NO NEGATIVE!

I’m working very hard to not be negative. Seriously, I know that shocks the hell out of you, but I am. I’m surrounded by it and it’s really eating into me. I’ve had a really trying 365 days. I have been to the docs and had more issues than any other 365 days in my life. I’m almost done, I’m to the point I just don’t know where to go. I’m about ready to…listen up…it’s close to looking for some anti-depressants. Believe me, this is a last resort, but I just can’t take the roller coaster daily any more.

The Mother’s Handbook

I’ve found an incredible new blog to follow and I do mean follow. I’ve had so many blogs lately that are leaving me with no content, just meme’s. You read that post right? lol Well The Mother’s Handbook is definitely not that kind of blog.

She is refreshing. Of course, she holds many of my same views and tweaky parenting, so that goes a long way with me. But one post stuck out in my mind a lot. I love to learn from those that have been there and are quirky parents like I am. I’m very open with everyone about anything in my life, but the whole sex talk with kids leaves me ahhh, umm, ugghhh. lol DUMB I know.

31 Day Challenge-check up

Well I’m working on day 10 right now. I’m not really that far behind, only about 4 or 6 days. lol That’s not far for me I also have been working on like 3 days at a time when I do hit it. I’m feeling good about the whole process. I’m going to keep all the emails and work through other blogs of mine with this same process. Just keep repeating.

So far I haven’t learned a ton, but it reiterates what I know I should be doing and it also brings things back to basics. Back to the start is always a good idea when you’ve been at it a while. It’s amazing what little things get overlooked that can make a huge difference.

Meme Hell

Ok, I’m going to spill it and piss many people off. I’m super tired of Meme’s. Honestly, I don’t get asked to do a lot of them now which is nice. I do like filling them out once in a while, don’t get me wrong, they can be fun and silly as well as informative.

But I am tired of hitting blogs that are nothing but meme’s. Portrait day, silly day, fit day. They have 5-7 posts a week, but every week it’s the same thing. Why do you expect me to come back and keep reading? It’s the same thing I can read on many different blogs, why do you think this will make you unique.

I WON!

I entered the contest on the I Complete Me blog for a one year membership to A Flash in the Pan. You can read a lot more about the contest and the prizes on the blog post, don’t want to rehash the easy. lol

I did run over and create a free account right away when I read about it. Gourmet recipes that can be completed in about 30 minutes? Yep, all over it and hubby has been wanting to do something more structured since he has been doing so much more of the cooking. We are both excited to win the 1 year membership! The free membership has very cool recipes and so simple looking when you look at the ingredients. But just so tasty sounding!

Top 5 Reasons to Work for Myself

Well today I woke up with the stomach ache that my son had yesterday. He still stayed home again today, but tomorrow he’ll be fine. I hate stomach aches, but I was also just so tired. We slept in until around 11 and then I took a nap at 2 for another couple hours. JEESH, that’s so not normal. So this has led to my blog post tonight about my top reasons for working for myself.

Meal Plan Giveaway

I just came across this awesome giveaway on I Complete Me. Yes, I would really, really like to win 1 of the 3 year memberships to A Flash in the Pan. But the top prize is what I truly want. The two Chef’s to come to my house and cook dinner for 5 of my friends! WOW, that would be truly remarkable. Plus, they are from Napa Valley, so I could get some great wine recommendations to go with the meal I’m sure. I can picture an amazing Girls Night if I won.

31 day challenge

Yep, I joined in late as ever. I live on Indian time. My relatives just figured that out after 36 years of loving me, so I’m not about to hold it against you. If it wasn’t Indian time, then it would be island time cause we have to catch a ferry to get to the other side of my maternal family. NO WIN, always late, NOT MY FAULT! As you can surely see, I was doomed. lol

Ok, but that has nothing to do with this post, except I’m behind on starting the challenge. I am excited to get going on it and grow this blog. Especially now that it’s all beautified and I have my advertising graphics ready to go!

Amazon Ranking

Amazon is my favorite place to shop by far. But they are doing some ridiculous things over there in their book area. I found a new blog Smart Bitches, Trashy Books so right up my alley right? But low and behold there is some amazon ranking going on.

Authors that used to be included on the searches are no longer there. Why you ask? Because of their adult content. HOLY SHIT! Is it not adults looking for this content? Is it not being paid for by a CC? Is that not how porn sites are allowed to justify age, but through a CC? You can’t read most books on amazon, so why is this amazon ranking going on?

Shop, Shop, SHOP!

Bet you can’t guess what is happening today?

That’s right, it’s Shopping Event time at Mom Chats! WOOHOO, specials galore, incredible new companies to learn about, and of course, specials galore. ROFL Oh wait, I guess I said that already.

When: Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Where: Vendor Fair chat room
Time: 5:00 – 10:15pm EST (4:00 CST/3:00 MST/2:00 PST)

The schedule is below, but if you’d like to see just some of the specials the consultants will be offering make sure and check the Event Schedule on Mom Chats. Don’t forget that many consultants also offer extra specials to attendees. You won’t want to miss out on those, or the prizes!