There’s a time to buckle down. To push yourself. To tighten the belt.
I did that a lot over the past few years. Did you know that the first few years I lived in Portland, my daughter and I lived in a one-bedroom apartment? She and I shared a bedroom, and it was tiny–our beds were wedged in with just enough room to walk between them. There was one closet. It was her closet, my closet, and the broom closet all wrapped into one.
I made hard choices in those years about how I would use the limited resources I had available to me. As a 24X7 single mom cranking a new business, I had significant limits on my time, cash flow, and energy.
So I made some unusual decisions. I chose to live in a tiny apartment. I didn’t have a dishwasher, microwave, flat-screen tv, or toaster. I drove an old car. But during that time I managed to scrabble together $25,000 to spend on a coaching program because I knew that’s what I needed in order to be successful at this new life I was creating. It was one of the very best investments I’ve ever made. Even when money was tight, I always put flowers on my table. I drank tea out of a beautiful teacup. I picked my kiddo up after school even though it meant working like a fiend during school hours. Those were the things that were important to me.
Those were hard years, but they were deeply satisfying, too. They made me strong, and they gave me faith in my own ability to handle my life.
But my point is that there’s a time to buckle down….and there’s a time to celebrate!!!
I’m celebrating, friends. Life is incredibly sweet right now, and I’m pausing to savor it and take a breath of gratitude before diving in to new adventures. I’m celebrating my new gorgeous website from Gimme That It. I’m celebrating a new love. And I’m celebrating the launch of my new and improved year-long 2016 EFBA Mentorship.
This morning, while you’re reading this, my VIP EFBA clients will be at my house for brunch. Such a flurry over here, you guys!!! I am SO excited!!! The silver is polished; the flowers are arranged; there are fresh pansies on the deck; and the caterer is coming with delicious things to eat because CHARRED BROCCOLI.We’ll spend the day together frolicking, and wrap up with a triumphant dinner where we celebrate the INCREDIBLE things they’ve accomplished already this year. I am so proud of them that it comes out of my eyes sometimes.
Then tomorrow, Saturday, I’m hosting two fun events for my tribe here in Portland. (If you’re on this list, you were invited too! We’ll miss you! And if you’ll be there tomorrow– I can’t WAIT to hug you!)
So to celebrate, I’m giving away TWO scholarships to the 2016 EFBA Mentorship in the next 48 hours, of $2,500 each.
Whether you’re here in Portland or somewhere else, I invite you to #partylikeanEFBA with us.
Here’s how to WIN!
Come party like an EFBA with us! Between now and 8pm Saturday night, post photos of yourself being an EFBA with the hashtag #partylikeanEFBA on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Each one of those photos is a chance to win a $2500 EFBA scholarship. (That means that more photos you post, the better your chances!)
You can follow along with our schedule or make up your own. We’ll be brunching, shopping, dining, wining, meditating, coaching, hugging, and toasting. Do anything that makes you feel strong, joyful, and radiant– whatever makes you feel like an epic fucking badass.
You can post from the live events if you’re there with us in person, or you can post yourself partying like an EFBA from wherever you are in the world. (If you already have your application in, of COURSE this applies to you too!) The $2,500 scholarship can be used toward any of the 3 EFBA Mentorship tiers.
Saturday night, at the party, I’ll draw two names and announce our winners. I’ll send out an email to let you know who won!
All right, dearheart, let’s taste some bliss together. Being an EFBA isn’t just about doing hard things– it’s knowing how to do JOY like a toddler!
So here we go– ready, set, party like an EFBA!
***Psssst*** I’m theoretically taking applications for the 2016 Mentorship until September 30th, but we’re filling up quickly and once we’re full, that’s it! So go get yours in at http://efbamentorship.com
Next week we’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming here in our Friday missive~ and I can’t wait to show you photos from our party!
much love,
Anna
P.S. Short version: time to CELEBRATE! Post photos of yourself being a strong, joyful EFBA with the hashtag #partylikeanEFBA to be entered in a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship! Starts now, ends Saturday at 8pm USA Pacific.
