shopping bag (the only one I had with me!). No extra plastic bags hanging around the house! Yeah!
3. Skorts: the skirt and shorts combo that are absolutely wonderful in the summertime (and so slimming, too!)
4. Happy fluffy doggies at home, always so excited to see me. There's just something about a grinning fluffy dog that can brighten one's day..
5. Musicals that have been made into movies, so that those who can't make it to Broadway can still enjoy a good show in the comfort of their own home.
That's all! I hope reading this list will give you food for thought, and that you will have thought of at least five things that you like about today, too!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
No more wimping out!
HA!
I did it. I walked around the neighborhood, and met a good deal of my neighbors. And I'm glad! The ones I met are really nice!
So there.
I'm not a wimp. Not today!
I did it. I walked around the neighborhood, and met a good deal of my neighbors. And I'm glad! The ones I met are really nice!
So there.
I'm not a wimp. Not today!
And the award for biggest wimp goes to...
Me.
It goes to me.
Why, you may ask? Well. Let me tell you...
As I expounded upon in my last post, I have recently become a Pampered Chef consultant. I'm really excited about this, and I want to dive right in and get started doing parties and cooking and having a great time, but I'm having difficulties. I can't even explain it! Let's take today:
I have been planning (since last week!) to go out on Saturday afternoon with an armful of catalogs and order forms, as well as my planner, and take orders and book shows. I didn't get to go out yesterday, because I ended up having to stay late at work, so I decided to go out today and do this. I got my catalogs and order forms together, donned my Pampered Chef apron, and grabbed my planner and one of my favorite cooking tools (to show), and I was ready to head out. I proceeded to rehearse with Bob what I was going to say, and answers to possible questions I might receive. I was ready to head out the door, and my goal was to go to at least 10 houses, or collect at least 10 orders.
I went next door, and I saw that my neighbors were busy out back; no prob, I thought; I would just come back by later. So I went to the house across the street and rang the doorbell. And waited. Mentally rehearsed what I would say. And waited.
No answer.
At this point, I should have gone on to the next house. What I did instead?
I turned tail and went back home. After only attempting to visit 2 houses.
I just started second-guessing myself, and got freaked out, and then thought it would be best to just go home. In short, I totally wimped out.
How am I going to succeed in this business? I'm reserved. I'm shy. EVEN AROUND PEOPLE I ALREADY KNOW. I feel like I've exhausted the people I know; the ones who are going to hold parties have either held them or have told me when they're going to hold them, and the ones who aren't interested have either told me, or my personal favorite, not said a thing. And I'm not one to press the issue.
I'm not a pushy salesperson. If I like something, or believe in a product, I'll tell someone about it; but I don't ever want to feel like or have them feel like I'm pushing it down their throat.
I know I'm essentially just complaining that this isn't coming easy to me; but I wish I didn't feel so intimidated by self-promotion and prospecting. I just feel... inadequate. But I'm sure I'll get over it.
It goes to me.
Why, you may ask? Well. Let me tell you...
As I expounded upon in my last post, I have recently become a Pampered Chef consultant. I'm really excited about this, and I want to dive right in and get started doing parties and cooking and having a great time, but I'm having difficulties. I can't even explain it! Let's take today:
I have been planning (since last week!) to go out on Saturday afternoon with an armful of catalogs and order forms, as well as my planner, and take orders and book shows. I didn't get to go out yesterday, because I ended up having to stay late at work, so I decided to go out today and do this. I got my catalogs and order forms together, donned my Pampered Chef apron, and grabbed my planner and one of my favorite cooking tools (to show), and I was ready to head out. I proceeded to rehearse with Bob what I was going to say, and answers to possible questions I might receive. I was ready to head out the door, and my goal was to go to at least 10 houses, or collect at least 10 orders.
I went next door, and I saw that my neighbors were busy out back; no prob, I thought; I would just come back by later. So I went to the house across the street and rang the doorbell. And waited. Mentally rehearsed what I would say. And waited.
No answer.
At this point, I should have gone on to the next house. What I did instead?
I turned tail and went back home. After only attempting to visit 2 houses.
I just started second-guessing myself, and got freaked out, and then thought it would be best to just go home. In short, I totally wimped out.
How am I going to succeed in this business? I'm reserved. I'm shy. EVEN AROUND PEOPLE I ALREADY KNOW. I feel like I've exhausted the people I know; the ones who are going to hold parties have either held them or have told me when they're going to hold them, and the ones who aren't interested have either told me, or my personal favorite, not said a thing. And I'm not one to press the issue.
I'm not a pushy salesperson. If I like something, or believe in a product, I'll tell someone about it; but I don't ever want to feel like or have them feel like I'm pushing it down their throat.
I know I'm essentially just complaining that this isn't coming easy to me; but I wish I didn't feel so intimidated by self-promotion and prospecting. I just feel... inadequate. But I'm sure I'll get over it.
Monday, June 7, 2010
I'm back! And with updates:
Well, I've pretty much given up on the "blog every day" agenda. It's come to my attention that I'm busy enough day to day that it might not be feasible for me to write a little somethin'-somethin' every single day. So now, it's pretty much gonna be whenever I feel like it. Much like the majority of the other bloggers.
