August & Sept 2008 Bdays & Mount Soledad

Here are highlights from August & Sept 2008:

Chuom Chuom from Phuoc Loc Tho Santa Ana!! I believe they were about $30 a box. This is the Passion Fruit Vine my parents are growing Britney & Brenden had a joint bday party in August. Brenden turned 5 and Brit turned 9! We had two pinatas for each Bday kid. Brad is only 2ish and he's already learning how the pinata process works.


As you can see, Cau 6 was obviously the Pinata Stick Ambassador!
Mothers can be embarrassing at times...Like trying to sneak into the kids pinata line!




MOUNT SOLEDAD

Since Tiffany & Brit's parents and my mother went to a concert Saturday evening, us girls decided SAN DIEGO ROAD TRIP!!! It took us about two hours to decide on a location but it was well worth it! We decided to go to Mount Soledad. It was super windy up there but the view was SPECTACULAR!!!!

Britney Spots SomethingWhile waiting for the parents to come home, Britney decides to create "fire"

SOM Promotion

Yea baby! You are now officially associated with Miss Lizzie, Service Operations Manager of 6772!

I'd rather shed tears than lose sleep anyday

How to Accept Blame When You "Mess Up" at Work

How to Accept Blame When You "Mess Up" at Work

Too many people in today's work world are perfectionists. Others are afraid to make mistakes, unsure of how their mess-ups will affect their company or their relationship with clients or co-workers. The truth is that too little emphasis is put on the positive side of making mistakes. When a mistake is made, the chance to learn something new is huge. Yet not everyone takes advantage of this chance. If you're one of those who have a hard time dealing with a situation in which you made a "boo boo", here are some ways to deal with it.

1. Report your mistake right away
If you happen to notice it before anyone else does, there's always a chance you can fix it. The mistakes that can't be fixed are harder to deal with. If you find you messed something up, report it right away. Talk to your supervisor and tell them what happened. By fessing up immediately, you'll stop anything else from being affected by your mess-up and the chances are greater that it can be fixed.
2. Admit to your mistake
It will take more energy to find excuses for why it happened or other things (or people) to blame. Instead of trying to pass the buck, take responsibility for what you did wrong. If there is a good reason it happened, explain what happened but don't try to pass it off on anyone else. Admitting to your mistake can be scary, but ultimately it will be a learning experience and show you as strong and professional.
3. Don't scapegoat
One of the easiest things to do when you make a mistake is to pick someone else to put the blame on. If this can be avoided, it should be. If you feel justified that something didn't get done because so-and-so didn't give you an important message, do mention that you didn't receive the message on time, but don't give names, especially around other co-workers. Chances are that the other person will fess up to their own part of it if you're willing to accept responsibility for yours. Never blame someone who doesn't deserve it ( that's just outright lying). If part of your job depends on someone else getting something done and they "drop the ball" consistently, do have a discussion with the boss and find a way to work with that person rather against them.
4. Ask how to make it better for next time
Most mistakes are made simply because the person making them wasn't trained properly on a task or didn't fully understand what they were supposed to do. If you've made a mistake, ask your boss to go over the process where the mess up occurred. Ask questions until you understand exactly how to do it next time. Use your mistake as the learning opportunity it should be and you'll save yourself from any grief next time it happens.
5. Let it slide and move on
Even after you've tried everything, there are going to be some mistakes that are just unfixable. Sometimes, the boss can't even be satisfied and may, indeed, become angry with you. The only thing you can do is offer a sincere apology and not do the same thing next time. Though you may feel horrible, especially if the boss or co-workers seem overly miffed, let yourself get over it. This happens to everyone. After awhile, your mistake will be forgotten while others are made...just hopefully not by you. The best thing you can do when you make a mistake is to deal with it like a professional. Don't hide it, don't try to convince others it wasn't your fault, and make sure you learn from it. You'll earn respect and show others how to handle their own mistakes when they make them.



By Amanda Sposato, published May 09, 2007 p://www.associatedcontent.com/article/235777/how_to_accept_blame_when_you_mess_up.html?page=2&cat=55