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Product Review:Viral Traffice Dominator
Highly recommended to anyone who wants to iViral Traffic Dominator is a new site that says it guarantees more web visitors and online advertising with very little effort or cost. More importantly, it promises higher CONVERSIONS--signups and sales. So I decided to put it to the test...
My first impression was the site looks professional and clean, with an attractive look and feel. It is easy to read and understand. Joining the site was easy and painless--they do offer 2 upgrade options but they are not required to gain the benefits.
The Members Area is very well laid out and intuitive--I could figure out what to do after only a few minutes and was able to get up and running in less than 5 minutes. Inside the site, you create links and ads--the links you simply enter any URL links you use into the generator and it transforms them into "Viral Traffic Dominator" links. You create ads for anything you want to promote using the Viral Traffic Dominator Ad Generator, which is very easy to use. You can create as many links and as many ads as you like. And they are organized in a logical way--links are displayed in the order you create them but also your 5 most recent links appear on the main page for quick reference. Also, since the link generator is the tool you'll use most, it is also right at the top of the main page when you login. Very smart!
After you've created at least 1 link and 1 ad you can start to generate traffic. Just use and promote the new Viral Traffic Dominator link instead of the original source link you had. Every time the Viral Traffic Dominator link is clicked, the page loads followed by a small ad window in the lower right corner. It displays 3 ads PLUS an image with your affiliate link that goes back to Viral Traffic Dominator. So if anyone clicks the Viral Traffic Dominator image they see the site, and if they signup they become your referral. It's a great viral feature because you can build referrals without even trying to just by using the site.
Now every time the ad window displays (your Viral Traffic Dominator links get clicked) you earn credits that get YOUR ad displayed in the ad windows when other members' links get clicked. So the more clicks, the more times your ads get displayed.
And this works virally--meaning as you make referrals into Viral Traffic Dominator (either by promoting it or just using it and visitors click the Viral Traffic Dominator image on the ad window to join) you also earn ad credits on THEIR link clicks. And this works up to 5 levels deep. So you can create a massive amount of free ad views and web traffic by referring others to Viral Traffic Dominator also.
I didn't get to test the full effect of a big downline yet (I just got the tool) but I can tell you the rest of the site works exactly as stated--my links got clicked, I earned credits, and my ads got displayed. Viral Traffic Dominator even tracked my results so I know how many clicks and how many ad displays. That was an impressive unadvertised extra feature.
There is one more benefit and feature which might be the best of them all--downline emailing. You can email your downline with offers, promotions, or whatever you like, and here is where Viral Traffic Dominator really shines. They took time to make the emailing often enough that it's valuable as a user, but no so often that it's a burden to your downline. But the best part about this feature (and actually the credit earning too) is that it tells you exactly how long until you can mail again. Now THAT's cool.
Overall I have to say I am impressed with Viral Traffic Dominator. It is simple yet powerful, and delivers on its promises. increase traffic and advertising.
See it and join here:
http://viraltrafficdominator.com/aff/1918
My first impression was the site looks professional and clean, with an attractive look and feel. It is easy to read and understand. Joining the site was easy and painless--they do offer 2 upgrade options but they are not required to gain the benefits.
The Members Area is very well laid out and intuitive--I could figure out what to do after only a few minutes and was able to get up and running in less than 5 minutes. Inside the site, you create links and ads--the links you simply enter any URL links you use into the generator and it transforms them into "Viral Traffic Dominator" links. You create ads for anything you want to promote using the Viral Traffic Dominator Ad Generator, which is very easy to use. You can create as many links and as many ads as you like. And they are organized in a logical way--links are displayed in the order you create them but also your 5 most recent links appear on the main page for quick reference. Also, since the link generator is the tool you'll use most, it is also right at the top of the main page when you login. Very smart!
After you've created at least 1 link and 1 ad you can start to generate traffic. Just use and promote the new Viral Traffic Dominator link instead of the original source link you had. Every time the Viral Traffic Dominator link is clicked, the page loads followed by a small ad window in the lower right corner. It displays 3 ads PLUS an image with your affiliate link that goes back to Viral Traffic Dominator. So if anyone clicks the Viral Traffic Dominator image they see the site, and if they signup they become your referral. It's a great viral feature because you can build referrals without even trying to just by using the site.
