Day 5 ----It's Friday and a GREAT Day

The boys, believe it or not, were up at Dawn. I felt like I'd just gotten to sleep, so I camped in dreamland to the sounds of the birds that nest above my window under the roof's eve (well, actually the attic-- they found their way in, along with wasps and hornets), the sounds of Big Z and his friend talking quietly while strategies for the best deck of Pokemon cards were crafted and created for the big game. They happily played all day and it was so delightful to have them so satisfied with each other.

We hoped to pick berries, but time seemed to fly, so instead, we walked to the post office and the store for berries so the boys could have some ice cream and berries as their treat after lunch. No hits at the USPS, but the market, well, we SCORED.

The checker had some cards lined up at her register, so I asked her what they were. She explained they helped customers save money on gas, and that her last gasoline price, per gallon, was a dollar-thirty-something. I pulled out our sample voucher and said, "Do you think your savings amounts to about $300 a year, or more?" Thus started a great little visit with the young man in front of us and her. We got her name, email and phone number and she was glad to get her info and know we'd show her how to get even more money back. We've sent her an e-card.

Speaking of e-cards, we've sent a number of them. We're using the e-cards in our back office and loving them. I'd like to make a request for an e-card that features the Combo Certificate. This would be great to use at this time.

Today followed up with Miracle Team leads and made new calls to more leads, a total of 17 calls. Didn't reach anyone new, but did connect with some of our follow-ups and had a lovely visit with a woman who is recently disabled, but is an Entrepreneur at heart; and, she has a Together We Can Change The World Heart. We'll visit tomorrow to answer any questions she has and help get her started.

Spent time reading the exciting news in our Update from Ginny. I love the Solar Oven Initiative. Played with the .pdf flyer, but had some troubles downloading it, so will get after that again tomorrow.

This evening, Big Z rejoined his Dad, and after he left I was a bit torn with where to place my energies. My efforts today were telling me to keep after it with my follow-ups and get squared away with my emails that have taken more of a backseat to the week than I'd like. But, I also felt the nudge to get on out there and see what this Girl could do now that my energy is coming back!

So, I mentally made my list and "went to town" to claim my lost butter from a shopping trip last week that didn't make it into my bags. While there, I had a lot of fun, sniffing dish-soap, sniffing deodorants with an East Indian woman who is embarking on a month long journey to India with her family next week, and though I handed out cards and had a few no's, I hit another bit of GOLD on my way out of the store.

This young woman was super cool and friendly and got her info and though she said email is best, I sure look forward to talking with her again before she and her husband move south to California so that her husband can begin his four-year Seminary Program. He has a dream to come back to our town and create a counseling/recovery program where someone "really cares for the client". I shared with her that Ginny loves to seed ventures, and to remember this as she views the World Changer video.

Since I had the clever opening with the woman at the grocery store this a.m. I decided to try the same brand store and duplicate my experience. So, what did I buy? LEMONS, but of course! (sorry, Jacki, just have to put that one in there! lol)

I wandered the aisles after getting my lemons and the store was empty except for those checking out. So, I worked my way back to the counter, meandering on my way, and thought I may not hit pay-dirt upon first glance at my fellow shoppers in line.

However, a gentleman came around the corner and seemed to be getting in line, but in case he wasn't, I moved my portion of the snake-shape line over so he could get by. He got in line. He's recently relocated to our town, getting settled, he's a musician and my opener was, "You buying boxes, too?" (He had short-lipped boxes to keep is papers better organized.) Well, in the end, our conversation ran the gamut, but I focused on Ginny's Musi-Con that's upcoming so that his passion of music was sparked. He's done fundraising through his music before, so I'm sending him the direct link to the Together We Can Change The World Song and told him the history of the song's creation.

What?

You haven't heard it yet. Oh, you must. It will touch your heart strings and fill you up with joy and inspiration. Take a few minutes and treat yourself. Have a listen now:

http://www.togetherwecanchangetheworld.com/twcctwsong/25925

Got his info and headed to the car . . . getting close to report time, so I made one more stop to get some contact lens solution from Walgreen's, and while I was at it, to scope out the pharmacy. It was pretty short of folks, too, so I finally just asked the young man at the counter, "Would you mind? I'm with a company called Together We Can Change The World and we're in a Miracle Team Boot Camp. It's late and I need to have my report in by 9, but I don't have all my contacts yet. Would you mind to be my last contact of the day? I'd really appreciate it."

He replied, "Sure. I would." So finally got his info after a few customer exchanges and in the process learned he has a niece he's fond of . . . and told him a bit more about certificates, etc. Raced home and got my report in and it felt good.

I did it! AND was productive! What a difference it makes when you are rested and have energy--- when you are healthy!

I bid you all a great night, and I congratulate each and every one of you for your successes this week. You deserve a huge hug and a rest.

That said, however, I'm going to encourage you, that after you rest, you keep after it. Our Boot Camp is ONLY 3 More weeks . . .

It takes 21 or 28 days to create a new habit (I've read both numbers from Masters of Success, so you pick the time frame that works for you), and therefore, this Boot Camp is just long enough to help cement this new way of being in your life, in your thoughts, in your cells, in your daily routine.

Make your weekends count, too!