Oh, how nice it would be if writing were a full-time job... for me, that is. I quite like writing. And not just the occasional/sporadic journal entry, either! I have so many story ideas that just haven't been fleshed out yet. I remember when I used to have time to write; I wrote fanfiction. Did you know that? Fanfiction. I even got all sorts of glowing reviews! In fact, out of 170+ reviews on the 2 stories I posted, not a single one was pejorative. (That's a fancy word for "not positive".) Anyhoo, there's been several things going on in my life as of late, so there's not been a lot of time for recreational writing.
The latest news is that I've finally taken the plunge to become a Pampered Chef consultant! Doing the parties is so much fun (much as I thought it would be), and the food is just fantastic. And it gives me an element of teaching, too; I get to teach the party attendees how to make a really yummy recipe, and also how to use the products that are featured in the recipe. Now, I know that I'm not what one would call a "pushy salesperson", so this might seem to be an odd fit for me; the thing is, I think Pampered Chef makes really wonderful kitchen tools, and I know from first hand how much easier using these products can make cooking. And I LOVE cooking!
You know, I wish I'd gotten into cooking a lot sooner. It's sad that I had all that time in college where we actually had a functional kitchen, and I basically knew how to make meals from a box (Mac-n-cheese, tuna helper, pasta-roni, etc.). Don't get me wrong, I think those are fine, and it's a good place to start, but I had all that time where I thought that cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients was so difficult and so time-consuming, that I would surely never get the hang of it... without actually ever trying! I was operating under a preconceived notion that I would stink at cooking, and I did nothing to correct that presumption until a few years ago. And now I think it's great! Especially baking... Oh, I adore baking. Mmm..desserts.
Those who know me well know that I don't like to "toot my own horn", so to speak; I try really hard to make sure that I don't come off as braggy, or a show-off, or a know-it-all; so when I say that I'm really good at cooking, it's not being said in a spirit of boastfulness. I'm acknowledging that the Lord has blessed me with a talent, and I am sure not going to bury it. When I'm in the kitchen, delicious things happen.
And that's why you should book a Pampered Chef party with me! We'll have a great time, enjoy really good food, and I'll go the extra mile to make sure you get any and all host discounts, specials, and freebies.
Well, I didn't really mean for that to be an entire blog post of home-based business self-promotion, but that's just the way things turned out. So, to round things out: if you're interested in booking a party, or you know someone who might be, please give me a call or drop me an email! I'll appreciate the business, and to show my appreciation, I will work my hardest to make sure your party is a smashing success!
That's all from me for now! :)
Oh, how nice it would be if writing were a full-time job... for me, that is. I quite like writing. And not just the occasional/sporadic journal entry, either! I have so many story ideas that just haven't been fleshed out yet. I remember when I used to have time to write; I wrote fanfiction. Did you know that? Fanfiction. I even got all sorts of glowing reviews! In fact, out of 170+ reviews on the 2 stories I posted, not a single one was pejorative. (That's a fancy word for "not positive".) Anyhoo, there's been several things going on in my life as of late, so there's not been a lot of time for recreational writing.
The latest news is that I've finally taken the plunge to become a Pampered Chef consultant! Doing the parties is so much fun (much as I thought it would be), and the food is just fantastic. And it gives me an element of teaching, too; I get to teach the party attendees how to make a really yummy recipe, and also how to use the products that are featured in the recipe. Now, I know that I'm not what one would call a "pushy salesperson", so this might seem to be an odd fit for me; the thing is, I think Pampered Chef makes really wonderful kitchen tools, and I know from first hand how much easier using these products can make cooking. And I LOVE cooking!
You know, I wish I'd gotten into cooking a lot sooner. It's sad that I had all that time in college where we actually had a functional kitchen, and I basically knew how to make meals from a box (Mac-n-cheese, tuna helper, pasta-roni, etc.). Don't get me wrong, I think those are fine, and it's a good place to start, but I had all that time where I thought that cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients was so difficult and so time-consuming, that I would surely never get the hang of it... without actually ever trying! I was operating under a preconceived notion that I would stink at cooking, and I did nothing to correct that presumption until a few years ago. And now I think it's great! Especially baking... Oh, I adore baking. Mmm..desserts.
Those who know me well know that I don't like to "toot my own horn", so to speak; I try really hard to make sure that I don't come off as braggy, or a show-off, or a know-it-all; so when I say that I'm really good at cooking, it's not being said in a spirit of boastfulness. I'm acknowledging that the Lord has blessed me with a talent, and I am sure not going to bury it. When I'm in the kitchen, delicious things happen.
And that's why you should book a Pampered Chef party with me! We'll have a great time, enjoy really good food, and I'll go the extra mile to make sure you get any and all host discounts, specials, and freebies.
Well, I didn't really mean for that to be an entire blog post of home-based business self-promotion, but that's just the way things turned out. So, to round things out: if you're interested in booking a party, or you know someone who might be, please give me a call or drop me an email! I'll appreciate the business, and to show my appreciation, I will work my hardest to make sure your party is a smashing success!
That's all from me for now! :)
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