but it does buy you bacon!
I saw this on the back of a - you guessed it - bacon truck!
It made me chuckle. I thought it was so witty, funny and innovative!
When I shared my new found nirvana for advertisements ( delivery trucks) with my husband, he felt sorry for me! Okay,to like this slogan says more about my simple taste and the mondane than anything else. It obviously doesn't take much to impress me...
Dominic left his home, the USA, over twenty years ago. He escaped this 'clever play on words' just to be bombarded by it again on his return to North America. Imagine his surprise when he discovered NOTHING HAS CHANGED in all the years. The 'dumbing down of the masses'continued. If that isn't bad enough, his own wife seems to actually be enjoying every single, stupid ad ("Beauty is in the eye of the Beerholder" ) out there.
But come to think of it: If Every business does its own clever, funny and witty advertisment - how can they stand out from the crowd? If every business offers the same e.g. convenient opening hours (even 24/7), easy accessibility and parking, and same kick-ass service- what makes this business so special? WHAT does it take for you and / or a business to become and stay extra-ordinary?
When everything and everybody wants to fit in it comes down to only one item which is truley unique:
You, yourself & you! Amazing individuals help to make a business stand out from the rest.
On a personal level it amazes me to discover that people are dumb smacked, overjoyed or even surprised whenever I return the promissed phone call or deliver on the promise I made! It is so simple:
Know who you are and be true to yourself! Always do what you say and be true to your word!
Quick change of subject and a follow up on my current mission in life:
My much loved and pride of the stomach, the 6-pack is back in sight! The layer of contentment (fat) is shrinking! Hurrah!
The weights are doing their trick and difinition of the upper arms is back in sight!
And finally, I am only two days away from pushing the SEND button on the computer to deliver the manuscript to my publisher!
As the final days approach, I am reminded of the universal rule, if you want to make changes in your life you have to make it happen!
Because they won't happen on its own! And on a final note, one thing is for sure:
Money may not buy you happiness, but it does help you to bring home the bacon!
ENTERTAIN INSPIRE SHINE
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Sunday 15 July 2012
SELL YOUR HEART OUT
First things first:
To kick-start my fight against middle-age weight gain, wiggly upper arms and excess handles on my tummy I started using weights and went "Cold Turkey" to lose at least some weight. It seems to take forever to get any changes done in the body! Puh, getting older is a bitch! ! But, defeat and acceptance are not in the cards - yet!
My book should be at the publisher by now but instead I got stage freight and added more bits, deleted and replaced some. Embarrassment is a big motivator at this stage in my life! Being embarrassed because I haven't done my best! I have gone through this stage when I was way younger, not any more. Now It needs to be as good as it gets or even better.Therefore I want to have a polished and finished product before I will hit the route to promotion!
I am still in the industry I love best: Selling! For years I was selling aerobic moves across fitness centers around the world and its benefits to health. Then it was coffee and cakes at Strawberry Lounge, my debut into entrepreneurship and now I am back to selling cakes again! This time as an employee for a wonderful, sweet cake company in Vancouver! Having sold lots of things around the world, I noticed one universal law that can be applied all over: Apart from being appreciated and wanting to feel special ( being extra-ordinary!), WE ALL LOVE A GOOD DEAL! This makes for a very straight forward equation: selling is a piece of cake - if you sell a product people want, appreciate and love! Selling at a good price makes it even easier, fun and more worth your while. In my current 'job 'the product speaks for itself: You don't need a hard-core persuasion technique. You don't need to go into a
long drawn conversation about the pros and cons and necessity of the cake. You either want it or you don't. You like the taste of it or not! You have an allergy or not! All you need is to give an encouraging word at times, some information from the ingredients list, or to simply stand back to let your customer make up their own mind! It is that simple! I have been very fortunate so far to gravitate toward selling what I really, really like. But be warned, it is only easy-peasy if you love the product and the initial selling process.
If you are able to do what you love doing, then life can be your "piece of cake!"
To kick-start my fight against middle-age weight gain, wiggly upper arms and excess handles on my tummy I started using weights and went "Cold Turkey" to lose at least some weight. It seems to take forever to get any changes done in the body! Puh, getting older is a bitch! ! But, defeat and acceptance are not in the cards - yet!
