Hey ya'll, had to come in and tell you about another blogging contest going on out there in the blogosphere. This one is being put on by Profitale.com, and there's cold hard cash involved. LOL
Here's the scoop:
1st place winner will get $25 cash sent to their paypal account, or they can have one of the other prizes if they aren't into the money.
2nd place winner will get a free 125x125 banner on the site for one month.
3rd place winner will a link in any of the articles on the site that will point to a similar article on that person's site.
4th, 5th, and 6th place winners will get a link on the site's blogroll.
Ok, so now you know what the prizes are, but how do you get in on these prizes? Well, that's the easy part. First of all, subscribing to the site's RSS feed via email will get you one point. Leaving a comment on the contest post or any post published before that one, will get you one point. And finally, writing about the contest on your own site will get you 2 points. It's that easy.
This contest will run through September 21st, 2008. Now is the best time to get into the party and try to win yourself that $25 cash.
Good Luck.
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
College Football Time Again
I'm so excited that college football is here once again. And this year is going to be very exciting as the Nebraska Cornhuskers have a new head coach. Hopefully, the Cornhuskers will get back to playing football like they did when Tom Osborne was coaching. I'd like to see the new coach, Bo Pelini, bring some fresh ideas to the game, but it's time to bring back the glory days of the Huskers defense.
The one thing I am hoping for is that the media allows Bo Pelini a chance to really work with his team. He is going to be scrutinized from the first game on, as to whether or not he was the best man for the job. I, for one, think it's going to take a while for the whole team to get back to where they were before Bill Calahan took over.
The first game of the season will be on Saturday. I won't get to watch it, as it's on Pay-Per-View, but being right here in the state of Nebraska, I'll be listening to it on the radio. Sometimes, that's more entertaining. So, here's to a new season of Husker football and better year for the team.
The one thing I am hoping for is that the media allows Bo Pelini a chance to really work with his team. He is going to be scrutinized from the first game on, as to whether or not he was the best man for the job. I, for one, think it's going to take a while for the whole team to get back to where they were before Bill Calahan took over.
The first game of the season will be on Saturday. I won't get to watch it, as it's on Pay-Per-View, but being right here in the state of Nebraska, I'll be listening to it on the radio. Sometimes, that's more entertaining. So, here's to a new season of Husker football and better year for the team.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Blog Like A Rock Star
It's been a long time since I blogged about a contest, but I've found one I've got to talk about. Not because the prizes are so astronomical (but they are cool), but just because of the name of the site hosting the contest. I'm talking about a site called RockStarTemplate.com. I always wanted to be a rock star, but this is as close as I'm ever going to get.
Ok, so let me tell you about this contest. This is RockStarTemplate's first contest, and they are giving away some pretty cool items, er, packages. I say that because there will be 3 top winners, who will be getting more than just 1 thing each.
First of all, the 1st place winner will be getting a gift voucher from Amazon.com worth $50, $20 worth of banner advertising on the site, $15 cash sent to their paypal account, a link to a PR4 website worth $15, and a personal review of their site.
The 2nd place winner will be getting the link to the PR4 website, the $20 worth of banner advertising on RockStarTemplate.com, and $25 cash sent to their paypal account.
And finally, the 3rd place winner will be getting the link on the PR4 website and 1000 Entrecard credits. Plus, everyone who enters this contest will have their link put on the RockStarTemplate site for one full month.
For more information, I suggest you check out all the contest details for yourself, just to make sure you get in all the points you can. This contest will run through September 25th, and the winners will be announced on the 26th.
Ok, so let me tell you about this contest. This is RockStarTemplate's first contest, and they are giving away some pretty cool items, er, packages. I say that because there will be 3 top winners, who will be getting more than just 1 thing each.
First of all, the 1st place winner will be getting a gift voucher from Amazon.com worth $50, $20 worth of banner advertising on the site, $15 cash sent to their paypal account, a link to a PR4 website worth $15, and a personal review of their site.
The 2nd place winner will be getting the link to the PR4 website, the $20 worth of banner advertising on RockStarTemplate.com, and $25 cash sent to their paypal account.
And finally, the 3rd place winner will be getting the link on the PR4 website and 1000 Entrecard credits. Plus, everyone who enters this contest will have their link put on the RockStarTemplate site for one full month.
For more information, I suggest you check out all the contest details for yourself, just to make sure you get in all the points you can. This contest will run through September 25th, and the winners will be announced on the 26th.
Friday, August 15, 2008
They Grow Up Too Fast
Well, it's almost time to send the kiddies back to school. I can't believe that it's that time of year again already. Seems like we just started summer vacation and it's over already. Time really does fly the older you get.
This is my last year of having 2 kids in school. I'm both excited, and saddened at the same time. But, now I'll be able to focus on my daughter who made the cheerleading squad this year. I'm so proud. I was never a cheerleader, I was one of the girls who taunted cheerleaders, and now my baby is one. Talk about irony.
For those of you out there who have small children in your home, relish the time you have with them. My mother and mother-in-law always told me that the time you have with them goes by way too fast, and they were so right. It's gone by way too fast.
If you're getting ready to send you baby off to school for the first time, take as many pictures as you can. The next thing you know is that they're all grown up and getting ready to leave home. Do whatever you can to walk along the journey with them, I promise that you will never regret it.
This is my last year of having 2 kids in school. I'm both excited, and saddened at the same time. But, now I'll be able to focus on my daughter who made the cheerleading squad this year. I'm so proud. I was never a cheerleader, I was one of the girls who taunted cheerleaders, and now my baby is one. Talk about irony.
For those of you out there who have small children in your home, relish the time you have with them. My mother and mother-in-law always told me that the time you have with them goes by way too fast, and they were so right. It's gone by way too fast.
If you're getting ready to send you baby off to school for the first time, take as many pictures as you can. The next thing you know is that they're all grown up and getting ready to leave home. Do whatever you can to walk along the journey with them, I promise that you will never regret it.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
When Reality Gets In The Way
Peek-a-Boo. Haha, thought I'd done run off for good, didn't you? Well, I tried, but they found me and dragged me back kicking and screaming. LOL. No, not really. However, I have been running all over creation for the past few weeks.