Now every time the ad window displays (your Viral Traffic Dominator links get clicked) you earn credits that get YOUR ad displayed in the ad windows when other members' links get clicked. So the more clicks, the more times your ads get displayed.
And this works virally--meaning as you make referrals into Viral Traffic Dominator (either by promoting it or just using it and visitors click the Viral Traffic Dominator image on the ad window to join) you also earn ad credits on THEIR link clicks. And this works up to 5 levels deep. So you can create a massive amount of free ad views and web traffic by referring others to Viral Traffic Dominator also.
I didn't get to test the full effect of a big downline yet (I just got the tool) but I can tell you the rest of the site works exactly as stated--my links got clicked, I earned credits, and my ads got displayed. Viral Traffic Dominator even tracked my results so I know how many clicks and how many ad displays. That was an impressive unadvertised extra feature.
There is one more benefit and feature which might be the best of them all--downline emailing. You can email your downline with offers, promotions, or whatever you like, and here is where Viral Traffic Dominator really shines. They took time to make the emailing often enough that it's valuable as a user, but no so often that it's a burden to your downline. But the best part about this feature (and actually the credit earning too) is that it tells you exactly how long until you can mail again. Now THAT's cool.
Overall I have to say I am impressed with Viral Traffic Dominator. It is simple yet powerful, and delivers on its promises. increase traffic and advertising.
See it and join here:
http://viraltrafficdominator.com/aff/1918
Sunday, October 4, 2009
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thrift Shopping 101
No, this isn't going to be a difficult course, take note of the number, but please pay attention. Thrift shopping is a broke girls retail therapy. It's relatively cheap, mostly accessible and easy, if you follow some basic rules. So here goes:(in no particular order)
1. Go before you go. Most thrift stores don't have public restrooms, enough said?
2. If and whenever possible, leave children, of all ages, at home. There are way too many distractions for the younger ones and the older ones will just get bored. Most importantly, aren't they part of the reason you need therapy in the first place?
3. Follow the flow of traffic-do we need signs? You can accomplish this either way you choose. Starting at the opposite end, the end where there's not already a pack of people, is the one that works best for me-The search aka rack protocol
4. Have a strategy, what are you looking for? It might be best to head to that section first. Stopping in the middle of a packed aisle because something caught your eye causes a traffic jam and basically pisses people off.
5. Go early if you can. Cashiers are likely to be more friendly and plentiful at the beginning of the day than towards the end.
6. Remember where you are. There are no sales clerks to offer assistance nor to tell you if something looks good. Frankly, they might not know and definitely don't care-no commissions here.
7. Keep track of what you are spending. A no brainer right? Having to put something back at a thrift store? And it just adds to the stress you're trying to reduce to begin with.
8. Know the policies. Returns or exchanges-yes, there is a difference.
OK, there are other key points, like knowing whether or not there is a dressing room...if I can't find the size I usually don't buy. Dry clean only, stays right where it is, the cost of dry cleaning tends to be more than whatever it is you are buying, make sense?
With practice your therapy session should go smoothly, making everyone a bit calmer, and eliminating the need for a what's up piece!
1. Go before you go. Most thrift stores don't have public restrooms, enough said?
2. If and whenever possible, leave children, of all ages, at home. There are way too many distractions for the younger ones and the older ones will just get bored. Most importantly, aren't they part of the reason you need therapy in the first place?
3. Follow the flow of traffic-do we need signs? You can accomplish this either way you choose. Starting at the opposite end, the end where there's not already a pack of people, is the one that works best for me-The search aka rack protocol
4. Have a strategy, what are you looking for? It might be best to head to that section first. Stopping in the middle of a packed aisle because something caught your eye causes a traffic jam and basically pisses people off.
5. Go early if you can. Cashiers are likely to be more friendly and plentiful at the beginning of the day than towards the end.
6. Remember where you are. There are no sales clerks to offer assistance nor to tell you if something looks good. Frankly, they might not know and definitely don't care-no commissions here.
7. Keep track of what you are spending. A no brainer right? Having to put something back at a thrift store? And it just adds to the stress you're trying to reduce to begin with.
8. Know the policies. Returns or exchanges-yes, there is a difference.
OK, there are other key points, like knowing whether or not there is a dressing room...if I can't find the size I usually don't buy. Dry clean only, stays right where it is, the cost of dry cleaning tends to be more than whatever it is you are buying, make sense?
