Sunday, July 27, 2008

Consult!

So... here's what I do...

I help people save/build/make money. I help them take what they have/don't have and create a plan with them to help them retire/go on vacation/buy a house/spend less money on their house/write off portions of interest/save on taxes/make sure they and their loved ones are protected when they die ('cause it happens, people, and we need to prepare for it)... and lots and lots of other things too!

I really like what I do... helping people... now I just need people to help!

So, if you're out there... contact me! Leave a comment and I PROMISE I'll get back to you...

My planning services are all done at no cost and no obligation to you... so really? What do you have to lose?

Friday, July 18, 2008

TGIF

REALLY... thank goodness it's Friday.

I've been in Winnipeg now since July 9th... you know? I've done my fair share of travelling in my short years, but never felt homesick - until this trip, only 2 1/2 hours' flight from home.

I've missed you; the other half of my heart, I've missed my babies, I've missed my bed, I've missed real food, I've missed the mountains and the people... but not just "gee I wish I was there" missed - not being able to sleep and crying at the thought of you missed.

I woke up early this morning (some may say very late last night... but the sun was trying to come up, nonetheless), and without the aid of the alarm... I board my plane at 1:45 this afternoon and leave the ground at 2:15. I'll arrive at 3:16 and be in your arms shortly thereafter. And I will sleep tonight.

I cried in class this week (yes, I'm a silly girl) - we were learning to paint word pictures of other's goals and dreams, and in doing so, were asked to paint our own... it involved the house we've talked about, and the trip of a lifetime... sailing down the west coast to the Panama Canal, across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean... things I didn't know meant so much to me until they were on paper and I tried to read them aloud.

Can't wait to see you... so happy Friday's finally here XO

Sunday, July 13, 2008

*blushing*

Hello. I know it's been awhile... a lot has happened in the past 3 months. I ALSO am painfully aware that I never did complete my ClubMed blog - I only ever got to day 2... enh.

I'm in Winnipeg. Yes, Winnipeg. I'm here completing my training for my new position in my new life... oh yeah - I moved... didn't I mention?

Here's a brief overview, for those of you that haven't heard it:

- Got back from Vacation April 12, landed without job.
- Got back from Vacation to a sold house!
- Decided to try and figure out exactly what it was that I DID want to do - needed to have something/anything in place before moving: talked to a lot of people about a lot of options and came out where I am - in Winnipeg, completing my training as a Consultant with Investors Group Financial. Finally! A job where I can help people help themselves. It's a good thing.
- Took the IFIC (Investment Funds in Canada) course, and passed with quite high marks (yeah, it's a brag)on June 1st :)
- Started packing for my move (which was happening June 7th!)... my guy came over to help on the last night, which was SO appreciated - you have no idea. Also? Apparently I hired the best moving company in the universe... the guys were just fantastic - and done well ahead of their expected schedule.
- Moved
- Started new position 3 days after moving - and also began studying for the LLQP (Life License Qualification Program) - which is required by IG... we ARE a FULL SERVICE company.
- Loved the learning curve - so much... SO MUCH to learn (still... don't know if that bit will ever be done... another HUGE perk, for me)
- Wrote the LLQP on July 6th (and passed! again, with above-average marks :)... yay me) and left for Winnipeg on the 8th.

Yeah, it's been a bit whirlwind, but that's a good thing. If I stopped and thought about it all as I went along, I might've talked myself into intimidation and not finished my walk down this very exciting road.

Moral of this story? I love my new life, although I still need to find a house in which to live that does NOT belong to my parents. I get to help people plan for their future and watch over the next 20 years as the work we do together helps them fulfill all their hopes and dreams.

I'm a very lucky girl.