DFW Empowerment

11/01/2018

This is so very true.

Update: a Woman's Response: The Best Marriage Advice from a Divorced Woman. "If we make the conscious decision to daily place our spouse's desires and needs

09/20/2018

A wonderful event for all my followers.

Grab a cocktail and join in a titillating conversation where no topic is taboo...We are going to get the conversation flowing and talk about the "Dirty Little Secrets" everyone wants to ask, but most don't. No filter, no taboo topics, no shame in this game. Expert panel + audience participation = RE...

05/11/2018

I've seen so many friends from my present past who've had hardships and challenges, kids, divorce, layoffs etc... and they've posted about their graduations in college. I'm so beyond proud and excited for all of them who said nothing is going to hold them back. It's never too late to educate, be mom, be employee, wife or ex wife, and beautiful to get your goals and what you want and and show your kids what determination looks like. You are an example. You are a model. You are a strong woman.

05/04/2018

A great speech to show strength. Scared or not you can move forward and be great.

I do not own any rights to this movie

01/18/2018

A client sent me this and I agree. Water your grass because it's already yours and there won't be a need to look elsewhere. These regrets will surface eventually and by then it's long past too late. Get a counselor or coach but make every effort. Remember grass gets weeds too. Take care of yours first.

12/27/2017

Another funny entry from my brother...I too love a nice SOP..LOL ENJOY

Dear journal, Didn't get time yesterday so here's my update... Went with the ruler and her offspring to a remote conference. When I asked what time our flight was, she just laughed... She had made arrangements for us to travel by mini-van... Yes you read that correctly. MINI-VAN!!! I also had to install temporary headrest entertainment for the offspring. I did mention if we had flown, that the plane comes with the screens already installed, but she didn't seem to hear me, and I certainly wasn't brave enough to repeat myself.

In a separate instance, she had said something (I can't remember exactly what it was) and I being the supportive person that I am agreed with her. Apparently this was the wrong thing to do because she then uttered a short expletive at me and kept walking... It didn't seem to be in earnest, but I received her point and kept quiet. I wonder if there will be a new memo about my future input to her comments.

Today was my first day of half days at work. It was so amazing! I was able to monitor some of the software and track down issues. I finished a short required training class on IT security as well as fired off about a dozen emails. It was great, but it took about 15 times longer due to the youngest two offspring and their constant interruptions.... "What can i have for snack?", "She's so annoying, can she go someplace else?", "When will mom be home?"... I fear that I might have to lock them in their rooms. But if I do that, there may be a larger backlash from the ruler and a possible demotion... Not sure how to handle this one... I wonder if there is an SOP or Job Aid somewhere.

This afternoon, I return to my exile from work. I am supposed to take the male offspring to some sort of place where he can buy supplies. I'm not sure if they are supplies for himself or for the kingdom, but I will follow the ruler's lead on this one.

Tomorrow i get to enter expense reports! Never thought I would be excited to do that! Unfortunately there are no meeting scheduled, but maybe that will change. Wish me luck!

12/27/2017

My brother's may be final journal

Dear journal, I am officially calling the male ruled kingdoms dead. I know that there have been some in the past, King Arthur, King Belus, etc... I believe that historic records show that they were all myths... Heck even Prince Charles has been looking looking to ascend for 69 years and doesn't look like he's any closer to the thrown than every before.

On a different note, there was a small conference held at the rulers behest. A few other royal families attended and were feed by the ruler. But honestly, why hasn't she heard of catering??? She spent hours in the culinary maelstrom preparing. I will say that while I as also a beneficiary of her efforts, I was not summoned other than the occasional tasting.

All of this was preceded by the late night change over I mentioned yesterday. We retrieved (by we, I mean me) the previously concealed items from earlier in the week. She then sent me to work placing, building, and "get out of the way" while she arranged and photographed it all. I think that this may be used for further marketing efforts. (More on that in a bit) So when the offspring awoke, they were all buzzing like the guy on the street handing out fliers. "Come and see, come and see, wake up!" It was a bit much for an early meeting, but the ruler seemed to expect it. Heck, she seemed to even enjoy it..........Now I don't know about you, but I would never jump up and down in my boss's office at 6am and demand anything, but this time it did not lead to anyone being fired....