With practice your therapy session should go smoothly, making everyone a bit calmer, and eliminating the need for a what's up piece!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Neighborhood Watch
Perhaps in this section of the urban jungle they should be called the Porch Patrol. All day, all night, every day. Sitting in front of their rented space, watching-what? No one says, then again no one has asked. Holding court? Maybe I don't really want to know. Thing is, as far as I can tell, no one works. This has become their employment-an obligation of sorts, keeping tabs on all the activity in the neighborhood. Nice concept, I guess. It just doesn't seem to be doing anything useful anyway.
This past weekend there was a string of car break ins, mine included. Punch out the lock, rummage through, grab whatever they thought might be worth something. So where were those gathered on the porch? Were they watching then, in the wee hours of morning? No. I had to make the discovery of the violation later, a hole where my driver side lock should have been. Contents of the glove compartment tossed about. Needless to say I was just a bit angry. After all I had just become the victim of a crime. And the police never even came out. All handled by phone. Something new, convenient? Who was suppose to catch these vandals? Pay for my new lock? Something-anything!
Calmer now, days later, they are still out there-holding court in their own private kingdom. Did I really expect them to notice who could have done this? Of course not, not really. At least they did know I hadn't been singled out. Something I guess.
So our neighborhood watch continues to do as they will always do, keeping watch and saying nothing of any real importance.
What's up?
This past weekend there was a string of car break ins, mine included. Punch out the lock, rummage through, grab whatever they thought might be worth something. So where were those gathered on the porch? Were they watching then, in the wee hours of morning? No. I had to make the discovery of the violation later, a hole where my driver side lock should have been. Contents of the glove compartment tossed about. Needless to say I was just a bit angry. After all I had just become the victim of a crime. And the police never even came out. All handled by phone. Something new, convenient? Who was suppose to catch these vandals? Pay for my new lock? Something-anything!
Calmer now, days later, they are still out there-holding court in their own private kingdom. Did I really expect them to notice who could have done this? Of course not, not really. At least they did know I hadn't been singled out. Something I guess.
So our neighborhood watch continues to do as they will always do, keeping watch and saying nothing of any real importance.
What's up?
Friday, July 24, 2009
In Too Deep
I've been at this for awhile, each day every day. One program, system, or site and where am I?
Too far...pages and pages of notes, passwords,user names...today is one of those days where I don't know which end is up.
OK, I do have a part time job...mostly. You would think with all that free time, I would have mastered this apparent elusive art. But no, I'm still out here, little fish, being lured into deeper waters each step.
So, what's a newbie to do? Right now, I think I'll just hang out near the shore and chill.
Too far...pages and pages of notes, passwords,user names...today is one of those days where I don't know which end is up.
OK, I do have a part time job...mostly. You would think with all that free time, I would have mastered this apparent elusive art. But no, I'm still out here, little fish, being lured into deeper waters each step.
So, what's a newbie to do? Right now, I think I'll just hang out near the shore and chill.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Processing
Going on two weeks and I am just now settling down, absorbing the impact of the news even as it's been blasted across the world 24/7. Am I slow? Maybe. No matter. I get it. Got it the moment regularly scheduled programming had been interrupted. I just struggled to get to the connection.
Where was I when I first heard the music? Their music. Who was I when this group of boys, who looked like us, first came across the radio? Grade school-an institution that doesn't even exist anymore, K-8Th education has been replaced...
There I was then plaid skirt, white blouse, hideous shoes. I remember it being toward the end of the school year, summer just breaking through...the end of a long day, waiting to be picked up or the last song of a dance. "I'll Be There" the signal a sign, to have some boys arm on your shoulder or around your waist. What this meant didn't matter, it was something to move you closer to some far off place called adolescence. High school was just months away it was certainly down hill from there, wasn't it?
I was put these images together, connected to all the others broadcast daily, yesterday-all morning, glued to CNN. Listening feeling the music, poke then pull its way out...finally able to connect to the madness the media had created. Rest in peace Michael.
Where was I when I first heard the music? Their music. Who was I when this group of boys, who looked like us, first came across the radio? Grade school-an institution that doesn't even exist anymore, K-8Th education has been replaced...
