Monday Musings {07.30.12}

The Words Have Returned

As I stated in last week’s newsletter {what?? you haven’t subscribed yet?? do it now!!}, the words have slowly begun to return – my dry spell is ending and my brain is once again full of ideas that have begun to spill out onto paper.

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This weekend, I had multiple opportunities to just sit and write, and my new notepad is proof of the flow of ideas that have returned. More than 15 pages later {on various topics}, my brain is still not tapped dry of words.

What a GREAT feeling to have!

 

Stepping Down

Have you ever found yourself needing to resign from a position because you’ve come to realize that you never should have accepted it in the first place? Over the past several months, God has made it clear to me that my acceptance of a specific position wasn’t in alignment with His will.

I said “yes” without praying about the decision, simply because I wanted the “power” and “prestige” that came with the title.

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He’s convicted me of my need to resign, and this week I am going to obey. I’m going to write my letter of resignation and send it to the appropriate parties.

Ugg… I hate disappointing people!

 

Blogging, eBooks, and Social Media

Did you know that I have a virtual blogging assistance and social media consulting business? As of next month, I will have been in business for one year!!

Over the last several months, I have really enjoyed working with various bloggers and brands on several different projects:

  • I’ve formatted and edited eBooks
  • I’ve managed email accounts
  • I’ve handle back-end blogging issues {website management including CSS and HTML tweaks} and maintenance
  • I’ve published weekly newsletter and developed unique newsletter archives
  • I’ve built Pinterest boards
  • I’ve developed, implemented, and analyzed social media plans

In the last year, I’ve been able to put my {self-taught} skills into practice to help others succeed in the online world, and I’ve loved it!

Do you have a need for a virtual blogging assistance or have a project you want help with??

 

Counting My Gifts {#445-464}

words to write

7 Tools Book Club {re-reading this amazing book has been so good}

cooler temperatures over the weekend {it was cool enough to wear jeans!!}

time with family {we visited my in-laws this weekend}

Ortho Home Defense Max {we had an ant infestation on Thursday – this solved the problem in less than 20 minutes}

coffee

sibling love among my children {it’s been quite common to find the two of them cuddled together}

a homeschool routine {that will hopefully stick}

Jenny passed her second set of piano books last week

Jenny’s thankfulness list

I'm Thankful For...

David’s love of letters {he’s been having fun finding them everywhere, even though he doesn’t know their names}

quality conversations with my husband

time to write

time to read

time for a nap {a much needed nap!!}

the opportunity to review the LeapsterGS

LeapsterGS

watching the Olympics with my husband

our local library

my amazing clients

blog post ideas and rough drafts

 

What are YOU thankful for this week??

 

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  • Shari Miller

    I’m visiting from A Holy Experience. I love your list, epecially the one of your daughter creating her list. So precious! Have a wonderful day!
    Blessings~
    Shari

    • http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

      Thanks for the visit, Shari! I started having my daughter make a “I’m Thankful For…” list when she has been “wanting” too much. It’s been a great way to teach her in the moment to be thankful for what she has rather than to list those things that she does not have.

  • http://www.thearmychapswife.net Lisa Walters

    Yay for returning words!

    Yep, that’s the same bug killer that I use. I spray around the outside of our house about once a month during the spring and summer and it helps a ton!!

    Congrats on the one-year anniversary of your business. I, for one, am very grateful for what you do. : )

    • http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

      Thanks, Lisa! I have your email on my “to-do list” today. :)

  • Stefanie Brown

    Thank you for your transparency. It is refreshing, Ashley! I’ve experienced a dry spell myself, one I, too, am emerging from. Thankful your are, too.

    • http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

      Welcome back! It feels SO good to be “wet” and able to “overflow” once again, doesn’t it?!?

  • Hope Wilbanks

    Glad the words are flowing again. I understand dry spells!! Ortho home defense is AWESOME stuff!!! My honey uses it around our house, too. ;)

  • http://sarahkocischeilz.wordpress.com/ Sarah Koci Scheilz

    ashley! love all of this. i’m praising God right along with you for words flowing.

  • Sherri Davidson

    Yay for a refreshed un-blocked mind. I also was in a dry spell but am feeling the revival a lot lately.
    Congrats on one year of business. How exciting!!!!

    • http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

      Thank you, Sherri!!

  • michy loving our journey

    Oh this is comforting…I too have taken a position before praying about it in…in the way I should….living and learning….
    Blessings!

  • Theresa RedOakLane

    I hate disappointing people, too. I hope it all went well.

    • http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

      Actually, the response was way better than I’d imagined. Grace was abounding, and I was so grateful!

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