Help! I've Been Tagged

I have a very dear friend who is the "Organising Queen", I mean she is serious about it. As a matter of fact, I wish I knew how she did it. More importantly, I wish I was as talented as she is and it has given me the incentive to strive harder for 2009.

In August, there was a group of us who took a month long challenge to De-clutter every day for 30 days. At the end of those 30 days, I was amazed at how relieved I started feeling. We all know how that is, things pile up, we get overwhelmed, and life then becomes total chaos.

It appears that those of us who work full time and operate our own business after 5 and juggle a family, seem to know just how fast everything can become cluttered, overwhelming, and quite frankly, TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL.

Marcia hosts a Friday De-clutter Challenge every week, unfortunately, she tagged me when I was not looking. Therefore, I am over a week late to accepting her challenge but I gladly do.

On a personal note, Marcia, although I have been busy and not keeping up with my weekly reading of the blog, I am proud to share that I have de-cluttered the following over the last several weeks. You see, I have gone back and reviewed all of my material from your ECourses and I am very glad that I took your Course, it is more than worth it's weight in gold to me.

Now for the drum roll........

3,251 emails - DELETED
Computer is now being backed up once a week to a separate drive - OH YEAH
Pictures are being ORGANIZED so that I can find them and I have started to take them to get them printed.
I have un-subscribed to MANY newsletters some successfully, others may have to be reported.
Plus, I have made room for 3 additional household members.

So, my dear friend, I am late to the game but I am working away very hard at all of it thanks to you and all of the support and encouragement you give me.

Now, I get to tag 3 people.....or should I tag more????

So, I am going to tag some people who are very dear to me and have also challenged me in ways that I am grateful for.

Etienne A. Gibbs
Lisa Ann Bonfiglio
Mike Malachefski
Paul Flood
Chef Clive Berkman

May everyone have a wonder Christmas and a great start to the new year!

Touching lives, one minute, one day, one flame at a time.....

Ria

September 20th, 2008

Ria's Pay it Forward

September 20th, 2008

Etienne A. Gibbs

Internet Safety Advocate & Educator

http://www.saynotohackersandspyware.com/

This weeks pick is Etienne Gibbs. I first met Etienne several months ago during a class we were both taking. His passion for on-line safety is remarkable! From his blog radio show, to his on-line presence, he is always educating someone about the safety issues surrounding the Internet.

Born on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, he was known as Mr. Maximizing Your Potential. Since his move to San Antonio, he is now known as The Master Blog Builder for his work with small businesses. He has created blogs for travel at Executive And Group Travel blog as well.

Ria's Collectables has had the pleasure of being interviewed on Etienne's Show and I must say, his enthusiasm is highly contagious.

As an on-line business owner, I encourage not only on line safety but to also be aware of your personal safety as well. Etienne will help guide you in keeping one of your most valuable possessions, your computer, safe.

Thank you Etienne for you work in helping educate people regarding online safety.

September 13, 2008

At Ria's Collectables, we are recognizing one person per week until the end

of 2008 starting September 6th, 2008.

This weeks Pay it Forward:

Marcia Francois- The Organising Queen
Johannesburg, South Africa
http://www.takechargesolutions.org/

When I first met Marcia, it was during one of those life moments of chaos and stress. I was taking some online courses, working all day at the full time job, coming home to work on the remodel project, working on my website to be accredited through the BBB, and filling orders all before calling it a day.
One day before I decided to turn the computer off, I just sat there and thought, there has to be a better way of keeping it all organized, one that not only comes from the heart but is personal, easy to read, and most importantly, easy to follow. I signed up for Marcia's e-course and have enjoyed my relationship with her since.
She has always been there with encouragement and enthusiasm, which must come from her natural ability to coach from the heart. She has shared my struggles as a Woman Owned Online Business and has been fantastic in her efforts to help with her honesty and willingness to share.
I hope you set some time aside and get to know her. She is an avid blogger and is a published e-zine author. With her infectious personality, she encourages everyone that comes in contact with her to take charge and "Organise". Everything she writes helps to organize the chaos and reduce the stress of everyday life which in return, helps to plant the seed of helping make our world a better place.
Please join us in our effort to keep this act of kindness going. Have a great week and look forward to our next Pay it Forward Spotlight.
Touching lives, one minute, one day, one flame at a time.....

Ria

Pay it Forward-September 6th, 2008

Welcome to Ria's Collectables Pay It Forward Page. This is our way of saying thank you to the people we come in contact with that are helping make our world and communities a better place.
Pay it Forward
This Week’s thank you goes to

Alvada Stanley
Coldwell Banker Heritage
Dayton, Ohio
http://www.astanleyrealtor.com/





When David and I decided to look at properties in Ohio, Alvada was truly put to the test. Her years of the areas knowledge and acceptance of our "looking" has been great and we look forward to years of not only working together to help make a dream a reality, but to also share the steps of the restoration of our new home.

She has been wonderful not only as a Realtor, but is a refreshing addition to our family as well.

Alvada is truly an inspiration of the spirit of giving back to the community with all she does; By helping her clients achieve their goals she is helping the community.





The Honorable Frank Geiger Home

Built 1886 as it sits today awaiting the restoration.

Located within the South Fountain Avenue Historic District of Clark County, Ohio.




If you are looking for a home or investment property in or out of the State of Ohio, please give Alvada a call. I am more than sure she can help.