Went back to the doctor today... 2 pokes and they drew my blood for the blood work! Thank goodness I am officially not a vampire. It appears it is a good thing to drink plenty of water before having blood work taken.

Getting work done today....

Daughter off to school.....early....I believe there was a Starbucks stop on the way! Big sister took little sitter to school today.

Breakfast with my eldest daughter before she was off to her school activities...

Set up my new travel computer. Small. Lightweight. Fun.... getting use to the key pad.

Working on end of month training event for Creative Tutors owners.

Working with our auditing firm for our FDD 2010 update.

Working with our lawyer for FDD update 2010.

Working on taxes...taxes...and more taxes....

Working on social networking....and community networking...

Working on IFA CFE classes...

LOVE working on new sales. Here and there....all kinds....

Attending several conference calls this week...love learning new things from others accomplished franchisors in the industry...thrilling to hear about their programs and social networking that is working to build brand awareness.

Timmy's Tutor project is underway and I am eager to see some of the comic strip ideas coming to life

I am pulled up by my computer drinking hot tea from my Timmy's Tutor cartoon mug! Sunday reading of Education Week and I have the TV on in the background listening to Fox News

What caught my attention in Education Week was an article titled, "Reading Aloud to Teens Gains Favor" By Mary Ann Zehr. Basically, we all know teachers in elementary school are reading to their students. It has been proven to improve literacy. So why not include reading aloud to your students in middle school and high school? So that is just what is happening today! Some teachers are reading aloud in school it seems to help low preforming students make the grade. Something to consider and something to implement!

Onto Fox News. Haiti Rescue efforts continue, with Bill Clinton and George W. Bush at the forefront for fund raising efforts to help the citizens of Haiti. The world leaders will play a major roll in helping the devastated country find international funds to rebuild Haiti. It is my hope that during this effort the infrastructure can be put in place to build a foundation that prevents government corruption. The Haiti political officials must take strong action to build back their political infrastructure without corruption. The citizens must have opportunity and the ability to improve their lifestyle! Opportunity and hope is in just as great demand as for the need of buildings, food and clean water.

Massachusetts politics and who will win; Obama stumps for Democrat Martha Coakley and Republication Scott Brown continues to press forward. Tight race keeps viewers guessing! Voters will be out on Tuesday 1/19/2010 and their voices will be heard. Will there be real change?

Back tomorrow!

Great Humanitarian Efforts!

AMERICAN AIRLINES is taking doctors and nurses to Haiti for free.

Please call 212-697-9767.

UPS is shipping packages under 50lbs to Haiti for FREE.

If you have anything you want to donate, UPS is the place to take it.~~Please repost

You'll probably see a lot of these "New Year" list messages. So, here is mine and came from a friend of mine....
There are 40 in this list (whew!), so I was thinking of putting one on or two on an index card each week, taping it on my mirror I look at every morning and then repeat it to myself before I leave the house. Whatever works is good.

HEALTH

1. Drink plenty of (rain/pure) water

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar

3. Eat foods from trees and plants, and not from manufactured plants

4. Live with the 3 E's: Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy

5. Make time for prayer

6. Play more games

7. Read more books than you did last year

8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day

9. Sleep for 7 hours

10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day - and while you walk, smile

PERSONALITY

11. Don't compare life to others'. You have no idea of their journey’s end

12. Don't have negative thoughts you cannot control; invest in the present

13. Don't overdo; keep your limits

14. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does

15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip

16. Dream more while you are awake

17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

18. Forget past issues; don't remind lover of mistakes/ruin present happiness.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others

20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present

21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you

22. Realize life is school; you’re to learn. Problems are part of the course; lessons you learn will last a lifetime

23. Smile and laugh more

24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree

COMMUNITY

25. Call your family often

26. Each day give something good to (do something nice for) others

27. Forgive everyone for everything

28. Spend time w/ people >70 & <6 (and pets of any age)

29. Try to make at least three people smile each day

30. What other people think of you is none of your business

31. Your job won't take care of you; family and friends will. Stay in touch

LIFE

32. Do the right thing -- right the 1st time (you may not get a 2nd chance)

33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful

34. God heals everything

35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change

36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up (and be “UP”)

37. The best is yet to come

38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank God for it

39. Your Innermost Being is always happy. So go along, be happy

40. Remember step-34 and repeat step-39 as often/long as you like (it's free)...