There I was then plaid skirt, white blouse, hideous shoes. I remember it being toward the end of the school year, summer just breaking through...the end of a long day, waiting to be picked up or the last song of a dance. "I'll Be There" the signal a sign, to have some boys arm on your shoulder or around your waist. What this meant didn't matter, it was something to move you closer to some far off place called adolescence. High school was just months away it was certainly down hill from there, wasn't it?
I was put these images together, connected to all the others broadcast daily, yesterday-all morning, glued to CNN. Listening feeling the music, poke then pull its way out...finally able to connect to the madness the media had created. Rest in peace Michael.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Neighborhood Violence
OK we're headed into the 4Th of July weekend...yes, I am afraid. My block usually looks like a war zone the next day, smoke hanging in the air, litter, broken pieces of just about everything-but without the body count. This year, I'm not too sure.
With the battle lines already drawn, I have to figure out how to safely leave-staying in isn't an option. Oh, next door has added a new element to an already confused situation-dogs! Pit bulls in fact-oh goodie!
So far, this week at least, the police haven't been seen as frequently, I'm not sure if that's necessarily a good sign....
What's happening here in my little piece of the American dream is not unusual...decay and apathy are common occurrences in any urban setting-I don't live anywhere else-I live here, and for now, I'll have to stay.
With the battle lines already drawn, I have to figure out how to safely leave-staying in isn't an option. Oh, next door has added a new element to an already confused situation-dogs! Pit bulls in fact-oh goodie!
So far, this week at least, the police haven't been seen as frequently, I'm not sure if that's necessarily a good sign....
What's happening here in my little piece of the American dream is not unusual...decay and apathy are common occurrences in any urban setting-I don't live anywhere else-I live here, and for now, I'll have to stay.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Neighborhood violence-a continuation
When we last talked, I was giving a brief out line of a loud and wild weekend in my urban jungle. Family feuds territorial disputes...Middle east comes to the Midwest.
I live on an ordinary block, could be anywhere USA. It has gone through its evolution just like anywhere and every where else. There were home owners then, the real ones, not these flippers and flopper's. Buying a piece of property then moving on, not even bothering with up keep. No, when we first moved this was a real neighborhood. Families. Working, connecting trying to make progress. It was mixed. A buffet of ethnicities, languages, and cultures. A mix of old traditions and a new something that never really took off.
Our park, just a block away had real playground equipment, children ran climbed and swung. The echo of their happy laughter silenced now by drugs, and all the elements of crime that come with that enterprise.
Neighbors, people whose names you knew, faces you recognize-spoke. If it was only a casual civil greeting, real words. Not the screaming and cursing coming from these unknown faces.
Now, well, I suppose what has happened could be blamed on any number of social, political or economic ills...every theory right yet none of them offering a solution.
Perhaps there isn't one solution. A problem this layered can not be simply solved. It needs to first be examined-which could take a while, since no one here seems capable of conversation.
I live on an ordinary block, could be anywhere USA. It has gone through its evolution just like anywhere and every where else. There were home owners then, the real ones, not these flippers and flopper's. Buying a piece of property then moving on, not even bothering with up keep. No, when we first moved this was a real neighborhood. Families. Working, connecting trying to make progress. It was mixed. A buffet of ethnicities, languages, and cultures. A mix of old traditions and a new something that never really took off.
Our park, just a block away had real playground equipment, children ran climbed and swung. The echo of their happy laughter silenced now by drugs, and all the elements of crime that come with that enterprise.
Neighbors, people whose names you knew, faces you recognize-spoke. If it was only a casual civil greeting, real words. Not the screaming and cursing coming from these unknown faces.
Now, well, I suppose what has happened could be blamed on any number of social, political or economic ills...every theory right yet none of them offering a solution.
Perhaps there isn't one solution. A problem this layered can not be simply solved. It needs to first be examined-which could take a while, since no one here seems capable of conversation.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
S.D.D.-Neighborhood violence
Just in case you haven't been paying attention-the title is "what's up?" Same question, different day... got it? For the next post or two, I'll be unwinding from a volatile weekend...
It's the beginning of summer. The real heat has yet to arrive for its usual visit from hades...so I ask again, what's up?
My block was particularly loud this past weekend. Flashing lights, slamming cursing rattling music, the works. Did I miss a memo? Was it Argue With Everyone Day? Something Hallmark must have missed.