First of all, my son earned the rest of his required badges for Boy Scouts, and has just had his Eagle Scout Project approved by the big wigs, so now all we have to do is complete the project, tie up some loose ends, and wait for the man in charge to hold his Eagle Scout Board of Review on my son. And you want to know what the worst part about that is??? I won't be allowed in the room, or anywhere around the place, until the BOR is over. I'm totally wigging out here.
But, I have faith in my kid. He's basically a good kid, but he's a typical teenaged boy, and can be a major pain in the......anyway.
Then, my hubby and I took the kids to their aunt's house and took off for a few days. Just the two of us. We had a blast. We went up to the mountains of Colorado and played in a few of the casinos up there. I didn't do so well, but the hubby made up for it. Basically, I put $30 in the slot machines and won a dollar. He put in a dollar and won $30. I told him to give me back my money, but he just laughed and took me out for lunch. What a guy!!!
We played around in Denver for most of the trip. I'm not much for the big city, but we did have fun. In fact, the first night we were there, we got lost. We decided that we wanted something from Dairy Queen and figured we'd find one pretty close to where we were staying. But, noooooo. We drive all over creation for a couple hours and can't find so much as a Sonic. We found a Baskin/Robins, but they were already closed. We were pissed.
Then, the next morning, we went to have breakfast and found out that we had passed a Dairy Queen and 2 Sonics during our night out. Why??? Because they were behind bigger shops and in the corners of shopping centers. Just my luck.
But, it's time to get everything back to normal. School starts next week and we'll start in on our annual routine. This is the last year I'll be working with 2 teenagers. My son, (if all goes as planned) will be graduating in May. He's planning on taking the summer off to work at a Boy Scout Camp, then he's off to the Navy.
After he's gone, I'll be down to one kid. A teenaged daughter, or as I like to call her, Hell on Wheels. Don't get me wrong, I love my baby girl. But she's so much like me that I am scared to death. I was the wild child in my family, and I can see the same thoughts going through her head. She's a handful, to say the least.
Well, that's why I haven't posted for so long. I promise to try and keep up a little better around here. I just have to figure out how to add about 4 more hours to each day, and then I might have enough time for all the crap I have to do. LOL
First of all, my son earned the rest of his required badges for Boy Scouts, and has just had his Eagle Scout Project approved by the big wigs, so now all we have to do is complete the project, tie up some loose ends, and wait for the man in charge to hold his Eagle Scout Board of Review on my son. And you want to know what the worst part about that is??? I won't be allowed in the room, or anywhere around the place, until the BOR is over. I'm totally wigging out here.
But, I have faith in my kid. He's basically a good kid, but he's a typical teenaged boy, and can be a major pain in the......anyway.
Then, my hubby and I took the kids to their aunt's house and took off for a few days. Just the two of us. We had a blast. We went up to the mountains of Colorado and played in a few of the casinos up there. I didn't do so well, but the hubby made up for it. Basically, I put $30 in the slot machines and won a dollar. He put in a dollar and won $30. I told him to give me back my money, but he just laughed and took me out for lunch. What a guy!!!
We played around in Denver for most of the trip. I'm not much for the big city, but we did have fun. In fact, the first night we were there, we got lost. We decided that we wanted something from Dairy Queen and figured we'd find one pretty close to where we were staying. But, noooooo. We drive all over creation for a couple hours and can't find so much as a Sonic. We found a Baskin/Robins, but they were already closed. We were pissed.
Then, the next morning, we went to have breakfast and found out that we had passed a Dairy Queen and 2 Sonics during our night out. Why??? Because they were behind bigger shops and in the corners of shopping centers. Just my luck.
But, it's time to get everything back to normal. School starts next week and we'll start in on our annual routine. This is the last year I'll be working with 2 teenagers. My son, (if all goes as planned) will be graduating in May. He's planning on taking the summer off to work at a Boy Scout Camp, then he's off to the Navy.
After he's gone, I'll be down to one kid. A teenaged daughter, or as I like to call her, Hell on Wheels. Don't get me wrong, I love my baby girl. But she's so much like me that I am scared to death. I was the wild child in my family, and I can see the same thoughts going through her head. She's a handful, to say the least.
Well, that's why I haven't posted for so long. I promise to try and keep up a little better around here. I just have to figure out how to add about 4 more hours to each day, and then I might have enough time for all the crap I have to do. LOL
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Learning To Work Helium.com
I'm always on the lookout for sites that pay a person for their writings. I've found several, but not all of them are as wonderful as their made out to be. One of them is a site called Helium.com. I remember when this site first hit the Internet a few years back, and it had a lot of potential. It was designed so that people could post debates and answer questions.
Now, however, Helium.com is another news article site. You can still create debates and post on existing ideas, but the pay scale isn't all that great. It used to be that you were paid a set amount for your articles, but now you're only paid for incoming traffic. In the four months that I've been trying to make this site work for me, I've made a total of $0.04. Yep, that's right, 4 cents.
I do have to be honest here and say that I would probably have made more if I had added more articles. I've only done 7 articles to date, but I don't want to be one of those people who post simply for the act of posting. I don't know a lot about many of the topics, and the topics I do have knowledge about, already have a ton of posts on them.
I am giving Helium.com a real shot though. I can't say they suck without really giving the site a chance. I can say that I'm not impressed, but I still have to at least try to make the site work. Who knows, maybe I can figure out the formula and make a real go of it.
Now, however, Helium.com is another news article site. You can still create debates and post on existing ideas, but the pay scale isn't all that great. It used to be that you were paid a set amount for your articles, but now you're only paid for incoming traffic. In the four months that I've been trying to make this site work for me, I've made a total of $0.04. Yep, that's right, 4 cents.
I do have to be honest here and say that I would probably have made more if I had added more articles. I've only done 7 articles to date, but I don't want to be one of those people who post simply for the act of posting. I don't know a lot about many of the topics, and the topics I do have knowledge about, already have a ton of posts on them.
