Happy Anniversary to Me! |

Happy Anniversary to Me!

Published by Becky November 2nd, 2007 in General

It was a year ago that I joined this precious Avo space. Aside from the usual things one goes through when they are settling in to a new work space, I have had a pretty action packed year on the personal side…

Moved 3 times - One of these moves was finally into the new house we have been building which took forever and is not just known as ‘the house’ to my friends, family and colleagues, but the house with many colourful adjectives in front of it!

Got married to a South African (This also came with the realisation that I am no longer here on a ‘work visa’ but that South Africa is now home. I could do a whole other blog on the emotional impact of this!!!)

Had my parents here from Canada for a month which was a wonderful excuse to go galavanting around South Africa - which they absolutely loved!

Went home to Canada for three weeks for another wedding celebration.

… And in the midst of all of that I managed to actually get some work done!

On the work side, I must admit, slogging it out to build a new territory is not on my list of ‘the most enjoyable things to do on the planet!’ Getting to know different products, how to position them, building new relationships, hanging on to the old, familiarising myself with new systems and processes (and sometimes the lack there of - tee hee), and staying focused on a fairly aggressive sales target, is flipping exhausting! But I think one of the most exciting things about the past year has been the wonderful opportunity to reinvent myself. With all of this ‘newness,’ one would be a fool to not take advantage of it!

So thanks to everyone in my life who has had to take a few knocks along the way (and believe me - these ‘knocks’ were felt as far away as Canada) - Lots of love and gratitude to you all - I owe you big time!!:)

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1 Carin Nov 2nd, 2007 at 9:54 am

And you came out on the other side still standing!…

Becks, I hope your rollercoaster of year hasn’t made you want to flee back to Canada just yet…. We’re still enjoying having you around too much.

(And SA hasn’t run out of wine yet so get to it!)

C. xxx
2 Jules Nov 3rd, 2007 at 9:32 am

Oi, vey, girlfriend! I must confess I actaully had to go check your dates - I can’t really believe that this ia already a year!

It has been so cool having you here - your pursuit of excellence and sales discipline has inspired us all to push our Avo space into new levels of performance! I love the way you challenge me and make me think!

Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings for you and me!
3 Gill Nov 5th, 2007 at 2:03 pm

I feel exhausted for you just reading about all that has happened during your year! It has been so wonderful to get to know you and work with you. I know that things are going to take off for you next year - you have worked so hard to prepare the beds and plant the seeds, and soon those seeds are going to bloom in abundance! You better not go back to Canada - we enjoy having you with us!!
4 Elaine Nov 5th, 2007 at 2:14 pm

And it is abouttime for babies…a whole year begining to end, it really just seems like just the other day. Well you’ve lived through the house challenge, you’re masking it through the living in SA challenge, You’ve broken ground with clients, become part of a WHOLE NEW TEAM, I THINK YOUR ABOUT READY FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE ….BABIES….yes lots of them…okay maybe one at time but definitely a baby…a cute red haired little baby, we don’t have and red headed babies in avo and in terms of the diversity speel, i think we’re due for one…come on Becks..it’s about time…

Anyway much happiness to you and Kev, may your years togther be joyous, passionate, filled with laughter and good health and many more remote controls…happiness to you always
5 yojules Nov 6th, 2007 at 1:07 pm

ELAINE!!! Do you know how expensive maternity leave is??????? We need to discourage baby-having for as long as possible or we’ll have Avo crawling with little tots again!
6 nomsa Nov 6th, 2007 at 4:41 pm

Hi Becky! It is so cool having you in the Avo space and yes you have had an interesting year and that thank goodness I have not had any of your knocks.
7 Carin Nov 6th, 2007 at 4:51 pm

Elaine, are you projecting your broodiness?!…
8 Grant Newton Nov 7th, 2007 at 10:51 am

Becky we are increadibly grateful to have you with us at Avo, you bring great energy and motivation. You have a super way of being straight and positive. Thanks. As far as I understand it from a time management perspective it doesn’t get any less hectic as you move through life stages, you just get better and better at managing it.
9 Tshepo Nov 14th, 2007 at 10:06 am

It is always wonderful for a country to be blessed with such skills and courageous being of your personality. I hope that all will work out hundreds for you all the Avo’s while we are sharing this good space.

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