Where do I start? Fine, at the end of this little piece of the American Dream, round one. Families against families? I'm not really sure of the main characters. At least one group has been here for as long as we have...Their brand of dysfunction often clashes with that of the family across the street-there are young children involved. This round usually just involves cursing and shouting-police showing up just occasionally. Let's move on or rather down, closer to my end where the real fun is!
There is another family unit, guardians of the block-maybe...no one quite understands their grip on this crumbling section of urban delight. Their battles seem to be mainly territorial, a twisted fairy tale, with all of them cast as the trolls just forgetting to ask the three questions...the rest of us daring to cross the bridge without the necessary permission.
Well, there are of course more rounds...you'll have to come back.
It's the beginning of summer. The real heat has yet to arrive for its usual visit from hades...so I ask again, what's up?
My block was particularly loud this past weekend. Flashing lights, slamming cursing rattling music, the works. Did I miss a memo? Was it Argue With Everyone Day? Something Hallmark must have missed.
Where do I start? Fine, at the end of this little piece of the American Dream, round one. Families against families? I'm not really sure of the main characters. At least one group has been here for as long as we have...Their brand of dysfunction often clashes with that of the family across the street-there are young children involved. This round usually just involves cursing and shouting-police showing up just occasionally. Let's move on or rather down, closer to my end where the real fun is!
There is another family unit, guardians of the block-maybe...no one quite understands their grip on this crumbling section of urban delight. Their battles seem to be mainly territorial, a twisted fairy tale, with all of them cast as the trolls just forgetting to ask the three questions...the rest of us daring to cross the bridge without the necessary permission.
Well, there are of course more rounds...you'll have to come back.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Success!
I'll make this quick-I think I finally got a website! go see if you like it, it's a work in progress but hey it's working! http://www.abbieseverything.zoomshare.com
till next time.
till next time.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
S.Q.D.D.
I think I may have finally gotten it out of my system, so here is the end:
On line business, work at home jobs/opportunities, my inbox explodes with hooks, shiny bright and new every morning. I can't seem to resist to click that damn click here command. Most of them I just delete obviously not soon enough, cause here I go again. But I am determined more so now than ever.Perhaps my frustrations have just turned to rage, like giving these "gurus" the finger. That's it! I'll just give myself a cool sounding title, pull my many failures together-what not to do formant-e book. Damn, I'll have to set up another website, figure out that whole search engine thing-when will it end?
I hope you've enjoyed my ode to Internet marketing I'm sure there will be more verses later on, but for now my head is finally quiet.
On line business, work at home jobs/opportunities, my inbox explodes with hooks, shiny bright and new every morning. I can't seem to resist to click that damn click here command. Most of them I just delete obviously not soon enough, cause here I go again. But I am determined more so now than ever.Perhaps my frustrations have just turned to rage, like giving these "gurus" the finger. That's it! I'll just give myself a cool sounding title, pull my many failures together-what not to do formant-e book. Damn, I'll have to set up another website, figure out that whole search engine thing-when will it end?
I hope you've enjoyed my ode to Internet marketing I'm sure there will be more verses later on, but for now my head is finally quiet.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Same question, different day-the battle continues
OK I said there would be more, and yes it took me a minute to get back here, so here goes:
Am I not dedicated enough nor motivated?
True, I am brand new, no knowledge of codes nor websites-I tried that too. Yep, didn't work either.
More code to insert, but where? By this time I knew but that wasn't an option in the drop down menu. So, I'm stuck with this stuff-passwords, user names and programs galore-no money. No more to invest on something else that won't work.
Yes, I've asked for help. Got lead around the world wide web like a pup first time on the leash-checked my e-mail for replies but to no avail just more lies, at least another version of the truth: Internet marketing is a joke! You're laughing right now, aren't you? Stop it! It's not funny.
OK, I was chasing money, badly needed funds, bills piling up on every available surface, tuition's to pay, I can't be the only one drowning in this mountain of stuff, struggling to make sense of exactly where to begin...oh Internet marketing how did I get here again?
Am I not dedicated enough nor motivated?
True, I am brand new, no knowledge of codes nor websites-I tried that too. Yep, didn't work either.
More code to insert, but where? By this time I knew but that wasn't an option in the drop down menu. So, I'm stuck with this stuff-passwords, user names and programs galore-no money. No more to invest on something else that won't work.
