Archive for » July 28th, 2008«

I feel that extreme organization is going to both keep me on track and give me a stroke at the same time.  I live by “to do” lists.  I even make lists for cleaning up.  I am so very anal it’s ridiculous.  That being said, one of the areas I need to grow in is to relax.  In 2 hours I have already stressed myself over the things that need to be done…..to the point where my eyes are beginning to twitch.  So I am working on slowing down, relaxing, and moving at a steady pace…..and if something doesn’t get done immediately it will not be the ruin of my company of life.  Nope…it sure won’t.

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Category: Diva Designs  4 Comments

I fell into this business.  It’s true.  My great aunt runs the family catering company that my great grandmother created in 1948.  I believe I was 12 years old and visiting for the summer when I was first put to work.  My job was to pour the punch.  Everyone starts with pouring punch.  more…

via Wikipedia…

The Type A and Type B personality theory is a personality type theory that describes a pattern of behaviors that were once considered to be a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Since its inception in the 1950s, the theory has been widely popularized and also widely criticised for its scientific shortcomings.

Type A individuals can be described as impatient, excessively time-conscious, insecure about their status, highly competitive, hostile and aggressive, and incapable of relaxation.  They are often high achieving workaholics who multi-task, drive themselves with deadlines, and are unhappy about the smallest of delays. Because of these characteristics, Type A individuals are often described as “stress junkies.” Type B individuals, in contrast, are described as patient, relaxed, and easy-going. There is also a Type AB mixed profile for people who cannot be clearly categorized. more…