I am giving Helium.com a real shot though. I can't say they suck without really giving the site a chance. I can say that I'm not impressed, but I still have to at least try to make the site work. Who knows, maybe I can figure out the formula and make a real go of it.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Joined a new social netowrk
I'm becoming totally addicted to social sites. Not sites like StumbleUpon or Digg, but sites where others can come together and hang out. Now, some sites are nothing more than glorified dating services, and that's not for me. I've joined a couple sites over the past week that I ended up opting out of less than 2 hours after joining. Why? Because every weirdo on the planet decided to come say "HI". Even when I posted that I was a happily married woman, they still kept coming. 15 of them in just over an hour. Screw that.
However, I've just joined a site called Gather.com, that is really a neat site. It's a really neat place for writers to get together and hang out. It's a place to publish your work, make new writing friends, join in writing groups, and a lot more. So far, I'm very happy about this place. I'm hoping it brings in some traffic to a couple of my sites, but even if it doesn't, it's going to be a nice place to get some writing ideas.
Come check out my page on Gather.com. So far, I've only added one story. But, I'm hoping to use the site to further my writing abilities. It's time I stopped pretending and got off my keester and did something for real. The only person I've got to blame for me not making any money with my writings is me.
However, I've just joined a site called Gather.com, that is really a neat site. It's a really neat place for writers to get together and hang out. It's a place to publish your work, make new writing friends, join in writing groups, and a lot more. So far, I'm very happy about this place. I'm hoping it brings in some traffic to a couple of my sites, but even if it doesn't, it's going to be a nice place to get some writing ideas.
Come check out my page on Gather.com. So far, I've only added one story. But, I'm hoping to use the site to further my writing abilities. It's time I stopped pretending and got off my keester and did something for real. The only person I've got to blame for me not making any money with my writings is me.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
TalkWhatever Recipe Contest
Hey ya'll. Just wanted to tell everyone about the really cool contest going on at my favorite forum, TalkWhatever. The site has just changed owners, and the new administrators are holding a recipe contest for people of all ages.
This contest will officially start next week and will run for 6 full weeks. There will be several categories, including recipes for Diabetics, low carb recipes, and things of that sort. Each week, the members of the forum will get to vote on that week's best recipe. In the end, winners from each week will face off for a paid family dinner worth up to $100.
As a member of TalkWhatever, I'm really excited about this contest, and others that will be coming in the future. I love a good contest, as I've said here many times, and the new admins for TalkWhatever are looking to bring some great contest ideas to the forum.
This contest will officially start next week and will run for 6 full weeks. There will be several categories, including recipes for Diabetics, low carb recipes, and things of that sort. Each week, the members of the forum will get to vote on that week's best recipe. In the end, winners from each week will face off for a paid family dinner worth up to $100.
As a member of TalkWhatever, I'm really excited about this contest, and others that will be coming in the future. I love a good contest, as I've said here many times, and the new admins for TalkWhatever are looking to bring some great contest ideas to the forum.
Monday, July 7, 2008
New ways of networking
I'm always looking for new ways of getting my name out there in the blogosphere. I've joined a few blogging directories, a couple social networks, and the occasional meet-and-great. I've had some success with a few of these places, but I'm still not famous. LOL
I've joined Twitter, and it's a ok place, but there are a lot of bugs and it seems that they spend more time down, than online. But, I still check them out, leave my little notes of non-interest, and read the stuff of others. But now I'm gonna try a new place I've been hearing about called FriendFeed.
I've only been using FriendFeed for a couple of days, so I can't really say whether it's worth the hype or not. But, it's free and that always grabs my attention. LOL. The thing I do like about the site is that I can upload all the feeds from all my blogs. Plus I can add my stumbleupon id, my digg id, and any others that I have, so my subscribers can see everything I'm doing.
I'm hoping that it brings in some new readers. I guess we'll see. LOL. If you've got either twitter or friendfeed, add me to your list. You can find me as sapheyerblu at twitter, and ChristineSenter at FriendFeed.
I've joined Twitter, and it's a ok place, but there are a lot of bugs and it seems that they spend more time down, than online. But, I still check them out, leave my little notes of non-interest, and read the stuff of others. But now I'm gonna try a new place I've been hearing about called FriendFeed.
I've only been using FriendFeed for a couple of days, so I can't really say whether it's worth the hype or not. But, it's free and that always grabs my attention. LOL. The thing I do like about the site is that I can upload all the feeds from all my blogs. Plus I can add my stumbleupon id, my digg id, and any others that I have, so my subscribers can see everything I'm doing.
I'm hoping that it brings in some new readers. I guess we'll see. LOL. If you've got either twitter or friendfeed, add me to your list. You can find me as sapheyerblu at twitter, and ChristineSenter at FriendFeed.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Bringing Back My Dream
I am so happy I could just spit. Ok, that's not the word I was going to use, but thought I'd better be a good girl. LOL. I'm way happy right now because I've finally gotten one of my very first websites revamped and done in blog form.
In 2003, I started a website for writers called The Prompt Writer. I posted 20 different writing ideas each week, in 20 different categories. Everything was going great until about a year ago when I could no longer gain access to the back end of the site. The site was being hosted by a friend of mine, but I lost contact with her and ended up putting the site on hold. It remained online, but I couldn't do anything to update it.
Well, this past weekend I finally decided to do something about it. Thanks to my friend Garry Conn, The Prompt Writer is back online and able to be updated. I've given the whole thing a brand new look and feel, as well as added all the old writing prompts from the original site.
It's been a long time since I was able to work on this site, and I've really missed it. This is my very first site, and my baby. I thought about giving it up, but I just couldn't do it. It still means too much to me. I invite everyone to come see the new look of my old site. I'm hoping to turn it into one of the best sites for writers, though that's probably only a pipe dream. But I've always said, if you're going to dream, dream big.
In 2003, I started a website for writers called The Prompt Writer. I posted 20 different writing ideas each week, in 20 different categories. Everything was going great until about a year ago when I could no longer gain access to the back end of the site. The site was being hosted by a friend of mine, but I lost contact with her and ended up putting the site on hold. It remained online, but I couldn't do anything to update it.
