X: x-cited

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Excited is not even the way to describe the way I feel about certain things.....I'm honestly yet to find the right word!

Though this post is late (I know) the excitement has been there for a few weeks and the mere fact that the excitement continues is to me a good sign about everything happening.

Lost?

Ok fine, most people know by now that my focus has been my foundation - Bloom Foundation for Education...and there really is no reason why my focus shouldn't be that. These last few weeks have given me the chance to see growth related to the team I have, the plans we have for the rest of the year, the support we are getting from the public and the support from corporate Jamaica and other non-profit organisations.

So I'm happy and excited about that.

Not to mention the fact that we had another successful 'Bloom project' completed this week with the Danny Williams Primary School for the Deaf and the Lister Mair Gilby High School for the Deaf. Special thanks to Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited and Geddes Grant for assisting with the prizes for the students. =]

You can keep checking in with the Bloom Foundation for Education FB and Twitter page to more info and pics on that project and others to come. 

Besides the Bloom stuff....

While my boss is on leave I've got the task of putting together a newspaper, and although I have been helping with the production for a good little while now, it's definitely a little bit different when it's all up to me to get it done.

I am excited about it though, and so far, it's been pretty good. I can surely say thank God for my very organised little self and for chocolate that helps me keep everything in check. I'm happy for the challenge and I think that with the support I've got I'll do perfectly fine. =]

In addition to that....

I'm really looking at grad school again...seriously now! I've particularly started looking into studying in Europe; not because I want to be further from home but because I want a unique and amazing experience in a different country where I can possibly learn another language and embrace another culture. I of course may change my mind similar to how I got cold feet with the Japan plan...but for now Europe is looking pretty cool.

There's so much other stuff I want to learn too...

I'm trying to decide if I want to do a programme in non-profit management?? Or should I just go do French classes to get be back at that place where I can have a convo in French?? Maybe instead I should go back to ballet or kickboxing?? Short courses in event planning and graphics shouldn't be too hectic right??


Yes....very unsure what short courses I want to take up, which new things I want to learn and what activities I should get back into..........I'll figure it out though but until then I'll just be all excited about the options I have. =]

So there's that, my little balls of excitement that keep me going day by day. Each comes with its own challenges and drawbacks but I'm confident that when the time comes I'll make the right decision!


Back to work! Toodles.

W: Wunderlist review

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I've promised to share my organisation secret with you all....and here it is!

WUNDERLIST

I know the name sounds odd but that's the task management software that I use to keep everything in check. It's a free program and it can be downloaded on your desktop, phone or tablet from their website.

Now, what makes it great is some of the features that help you organise tasks the way you want them to be organised.
 - I can star the important tasks
 - I can add notes to each task to explain the who, what, where, when and why
 - I can put each task in a specific list (with each list specific to a project or job)
 - I can give each task a due date....and set a reminder closer to the time it's due

And to top it off........I can sync the lists on each device I've downloaded Wunderlist to (although there is no BlackBerry version so it's currently only on my desktop) and I can share lists with other persons whether they have the program or not (of course it makes more sense if they have it too so they can add and remove tasks as they are completed).

All in all it's an easy to use program and it helps keep you on top of things by showing each day's tasks in one list and even giving another list of those overdue items I've been putting off or those I've forgotten.

Initially I was using it on my own to feel it out; but now I've decided to get the rest of the Bloom Foundation for Education board using it so that we can keep up with the things to do and what's been done without having to always be sending emails with the info.

So while I could go on about how glad I am that I found Wunderlist....I have this week's things to do list to put into my Wunderlist....so toodles!

V: very chaotic days and nights

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I think my lack of presence here is a sign of how chaotic my days have been. *big sigh*

I do try though to make at least one day per week be my day of 'laziness' but usually it ends up being a half day of laziness.

Between HYPE Tv, TEENage Observer and Bloom Foundation for Education....plus of course my everyday life....it's been a busy couple weeks as my various teams and I work out summer plans and where necessary plans for even more than summer.

I'll admit that although it may be holding me back from all the random idle time I used to have.....I'm glad I'm busy because I'm working towards the dreams and goals!

This week looks as chaotic as the past ones but it opens up those lovely opportunities I want and need....so I'm game for it all.....my next post  (which is also late) will tell you about the program I use to keep up with everything I need to get done!