So, I also came across the marketing efforts of other kingdoms today. But it was very strange. Sure the product shots of their offspring were nice, but there was some old bearded man in some of them. Almost like it was a concerted effort by multiple kingdoms to use the same advertising campaign. It was also strange that none of the kingdoms marketing highlighted any reason to come and visit... no conference rooms, no exhibit hall space, no deals on hotel rooms... what are they thinking? How do they expect to hold marketing events when they can't even entice kingdoms who have a shared interest to come visit?

The longer I'm in exile, the stranger and stranger this all has become. There are times where I am left with huge responsibilities (namely the ruler's offspring) and other times when i'm expected to be "out of the way".... I just don't get it... even the royal decrees aren't emails or written down. It's more like networking for a job all the time, I hear bits of information as I pass the ruler and other times the offspring inform me what the ruler has decreed in the past (normally about candy or gum...) and it's up to me to put the pieces together.

One day soon, I'll be back at work and things can get back to normal. Catering, someone other than me emptying the trash, offspring will return to their pre-MBA course work. I'll receive emails, develop flow charts, attend meetings, and write corporate policies again... It will all be far easier to understand....

12/25/2017

Days I sights into my brother's hilarious venture into sustained exile from his employer while enumeration I to domestic life has been constant...enjoy 😂😂😂😂



Dear journal, well there was finally something that resembled my normal job today. An ACTUAL EVENT! Like a corporate meeting or a trade show! An event at a local house of worship... But I wasn't in charge of it like I am with most events at work. The ruler was in charge of this one. (don't act surprised, apparently she's a big deal there) It consisted of the offspring of other local rulers acting out a short scene from a carpenters life... the only thing was there was NO REHEARSAL!!! (How on earth do you plan an event without a pre-conference meeting!?!?!?) Even without the normal pre-event work, everything went well. The attending royalty applauded and even sang.... I think that I haven't given my local ruler enough credit.

The offspring received some end of the year bonus tonight. They seems to really enjoy them. But it was odd... there bonus wasn't what I would normally think of as a bonus. It was more like a gift basked you would receive after speaking at a gaming convention or a Maker Fair. Maybe I don't understand this kingdom like I thought I did...

I have tried to do some research on the internal network here to get a better understanding on how this all functions, but there isn't much there. There isn't a Customer Relations Database, no job descriptions, no organisational charts, heck, all I could find were files folders full of images of the offspring. I do wonder if those images are used in some marketing that I haven't seen yet.... but the shear volume of them is astounding.

Tomorrow, there is supposed to be a small gathering of influential rulers from other kingdoms here. I will try to see how other kingdoms are structured and by what charters they run, but considering how closely other rulers have guarded those secrets, I do not hold out much hope for new information....

As I write this, the ruler is asleep on the couch. I have been informed that there will be tasks later tonight that must be completed tonight.... apparently there is to be a late night turnover for tomorrows meeting. But i haven't seen or heard of a labor call to the local stagehands union, so I am unsure how this is going to go. Maybe this time there will be a pre-conference meeting where I can voice my questions.

*If you have managed to read this far or possibly read my other posts for this journal. thank you. I hope that it has brought a smile to your face or at least gave you and yours something to chuckle about. Happy holiday (and no, this isn't the last one...)

12/25/2017

My brother's journey day 7 in exile from his employer. Shall I send riding of cheer to him? The force is strong and yet has much to learn and gain from this world. 😂😂😂😂😂

Dear journal, I've been exiled from my employer for... I don't remember how long now... But today is the first day that my I was placed in charge of the offspring without specific directions! I feel as though I made at lease some progress.

I took them out to some networking location, but it was funny. There wasn't the usual band or cocktails and finger foods. There were swings and slides... Not sure how one would network while everyone is in constant motion like that. And despite being the only ones there, they seemed to have a good time.

The local ruler seemed to be pleased with my actions as when I returned with all parties (uninjured too!), she suggested I venture out to a cinema. I gratefully accepted. (Last Jedi!) Upon returning, I was greeted with a meal which I did not have to prepare!

I am not sure how long I can stay in her good graces as I am prone to "being in the way", but I endeavored to show my gratitude by washing the offspring. I even used some old reports in a brick cave in an attempt to bring warmth into the house. I am unsure if my attempts will be noted in my annual review, but it's worth a shot.

I an glad that I started this journal. It give me a chance to catalog my experience and notes to review later. I am hopeful that if I keep up my efforts and the local ruler sees fit, I will be able to maintain this positive position for many years to come.

One last note, there is apparently a large event coming in the next couple of days, some sort of conference. I wonder who the keynote speaker will be...