Yes, I've asked for help. Got lead around the world wide web like a pup first time on the leash-checked my e-mail for replies but to no avail just more lies, at least another version of the truth: Internet marketing is a joke! You're laughing right now, aren't you? Stop it! It's not funny.
OK, I was chasing money, badly needed funds, bills piling up on every available surface, tuition's to pay, I can't be the only one drowning in this mountain of stuff, struggling to make sense of exactly where to begin...oh Internet marketing how did I get here again?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Same Question Different Day (SQDD)
Just in case you haven't been paying attention,I thought I would take a moment for clarification. Skids is an acronym for this blog... I know the spelling my be throwing some of you off but work with me. OK... last time I let off a little steam about my growing frustrations with various aspects of this Internet marketing adventure I'm on, well that was all it was, a little steam, I barely heard the whistle so here goes a bit more:
oh Internet marketing how did I get here again? With your grand promises of riches and fortunes, spread out in glossy color techno wonder videos, dollar signs dancing, cool people in front of lots of cooler toys. How tempting, how delightfully tempting!
I thought, to sit back and watch my pay pal account grow and grow, which took me two days to set up. But no! It's not that simple is it dear Internet marketing? Pages and pages of things to download, read, install, programs to sign up for and still I'm not closer than before that fateful morning I paid my $50.00 bucks for something that does not work!
oh Internet marketing how did I get here again? With your grand promises of riches and fortunes, spread out in glossy color techno wonder videos, dollar signs dancing, cool people in front of lots of cooler toys. How tempting, how delightfully tempting!
I thought, to sit back and watch my pay pal account grow and grow, which took me two days to set up. But no! It's not that simple is it dear Internet marketing? Pages and pages of things to download, read, install, programs to sign up for and still I'm not closer than before that fateful morning I paid my $50.00 bucks for something that does not work!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Skid-Same question, different day
I'm getting frustrated, there is more to follow on this subject, so I'll make this quick. I've been all over the web, searching for a free website, no luck so far. The few places I've tried have turned out to be either, too difficult to build or don't even respond...what's the deal-anyway, I guess I'll just have to keep trying for now.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Poetry
Hey folks,
I have another outlet for venting or expression have a look:
http://www.helium.com/users/164512
Feedback, constructive criticisms would be greatly appreciated.
I have another outlet for venting or expression have a look:
http://www.helium.com/users/164512
Feedback, constructive criticisms would be greatly appreciated.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Same Question Different Day (sqdd-skid)
This is actually another question, but I just left the title-I like it. With the present state of our economy, you would think people with jobs would do anything and everything in their power to keep them. But...I've been noticing a rampant case of apathy-fast food industry especially. Yes, food service is possibly on the low rung of the employment ladder but. Due to laziness on my part, jammed packed schedules, we eat our fair share of fast food, they're just so convenient. It seems that every other visit I encounter yet another assault to by customer senses.
A packed lobby, multiple cars lining the drive through-and employees hanging on the counter placing their food order! Work ethic people-I know, I can hear it "how old am I?" Is that really the point? Then of course there is the inevitable messed up order. I have now made it a practice to stop, hold up traffic and all to check what's in the bag-yes, I am one of those-but money is tight let's get it right! My youngest is venturing into the job market this summer-the fast food industry will soon grab and gobble her up-I hope she's learned a thing or two from us-then again I think I'll just have to stay away.
A packed lobby, multiple cars lining the drive through-and employees hanging on the counter placing their food order! Work ethic people-I know, I can hear it "how old am I?" Is that really the point? Then of course there is the inevitable messed up order. I have now made it a practice to stop, hold up traffic and all to check what's in the bag-yes, I am one of those-but money is tight let's get it right! My youngest is venturing into the job market this summer-the fast food industry will soon grab and gobble her up-I hope she's learned a thing or two from us-then again I think I'll just have to stay away.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Same Question Different Day
There must be something in the water. It seems to have infected another male-well, maybe its just youth...that need believed to be uncontrollable, to grab some at every opportunity.
I must admit as I've gotten older, real life seems to have trumped the urge-fatigue laced in with other ordinary drama, puts that on the back burner. As I was listening to another chapter in the on going saga of my daughter and her first serious boyfriend, I tried to hold on to that idea-but didn't tell her "he'll grow out of it" because he probably won't. I just nodded my head in hopefully appropriate places and kept listening. She really just needs to dump his... and move on-I know she probably won't but I can still hope. I just need to tell her that despite all the hype scientific research and basic assumptions-we're just smarter.