Well, this past weekend I finally decided to do something about it. Thanks to my friend Garry Conn, The Prompt Writer is back online and able to be updated. I've given the whole thing a brand new look and feel, as well as added all the old writing prompts from the original site.
It's been a long time since I was able to work on this site, and I've really missed it. This is my very first site, and my baby. I thought about giving it up, but I just couldn't do it. It still means too much to me. I invite everyone to come see the new look of my old site. I'm hoping to turn it into one of the best sites for writers, though that's probably only a pipe dream. But I've always said, if you're going to dream, dream big.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Finally made it home
Ok, kids. I guess I need to get in here and let everyone know that I made it home from Boy Scout Camp. You know what the best part about being home is? Sleeping in my own bed as opposed to sleeping on a flipping cot that gave me severe legs aches all week at camp. LOL, oh and Internet access.
So, let's do a break down of my week at Scout camp. Where do I start? How about the fact that I hadn't even gotten 10 miles outside of town and got a speeding ticket. Yep, I got busted for doing 75 in a 65. Hell of a way to start the trip. But I thought, no big deal, get the bad stuff out of the way and have a great week.
Ok, we get to camp on Sunday afternoon. Got all set up and quickly found out that the place was swarmed with mosquitos AND ticks. They were thick. Why??? Because it has rained so much around that area that there is standing pools of stagnant water everywhere. Then, Sunday night, it rained all bloody night long.
Monday was hot and humid, which caused major storms Monday night. We ended up in the tornado shelter around midnight, but not because of a tornado. It was because of all the lightning and hail that was in the surrounding areas. One town north of where we were ended up with 8 inches of quarter sized hail. They had to get the snow plows out in order to open the roads.
Tuesday was the only day it didn't rain. But it was very hot and I ended up with a nasty heat rash on my arms. LOL. I have to laugh because it was my own damn fault for not using sun screen or covering up.
Wednesday is the day we cooked our own stuff at dinner. We made it through dinner before it started raining, but all my boys had a blast. Even in the rain, they were running and playing. It was pretty fun. I even got out there and played in the rain. One of the camp directors came down and had dinner with us, which made it even more fun. Thanks Chris, my boys had a ball.
Thursday and Friday were pretty much hot days and stormy nights, but again, we all had a great time. Saturday morning came all too soon, and it was time to go home. I know most of this post sounds like I'm complaining, but I'm not. I had a blast the whole time we were there, and knowing that this was the last time I'll be going to camp makes me want to cry.
If any of the staff from camp is reading this, I want you all to know that the past 5 years have been some of the best in my life. I love you all very much and will always consider you my friends, even if I never see you again. You have made a huge impact in my life, and in the lives of my boys. Because of you, we all know that there are certain things we can do that we never thought possible.
Ernie, Jeff, Chris, Anna, and Mama Bear, I will carry you all in my heart until my last breath.
Oh yeah, one more thing. MMMOOOOOKKKIIIIIEEEEEEE (inside joke)
So, let's do a break down of my week at Scout camp. Where do I start? How about the fact that I hadn't even gotten 10 miles outside of town and got a speeding ticket. Yep, I got busted for doing 75 in a 65. Hell of a way to start the trip. But I thought, no big deal, get the bad stuff out of the way and have a great week.
Ok, we get to camp on Sunday afternoon. Got all set up and quickly found out that the place was swarmed with mosquitos AND ticks. They were thick. Why??? Because it has rained so much around that area that there is standing pools of stagnant water everywhere. Then, Sunday night, it rained all bloody night long.
Monday was hot and humid, which caused major storms Monday night. We ended up in the tornado shelter around midnight, but not because of a tornado. It was because of all the lightning and hail that was in the surrounding areas. One town north of where we were ended up with 8 inches of quarter sized hail. They had to get the snow plows out in order to open the roads.
Tuesday was the only day it didn't rain. But it was very hot and I ended up with a nasty heat rash on my arms. LOL. I have to laugh because it was my own damn fault for not using sun screen or covering up.
Wednesday is the day we cooked our own stuff at dinner. We made it through dinner before it started raining, but all my boys had a blast. Even in the rain, they were running and playing. It was pretty fun. I even got out there and played in the rain. One of the camp directors came down and had dinner with us, which made it even more fun. Thanks Chris, my boys had a ball.
Thursday and Friday were pretty much hot days and stormy nights, but again, we all had a great time. Saturday morning came all too soon, and it was time to go home. I know most of this post sounds like I'm complaining, but I'm not. I had a blast the whole time we were there, and knowing that this was the last time I'll be going to camp makes me want to cry.
If any of the staff from camp is reading this, I want you all to know that the past 5 years have been some of the best in my life. I love you all very much and will always consider you my friends, even if I never see you again. You have made a huge impact in my life, and in the lives of my boys. Because of you, we all know that there are certain things we can do that we never thought possible.
Ernie, Jeff, Chris, Anna, and Mama Bear, I will carry you all in my heart until my last breath.
Oh yeah, one more thing. MMMOOOOOKKKIIIIIEEEEEEE (inside joke)
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Getting Ready For Camp
Wow, I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since my last post. But that's ok. I ended the month by making a full $40 with my Google ads, and that made me a very happy camper. The next few weeks are going to be so busy for me I'm about ready to run away from home.
I'm in the process of getting ready for Boy Scout Camp. This is going to be my last year of going, so I'm going to have as much fun as I can. I will miss all the guys I've met and befriended over the past 5 years at camp, and I hope to see them all again someday.
Getting ready for camp is only part of all the crap I've got to get done. I want to try and get a bunch of posts done and scheduled on all my blogs. That way, even while I'm gone, I'll have new posts going out. The only real bad thing about camp is that I'll have no Internet access for a whole week. EEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!
