Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The Matzoh Ball Explosion

Tonight was the beginning of Passover. Marty wanted to stay home, so I made a small Seder for the two of us. I had never made Matzoh Balls, so today I decded to try. Well the receipe said put the balls in boiling water, and then simmer for 20 minutes. I placed the balls in the boiling pot of water and then turned the power down and left the room .I returned to find the matzoh balls all over the stove.

I rescued them and we ate them. I was amazed that they tasted good. We enjoyed our little Seder and although it was quiet, it was fun.

I also played singles tennis today and won. I am trying to get more exercise to lose wome weight. This is always a challenge. Happy Passover, Happy Easter to all.

Fancy Nancy Learns to Cook Matzoh Balls!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Dinner With Mario Worked Out

Thanks to Marty we were able to find where Mario lived and we picked him up to come to my house for dinner. He is a lovely young man with an exciting new job with the airlines.

A delightful early dinner with Lynn, Tavit, and Rebecca. It is always a delight to share time with the family.

Today was a medical appointment day. Then I went to a seminar called the Trump Real Estate Seminar. I left early since all that want to do is to sell you a program from Trump University. I was not interested in the program.

We saw a cute movie tonight. The Bounty Hunter.

Fancy Nancy Enjoyed a Family Reunion

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Connecting with Others Is Not Always Easy

I have been trying to reach my student Mario since I want to take him out to lunch today. So far no one answers his phone, and he has not answered my notes on Facebook. Mario, I will try again, but in case we are not able to connect, I wish you a wonderful new job experience, and hope all goes well. I will try to find your apt. today about 12:30 for lunch, but if you do not reply, I will not know the accurate directions. Hope we can connect, but if it does not work, it has been fun keeping in touch. Please let me know that you got this message. Fancy Nancy

Fancy Nancy is Trying to Reach Mario

Saturday, March 27, 2010

FUN WITH LYNN, TAVIT AND REBECCA

We enjoyed having dinner with Lynn, Tavit , and Rebecca. They all looked great. It is always fun to connect with family.

Tomorrow I am supposed to connect with my student Mario, but so far I do not have his correct address, and I am trying to reach him. If he reads this, Mario, you need to give me the name of a street. Also, Mario, if you have a phone number I need to connect. We had talked about lunch, not dinner.

Mario has been in New York and I had planned on taking him out to lunch. He is leaving the country shortly. He is hard to reach so I hope we can connect.

One of my classes has ended , so this will give me a free day on Friday. I will enjoy the extra time .

Fancy Nancy is trying to connect with Mario

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Tennis, Teaching and A Dinner Dance

Today was another full day. First it was doubles tennis, then teaching, and at night we had booked a dinner dance. I even was able to contact the eye doctor to see him tomorrow, since I started to see floaters again.

Time will tell what these new floaters mean. Tomorrow is my last class for Life Story. The students have been delightful. I picked up some gifts for the bank and dropped them off at the bank. I wanted to show my appreciation for the nice invitations that went out yesterday.

The bank president said that she hopes to make this seminar an annual event. Time will tell.

Fancy Nancy looks forward to connecting with her daughter on Saturday.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Bank Program Agreement is Signed

Today I met with the bank and we signed the required documents for the Women and Finance Seminar on April 16th. This new program I developed to help women learn more about handling their own money. I signed the bank's 21 page agreement, and they signed my one page letter of agreement. Tomorrow I have to go to the bank to write a note to each of the 15 ladies to encourage their attendance.

Life is busy. Today I also tutored my 9 year old Alec who amazed me when he did his homework and mentioned the new Health Care Bill. He told me some information that I did not know. I notice that the bill is already being challenged by many of the states. Time will tell the details.

I could have had more new jobs, but right now I am working four days a week. I need some time off. Soon my teaching at Florida Coast University will be over. I still will be teaching three days at the Park, and then I will be the moderator for the bank program.

For now I have enough jobs. I even fit in some singles tennis today. A very full day. It is nice to stay home tonight and catch up and relax.

Fancy Nancy Has A Very Full Schedule!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fun With Jane, and A Luncheon Seminar

My niece, Jane, joined us for dinner last night and a fun breakfast at the beach. She is staying with friends who joined us as well. Jane is here while her husband is on a business trip.

Jane and my daughter Lynn were born one day apart. They are both charming moms and delightful women. I am lucky to have both of them in my life.

Fancy Nancy enjoyed an enlightening afternoon seminar . We were invited by a neighbor who wants to set up groups to help improve the world. Stanely had about 15 guests, and they all were most interesting.