I must admit as I've gotten older, real life seems to have trumped the urge-fatigue laced in with other ordinary drama, puts that on the back burner. As I was listening to another chapter in the on going saga of my daughter and her first serious boyfriend, I tried to hold on to that idea-but didn't tell her "he'll grow out of it" because he probably won't. I just nodded my head in hopefully appropriate places and kept listening. She really just needs to dump his... and move on-I know she probably won't but I can still hope. I just need to tell her that despite all the hype scientific research and basic assumptions-we're just smarter.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Early mornings
I'm not sure what went wrong this morning, but here I am all alone Saturday evening.
I mean, I thought things were going well, on schedule and everything. We all had our clothes laid out we were good to go, then...he had to open his mouth. Ordinarily I would be insulted from his nonsense, basically, ignore him. This was not to be the morning. Something got through my shield, like a tiny pebble in your shoe nothing big but just as annoying. So...this time I shut down. I mean, how much does he think I can take? Drama and confusion on every side, and I'm suppose to just smile and pretend everything is fine? Isn't that one of those four letter words we teach children they should not say? If it isn't, it should be...
OK, too early Saturday morning, no sleep no coffee and what does he want? Seriously! He wants an original idea? Great. Mine are usually fully clothed and well rested. But hey, who am I exactly?
I mean, I thought things were going well, on schedule and everything. We all had our clothes laid out we were good to go, then...he had to open his mouth. Ordinarily I would be insulted from his nonsense, basically, ignore him. This was not to be the morning. Something got through my shield, like a tiny pebble in your shoe nothing big but just as annoying. So...this time I shut down. I mean, how much does he think I can take? Drama and confusion on every side, and I'm suppose to just smile and pretend everything is fine? Isn't that one of those four letter words we teach children they should not say? If it isn't, it should be...
OK, too early Saturday morning, no sleep no coffee and what does he want? Seriously! He wants an original idea? Great. Mine are usually fully clothed and well rested. But hey, who am I exactly?
Friday, May 8, 2009
Ideas for debt bailout
I had a few random thoughts about how we could speed up this whole bail out process. Celebrities! It's virtually an untapped market, and definitely a renewable resources. Here are just a few quickies:
1. All the mega rappers, athletes box office big wigs could simply donate a portion of their paychecks to us regular folks.
2. Rent out space in mansions or get away retreats for transitional housing.
3. Loan private chefs, nutritionists, trainers to homeless shelters.
4. Loan a car or two to cities struggling with mass transit-drive themselves a few days a week,or walk the salary and gas saved could go along way.
OK, I know none of these will ever pass the desk of our president, but hey it was just a thought.
1. All the mega rappers, athletes box office big wigs could simply donate a portion of their paychecks to us regular folks.
2. Rent out space in mansions or get away retreats for transitional housing.
3. Loan private chefs, nutritionists, trainers to homeless shelters.
4. Loan a car or two to cities struggling with mass transit-drive themselves a few days a week,or walk the salary and gas saved could go along way.
OK, I know none of these will ever pass the desk of our president, but hey it was just a thought.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Shhh...Husband not talking
Fabulous, here we go again. Where you wonder? To the Land of non existence, a special place between almost normal, even ordinary and the utterance of the wrong thing. As if a fire as been sparked then is quickly extinguished in a body of water unmarked-all you see is smoke-sometimes you don't even hear the sizzle.
A regular Friday day off grey cloudy cool perhaps-first day of May, melting, dissolving to a muddy puddle in just a few hours. The regular Friday night pushed apart by the invisible guardian of our emotions: The Unsaid. Not unlike annoying pop up ads, it shows up always unannounced disrupting assumed peace, halting our steady rhythm.
Saturday morning the school year zipping down hill-our dance continues on different shores in the Land of non existence.
A regular Friday day off grey cloudy cool perhaps-first day of May, melting, dissolving to a muddy puddle in just a few hours. The regular Friday night pushed apart by the invisible guardian of our emotions: The Unsaid. Not unlike annoying pop up ads, it shows up always unannounced disrupting assumed peace, halting our steady rhythm.
Saturday morning the school year zipping down hill-our dance continues on different shores in the Land of non existence.
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