The Big Apple
Okay, I'm late again, but I really do have a good excuse reason. Here's the scoop. Last week I posted the silver Apple logo and asked everyone to guess the significance. I loved all of your answers and at least one person guessed it right.
The "real" significance of the logo is that I am now working full-time at Apple Inc. at their corporate headquarters. How cool is that? I've been there since the beginning of December and I can honestly say that every day just gets better. Cool people. Creative teams. Fantastic products.
It is a huge transition for me to go from independent business coach, speaker, and author to corporate America, but if you gotta go, Apple is the way to do it! Truly my position was tailor-made for my skills and experience. I feel tremendously blessed to be where I am right now.
So what does that mean for the future? Well, Real Women Scrap isn't going anywhere. My books are still available online and in bookstores. Real Women Scrap Packs are available at local scrapbook stores and online. Stay tuned for a huge sale coming up this weekend, just in time for the holidays! Real Women Scrap TV will continue through Season 2.
What will change? Blog postings and speaking engagements will obviously not be as frequent. Other than that, I'm going to take the last two weeks of 2007 to figure the rest out. I always think it's good to take a step back, re-evaluate your path, and chart your future course. So that's what I'm going to do. When we return in January, I'll have a clear vision about the next steps for all the dreams and wishes I've got running around in my head and heart.
Now is a good time for you to think about that too! Take a day or half day if you can and just get away to think, plan, dream and prepare. Analyze the past year. Reflect on what went well, what could have been handled differently, and successes that you had. Envision 2008 and what you'd like to see happen, attitudes you'd like to see changed, and challenges you'd like to overcome.
Most people don't ever take time to think about or write down their goals. Be different. Stand apart from the rest. Think about your goals and make the time to write them down (or type them up). Then, put them in front of you. Make a small version to put in your wallet. If you do, you'll be surprised at how your brain gets on board to help you achieve what you're thinking and dreaming about. Give it a try. It works for me!
So, now you know my story. Thanks for playing along with my guessing game last week. The winner of the drawing is Jennifer. Congratulations Jennifer. You win a Real Women Scrap T-shirt, book, and button.
Happy Holidays!
Congrats!
It's great you're doing something you love and of course-reached your goal.
I hope in 2008 you'll accomplish more things you dreamed about!
Maytal
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Posted by: Maytal | January 02, 2008 at 03:17 AM
Tasra, I wasn't sure where to put this, so hope this is ok, I just finished your book (I actually found it hard to put down) and all I can say is WOW - I am now suggesting it to all my friends (both scrapbookers and non-scrapbookers alike) and it will be a well used, revisited book for years to come I'm sure. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and the best to you and your family in 2008! Good luck with your Apple job and I so look forward to Real Woman Scrap in the new year.. it's a daily visit for me as I have lots of catching up to do and I just love to see what is new as well. Take care, you #1 Aussie Fan, Chelle xx
Posted by: ChelleBB | January 01, 2008 at 01:51 AM
Looking forward to Season II, thank you so much for the awesome Lessons this past year.
Happy New Year Dawson Family :)
Posted by: Helga Marie | December 31, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Tasra! Congrats and all the best as you go in a new direction. Praying with you that the Lord will guide you re: the future with Real Womens Scrap - I just can't say enough of how God used your book to touch me just when I needed it most [after a crazy summer of parent illness, death, and my own sickness.] I know He will use you whatever the path may be - Judy@faithbasedpages.com
Posted by: judy | December 30, 2007 at 05:46 PM
Tasra! Congrats and all the best as you go in a new direction. Praying with you that the Lord will guide you re: the future with Real Womens Scrap - I just can't say enough of how God used your book to touch me just when I needed it most [after a crazy summer of parent illness, death, and my own sickness.] I know He will use you whatever the path may be - Judy@faithbasedpages.com
Posted by: judy | December 30, 2007 at 05:45 PM
Congrats Tasra! Happy Holidays and all the best for a Happy, Healthy 2008!
Posted by: Isabel Wood | December 23, 2007 at 09:36 AM
Congrats on your new employment! I just found this site and have been enjoying it. Happy Holidays!
Posted by: RobinDiane | December 22, 2007 at 07:47 AM
Congrads on the new gig! What a blessing! Praying for a warm and happy 2008 for everyone :)
Posted by: Melissa O | December 21, 2007 at 10:09 AM