Blissdom'13

Are you ready for some BLISS - I am!

Welcome BLISSDOM'13 to Dallas/Fort Worth. The biggest and best blogging conference on the planet has found it's home in my home town of Dallas. YES!

While I get to sleep in my own bed tonight - many others from all over the nation, and perhaps world will be in "blissdom" at The GayLord Hotel. The Gaylord is a world class resort with much to offer.

If you want to attend, it's not too late to sign up. Here's the link!
http://blissdomconference.com/
I'm headed there now .... Come on and join the fun-dom!

All my best,
xoJoy

Hello Ambit-ious Women -

I am thrilled to be speaking for Ambit Energy this weekend. Ambit is hosting their yearly AMBIT-IOUS WOMEN CONFERENCE 2013.

PREPARE TO GET SOCIALLY SAVVY AND HAVE A TON OF FUN TOGETHER!

Super Bowl Etiquette

Super Bowl Sunday

Track your NFL team fans.

Is your team in the Superbowl this year? 
No? Mine either. (sniff, sniff)
Don't get me started on the Dallas Cowboys - it's complicated! But as you can see on the map above - the Cowboys still have some followers even though they stink. Yes - I can say that because I am a lifelong fan (see, it's complicated)

On a lighter note, I know you're going to a Superbowl party and you must remember to take the dish requested of you (or chip in $ for the catering) and please do not forget to take a fun gift to the host/hostess if the party is in a home, Consider a football theme gift. For example: Football team cookies (TART Bakery if you live in Dallas), or Tervis Tumberlers have all your team's logo, or perhaps a more extravagant gift is a tabletop book of the history of football.

Remember to write a thank you note to your host/hostess afterwards,  thanking them for putting together the Superbowl Party and the fun of it all.

I never remember who plays in the Superbowl from year to year, mainly because my team has not been in the Superbowl since 1996 (yes, we won)

Super Bowl XXX
	Jan. 28, 1996 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, Arizona
MVP: Larry Brown, CB, Dallas

	Dallas Cowboys	27
	Pittsburgh Steelers	17

What I do remember from year to year are the commercials and the halftime shows. My favorite commercials are the Budweiser commercials featuring the big Clydesdale horses. This year's ad does not disappoint.

Back to etiquette tips - here are a couple more.

• Don't keep your head buried in your iPhone or iPad tweeting or Facebooking - it's rude!
• Remember - everyone is not watching the Super Bowl in real time - be careful not to blert out the scores. Some may have Tivo'ed it to watch later.
• Be a gracious winner and loser. Just think of the Harbaugh's brother's parents - they will have one that wins and one that is loser.

Have a Super Super Bowl Sunday!

xoJoy

Finally, Downton Abbey III

ARE YOU A FAN? 

Me too!

Downton Abbey Season III, is off to a wonderful start. Last nights premiere (finally shown in America) did not disappoint. I have waited and counted down the days, only to find out my third of six cooking class was changed to the evening of January 6th. What? No Way! (more on cooking class later!) Of course I DVR'ed D.A. and stayed up until 2:30am watching every detail. 

For those of you newcomers to the show - you must start with Season I and II to get caught up with characters and their history. 

You can go to YouTube and see every episode for free of as inexpensive as $1.99. (Do not pay more)

You can also rent on Netflix, Redbox and probably other outlets. 

I adore the protocol that goes along with the British traditions. 

Mary, my favorite character is all about making sure the English traditions are not left behind.

While her maternal Grandma-ma (Shirley McLaine) just arrived from progressive America and encourages cultural change. (Ms. McLaine you are a fabulous actress)

Don't forget to set your DVR for next week's show PBS on Sunday evening. You can also skip ahead and buy the entire Season III online. Season III has been aired already in Britain in the fall.

For more on English culture and traditions - here are two sites for a quick lesson.

Quick Tips on Customs and Behavior

Tips from The English

xoJoy

Day #2 of 365

Today is Day #2 of 365 ... break your own personal best records for accomplishment. No one can be a better you than YOU. Be "You" WELL!

Most of us get excited when we read about super-human achievements, but something that is much more important is when we break our own personal best records for accomplishments.  Achieving better grades, a better work record, a better record of “being nice,” and a host of other records will make you a better person in the most important game of all – the game of life.  ~Zig Ziglar


xoJoy

Twenty Thirteen

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you!  

Yesterday was #365 and we started all over today with #1. Last year rolled by fast - I hope you are ready to roll with me again this year. Let's do it together - getting Socially Savvy and being the best we can be - one day at a time.

In Loving Memory of Zig Ziglar

SEE YOU AT THE TOP!

Our beloved Zig Ziglar passed away today and undoubtedly he is basking in God's glory now, hearing the words we all long to hear: "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

I am forever indebted to him and his lovely wife Jean (the red head) for endorsing my Socially Savvy book. They did not just endorse it - they "Highly Endorsed" it. I will never forget the day Zig called to give me his strong approval and endorsement for my book. I remember where I was sitting and what I was wearing, I remember everything about it. I also remember getting down on my knees after he call and crying "glory to God" for such a strong endorsement.

Zig also asked me who else was going to endorse my book, and my reply was: I don't need or want anyone else ... you were my only choice!

And with his blessing and continual words of wisdom that he spoke into my life - my Socially Savvy book is now in it's second printing. Every speaking engagement, I know I am representing not just me and my family, but Zig, Jean and of course our great God!

We will miss you Zig, but one thing I know for sure is .... I will See You At The Top!