12/25/2017

Wow. Day 6 makes for epic journey into the relm of my brother's life during time off. Truly eye opening. Enjoy this continued journey into the funny course of PTO and reacclimating to family life. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Dear journal, today was... different. I was apparently late this morning, or at least that's what the local ruler told me. The middle offspring was getting an early start on his all day meeting. It consisted of doughnuts (still not catered), gifts for the anniversary of his royal acceptance by the ruler, visits from rulers of foreign lands followed by his retreating to his office to practice his engineering skills. (While they looked like just small colored bricks of plastic, what he put together was quite accomplished.)

To follow up on the inquiry about male rulers in other kingdoms, some polite polling was done in a few low key social settings. While all queried were more than happy to discuss their own live-in royalty, none of them would go so far as to confirm publicly that they were either the ruler or CEO of their local kingdom. Something about not wanting to having to move into a small domicile in the fields... the local census bureau claims that they don't recognize any of the local micro-kingdoms as official countries. I would inform the local ruler here, but I do enjoy finding my clothes in the closet and not set ablaze. (Don't ask, I wish I didn't)

As of right now, I am about half way through my exile from work. I'm not sure how well it's going. I commonly get called into meetings only to be told my council is not longer needed.(Ruler calls, I enter room and try to do as told, then she says "never mind, I'll do it myself...") I have found that as long as the offspring are feed frequently they will be happy enough to not revolt. This is of key importance, for when they turn on each other, it causes the ruler to send me in to negotiate peace. I know that she has the ability to do this without me, but I am beginning to think that she is testing my skills. Maybe I can impress her enough that she will knight me. I hesitate to bring it up with her as the aforementioned polled men seem to think it's a bad idea to ask...

12/25/2017

Day 5 of the journey into PTO and how quickly I want to help rally around him....enjoy

Dear journal, today was... different. I was apparently late this morning, or at least that's what the local ruler told me. The middle offspring was getting an early start on his all day meeting. It consisted of doughnuts (still not catered), gifts for the anniversary of his royal acceptance by the ruler, visits from rulers of foreign lands followed by his retreating to his office to practice his engineering skills. (While they looked like just small colored bricks of plastic, what he put together was quite accomplished.)

To follow up on the inquiry about male rulers in other kingdoms, some polite polling was done in a few low key social settings. While all queried were more than happy to discuss their own live-in royalty, none of them would go so far as to confirm publicly that they were either the ruler or CEO of their local kingdom. Something about not wanting to having to move into a small domicile in the fields... the local census bureau claims that they don't recognize any of the local micro-kingdoms as official countries. I would inform the local ruler here, but I do enjoy finding my clothes in the closet and not set ablaze. (Don't ask, I wish I didn't)

As of right now, I am about half way through my exile from work. I'm not sure how well it's going. I commonly get called into meetings only to be told my council is not longer needed.(Ruler calls, I enter room and try to do as told, then she says "never mind, I'll do it myself...") I have found that as long as the offspring are feed frequently they will be happy enough to not revolt. This is of key importance, for when they turn on each other, it causes the ruler to send me in to negotiate peace. I know that she has the ability to do this without me, but I am beginning to think that she is testing my skills. Maybe I can impress her enough that she will knight me. I hesitate to bring it up with her as the aforementioned polled men seem to think it's a bad idea to ask...

12/25/2017

Day 4 of my brother's PTO journey. I somehow feel for him. God speed.

Dear journal, I was informed that there will be no promotion. While senior management has done an amazing job so far, I guess I will have to wait for more favorable conditions to ask again. I also found out that yesterday was the last day for the offsprings junior management training program till the next calendar year. Which is fine, scary but I will make every effort to put on a brave face for them. (Can't have them see me shaken) As they were released yesterday, we recruited a few other rulers offspring (all male) to this region for what was apparently team building activities. (side note: for the male offspring, it seems that the chaos of firing foam projectiles at each other is deemed "team building"... ) After the team building and the ensuing catering (which still didn't come via an actual catering company) the rulers of other kingdoms acquired their offspring to return to home. I didn't know that other kingdoms are run by males... or at least that was the impression that I received. I'll have to quietly run some numbers on that and see what the odd are that this is true. (I think a nice pivot table or maybe a scatter plot cross referenced against perceived age would gleam the best comparison) Finally, I learned that the ruler has a silent informant. There is a very small man in red clothes and a pointy hat that either she or I are required to move nightly which feeds her information about the offspring's activities. Not sure how this relationship works but I will keep up posted as i find out more. This is getting far more complicated than I originally expected...