I’ve been doing a bit of research into being a virtual assistant. According to Wikipedia:

A Virtual Assistant (or simply VA), is an independent contractor providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance to clients–usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and small business practices, such as that of a lawyer or realtor. Virtual assistants work from their own office (hence “virtual”), thus making it a fairly popular (and growing) profession. It is estimated that there are about 5,000-8,000 virtual assistants worldwide. Common modes of communication and data delivery include the Internet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and fax machine. Although the occupation gives a degree of independence, work is on a contractual basis, and a long-lasting cooperation is standard. Typically 5 years of administrative experience in an office is expected at such positions as executive assistant, secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, office manager, etc.

This is basically the work that I do at E. Webscapes. Even though I’m technically the Assistant Project Manager, when Lisa first started looking for someone she referred to them as a virtual assistant. In all honesty, I’d never even heard of a virtual assistant until I read Lisa’s post. I thought that it seemed like something I’d be good at and a great way to earn a little extra money.

However, I have LOVED working at E. Webscapes, and I can’t help but wonder if maybe I should look at this whole virtual assistant thing a little more seriously. There’s an intensive training course offered by AssistU - basically it’s a semester long certification. If I were to do this seriously, I would apply to AssistU. But I still don’t know if that’s what I want to do. Don’t really have any resolution on this, it’s just been on my mind, so I thought I’d post it. Thoughts?

Ohhh, I get it! You want to hear about me, not look at all my random YouTube finds! Due to popular demand (by one friend anyways), I thought I’d let you know about life, Lindsey-style!

Several things have been happening lately. I’m sure that the first thing you’re wondering about is how Starbucks is going. The answer? WONDERFULLY. I am having so much fun, and this past weekend I got my certification!!! I’m so excited! And today I worked on the bar during the morning rush for the first time, and I didn’t screw everything up! If you’re in W-S, make sure you come see me!

Another thing you may be wondering about - grad school. I still don’t know! I am having a conversation with the head of the theatre management program at FSU tomorrow, so I will keep you posted.

And some unexpected big news - I have ANOTHER job! A month or so ago E. Webscapes was looking for a new virtual assistant. They thought they had someone picked out, but shortly after she took the position she had some personal family problems and had to resign. So Lisa contacted me to see if I was interested. Seeing as how I majorly heart E. Webscapes and this seemed right up my alley, I immediately said yes! So, as of now, you are speaking to the new Assistant Project Manager of E. Webscapes! Woo hoo!!!

And around the blog? It’s time for the Ultimate Blog Party (check it out) and also, I updated my Current Recommendations.

Phew! How are y’all?