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  • The Personal Touch

    Hello Honeybees,

    I enjoy reading books that have been suggested by someone that I admire. This month’s book was recommended by Myleik Teele.   As the founder of curlBOX, Myleik is a success in her own right.  Go check her out.  On her website  www.mytaughtme.com Myleik has a list of suggested reading.  I wrote down several books that appealed to me and headed to the library. 

    I use to buy all my books from Barnes & Noble but that was getting to be a very expensive habit.  I have an e-reader but I love the feel of a book in my hand.

    The Personal Touch. What You Really Need to Succeed in Today’s Fast Paced Business World by Terrie Williams

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    Terrie Williams left her job as a social worker to open her own public relations firm.  A very successful public relations firm.  It was her personal touch that help create her success.  You never know who can help you.

    “I always wanted to save the world. I can’t do that of course.  But I can do my part and encourage others to do the same. – Terri Williams

    Although written before social media became what it is today The Personal Touch is still relevant, more so now than ever.                      

    This is business and life etiquette at its best.

    I have implemented some of the suggestions and shared with others, especially team members.  We can get so caught up in email and text that we forget what the personal touch is all about.  Simply things like a handwritten thank you note, sending a gift to a business associate or someone you want to be a business associate and remembering that everyone is important from the janitor to the CEO.

    If you are just starting out this is a MUST read so that you understand old school business etiquette.  It still works. For those of us that have been around awhile it’s a reminder to not forget the personal touch and how to integrate it with social media.

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    When was the last time you actually wrote a thank you note after an important meeting?

    Beewisdom- “It’s easy to laugh at etiquette, but in a hundred years our children’s grandchildren will almost certainly laughing at us- Sara Sheridan

  • Next Stop? Thrift Shop!

    Hello Honeybees,August Thrift 5Monday was National Thrift Shop Day.

    To honor National Thrift Shop Day  I’m doing my first thrift store post.

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    August Thrift 1Have a conversation with me and you will learn quickly of my love for thrifting.  It really amazes me how many people I meet actually like to thrift.  Some for the thrill of the hunt and some for the bargain.

    ME..I do it for both.  

    This very casual outfit cost a total of $10… necklace and shoes included.  All thrifted items purchased at Goodwill (Winchester/Riverdale)

    Chambray Top- Old Navy $3.99

    Floral Skirt-Isaac Mizrahi for Target $4.99

    Shoes-Nike $0 (a gift from my days working at the Swoosh)

    Necklace-Pink $1

    Stay tuned to the blog and you will get a chance to see some of my thrifty finds.

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    Do you like to thrift?  What are some of your favorite thrift stores? 

    Beewisdom- I’m gonna pop some tags, only got 20 dollars in my pocket- Thrift Shop

    Photo credit:Nikki Gibbs

  • Boys To Men

    Hello Honeybees,

    I had the pleasure of attending two events this past weekend that made me feel nostalgic and showed me that there is hope for the future.

    Saturday my cousin graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He will start graduate school in three weeks.  He will pursue a dual degree with a Masters in Political Science and a JD.

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    Graduation Brunch
    The Graduate
    The Graduate

    I am so proud of him.

    He wants to work in Political Psychology.  Until him I had never heard of such a career.  I’m glad that he has chosen a field that is typically outside of the box. When I was growing up something like this would’ve been frowned upon. We were encouraged to major in something “safe”.  Something that guaranteed a “paycheck”.  Those days are long gone. I talk to my boys about their future careers all the time. I encourage them to do something that they think they will enjoy, not just something that is safe. Reach for YOUR star!

     

    On Sunday I attended the truck party for my godson. He is leaving for Lane College in a week.  The road to college hasn’t always been easy, but nothing worth having ever is. I’m so proud of the work that he has put in. This only shows his strength of character.  As he begins the next chapter of his life I pray for his success. His village is strong and ready to jump in when needed. 

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    The Village

    I have known both of these young men since the day they took their first breath. I have watched them grow, stumble, fall AND get back up.

    My hope is renewed that they will one day change the world.

    I’m honored that I have the pleasure of having a special view.

    Are you part of a young persons village? Why or why not?

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    Beewisdom- “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” – Booker T. Washington