My book should be at the publisher by now but instead I got stage freight and added more bits, deleted and replaced some. Embarrassment is a big motivator at this stage in my life! Being embarrassed because I haven't done my best! I have gone through this stage when I was way younger, not any more. Now It needs to be as good as it gets or even better.Therefore I want to have a polished and finished product before I will hit the route to promotion!
I am still in the industry I love best: Selling! For years I was selling aerobic moves across fitness centers around the world and its benefits to health. Then it was coffee and cakes at Strawberry Lounge, my debut into entrepreneurship and now I am back to selling cakes again! This time as an employee for a wonderful, sweet cake company in Vancouver! Having sold lots of things around the world, I noticed one universal law that can be applied all over: Apart from being appreciated and wanting to feel special ( being extra-ordinary!), WE ALL LOVE A GOOD DEAL! This makes for a very straight forward equation: selling is a piece of cake - if you sell a product people want, appreciate and love! Selling at a good price makes it even easier, fun and more worth your while. In my current 'job 'the product speaks for itself: You don't need a hard-core persuasion technique. You don't need to go into a
long drawn conversation about the pros and cons and necessity of the cake. You either want it or you don't. You like the taste of it or not! You have an allergy or not! All you need is to give an encouraging word at times, some information from the ingredients list, or to simply stand back to let your customer make up their own mind! It is that simple! I have been very fortunate so far to gravitate toward selling what I really, really like. But be warned, it is only easy-peasy if you love the product and the initial selling process.If you are able to do what you love doing, then life can be your "piece of cake!"
Saturday 7 July 2012
HIGH FASHION
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First things first::
I decided to save my immigration fund and hit the road of pre-promotion for the book alone! With all the information at hand I figure, How hard can it be? Honestly, I don't believe in short cuts: I have to put the hours in, make mistakes and figure out which way suits me best!
On the shrinking waistline? It is definitely not shrinking yet! Last week the bike was my best friend: Just going down to the grocery store equals a mini "Tour-de Maple Ridge!" It is all mountain terrain! The thighs are becoming more muscley but the love handles found their spot on my body they really like.....to be continued!
Our chosen country is a melting pot of different nationalities! Immigrants from all over the world are calling Canada their new home! Which is cool, because it is all about globalization! We are all part of one big family, regardless of colour, accent or upbringing. One of the major differences between here and let's say Germany (where I grew up) or The Netherlands (where we lived for 12 years) is the attitude towards being different!
Here ONE CELEBRATES DIFFERENCES, whereas in the two European countries,
YOU NEED TO FIT in to be accepted!
Let me elaborate. Among the many acquaintances we met along the way and friends we made I am definitely not known as a fashionista! Far from it! I never know what is in fashion, I only know what feels comfy and what not to wear if you have short legs, a no bra size and.-now- wobbly upper arms.
Where we lived in our little village in Holland, the ladies look fabulous!!! They spent lots of money on the items displayed - and it showed! Name brands, the newest styles, well-groomed from tip to top! Believe it or not, these ladies know how to cycle in their high heels, how to balance their grocery bags and their kids on the front and rear seats of their bike AND still look good! It was a pleasure to watch, but put on a lot of pressure to "fit in!" Personally I believe as long as it is clean and not torn, put it on! Oh well, it is easier said than done! Especially there! Germany is the same. Even if people don't mean to, you are being judged and looked up and down upon if you don't display some sort of style! But this was then, this is now:
Imagine our relief when we heard on the radio that Vancouver still ranks among the top 5 places in the world to live, but is named "most unfashionable city in the world" by the people who should know!
One of the items Dominic (the "fashionable" husband) was stressed out upon arrival, was the added expense to buy a brand new wardrobe for our new life here in Vancouver! Actually, we live in Maple Ridge,a still undiscovered gem in high fashion circles, ignored by any species slightly in tune with fashion!
Maple Ridge is a mecca for horse lovers, it is the rainforest of BC, the area of choice to bring up your children. Considering these facts one finds residents displaying their flip-flops, rain boots or track suit bottoms more than anything else! Judging by the amount of sports wear seen in the street, one can come to the conclusion that the locals are among the fittest, healthiest, most active people anywhere (don't know if this is true or not)!
