“Envy is a symptom of lack of appreciation of our own uniqueness and self worth. Each of us has something to give that no one else has.”

We’re just back from Tehya’s soccer game and as it stands they’re still unbeaten for the season. Midway through the first half, after Tehya’s team went up by a goal, one could clearly see that the coach from the opposing team was having a fit. Then (I’ve never seen this before) he got the ref to stop play and they started to talk. Then the ref got on his cell phone (yep, during the game) to call, what we later found out was the head league official.

Turns out this team was also tied with “our” team for first place, but they were down by a goal and this coach was looking for a way to get out of loosing the match. Here his team was down and rather than see how his team were loosing and how he could try and mount a comeback.. he tried to get the game called on some sort of phantom technicality.

Rater look at the positives.. his team was only down by one, there was still another half to go and his players were finally starting to move the ball around, he did what “losers” do.. COMPLAIN!

Friends we’ve probably all been there…

* You were overlooked for that promotion and you were either mad or envious at the person who was promoted. Or maybe both! It may be tough, but wish them well as you ask yourself, WHY? Why was I looked over? Maybe it’s something you could work on so next time, you won;t have the same experience.

If this coach had concerned himself a little more on the actions of his own team, they could have easily won today’s game. The game did resume and ended in a 2-2 draw. But “Mr Envy” couldn’t handle loosing, so he bitched and complained and was out-coached. Even though he had better skilled players!

Couple weeks ago I got a message on our answering machine, basically saying that I’m not a real man. At the time (an now) I wish I could share my thoughts with the person who left the message, but such is life. It’s best to keep clear of the drama-queen type.
I’d love for you to share your thoughts on… what are the traits of a real man, leave me your comments below.

All you real men out there - Happy Fathers Day! Yup and to the women who wear both the mom and dad title in the home, keep up the great job you’re doing.

What a busy weekend it’s been. Our good friends got married on Saturday (well done Richard and Sylvia) and myself and 2 of our girls were part of the wedding party. What a long, tiring, but fun filled day. Full props to our girls who made it through the entire day without complaining and with a constant bright, beautiful smile. Even though we took pictures after the ceremony in hot and humid conditions, they were up to the task. Caron, Kieana, Tehya and Indy.. you ladies looked stunning.

HAPPY 14th Birthday to Tehya! She’s a tiny bit mad with her sisters, so she’s not sharing her ice-cream cake. with anyone. Little does she know, while she was napping today her sisters already took a good chunk for themselves. I’d better be on referee duty tonight when she discover’s the theft!

Speaking about theft! What kind of person goes to a wedding to steal a teenager’s cell phone? All it took was a couple minutes and Tehya’s phone was gone. She had just done speaking with Caron, rested it down on the head table where all the bride maids were seated and it grew legs and disappeared from her sight. You lousy jerk - I do hope you loose much more than a cell phone.

A special happy father’s day wish to my dad, you’re a constant inspiration and role model. Maybe you’re a real man?

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Telecommuting is rapidly evolving into an attractive option preferred by today’s working community. Modern technology and advanced telecommunication facilities have remarkably changed the way the world works. Gone are the days where the employees have to commute to a central location and sit at his/her work desk for a stipulated amount of time. Today is the day of telecommuting, a day of comfort, convenience and happiness.

List of telecommuting benefits is really a very long one. Just a look at some of the telecommuting benefits, one would clearly understand why telecommuting is so tempting to everyone.

Among the lot of telecommuting benefits, here are 5 reasons you should consider a work from home job…

1. No Need to Travel: In the conventional employment one has to travel quite a distance from his/her home to a central location commonly termed the office. A very important telecommuting benefit is that, there’s no need for the employee to travel at all. One can work from the comfort of one’s home without any tiresome grueling drive and travel. Just imagine how important is that you have an option of being an employee without the need to have to worry about traffic & pollution. Think of the amount of energy conservation resulting because of telecommuting. This norm of working is beneficial to both an individual and the whole human community.

2. Flexible Work Hours: Telecommuting does not demand a strict, standard, highly mechanized routine. You can choose your working hours best suited to you. Your convenience is guaranteed which may result in higher productivity. This way both you and your boss are happy.

3. Spend Time with Family: One of the top five telecommuting benefits is that you have enough time with your family. It is possible for a telecommuting worker to spend  many happy hours with his/her family. This ensures mental well-being and a stress free attitude towards work.

4. Kids get Care: Telecommuting is highly suitable for stay at home moms and husbands. They will be able to work without having to sacrifice their needed support to the newborn. What more on earth a parent would ask for, than an opportunity to be with her child during their pre-school stages without foregoing the highly necessary financial income.

5. Saves Time. Saves Money. Saves Energy: In telecommuting no time is wasted on travel. No time is wasted on redundant official procedures like meetings, conferences etc. Here what is done is only what is required.  And of course telecommuting saves energy and helps a pollution free environment. It is a fabulous thing. isn’t it? That the way you work helps your child breath clean air?

As more and more people prefer telecommuting to regular commuting employment, telecommuting is no longer viewed as just an alternative. It is looked upon as a desirable option.

Say Thanks! As you all know I started off as a virtual assistant when the term was not as common-place as it is today. Yes, I got paid well and I had the opportunity to make bonuses, but nothing was more rewarding than hearing my boss at the time say THANKS Chris! It was like a virtual pat on the back that went a long way when I had to deal with irate customers with abusive emails and wording that could easily be rated X. It meant that by saying thanks my boss acknowledged that he appreciated what I was doing and I wasn’t just another paid employee.

Now I’m in the position where I’m the “boss” but with a background working for others, I’m always quick to say thanks and say what a great job you’re doing.

Sure you pay your VA and weather it’s great compensation or not.. say thanks and always encourage them.

Did you check out the idiot with the homemade fireworks in that video I shared with you yesterday? Yea, it’s staged, but still funny. It’s early Sunday morning as I make this post and I’m basically out the door to drive Caron to work - I need the car to do some running around today. Kinda sucks that we have one car, but as I work from home there’s no real need for a 2nd car. And with the freaking price of gas! How are you guys who commute to work afford to drive?
Well, it’s my birthday so I may take things a bit easy and chill-my-piggy today!