My dad died last night. He had multiple myeloma. After 3 years of fighting the fight is finally over. It's hard to be happy for him even though I should be. He was in alot of pain. Last night I found out in a text message that he had passed away. A text message.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
On Being a Businesswoman
I want to be a businesswoman. I am, to a degree, but I just cannot wait to branch out and be who I know I was meant to be in the business world. I want to make a difference. The sad thing is, once I become a businesswoman...the plan of the business world will be that I lose all sense of self and become a businesswoman. This is part of the deal that I am not thrilled with. There is a certain etiquette that businessmen and woman have to follow and I am not excited about changing my entire life around to accommodate it. It's a process to become "thee businesswoman". One of my biggest problems is only posting about good, happy thoughts anywhere online where it can be archived. I am a woman, I have my moments. But these things never go away and for that..I may already be screwed. But, those moody moments make my better moments better. My moments of self doubt sometimes help my moments of success even better. When I cry and hurt it makes my laughter and smiles that much better. It's just who I am.
If all goes right to the business world I will have to lose my beloved nose ring, and I cannot get anymore piercings. Being in the businessperson you have to look very nice, no visible tattoos, piercings beyond the ears viable, and a clean and very professional appearance at all times. This is fine and dandy but I love tattoos, and I love my little nose ring. They show who I really am, my personality. I think this is my biggest problem with the process of changing into the businesswoman. The path that got me to success, will not keep me successful. Let me explain...
I am only successful now because I work hard and I am myself, an individual person who has grown into this successful person with the help of three young men and my knight, J.. I like to think of myself as intelligent, unique and compassionate about business and individuality. Once I make it to the top (and I will, no doubts) I will have to set aside everything that got me there in the first place. How do we expect to be all that we can be when what gets up somewhere is not looked upon as the proper way to do things? Imagine if all the unique and outgoing businessmen and woman were allowed to act the way they acted before they were successful...the economy would be a great place, full of ideas and unique approaches. I know the first day I have to wear a business suit I am going to have problems refraining from wearing two different colored socks and a sportbra. It's just not acceptable, but why? Honestly, I am honestly asking why - why can we not let individuals stay individuals? Isn't that what makes the world so great? All these ideas from people in different walks of life, and different perspectives. We lose this when we become "a business professional". For myself, I aim to change this.
J and I want to open our own business someday. Of course this business will include the typical financial records, accounting and operations work...everything that needs to be done will be done. But I have a question...what's wrong with a prettier paper for our financial records? I will sign my name with butterflies doodled around it, and smiley faces where there are positive numbers. Why not? It's cute and it shows who I am...of course, if J prepared paperwork it wouldn't look like that haha! But, that's because that's not who he is.
Individuality is frowned upon once you get to that level and I think that is really disheartening. Mainly because individuality is what got you to that level in the first place, and once you get there they want you to throw it all away. What gives...ha! So, whats the big idea? I want to change at least a small pore in the face of the business world. I want to walk into a company and be successful within that company because of me, not because I am a business woman. I want to show my skills, show my personality and say "I will land this deal - not because I have a Masters Degree in business but because I am me, and I rock!". When you can relate to the customer on a personal level, and not on the business level..that is where the magic happens. You learn to care about who they are, and they care about who you are. Not your status, or your degree or even your background but who you are now, today, and who you plan on being in the future. Despite tattoos, piercings, weird hair colors or styles. Despite not wanting any kids to having ten kids. To being married to a man or a woman, or the same sex. It should not matter because it's who you are and who you are is how you got to be successful in the first place.
Refuse to conform, be yourself. Refuse to change for a job, if the job is worth it, it will accept you for who you are. You and I should be recognized for who we are as we traveled upwards to being successful, not who we can change to be after we are successful. Make sense?
Just some random sad and happy thoughts on being a business woman...I want to be a business woman but I wonder the cost to myself and my family, Ya know?
With unique love,
Bea
If all goes right to the business world I will have to lose my beloved nose ring, and I cannot get anymore piercings. Being in the businessperson you have to look very nice, no visible tattoos, piercings beyond the ears viable, and a clean and very professional appearance at all times. This is fine and dandy but I love tattoos, and I love my little nose ring. They show who I really am, my personality. I think this is my biggest problem with the process of changing into the businesswoman. The path that got me to success, will not keep me successful. Let me explain...
I am only successful now because I work hard and I am myself, an individual person who has grown into this successful person with the help of three young men and my knight, J.. I like to think of myself as intelligent, unique and compassionate about business and individuality. Once I make it to the top (and I will, no doubts) I will have to set aside everything that got me there in the first place. How do we expect to be all that we can be when what gets up somewhere is not looked upon as the proper way to do things? Imagine if all the unique and outgoing businessmen and woman were allowed to act the way they acted before they were successful...the economy would be a great place, full of ideas and unique approaches. I know the first day I have to wear a business suit I am going to have problems refraining from wearing two different colored socks and a sportbra. It's just not acceptable, but why? Honestly, I am honestly asking why - why can we not let individuals stay individuals? Isn't that what makes the world so great? All these ideas from people in different walks of life, and different perspectives. We lose this when we become "a business professional". For myself, I aim to change this.
