A Millionaire in the Making...

I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed.::: Vincent van Gogh :::


I'm revving up for the New Year. Pretty excited because I have many projects planned. I know I said that I wouldn't play the lottery anymore, but some numbers came to me the other night as I tried to sleep. If I win, it'll definitely be a SUPER New Year.

As I washed the dishes today I was already spending my millions in my head...a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe...house in Amsterdam (yes, Amsterday :)...$500,000 to the relief effort in Asia...I'd probably go back to school and become a holistic practitioner. Ahhh...so nice to dream!

Tonight as many others will be partying I will be writing down my goals for the next year. Not so sure I want to reflect on the past year...just want to put it behind me. This next year will be different. I will savor each moment and try not to rush through the day.

As I sit here with the hubby playing Playstation next to me I know that I am truly content with my life. Hubby and I are growing closer by the day.

If I don't win the lotto this year, I'll make my own million...God willing.

Refocus

"A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres and infallibly prevails at last." -- Lord Chesterfield

I can't believe 2004 is coming to an end. I'll be so happy to leave this year behind. It's been a hard one for most people I know, including myself. It's time to refocus and start thinking about my projects for 2005...and I have a few of them up my sleeve.

How I'm managing right now with four hours of sleep, I don't know. I don't know why I've been having a hard time sleeping. I keep a piece of paper on the bedside table to jot down all the things I need to do, ideas, etc. I guess thoughts flow more freely when your mind is at peace.

I'm starting to realize that the more gifts you have in life, the more responsibility you have to the world. It's my focus next year to help as many people as I can next year - whether it be real estate advice, monetary donations, teaching, helping to build businesses, etc. etc.

I need to get over my addiction of worrying about money. Yes, it's a bad habit. What can I do?

Back In Business

Got a call from a potential real estate prospect this morning...which motivated me to go to the office and reenergize. There was a skeleton crew due to the holidays - most realtors take off during the winter. It's a slow time in real estate, but for newbies like me - it's prime time to find the serious buyers/sellers. I want a sale so bad, but I sometimes have to remind myself why I got into the business in the first place. Most people in San Diego have given up hope to own a home here, but I'm here to restore hope. One of my goals for 2005 is to establish a new program for first time home buyers and in the process buy my dream home as well.

Patience is definitely a virtue...

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Feeling Like A New Woman - Kindof

Last night my mind raced with thoughts of the past, the upcoming new year, and ideas/projects that I want to do. Why couldn't I think of these things during the day? After only two hours of sleep I wake up at 5:15 a.m. and head to the weight room. I know I was going to need energy for the day.

I started my new job at 7 a.m. The time went by fast- it was just me and children's shoes. This time without the customers. As I grow older, my patience with traditional retail customers has worn thin. I'm happy with my new stock job. It doesn't waste brain cells which I need when I go home to answer the million emails that I get during the day. I also have energy to paint! Y

I pray for those who lost their lives in Southeast Asia. Thank God it didn't hit the Philippines. I do wonder why God does these things... I can't even complain about the rainstorm we're having right now when I know that people have it far worse than I do.

I'll sign off on that note...

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Light At The End of the Tunnel

It's the last day of vacation and I actually look forward to going back to work. It's really not that fun to lay in bed all day, although I did like sleeping in. :)

I'm ready to take on the next year. It may seem like things are going downhill right now, I do see light at the end of the tunnel. I know that God has good in store for me. I just have to remind myself that this is just a temporary situation. I am being tested on my patience and knowing that makes me feel a little better.

Guilty Pleasures

After a week of the flu I felt like a bear in hibernation. Part of me felt guilty just for staying in bed all day watching TV. But what's 1 week out of 52? Who am I to feel selfish for wanting one lousy week to myself...

I didn't answer phone calls or emails. I think everyone should try it once in awhile. It's good for your sanity.

And I also got to catch up with the goings on in "pop culture." I dreamt about what I would do if I were to ever become rich & famous. Did you know that Johnny Depp has his own island? I don't know if I like the fact that VH1 has turned into a guilty pleasure of mine... Until tomorrow...

Time for Vacation

It's time for a break... I sit in bed coughing up a lung and drinking tea- wondering why I stress so much and work so hard. I must always remind myself that I need to take some time out for myself.

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