I never realized how intensive planning for a wedding can be. I have to figure out every little detail, if I want it to be perfect. I have make the seating charts and find a great DJ so that the guests will actually want to get up and dance; it is important to me that they enjoy themselves. The two things that have given me the most grief is the photographer and the Utah caterer. These are the hardest things to decide on; either of these could easily make or break my wedding, and I don’t want to take that chance. So, I’ve been trying to do my research. I am currently working on comparing and contrasting all the available services and prices. I hope I make the right choice. This is so stressful! But I have decided that I would rather be stressed while finding the perfect photographer and caterer than to just pick one on a whim and be completely disappointed in the outcome. Wish me luck!
We have busy lives. Our lives are full of to-do lists that bug us until they can be completed. That is where multi-tasking comes into play. If someone has honed their skill to multi-task, their to-do list gets smaller at a steady rate. One of the best times that I have found to multi-task is when I am on hold. Believe me, you can get lots of things done. But one thing that I have noticed is that these companies that put their callers on hold all the time have been multi-tasking too. Remember the days when you would be on hold and you would have to sit in complete silence. Now, many companies have a custom hold message, some creative, some not so creative. But at least it makes it a little more interesting.
If you have problems with multi-tasking, find someone you know that has that strength and ask for some advice. Multi-tasking became an art-form for me while I was in college. I tried to perfect my multi-tasking skill because if I didn’t, I wouldn’t have been able to get everything done I needed to. Every semester I would take a minimum of 15 credits, work 20 hours a week, be involved in my church community, and try to have a social life. In college, there is a lot that I had to read. After I would get to my class, I would take out my book and read my homework while I waited for the class to get started. I did this for every class, every day. I could average about 15-30 extra pages a day just by reading it a little bit before each class. Once you get into the groove of multi-tasking, it becomes simpler. Give it a try. Any feedback? What ways do you like to multi-task?
Even though I find myself to be somewhat of a feminist, I am drawn to June Cleaver’s homemaking abilities. Well, I guess I would classify myself to be a feminist who believes in chivalry. Anyway, that is beside the point. Not only do I absolutely adore the way June Cleaver dressed, but I love that she would be there for her children with snacks when they came home from school. I think I love this concept because sometimes when my mom would go on a baking spree, I would be met with fresh cookies and milk. I always loved eating those cookies and spending quality time with my mom. I don’t believe women should completely act like June Cleaver (remember, she was a fictional character), but there are some aspects to her role, personality, and attitude that I do admire. She was diligent to her family and found joy in serving them. That’s always good. But I would have like to see her be a little more strong-willed. I mean, stand her ground; share her opinions freely. That sort of thing. Overall, she was an exceptional fictional woman…that’s probably why she was fictional.
Why Both Genders will Love it…
My husband and I will soon be taking a trip down to Arizona; nothing special, just a quick weekend getaway to help us recharge and relax. We will be visiting one of our favorite restaurants of all time and my husband will do a little skiing at the nearby resort (yes, Arizona has some ski resorts).
However, we are changing things up a bit this time. We’ve decided to say au revoir to crappy hotel chains and are staying at a quaint Arizona bed and breakfast. While this isn’t really my husband’s cup of tea (for he is a manly man), I’ve convinced him to give it a try. What convinced me was the price and of course, the romantic setting. But really just the price; in fact, bed and breakfasts tend to be very little more than a hotel room. What convinced my husband? The fact that we will get an amazing home-cooked brunch the following morning. Can’t beat that…just ask any male.
You know, I love to hear when things help out the little guys rather than those huge multi-million dollar corporations, food chains, and grocery stores. The little guys just can’t compete. The little ma and pa shops close down and the consumer loses that great customer service that is expected from family stores. One reason the little guys can’t compete is because their revenue can’t even compare to the big guys. Without that kind of revenue, how can they expect to get the newest and best software, product, and anything like that? But now, there are products that help out the little guys. From online project management to time clocks, things are beginning to become more accessible for the little companies. It helps level out the playing field a bit, and I do mean just a bit. But at least it is something. I hope those companies continue to help out the under-dog.
My uncle is in the truck driving business; he just loves being on the road. He really gets excited when talking about his freight truck and Utah heavy hauling. Believe me, he tells me ALL about it. One thing that I did find interesting was that the military was the first to start experimenting with using freight trucks with rubber tires. They started doing this during World War II. Apparently, they needed a more effective way to transport cargo to the troops. Pretty interesting. Anyway, it is nice to see someone who really loves his job. It is a nice change to hearing the average person talk about their jobs.