Dominic is in heaven, he can finally live out his honest summer style, inspired by Forest Gump, and nobody gives him a second look! I am in heaven, because there is no need to buy any new clothes whatsoever!
Either way of living and attitude towards fashion is just fine. You have to decide how to deal with it on a personal level.! But here is the dilemma I am facing:
It is too easy to fall into the trap of "no-fashion". It is too easy to put on the loose-fitting bottoms, crocs and hit the road. And the best thing is: Nobody cares! In order to keep some personal pride and get a sense of being " extra-ordinary" I make sure to put on my European outfits every day (if they still fit over the expanding waist) and get fabulous compliments!
Most Popular Female Outfit[/caption][caption id="attachment_26" align="alignleft" width="225"]
Forest Gump[/caption]First things first::
I decided to save my immigration fund and hit the road of pre-promotion for the book alone! With all the information at hand I figure, How hard can it be? Honestly, I don't believe in short cuts: I have to put the hours in, make mistakes and figure out which way suits me best!
On the shrinking waistline? It is definitely not shrinking yet! Last week the bike was my best friend: Just going down to the grocery store equals a mini "Tour-de Maple Ridge!" It is all mountain terrain! The thighs are becoming more muscley but the love handles found their spot on my body they really like.....to be continued!
Our chosen country is a melting pot of different nationalities! Immigrants from all over the world are calling Canada their new home! Which is cool, because it is all about globalization! We are all part of one big family, regardless of colour, accent or upbringing. One of the major differences between here and let's say Germany (where I grew up) or The Netherlands (where we lived for 12 years) is the attitude towards being different!
Here ONE CELEBRATES DIFFERENCES, whereas in the two European countries,
YOU NEED TO FIT in to be accepted!
Let me elaborate. Among the many acquaintances we met along the way and friends we made I am definitely not known as a fashionista! Far from it! I never know what is in fashion, I only know what feels comfy and what not to wear if you have short legs, a no bra size and.-now- wobbly upper arms.
Where we lived in our little village in Holland, the ladies look fabulous!!! They spent lots of money on the items displayed - and it showed! Name brands, the newest styles, well-groomed from tip to top! Believe it or not, these ladies know how to cycle in their high heels, how to balance their grocery bags and their kids on the front and rear seats of their bike AND still look good! It was a pleasure to watch, but put on a lot of pressure to "fit in!" Personally I believe as long as it is clean and not torn, put it on! Oh well, it is easier said than done! Especially there! Germany is the same. Even if people don't mean to, you are being judged and looked up and down upon if you don't display some sort of style! But this was then, this is now:
Imagine our relief when we heard on the radio that Vancouver still ranks among the top 5 places in the world to live, but is named "most unfashionable city in the world" by the people who should know!
One of the items Dominic (the "fashionable" husband) was stressed out upon arrival, was the added expense to buy a brand new wardrobe for our new life here in Vancouver! Actually, we live in Maple Ridge,a still undiscovered gem in high fashion circles, ignored by any species slightly in tune with fashion!
Maple Ridge is a mecca for horse lovers, it is the rainforest of BC, the area of choice to bring up your children. Considering these facts one finds residents displaying their flip-flops, rain boots or track suit bottoms more than anything else! Judging by the amount of sports wear seen in the street, one can come to the conclusion that the locals are among the fittest, healthiest, most active people anywhere (don't know if this is true or not)!
Dominic is in heaven, he can finally live out his honest summer style, inspired by Forest Gump, and nobody gives him a second look! I am in heaven, because there is no need to buy any new clothes whatsoever!
Either way of living and attitude towards fashion is just fine. You have to decide how to deal with it on a personal level.! But here is the dilemma I am facing:
It is too easy to fall into the trap of "no-fashion". It is too easy to put on the loose-fitting bottoms, crocs and hit the road. And the best thing is: Nobody cares! In order to keep some personal pride and get a sense of being " extra-ordinary" I make sure to put on my European outfits every day (if they still fit over the expanding waist) and get fabulous compliments!
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