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Writing Challenges, Self Confidence and More…

Carol — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:12:21 +0000

I had a chance to get caught up with my blog reading this weekend. One of my favorite blogs is Write well Me. Dawn is a writing guru and has tons and tons of good stuff on her blog.

One of her recent posts, Top 10 Writing Challenges, resonated with me.

And Yet Another Meme

Carol — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:07:46 +0000

Yep, on Facebook there is a meme going around. So, if you are interesting in discovering 25 Random things about me go here.

Is the Label “Virtual Assistant” Still Suitable?

Carol — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:42:52 +0000

Over on Danielle’s blog, The Gritty Virtual Assistant, there is an interesting discussion going on about the term “Virtual Assistant.” Danielle is asking whether or not the term Virtual Assistant still suits us. She brings ups some great points and I encourage you to read what she wrote.

Truth be told,

The Self-Editing Syndrome

Carol — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:23:51 +0000

I am in the process of writing an eReport. I want to offer it as a complimentary gift for signing up for my Ezine – which I hope to launch very soon. Both are taking longer than I anticipated due to some unavoidable (and avoidable) interruptions.

One of the avoidable interruptions

Do You Make Reactive or Proactive Choices for Yourself?

Carol — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:35:46 +0000

When I was growing up I hated the fact that my birthday was in January. Who wants to have a birthday in January? It’s a blah month with (usually) bad weather. Now that I am older, I don’t mind it anymore. I actually like the fact it comes at the

7 Things You Didn’t Need to Know about Me (Meme)

Carol — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:40:31 +0000

@StacyBrice started this meme that I think is really cool. I like things like this that help people get to know each other better.

The only rules are to link back to Stacy’s original post, share seven things people didn’t need to know about you and then tag others to do the

Don’t be Left Standing on the Street

Carol — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:47:02 +0000

“A lot of disappointed people have been left standing on the street corner waiting for the bus marked ‘Perfection.’”

–Donald Kennedy

I saw this quote as I was flipping through a copy of Woman’s Day Magazine. It struck a cord with me because in spite of the fact that I know (obviously)

Do You Use Filler Words in Your Writing?

Carol — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:06:46 +0000

When you are in conversation with someone, do you notice if you or your companion uses filler words? You know, words like umm, hmm and others that “fill-up” the silence.

Have you ever noticed if you filler words in your writing? I have, especially since I’ve started blogging. As a matter

Dictionary tip

Carol — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:36:58 +0000

I am in the process of taking an online course, and learned an interesting little tidbit last night:

The dictionary can be divided into four equal parts. They are A-D, E-L, M-R and S-Z. If you put a bookmark sticking out on the first page of each section (first page of

Love this word!

Carol — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:42:07 +0000

I have a new favorite word: “rumdum” The priest used it during his homily this weekend at church, referring to the Apostles who often misunderstood Jesus’ teaching.

Do you know what rumdum means? This is what it is according to www.dictionary.com:

rum-dum // /ˈrʌmˌdʌm/ Pronunciation Key – [ruhm-duhm]

-noun

1. a