Honorée: My WHY

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The week in pictures

We tried a new barbershop ...

...and Lexi got a new, easy 'do.

Then we made homemade pizza for dinner, just the way we like it.

Frappuccino is as frisky as can be.

We spent some mom-daughter time at one of our favorite places.

We hope Barnes & Noble sticks around awhile longer.

Especially since these are now available to read on their Nook!

I had a quick business trip to Dallas, and stayed for the first (of many) time at the Crescent Court. There was amazing customer service, and dinner at Nobu was delectable.

My room was spacious and beautiful.

I even had a comfy chair to read a book on my iPad.

The toiletries were amazing, and the TP was wrapped with a real silk ribbon!

Not just yet. Indeed.

Joan & I turned the lobby into our "office of the day."

My Dallas "office." Not a bad view!

I (sort of) got a hear Nolan Ryan speak at the Rotary Club of Dallas. Long story.

Back home, I set a new "over-40" PR on the treadmill.

After work, Lexi, Frap & I played Wii.

Then, Lexi's trunk from camp arrived,
and with it a special present for mom.

Our awesome speaker was Ian Williams,
and he talked about failure.

I visited the Westlake Rotary Club
so I could hang with Luma for a bit.

Lexi and I hung out with her dad while he did some work,
and we had some time to play.

All in all, it was a great week. Hope you had a great week, too!

F is for (Happy) Father's (Day)

Happy Father's Day, Byron! You're the best bonus dad Lexi and I could have ever asked for, if we knew everything to ask for ... you're all of that and so much more. We're lucky to have you and we love you very much.

Is Your Work Your Play?

I'm on vacation. At the beach. It couldn't be more beautiful here on Harbour Island, in the Bahamas.

On of my awesome clients loaned me his beach house for two full weeks ... this is the view from the porch where I'm doing most of my reading (thanks Matt!). Bliss, I say, bliss!

I've spent many hours at the beach.

... and many others by the pool. Reading, lots of reading: so far four actual books, two on my iPhone and I'm starting another one in a couple of hours when I head out to the pool again. Countless other hours I've either been eating or shopping or playing games or walking and running or napping. (I wish naps were an every day occurrence all the time!)

You clearly get the picture that I'm not lacking for a good time, yet I can't seem to stop "working." Matt Furey (http://www.psycho-cyb.com) says it best when he talks about not needing time away from work because its so darn much fun. Spending lots of time jotting down ideas in my journal of things to do in the future, ideas for my clients and their futures. I don't feel like I'm working or wearing myself out. I feel invigorated, excited and energized. Is this how work allows you to feel? Do you have time "off" only to find yourself excited to keep doing what you do "for money?"

If not, perhaps its time to infuse some play into your work, or change your work altogether. If vacation is something you do so you don't "go postal" or to get away from the grind so you can relax, perhaps its time to reevaluate.

Coach's questions:

Do I love what I do?
How could I love what I do?
How could I have fun, enjoy the process and still make an abundance of money?

That'll get you started. With all this time on my hands, you can bet there will be more to come.

Harbour Island #1

Beside the Point
Harbour Island Photos #1
8/11/08

Congratulations, Lexi!

Star Student of the Week!
Way to go!
We are so proud of you.

Love always, Mom & Byron & Maggie & Liza

A Great Reason to Work: QT with Lexi & Christmas Cookies

Cookie cutters in action ...

Focus makes them taste even better ...

The 12 seconds they were finished before we ate them!

Lexi posing and bowling.

Nicky & friends & super Mom Lauri Thompson.

A Visit with Santa

Lexi with Santa ... imagine - he's out before Thanksgiving so there were no children waiting to see him. The entire visit took 5 minutes. I love being a strategist!!