Hi guys!....
After a glitch messing up my account, I'm finally on! Oh, boy!
...............now, what?
I kinda jumped into this on the advice of a super friend and, like most things I do.... ready? .... fire! .....aim! In truth "fire" should probably be first! It's a gift and a challenge. You can't tell in my photos but, I'm a redhead. 'Nuff said.
I know just enough here to probably get myself into trouble. What's new? ADD... my writings may need a compass to follow and it will take a lot of will on my part to "just write" and resist reworking everything. I have decided to just start with a "hi guys" to get my feet wet.
I haven't identified what to blog about....
Like most moms, I first identify first as a mother... four times over and 2 of each. My boys are 14 months apart... 27 and 28... and the girls bookend them 5 years before and 5 after. They are my best work.
I'm a Momo. My eldest blessed me with grandchildren, 10 and 8 years ago. My "trouble monkeys". No doubt, you will hear about them all in future posts. Looky who's resisting! Ha ha! I would love nothing more than to dive into a brag fest this minute but... this is me being good. Take note... doesn't happen often! ;)
I'm in the process of starting over at 59. I've gone from living in So Cal, enjoying a multi-6 figure income to broke and selling what I couldn't fit in a VW Beetle and leaving my home of 31 years and my family for the great NW. I landed in a small historical town in Oregon where I work in a local grocery store for just over minimum wage. More on this later... it's a fun story! Probably a few of them.
I've always been a "can do" type. I built a successful consulting business from zero to paying my ex and I over $400K/yr in about 7 years. I didn't know what I was doing but I figured it out on the fly. Before that I was a waitress and a bartender. Let's see.. waitress to successful business owner... grocery employee to successful internet entrepreneur. I can do this!
Let's all do it!
More later.. I'm out!
Carolann
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Hi Carolann, I also appreciate living in a small town (having spent 27 years in a big city). Blessings here at WA.
Hi Carolann. Your enthusiasm is infectious! great to meet you, can't wait to see the rest of your fascinating journey. You're right, you've excelled before, you'll do it again. Best to you.
Van
Thanks, Van!
I'm just so ready to rock this thing!
Rock with me! Boomshakalakalaka!
Carolann
Hi Carolann! Love your energy and I'm trying to envision your town in the Willamette Valley. I stayed a night in the area years ago and have always wanted to return for a more leisurely exploration of the orchards (and vineyards ;-)). Welcome to WA and here's to rebirths and new successes!
Hi GF!
Google- Silverton, OR.
Come visit me! I'll take you hiking the Silver Falls and my favorite winebar!
I love it here! ~Carolann
Hello Carolann!
Love that you have put up a blog that lets us get to know you better. You have a fun writing style so I see that being a part of your success both here in the WA world and i your soon to be up online business.
With being busy here are a couple things I have learned by being with WA for a year now. Do the lessons and related tasks and don't skip around. It will move your online presence powerfully forward because you will be following the advice of seasoned professionals, the WA cofounders. How awesome is that?
I try to read a bit from folks as I come to follow them. I'm tagging you as I follow you. "-)
Linda
Linda, your advice is soooo timely! This very thing was on my mind a I ran to work this morning. I want so badly to respond to every person who connects with me but as it's gaining momentum, I find myself putting the learning on a shelf and learning is what I came here to do. I am going to get on it tonight!!!
I am grateful to you for reaching out and I'm going to stay close and watch what you do.
I'm stalking you!!! (can you hear the Pink Panther music?)
Carolann
Thank you so much, Jon! I really appreciate you taking the time to read it and I'm stoked that you enjoyed it! Here's to us in 2015!
~Carolann
Hi Carolann,
ADD can sometimes be a blessing...the wandering mind can be so much more creative!
best wishes and Happy New Year!
Dave
Awwww, thanks, Dave! I love being me even when it's challenging! LOL! Thank you for blessing me with your kind words! Let's have some fun this year, eh?
Later gator! ~Carolann
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Hi Carolann ! I have enjoyed reading your posts, and I can relate! I am new here this year determined to start a successful business. I admire your energy and your story,you also have quite a knack for writing! I am sure you have a novel in there somewhere!
I wish you much success
Chris
Thank you sooooo much, Chris! I'm finding this new learning gig so much fun. The great compliments like yours are truly spurring me on! Now if I could just find more time and energy to work on it!
As for that book.... you are not the first to make that comment and, in truth, I've had a vision of a children's book for some time. I guess I should get off the can and start putting those thoughts and ideas onto paper.
Carolann
You are very welcome. I honestly have so much to learn about this industry,cause I am soooooo green! What about you do have some experience with this type of business?
As for the book..... i am sure it will be golden
Chris