Golf Outing for Leukemia and Lymphoma

Yesterday, my dad and I participated in a golf outing to support Pat Watson, a cancer survivor. Her story is incredible and her family is even more incredible. Pat has been in remission for over 5 years and continues to be thankful for each day. I met Pat yesterday and she was so thankful to us for supporting her golf event. I was impressed that she came to each table to introduce herself! What a special lady!!

The weather could have cooperated a little more. We were called off the course after 6 holes and just barely got into the clubhouse when the rain started.....and it started coming down sideways. The rain cleared out in about 20 minutes and we were able to finish the round. My last drive of the day won me the longest drive for ladies. I walked away with a giant basket of wine, wine glasses, wine rack, stirrers, and food. What a great prize!

A much needed vaca

....is exactly what I need!

I good friend called and asked if I wanted to take a trip. The choices came down to Puerto Rico, Argentina, a cruise.....it was decided that a trip to Puerto Rico would be the best option (so much less paperwork for me). So, tickets have been purchased and we are outta here 1 May. I just need to find someone to get my butt to the airport at 5:00am on a Friday!

Any takers?

Getting Organized

Over the past few months, I have been given the opportunity to participate in several Franklin Covey courses. The courses deal with the different aspects of leadership and how to become an effective leader. The principles learned in the classes can be applied to my professional life, as well as, my personal life. Unfortunately, change is only going to happen when the principles are exercised and used on a daily basis. I have found it very difficult to practice the principles because there just isn't enough hours in the day or I find it hard to facilitate change with others, when they have no idea what I am talking about.

Today, I took a FC course titled "Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priority." The class was fantastic and focused on time management and organizational skills. We were given a FC planner and taught how to use it. I have had planners in the past, but this time, I think (and hope) that the use of the planner will become a habit and help organize my work and my personal life. The class also focused on tasks that are important versus tasks that are urgent. I think we have become an urgency driven society.

So, I vow to use the planner for the next 21 days, until it becomes my newest habit! I just wish it was as easy as watching tv or one of my other horrible habits:)