J and I want to open our own business someday. Of course this business will include the typical financial records, accounting and operations work...everything that needs to be done will be done. But I have a question...what's wrong with a prettier paper for our financial records? I will sign my name with butterflies doodled around it, and smiley faces where there are positive numbers. Why not? It's cute and it shows who I am...of course, if J prepared paperwork it wouldn't look like that haha! But, that's because that's not who he is.
Individuality is frowned upon once you get to that level and I think that is really disheartening. Mainly because individuality is what got you to that level in the first place, and once you get there they want you to throw it all away. What gives...ha! So, whats the big idea? I want to change at least a small pore in the face of the business world. I want to walk into a company and be successful within that company because of me, not because I am a business woman. I want to show my skills, show my personality and say "I will land this deal - not because I have a Masters Degree in business but because I am me, and I rock!". When you can relate to the customer on a personal level, and not on the business level..that is where the magic happens. You learn to care about who they are, and they care about who you are. Not your status, or your degree or even your background but who you are now, today, and who you plan on being in the future. Despite tattoos, piercings, weird hair colors or styles. Despite not wanting any kids to having ten kids. To being married to a man or a woman, or the same sex. It should not matter because it's who you are and who you are is how you got to be successful in the first place.
Refuse to conform, be yourself. Refuse to change for a job, if the job is worth it, it will accept you for who you are. You and I should be recognized for who we are as we traveled upwards to being successful, not who we can change to be after we are successful. Make sense?
Just some random sad and happy thoughts on being a business woman...I want to be a business woman but I wonder the cost to myself and my family, Ya know?
With unique love,
Bea
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Cheese Pizza Wrap - Quick and Easy!
Today was a long day! To start out the day we missed my son's flight to Ohio...that was not good. Then we had to work, so that took a bit of time out of the day. By time I had time to even think about how hungry we all were it was 2pm...so I decided to try something I had seen on Pinterest some time ago. A pizza wrap! Of course I had to add my own flare, because I love Italian seasonings! We were so hungry in fact, that I failed to take pictures of how I made it! But, it's super easy and very flexible.
What you'll need:
On a greased cookie sheet or pizza stone (I prefer the stone) lay out each triangle of the crescent rolls opposite of each other. After all the crescent rolls are laid out fold cheese in half and lay down the middle of the dough.
Do not put the sauce on the bottom layer, this will make the bread very soggy.
Spoon about 1 inch thick line of sauce down the middle of the bread on top of the folded provalone.
Add the rest of your fillings and top with the mozzarella.
Now the fun part! fold over each roll, and pinch with the other side. You are going to want all of the fillings covered and folded tight. I took my hands and lightly squeezed the entire roll together, so that it would not come apart or open in the oven. Alternate sides, so that you get a semi-braided look.
Brush with egg whites, sprinkle garlic, salt, oregano, italian seasoning, parsley over top and admire the beauty you have just made!
Cook at a preheated oven on 375F for 20 minutes or until done throughout.
This is soooo good, I bet we could make mini ones for each person in the house!
Until Next Time - Eat Swell
Bea
What you'll need:
-1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (Any brand will probably do)
-6 slices thin sliced Provolone cheese
-About 1/2c Mozzarella
-Pepperoni
-Sausage
-1/4c or less - pizza sauce
-Italian Seasoning
-Parsley
-Oregano
-1 Egg (Separate for just the white)
-Salt
-Garlic Salt
...And anything else you like in your pizza! If you want a ton of fillings, you may need two cans of rolls.
On a greased cookie sheet or pizza stone (I prefer the stone) lay out each triangle of the crescent rolls opposite of each other. After all the crescent rolls are laid out fold cheese in half and lay down the middle of the dough.
Do not put the sauce on the bottom layer, this will make the bread very soggy.
Spoon about 1 inch thick line of sauce down the middle of the bread on top of the folded provalone.
Add the rest of your fillings and top with the mozzarella.
Now the fun part! fold over each roll, and pinch with the other side. You are going to want all of the fillings covered and folded tight. I took my hands and lightly squeezed the entire roll together, so that it would not come apart or open in the oven. Alternate sides, so that you get a semi-braided look.
Brush with egg whites, sprinkle garlic, salt, oregano, italian seasoning, parsley over top and admire the beauty you have just made!
Cook at a preheated oven on 375F for 20 minutes or until done throughout.
This is soooo good, I bet we could make mini ones for each person in the house!
Until Next Time - Eat Swell
Bea
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