Plus, I've got to get my house in order before I go. My husband and daughter will still be here, and this isn't the first time we've done this, but I still worry about them. Last year, my daughter just spent the whole week with the grandmas, but now that she's made the cheerleading squad, she has to stay home to get to practice. I'm not sure who's going to be taking care of whom. LOL
So, I guess I'd better get back after it. I need to get as many posts done this weekend as I can. I'd like to have at least three posts per blog done before tomorrow night. That might not sound like a lot, but with all the other things going through my brain, it could be a stretch. LOL
I'm in the process of getting ready for Boy Scout Camp. This is going to be my last year of going, so I'm going to have as much fun as I can. I will miss all the guys I've met and befriended over the past 5 years at camp, and I hope to see them all again someday.
Getting ready for camp is only part of all the crap I've got to get done. I want to try and get a bunch of posts done and scheduled on all my blogs. That way, even while I'm gone, I'll have new posts going out. The only real bad thing about camp is that I'll have no Internet access for a whole week. EEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!
Plus, I've got to get my house in order before I go. My husband and daughter will still be here, and this isn't the first time we've done this, but I still worry about them. Last year, my daughter just spent the whole week with the grandmas, but now that she's made the cheerleading squad, she has to stay home to get to practice. I'm not sure who's going to be taking care of whom. LOL
So, I guess I'd better get back after it. I need to get as many posts done this weekend as I can. I'd like to have at least three posts per blog done before tomorrow night. That might not sound like a lot, but with all the other things going through my brain, it could be a stretch. LOL
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Best Google Month Ever
You'd think I'd be ranting about google right now, seeing as how I got the official bitch slap in their latest PR go round. Yes boys and girls, we went from a PR3 to a big fat goose egg. But honestly, I don't care. This blog was never really about the numbers. It was more about having a place where I could just be myself. Good thing. LOL
Anyway, even though I got booted, I'm still having my best month ever with Google. Now, for those of you who are making hundreds of dollars each month with Google, please understand that I'm still learning all the tricks that come along with making money through Google. I've had a record month. For the first time, I've broken the $30 threshold. I know there are a lot of other people out there who make a lot more than that per month, but this is a personal best for me.
Up until this past December, I'd never made more than $6 in one month. Then in December, I hit the $15 mark. I was so excited, I thought I was going to wet myself. In January, I broke the $20 mark for the month and decided to make that my monthly goal. I figured if I could make at least $20 a month, I was doing something wonderful. Anything over that was a bonus.
Well, now I know how it feels to hit the $30 per month mark. It's awesome. And I think I've finally figured out the trick. At least for me. You've got to have your Google ID on more than one site. I can't say I'll be making $30 each month from now on, but it was so cool to see that number in my stats.
I can't say I'm mad at Google. I'm hurt, but not mad. Yes, I posted some paid reviews on this site, and yes, I knew that Google didn't like that. But I've got kids to feed and several online subscriptions that need to be paid. The one thing that does piss me off is that when Google gives you the smack down, so do the paid review sites. Now that we don't have a nice PR anymore, I can't get any paid posts. It's like I stink or something. Really, I did shower today.
Oh well, it's just more incentive to find other ways of making some money. If anyone out there has any suggestions, I'm all for listening up. Most of the pay per post sites have turned their backs on me, so it's going to take some time. But I'm not a quitter. A whiner yes, but not a quitter. I will find another way, and I'll make sure to pass along any information I come up with. In fact, I'm working a couple new angles as we speak.
Anyway, even though I got booted, I'm still having my best month ever with Google. Now, for those of you who are making hundreds of dollars each month with Google, please understand that I'm still learning all the tricks that come along with making money through Google. I've had a record month. For the first time, I've broken the $30 threshold. I know there are a lot of other people out there who make a lot more than that per month, but this is a personal best for me.
Up until this past December, I'd never made more than $6 in one month. Then in December, I hit the $15 mark. I was so excited, I thought I was going to wet myself. In January, I broke the $20 mark for the month and decided to make that my monthly goal. I figured if I could make at least $20 a month, I was doing something wonderful. Anything over that was a bonus.
Well, now I know how it feels to hit the $30 per month mark. It's awesome. And I think I've finally figured out the trick. At least for me. You've got to have your Google ID on more than one site. I can't say I'll be making $30 each month from now on, but it was so cool to see that number in my stats.
I can't say I'm mad at Google. I'm hurt, but not mad. Yes, I posted some paid reviews on this site, and yes, I knew that Google didn't like that. But I've got kids to feed and several online subscriptions that need to be paid. The one thing that does piss me off is that when Google gives you the smack down, so do the paid review sites. Now that we don't have a nice PR anymore, I can't get any paid posts. It's like I stink or something. Really, I did shower today.
Oh well, it's just more incentive to find other ways of making some money. If anyone out there has any suggestions, I'm all for listening up. Most of the pay per post sites have turned their backs on me, so it's going to take some time. But I'm not a quitter. A whiner yes, but not a quitter. I will find another way, and I'll make sure to pass along any information I come up with. In fact, I'm working a couple new angles as we speak.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
String of Tornadoes Hit Eastern Colorado
Living in Western Nebraska puts me within broadcasting distance of nearly all of the Colorado tv stations. Also, I've got a lot of family and friends that live in Eastern Colorado. So, when you hear that there's a tornado warning in that area, it makes you sit up and take notice.
In the past 3 hours, a string of tornadoes have hit Eastern Colorado, one of which was about a mile wide and traveled for a distance of 35 miles. Along with the tornaoes, was huge amounts of hail from golf ball to baseball sized pieces. As I write this, another tornado has been spotted near a town called Windsor, which has already suffered major damage from an earlier tornado.
For those of you who have never lived through a tornado, let me try to explain what it's like. It's terrifying. Some tornadoes look like long ropes coming from the sky, while the one that hit Windsor earlier today looked like a giant wall of swirling clouds that goes from the sky to the ground, and eats everything in it's path.
According to reports, there has been one death today caused from these storms, but officials haven't given many details. So far today, there have been 6 confirmed tornadoes in the Eastern Colorado region, and from the looks of things, they're not done yet.
Please say a prayer for all those who are having to deal with this situation right now.
In the past 3 hours, a string of tornadoes have hit Eastern Colorado, one of which was about a mile wide and traveled for a distance of 35 miles. Along with the tornaoes, was huge amounts of hail from golf ball to baseball sized pieces. As I write this, another tornado has been spotted near a town called Windsor, which has already suffered major damage from an earlier tornado.
