Valentine’s Day at the office was a lot of fun!! Too bad I wasn’t there to experience it…Wonder Woman was off on a business trip on the eastern side of the state. But I dutifully decorated a bag and left it on my desk. What a blast to come back to an overflowing bag of […]
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I *Heart* My Company
Tomorrow’s fun event… I’m sure I’ll have photos to share when I get a glimpse of these creative architects’ Valentine bags.
I Said WHAT?
Busy, busy times around the office. Between meetings, qualification documents and a scheduled relaunch of a website (plus house-hunting in my off-hours), I hardly know if I’m coming or going. Apparently, I hardly know who I am anymore, either. Why, you ask? Yesterday, before hurrying out the door for a meeting out of town, I […]
Food for All
My office loves to eat. Fortunately, we all love to cook and share – a perfect combo for frequent potlucks. I confess a deep love for UDG potlucks because of our multi-ethnic culture. Sushi to smoked beef, curry to chocolate cake, we have it all in a typical potluck (even at Thanksgiving). The Captain of […]
Because Sometimes They Say it Best
I’m not a quote-spouter, but I do keep sayings posted here and there to inspire me. I’ve learned over the years that while there are very few original ideas, there are plenty of original thinkers in the world who know how to put my emotions and desires into memorable phrases! Currently taped to my monitor, […]
An Essential Business Lesson
Last week I had one of those yucky and tricky business development situations come up. I contacted a prospective client, using our normal protocol and received a near-flaming response for my efforts. Now mind you, I did nothing wrong other than to politely ask for a meeting. As this prospect works in the public sector, […]
Down Economy Doesn’t Have to Equal Down Spirits
Let’s take a step back for a minute and be honest: recessions suck. Deeply profound, I know. But seriously, working in the “built environment’ (real estate, design, construction), I can honestly say that this ain’t my first time around the block when it comes to a slow down. I’ve only been in the industry for […]
Thou Shalts for Modern Living
I am overwhelmed at the moment by my professional and personal life. Too many major deadlines, a slow economy (equals more work for the marking gal), preparing for life changes (buying a home)…it’s killing me. So I’ve come up with a few modern guidelines to keep me on track for the next few months: Thou […]
This Is Why I Should Do Things Right Away
I’ve decided that I’m a brilliant person. The problem is that my brilliance comes at the most inopportune times. I wrote fantastic web copy while walking through the grocery store. I outlined the great Hayley Epic Work of Fiction during a training jog. A clever direct mail campaign came to mind while I was washing […]