Congratulations for the raise! I believe you really deserve it. Wala bang blowout? Joke lang.

I’ll try your mantra.

Hey Tom! The blow out will happen tomorrow. Ako taya sa birthday bash ni Peter at Poquito Mas over at West Gate, Alabang. Mexican Buffet! Then inuman at “wasakan” to follow at home. If you can make it, punta ka!

ur life sounds like a fairy tale. im really getting that book na talaga! thanks jen.

“I am a millionaire! My life is beautiful, all good things are coming to me and money is easy & comes frequently.”
–nag-post na ako ng P100,000.000/month paycheck sa wall sa room ko. pahiram na rin ng mantra na ‘to

Hi aMgiNe! Thanks! I’d like to think so too. I’ve experienced enough poverty to last me ten lifetimes. So let me enjoy the other side of the spectrum naman.

Koryn! Php100,000/month it is! Consider it done.

hi der! first time in here. i’ve long heard about THE SECRET and it seems effective with you. I guess it’s time i explore it, too.

hi jen! i’ve been lurking your blog pages for quite some time now. this was the only time i’ve decided to come out and say hi. and OMG! not sure where to start. it’s like i’m looking forward to what my life would be (or even more!) if i will just be CONSISTENT! Ü yes, immah SUPER BELIEVER OF THE SECRET HERE!! woot! woot! haha. i’ve proved it works (i’m playing safe so most of the things that came about were small outcomes also, although i’ve now Decided to Believe the BIG THINGS in store for me too!) anyhoo, i have my own mantras and plans for myself and my family too. i know i need to start somewhere (i’ve listed my plans for 2009 as early as now!). also, maybe i should start asking/querying from you on how became a virtual assistant. was thinking of working from home coz i would like to spend more Quality time with my baby and boo. well, i know by going with the universe’s flow i would be able to find the great place i have in this world. but i hope you wouldn’t mind sharing your expertise and love and knowledge and whathaveyous and how to’s to me (or us!) who would like to be VAs as well. we both know, girl, that the universe is abundant and that there is a LOT for everybody! ask and i shall receive, right? Ü so, lemme tap on your creative genius, open-opportunity and make this world better one word, one love, one goodness at a time!

oh geez, not to mention i am also a child of the stage! oh-so-lovit (and missin’ it smuch too! huhu!)! Ü

life be with you always,
LJ

Hi Paper Tilapia! First, let me greet you a happy birthday! You said on your blog that it will be this week. I know it’s gonna be awesome, if not yet already.

Anyway, about your comment…WOW…! I was left speechless there for a while…. *still am*….. Thank you for lurking at my blog for quite some time now and for finding wisdom with the things that I have shared about my life. I really appreciate it. It is people like you who nurture my drive to continue doing what I’m doing. Thanks so much!

Regarding the VA job, I only did it for 8 months. I would’ve loved to continue with it but had to take care of more important personal matters at this time. Hopefully, I get to do it again.

Anyway, on those 8 months that I worked, I was the personal assistant of a TEXAN Real Estate CEO. And by personal, I really mean personal. I checked/answered emails, voicemails, phone calls for him, I paid for all his bills using his credit cards (therefore I had access to most of his bank & credit card accounts) , his mother and wife called me for anything they needed me to do, I bought stuff for him, his wife and kids, I assisted in giving him directions (via google map) real time, I did his itinerary (bought him plane tickets and set up car rentals and hotels when he’s traveling), I took care of the requests of his staff (like getting them couriers to go from one place to another, setting up appointments with him, etc.), I faxed papers for him, I hired other people for him, I forged his signature, I talked to his investors and clients, I was like Pepper Potts of Tony Stark and Andrea Sachs of The Devil Wears Prada all in one! I did anything and everything my boss wanted me to do and more. I was working from 12-18 hours a day depending on his requests and I was always on the phone with him (the company installed a softphone software so I get to have my own US number and I can call people from all over the world with no long distance charge. On those days that it was not working due to some tech problems, we communicated via skype and YM). Kulang na lang, nasa tabi talaga nya ako for real. There were days when I felt like I was his personal slave. It was hard and stressful. But I managed well and the pay was great. It was real work. For someone with a baby and a boo to take care of, it might be a bit hard especially if your boss is like my boss coz he was the center of my universe. He was my focus from the time I logged in to the time I logged out. I worked inside our bedroom. I was usually exhausted after a day’s work that I just literally crawl to bed and collapse into a deep slumber each time. And when I wake up, it’s work again. There were weeks when I can’t even take a bath in 3 straight days coz I’d be too tired. We were paid weekly via bank transfers/remittances but I only went to the bank once a month coz of lack of time. Maybe it’s just the way I am programmed to work. I tend to be real focused so thank God I have no child to take care of my my hubby is very patient with me. But I’m sure with other VA jobs, it’s probably not as hectic. Basically, it’s just like having your personal call center at home. As long as you have your internet, your pc and your headset, you’d be fine. You can work while traveling, while feeding your baby or canoodling with your boo, while lounging in a hotel or resort or at the beach! As long as you have fast internet connection and you don’t easily get distracted, then it’s really an awesome gig. If you’re lucky, there will be training involved. Sakin kasi, sabak agad.

For job opportunities like this, just go to craigslist, elance, freelance, or just google it. When the you are raedy, the whole universe will conspire for you to get it.

Hope this helps! Take care and have fun!

Jen