For those of you who have never lived through a tornado, let me try to explain what it's like. It's terrifying. Some tornadoes look like long ropes coming from the sky, while the one that hit Windsor earlier today looked like a giant wall of swirling clouds that goes from the sky to the ground, and eats everything in it's path.
According to reports, there has been one death today caused from these storms, but officials haven't given many details. So far today, there have been 6 confirmed tornadoes in the Eastern Colorado region, and from the looks of things, they're not done yet.
Please say a prayer for all those who are having to deal with this situation right now.
Monday, May 19, 2008
18 Years and Counting
I am so excited, because today is my 18th wedding anniversary. Why am I excited? Because nobody thought I'd be married this long, including me. LOL. But we did it, and we're still going strong.
When my hubby and I first started dating, we were both dead set against marriage. We'd both come from divorced parents, and we were determined not to end up in the same situation. The only way to make sure it didn't happen was to never get married. Then, after a huge fight, my hubby pinned me to the floor and asked me to marry him. He pinned me to the floor because he was afraid I'd come up swinging. However, I was so totally shocked that I couldn't move anyway.
So, on Saturday, May 19th of 1990, we got married. We had the traditional church wedding and all the hoopla that comes with it. And after some trials and tribulations, we've made it to number 18. He asked me this morning if I really thought we'd ever make it this far, and I just laughed. I told him that I had 2 more years to go before I left him for a younger man. He said "Damn, I gotta wait that long?".
I can't say it's been a perfect marriage for the past 18 years, but I can say that it's been fun, interesting, and a hell of a lot of work. I couldn't imagine my life now without him, and I don't think I'd want to try. He's not only my husband, he's my best friend, my soul mate, and my favorite fishing buddy. Some days he makes me so mad that I want to beat him with a stick, but most days he makes me laugh so hard that my sides hurt.
I really am the luckiest woman alive.
When my hubby and I first started dating, we were both dead set against marriage. We'd both come from divorced parents, and we were determined not to end up in the same situation. The only way to make sure it didn't happen was to never get married. Then, after a huge fight, my hubby pinned me to the floor and asked me to marry him. He pinned me to the floor because he was afraid I'd come up swinging. However, I was so totally shocked that I couldn't move anyway.
So, on Saturday, May 19th of 1990, we got married. We had the traditional church wedding and all the hoopla that comes with it. And after some trials and tribulations, we've made it to number 18. He asked me this morning if I really thought we'd ever make it this far, and I just laughed. I told him that I had 2 more years to go before I left him for a younger man. He said "Damn, I gotta wait that long?".
I can't say it's been a perfect marriage for the past 18 years, but I can say that it's been fun, interesting, and a hell of a lot of work. I couldn't imagine my life now without him, and I don't think I'd want to try. He's not only my husband, he's my best friend, my soul mate, and my favorite fishing buddy. Some days he makes me so mad that I want to beat him with a stick, but most days he makes me laugh so hard that my sides hurt.
I really am the luckiest woman alive.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
I'm Fighting For Air
OMG, I found a reason to live. LOL. Ok, I'm joking, but I have found a new contest that has me doing backflips in my ergonomic chair. I'm a total contest junkie, but I haven't found any contests lately that make me want to jump for joy. No offense meant to anyone out there, but I'm not into the whole Entrecard thing, and as much as I love free advertising, I'm not looking for anymore free ads spots. Though these are cool wins for a lot of people, I need something with a little more substance. And now I've found it.
Mike from Bloggin-Ads.com is holding an awesome contest. He is giving away 10 $100 prizes, plus giving away 2 MacBook Air Laptop Computers. I've never been able to afford a laptop, and have always dreamed of having one. Now's my chance. I'm so totally into this contest because it's so easy to enter. Bloggin-Ads.com is a great site that has tons of useful information about blogging and some great blog reviews. I love the site.
There are a lot of different ways of entering Mike's contest, including digging or stumbling the contest post, leaving a comment on one of his posts, or writing a post on your own blog about the contest. Which, as you can see, I'm doing right now. This contest will run through June 13th, which also happens to be Friday the 13th. Plus, according to Mike's post, this is just the beginning. He is going to be announcing something else wonderful in a future post. I'm so excited. LOL
So, run over to Mike's blog and get yourself signed up for his contest. You could win $100 or a laptop. Of course, I'm going to be winning the other one, so be prepared for that. LOL. Ok, I don't know that for a fact, but I'm going to give it my all. I'm fighting for a MacBook Air, and I intend to win. :)
Mike from Bloggin-Ads.com is holding an awesome contest. He is giving away 10 $100 prizes, plus giving away 2 MacBook Air Laptop Computers. I've never been able to afford a laptop, and have always dreamed of having one. Now's my chance. I'm so totally into this contest because it's so easy to enter. Bloggin-Ads.com is a great site that has tons of useful information about blogging and some great blog reviews. I love the site.
There are a lot of different ways of entering Mike's contest, including digging or stumbling the contest post, leaving a comment on one of his posts, or writing a post on your own blog about the contest. Which, as you can see, I'm doing right now. This contest will run through June 13th, which also happens to be Friday the 13th. Plus, according to Mike's post, this is just the beginning. He is going to be announcing something else wonderful in a future post. I'm so excited. LOL
So, run over to Mike's blog and get yourself signed up for his contest. You could win $100 or a laptop. Of course, I'm going to be winning the other one, so be prepared for that. LOL. Ok, I don't know that for a fact, but I'm going to give it my all. I'm fighting for a MacBook Air, and I intend to win. :)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Dealing with bloggers burnout
Hey ya'll. It's been awhile since I stopped in, so I thought I'd better do something over here to make it look like I'm still among the living. I've been going through a major case of bloggers burnout the past couple of weeks, and haven't done much with any of my blogs. But, I'm starting to come out of it a bit.
