The Devil is in the Detail!

Holy smokes! In this short time I've learned that being organized is worth its weight in gold. Before I can even buy a nifty new laptop or replace my desktop, I need to clean up files I've been toting along for the last 15 years. Why would I keep versions of everything just in case?

I investigated new technology. The Apple products are pricey but super reliable. Will I be able to use Word and PP effectively? Dell is always a good bet and HP is doing some nifty things.

Perseverance as I transfer files and email list and all of that other necessary stuff.

Day 1 continued - almost forgot

My BEST surprise of the day was a personal phone call from a dear friend and long time colleague in Edmonton who just swung by to check in. Thank you!!!

Day 1 - off to the races

Morning started just like any other Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. Instead of clearing my email, rushing to clean up after my sick kitty, and hitting the shower, I cleared my email and set up my day. No network generated Outlook to remind me fifteen minutes before a meeting, I relied on good old memory. Well, okay not THAT old. Did I make any progress? You bet!

I traded emails with a few friends, had a conference call about the 2011 Silver Leaf, got the ball rolling on a new proposal, had another conference call with my U.S. team and brainstormed new ideas to move the profession ahead and make money. I researched laptops and cell phones, asked for advice and made a whole bunch of notes to self:

• Transfer pension
• Call business manager to set up meeting
• Gather everything I need to file income tax
• Buy an appointment book so I don't lose track

Tomorrow will be jam packed with "to do" lists as I clear backlog and get moving on updating and posting my professional profile, draft a business plan and completing a proposal that must travel to international points far and wide.

Tally ho!