Fancy Nancy had a Stimulating Sunday!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Company, New Programs and Life is Busy

This week I taught, worked on the banking programs, and just got approved for two programs in Rhode Island at the Y. Life is busy. We have a guest visiting nearby, so we have had my niece Jane and her friends visit. We will meet them tonight for dinner.

I need to take my nap today to slow down my world and enjoy the joy of a nice nap to rest.

A Busy, Fancy Nancy needs a Nice Nap!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Fancy Nancy Gets 21 pages of Legal stuff

Well, I guess the bank is serious about having my program. I have done programs before, but never did I get 21 pages of a legal document that has to be signed before any agreement can be complete. So much for new rules in banking.

I will sign their document and in return I hope to get my simple one page letter of agreement in return. I am my own lawyer and I wrote my one page Letter of Agreement. Life can get a bit more complex for them.

Today I taught my fun writing class and I had a new student join us. He was a student in another class that I had. The writing class was fun and I even had time to do my line dancing. Now it is 4pm and time for my favorite activity my fun nap. ( Happy Nap Time to You Too!)

Fancy Nancy Loves a Nice Nap!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Monday was Funday

We had such a busy weekend with company three nights in a row. Fancy Nancy decided to cancel plans tonight just to catch up with paperwork . Today I got my 15 ladies booked for the April 16th luncheon. I still have not heard from the bank about the agreement, but at least the women are booked so that they know when it is scheduled. I will present the full list when I get the signed agreement.

This afternoon I had a fun tennis singles game with a friend, and I won. She is lovely and amazed that I can still play. She is 60 years old, and I am much older than she is. Nevertheless, I can still give her a challenge. I am always happy to still be able to play.

When I got home and did some cooking, it was then time for one of my favorite activities--- my wonderful nap. Tonight I will complete hemming my slacks, since the tailor made them too long.

It is nice after a busy few days to just have some free time. I am still teaching the rest of the week. The weather is getting better, and at least the sun is out.

Fancy Nancy is Enjoying A Quiet Night at Home!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Fancy Nancy and the Banks

Fancy Nancy had not heard from the bank about the program for Arpil.
She decided to go the bank and find out what was going on. The President was busy so she left her a note with a nice man who works there.

Fancy Nancy explained the problem to the nice banker she had not received the signed letter of agreement that she needed to continue her work.
Fancy Nancy told the bank representative that if this bank did not want her program she deals with many other banks who would be interested.

Later that day the President called Fancy Nancy.
She learned that the required letter had gone to the legal department of the bank for review. That meant that the signed letter would not be returned until at least a week, if then. No one had told this to Fancy Nancy. The President said that the bank wants the program, but the delay was due to the fact that the letter had to go to the main office in North Carolina.

Fancy Nancy called the President and said that it was helpful to know what was happening. Fancy Nancy will continue preparing the list, since the restaurant reservation has been booked by the bank. The problem was that the President had not taken the time to update Fancy Nancy. The President was undergoing a change in staff and other complications. Fancy Nancy told the President that bank invitations would still be needed and as soon as the needed letter is signed the list will go to the bank so that someone in the bank can create the invitations and get them out.


Fancy Nancy already has ten ladies who want to attend and so she will keep the seminar date booked and wait for the lawyers to finish their review.

Communication is the name of the game. When dealing with businesses Fancy Nancy has learned that they are busy, but they often fail to communicate the facts, and as a result, this creates problems. The nice man who helped Fancy Nancy will now handle her account in the future, since her representative quit her job. The nice banker is one of the few in the bank who knows how to listen to the customer.


Fancy Nancy says Listening to the Customer is Essential For Good Business

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Alec Had a Great Lesson

Today I worked with Alec, age 9. He did a great job writing a story and using transitions. This is a tough concept for writers, but Alec seemed to get the idea on how to use this special words in his writing.

I spoke with the bank and told them if they did not want the program, I have other banks who would. They called me and said they want the program. I learned that the delay in signing my contract was due to the fact that they sent it to their lawyers to review. Time will tell, but I think it will take place. I already said that after the program we could consider at a later date setting up a Women's Investment group. I did this in Rhode Island, and it ran for many years.

I have been very busy , but loving all my jobs.

Fancy Nancy looks forward to a day off on Sunday.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Teaching My New Writing Class

My new writing class at the park has become most enjoyable. I am also doing tutoring with a delightful 9 year old boy. Today my students read their writing aloud, and we laughed and enjoyed the results. I will work with this group until April 28th.