I've been hanging out at a really cool forum called TalkWhatever. I don't usually do forums, as I never feel like one of the gang, but this place is different. They even let me have my own section for writers. That was totally cool. So, I've been the forum leader at the Writer's Block section. I've been hosting writing challenges, talking about ways to earn money through writing, and that kind of thing.
I've also been doing some writing on my own. Nothing that I'll ever publish anywhere, just some stupid stories to keep me from just giving up all together. I had to do something to get my mind out of the funk it was lounging in. Sometimes, I get to a point where everything I write has to sound like a fricking commercial. I think that was why I was getting burned out. I had to go find something to do to get my creative mind back on track.
I hate trying to be so "professional" all the time. I've never been the professional type. In fact, I've always been the kind of person who fought against the establishment. Had I been born 10 years sooner, I'd have been a hippy for sure.
So, anyway, I will try and keep this site updated a little more often.
I've been hanging out at a really cool forum called TalkWhatever. I don't usually do forums, as I never feel like one of the gang, but this place is different. They even let me have my own section for writers. That was totally cool. So, I've been the forum leader at the Writer's Block section. I've been hosting writing challenges, talking about ways to earn money through writing, and that kind of thing.
I've also been doing some writing on my own. Nothing that I'll ever publish anywhere, just some stupid stories to keep me from just giving up all together. I had to do something to get my mind out of the funk it was lounging in. Sometimes, I get to a point where everything I write has to sound like a fricking commercial. I think that was why I was getting burned out. I had to go find something to do to get my creative mind back on track.
I hate trying to be so "professional" all the time. I've never been the professional type. In fact, I've always been the kind of person who fought against the establishment. Had I been born 10 years sooner, I'd have been a hippy for sure.
So, anyway, I will try and keep this site updated a little more often.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Modernizing my life
I'm an old fashioned kind of girl. I've always been partial to the "log cabin" look of my home. But I've often thought about doing my home in a more modernized look. Something with a little more sophistication and class to it. So I decided to start looking at some modern furniture.
I found some pretty cool things, and a few things that were way beyond my taste. I'm not really into all that geometrical stuff, but I did see some beautiful leather beds that looked pretty nice. That's something I could definately get into. They also had a couple really cute nightstands that would look good in my house as it is.
I'm never going to be the kind of person who goes totally modern. But I now know that there are some really nice modern pieces out there that match my taste in furnishings. Maybe my taste is a little more sophisticated than I thought.
I found some pretty cool things, and a few things that were way beyond my taste. I'm not really into all that geometrical stuff, but I did see some beautiful leather beds that looked pretty nice. That's something I could definately get into. They also had a couple really cute nightstands that would look good in my house as it is.
I'm never going to be the kind of person who goes totally modern. But I now know that there are some really nice modern pieces out there that match my taste in furnishings. Maybe my taste is a little more sophisticated than I thought.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Longest week ever
This last week has been the longest one ever for me. I've spent the past week helping my mother move from a big house she's lived in for the past 15 years, into a little 2 bedroom trailer. I told her she needed to downsize before we started moving her, but she didn't get rid of near enough stuff.
I took it upon myself to move most of the big stuff for her, and now I'm paying for it. Guess what! I'm not as young as I used to be. I found out that I've got muscles that I haven't used for a long time, and I hurt bad. I lifted a desk, a big overstuffed rocking chair, several kitchen chairs, and even several dressers. I feel like I got hit by a mack truck.
My sister has been living with my mom for the past few months, trying to help her out with bills and that kind of thing. So, not only did I have to move my mom's stuff, but my sister's as well. I had no idea one person could stash so much crap into one little bedroom. Nor did I know that my little pick up could carry so much stuff. I think the box of my truck is slightly wider than it used to be.
But, we finally got them both moved into their new house. It makes me feel a little better as she's a little closer to me now, and with my sister there, I don't have to worry about her being all alone. But I swear that if she decides to move again, I'm renting a U-Haul.
I took it upon myself to move most of the big stuff for her, and now I'm paying for it. Guess what! I'm not as young as I used to be. I found out that I've got muscles that I haven't used for a long time, and I hurt bad. I lifted a desk, a big overstuffed rocking chair, several kitchen chairs, and even several dressers. I feel like I got hit by a mack truck.
My sister has been living with my mom for the past few months, trying to help her out with bills and that kind of thing. So, not only did I have to move my mom's stuff, but my sister's as well. I had no idea one person could stash so much crap into one little bedroom. Nor did I know that my little pick up could carry so much stuff. I think the box of my truck is slightly wider than it used to be.
But, we finally got them both moved into their new house. It makes me feel a little better as she's a little closer to me now, and with my sister there, I don't have to worry about her being all alone. But I swear that if she decides to move again, I'm renting a U-Haul.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Search Engine For Shoppers
I'm always looking for new ways of shopping online. Since I first began writing about buying and selling online, I've tried to find the easiest ways of getting exactly what you want. Then I ran across a site called ShopWiki.com and soon realized that I wasn't finding all the online stores with great deals.
This is a great resource for finding all kinds of things online. You can find everything from boots and shoes, to the latest video games on the market. The reason you can find so much more here is because ShopWiki.com scours online stores much in the same way as Google crawls the various websites online.
Another really cool thing about this site is that they offer an easy-to-use gift guide that can help you choose just the right gift for the right person or occasion. This section is divided into two different categories, taking all the guess work out of the equation. And with Mother's Day just around the corner, you can get a jump start on the holiday.
If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for all the things you need and want online, I highly recommend ShopWiki.com. A search engine for the super shopper in all of us.
This is a great resource for finding all kinds of things online. You can find everything from boots and shoes, to the latest video games on the market. The reason you can find so much more here is because ShopWiki.com scours online stores much in the same way as Google crawls the various websites online.
Another really cool thing about this site is that they offer an easy-to-use gift guide that can help you choose just the right gift for the right person or occasion. This section is divided into two different categories, taking all the guess work out of the equation. And with Mother's Day just around the corner, you can get a jump start on the holiday.
If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for all the things you need and want online, I highly recommend ShopWiki.com. A search engine for the super shopper in all of us.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Only A Mother
Only a mother would drive all night,
So her children might have some fun.
