Facebook Friend Request

I get a bit annoyed with friends-of-friends who send me a friend request WITH OUT an attempt of a friendly conversation or form of introduction at least. Once I recognize the connection I’ll contact my dear friend to inquire about this interloper. What irks me even more is when my dear friend has no clue of who this person is, “I don’t know who she is really. They requested me through another friend”…Ughhh, where’s the authenticity you social whore! And I say this with great love because those dear friends are welcoming souls at heart.
In the tangible world we approach people of interest by introductions and conversations, do we not? I had brought up this topic with my new business associate recently and asked her if she was familiar with ASW. Not only is she familiar but she is a member of ASW. ASW membership is by invitation only, and members who meet specific criteria are granted invitation privileges. Although I have been accepted into “The Circle of Trust” I do not have invitation privileges…yet! As a member you are held to strict agreements on the authenticity of your profile AND, you are not allowed to request a connection with another member unless there is a genuine connection between you both outside this network. A ‘Three strikes your out!’ rule applies if your connection request is denied a third time so you might want to give that prospect a heads up that you will be sending him or her a request. ASW’s intricate and secured membership practice preserves the authenticity of its members and has no tolerance for interlopers.
So Woop-di-doo! There’s a fancy-shmansy secret club out there where cool people belong to. Reminds you of the in-crowd back in high school huh? It goes beyond that really. This private international community consists of highly influential people that are connected by 3 degrees. People who are leaders, motivators, gurus, and powerful in how they choose to live their lives. There is great enlightenment to be gained when you surround yourself or are amongst powerful, ambitious, and successful like-minded individuals. Individuals who are playing big games in life and at the same time empowering those around them. I’m looking for big games to play:)
So put good principles in place when making friend requests, and the fact that you have hundreds of genuine Facebook friends proudly confirms that you are a powerful and HIGHLY influential person who leaves an impression…Bravo for playing the game!

A Dire Attempt to Keep Busy!

I originally set up this blog back in November after reading Tiffany’s, which inspired me to post my personal thoughts and experiences as well. Tiffany and I met shortly before our individual departure from sunny San Diego back in September and we connected instantaneously! By November she had jetted off to Dubai and I had driven cross country with my sister, Lisa to Chicago.

Chicago has done nothing but blessed me day in and day out with inspirational and motivational energy beyond belief! And, a certain gentleman, whom I’ll refer to as Grand, has broken through five years of guarded vulnerability. A vulnerability disguised by an independent, blissfully single self and living life on my own terms. I want to share and incorporate my life terms with Mr. Grand, only problem is that his terms are not available. Bitter sweet- I know! but the best way to mend a broken heart and stop chasing Grand ghosts is to sign up for everything! So I have registered for three half-marathons this coming year (I've never ran over 3 miles honestly) and this Monday I embarked on two new business ventures with the introduction to an office downtown. But why stop there, I also took on some community projects AND this blog will fill in the cracks :)

Without further a ‘do…Welcome to Chicago through my eyes and I anticipate that my words will touch, move, and inspire you.

p.s. There is no doubt in my mind that Ms. Tiffany and I shared a past life (Mr. Grand too).