The program that I have planned with the bank is ready to go , but the bank has not signed my agreement yet. My guess is they said they wanted to do the program, but they are dragging their feet about signing my Letter of Agreement. I won't continue my work unless they sign. We may be at a standstill, but that is okay . There are lots of banks around and they all need new customers. If this bank won't sign, then I could market the program to another bank. I have done my work, and they need to recognize that banks are not volunteer organizations. Time will tell. In any case , it is always a learning situation for future programing.

Fancy Nancy is learning to the art of negotiation.

Monday, March 8, 2010

The Sun Finally Arrives in Florida

Today was a lovely sunny day. It is about time. We have had the coldest winter this season. I dropped off a Letter of Agreement at the bank and as soon as they sign, I will give them a list for the new program I created called Women and Finance. I think women need more education on the subject. The bank will cover the cost of the lunch at a lovely restaurant and I will be the moderator for the program I think it will be a go situation, but I need a signed agreement to confirm the details.

I enjoyed playing tennis singles today with a lovely friend. The exercise is great. Tomorrow I do my tutoring with my fun 9 year old student. He is preparing to take the F-Cat test . I think he will do well.

Fancy Nancy Loves Her Jobs.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Fun New Jobs!

The economy must be getting better. This week I now have some new teaching jobs. I also love tutoring a delightful young man aged 9. I will be facilitating a seminar for Regions Bank. It is called Women and Finance. I always enjoyed working with banks in Rhode Island and this will be the first time I am doing a bank program in Florida. I had the idea, and I met with the bank . Women really need more information about finance. The bank agreed, so we are offereing an interesting seminar, and I will be the moderator. I love doing these new programs.

I also will be adding another section to my course, Writing Your Life Story. I am teaching it now to 13 delightful students, ages range from 60 up. They are all interesting to teach. I love the job. We added an additional section March 15th. They are all good writers and their stories are wonderful to read . What a fun job this is!

It has been very busy setting up these new programs. With the cold Florida weather, teaching has kept me busy. No time for Fancy Nancy to get into trouble. Have fun and keep in touch.

Fancy Nancy Loves Creating New Programs!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Writing Class Has Some Great Students

My new writing class at the Park has 4 wonderful students. Today they read their writing and the results were wonderful. One dentist wrote about his trip to Alaska, and he had a hilarious story about his ride on the local bus and the cast of characters he encountered en route.

I had to meet the bank to discuss an idea I had for offering a seminar called Women and Finance. I met with the local President of the Regions Bank and she was lovely. I just submitted a proposal if I am to be involved. If they accept my proposal , I will do the work.

We never discussed my fee, so I think that they thought I was volunteering my time. Since they are not a volunteer agency , I E-mail a summary of our meeting and suggested a plan with my fee. Time will tell if they are willing to hire me.

I also heard from the place I play golf. They are meeting tomorrow to see if they want to offer a writing program next season. I would teach the program next season.

It has been busy lately, and I am enjoying my teaching and also trying to carve out some free time as well.

Fancy Nancy says: I do love teaching and creating new programs is fun.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

A Busy Fun Day

This morning I had my Spanish class and the teacher is excellent. It really poured in the morning. Then by afternoon, the sun was out. Now, in the early evening it started to rain again. What an unusual Florida winter.

I took care of taxes today, and handled some business affairs. Then when I got home I learned I have to meet tomorrow with the bank to present a new program called Women and Finance. I also teach in the morning, and usually go line dancing, but I don't think I will have time for the line dancing.

I am trying to schedule some exercise each day. I was happy to be able to come to the gym this evening and do some exercise. My days are fun and full. I am enjoying teaching at two places and also tutoring.

Fancy Nancy says, " If you work at what you enjoy, it will be fun to work" . PS You will probably be good at your work since you will enjoy doing it. Pick something you like to do for your job.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Sunday Funday

We finally got a lovely sunny day and I took a walk to the market and enjoyed watching Marty in a tennis match. I left before the end of the match and was surprised when we came home and told me he lost. He was winning while I was there.

Evidently, he pulled a muscle on the tennis court ,so he could not run well. He said he will play again today, in spite of the problem. Hope he can do it, but I question if his body really needs a rest.

I enjoyed having six for dinner and it was a full day and a fun time. I am learning that everyone has to decide what works best for himself , so I no longer tell people what I think they should do unless they ask me.

Fancy Nancy says, " Don't give advice unless people ask for it" People don't like to be told what to do.