Only a mother would stave off fright,
And allow her children to run.
Only a mother will hide her tears,
As her children continue to grow.
Only a mother will face her fears,
As her children press to let go.
Only a mother would wave good-bye,
As her children fly from the nest.
Only a mother can happily cry,
As her children were given the best.
By: Christine R. Senter
(c) 2008
So her children might have some fun.
Only a mother would stave off fright,
And allow her children to run.
Only a mother will hide her tears,
As her children continue to grow.
Only a mother will face her fears,
As her children press to let go.
Only a mother would wave good-bye,
As her children fly from the nest.
Only a mother can happily cry,
As her children were given the best.
By: Christine R. Senter
(c) 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
90% Say No To Paris Hilton
This is just a stupid tidbit of information. But, I thought this was interesting enough to want to post about it. Don't ask me why, I just felt that this was somewhat "newsworthy".
I was playing with my StumbleUpon tool bar, looking for something to catch my attention, when I ran across this really cool site called BuzzDash.com. The premise of this site is to show peoples reactions to different questions in real time. Basically, it's a polling site, but there are hundreds upon hundreds of different polls.
I decided to go with the entertainment polls, and was having fun when one popped up that kind of caught my attention. The question was a simple yes or no. It asked that if Paris Hilton was looking for a new best friend in which to do another show with, would you want to be that friend. Including myself, 144 people have so far answered the poll. Amazingly, only 10% said YES. 90% of the people who answered that poll would rather not be her friend.
Now, that right there has to say something about what we find entertaining, or don't. Of course, as I said, only 144 people voted, but I thought it was strange that only 10% of those people said yes. You'd think that it would be the other way around. I can't say much, though. I said no too. LOL
Ok, that's enough of my babbling. Please return to you regularly scheduled blogging duties.
I was playing with my StumbleUpon tool bar, looking for something to catch my attention, when I ran across this really cool site called BuzzDash.com. The premise of this site is to show peoples reactions to different questions in real time. Basically, it's a polling site, but there are hundreds upon hundreds of different polls.
I decided to go with the entertainment polls, and was having fun when one popped up that kind of caught my attention. The question was a simple yes or no. It asked that if Paris Hilton was looking for a new best friend in which to do another show with, would you want to be that friend. Including myself, 144 people have so far answered the poll. Amazingly, only 10% said YES. 90% of the people who answered that poll would rather not be her friend.
Now, that right there has to say something about what we find entertaining, or don't. Of course, as I said, only 144 people voted, but I thought it was strange that only 10% of those people said yes. You'd think that it would be the other way around. I can't say much, though. I said no too. LOL
Ok, that's enough of my babbling. Please return to you regularly scheduled blogging duties.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Springtime in Nebraska
Well, you can tell that spring is officially here. No, not because of the buds on the trees, or because my tulips have already broken through the soil. No, it's because it's snowing, AGAIN!!!
We have a saying around here. If you don't like the weather, stick around a minute, it will change. But, for those of us who have lived around here our whole lives, we also watch out for the annual Spring Blizzard. In recent years, we haven't seen as many, but it looks like we could be in for one this year.
Yesterday, it was 60* outside, and just beautiful. Today, it's only about 30* and there's snow everywhere. The good part is that we need the moisture. Our part of the country has been in a drought for the past 5 years or so. So, I have to look at the good side of this.
Oh, well. At least I know it won't last long. It will probably be all melted away be tomorrow afternoon. And then we can all go muddin'. Whoo Hoo.
We have a saying around here. If you don't like the weather, stick around a minute, it will change. But, for those of us who have lived around here our whole lives, we also watch out for the annual Spring Blizzard. In recent years, we haven't seen as many, but it looks like we could be in for one this year.
Yesterday, it was 60* outside, and just beautiful. Today, it's only about 30* and there's snow everywhere. The good part is that we need the moisture. Our part of the country has been in a drought for the past 5 years or so. So, I have to look at the good side of this.
Oh, well. At least I know it won't last long. It will probably be all melted away be tomorrow afternoon. And then we can all go muddin'. Whoo Hoo.
Friday, March 28, 2008
My First Google Payment
I am so excited. I just got my first Google payment. I'm doing backflips in my ergonomic chair. I opted for the direct deposit and when I went to check my Google stats for the day, I found the words "Earned Since Last Payment". Payment? What payment? So, I went to my bank account, and sure enough, I GOT PAID!!!
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here to tell you that it takes a lot of hard work, a lot of long hours, and a lot of patience, but you can make money with Google Ads. And here's the trick. Don't put all your eggs into one basket. I didn't earn that money by dabbling with one or two sites, I did it by maintaining several sites. That's why I don't get over here to write all the time.
When I first signed up with Google ads, I thought I'd be old and grey before I saw my first payment. Well, that happened, but at least I'm still young enough to enjoy it. LOL
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here to tell you that it takes a lot of hard work, a lot of long hours, and a lot of patience, but you can make money with Google Ads. And here's the trick. Don't put all your eggs into one basket. I didn't earn that money by dabbling with one or two sites, I did it by maintaining several sites. That's why I don't get over here to write all the time.
When I first signed up with Google ads, I thought I'd be old and grey before I saw my first payment. Well, that happened, but at least I'm still young enough to enjoy it. LOL
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Toilet Girl's Boyfriend Arrested
I am so shocked about this next load of crap. Ok, the end of last month, authorities in Kansas found a woman who had been sitting on the toilet of her boyfriend's house for 2 years. She'd been there for so long, that her skin had began to grow around the toilet seat.
Well, because her boyfriend had waited so long to call the authorities, he was charged with a misdemeanor, citing endangerment to a dependant adult. And that's where the story ended, or so everyone had thought. Well, not so fast.
It seems the boyfriend was once again arrested this past Sunday. According to court documents, the boyfriend was arrested, not for endangerment to the girlfriend, but for exposing himself to his neighbor's teenaged daughter. OMG
So, while the entire world wonders what was going through the mind of the woman who sat on the toilet for 2 years was thinking, shouldn't someone ask about the boyfriend? I think he needs more help than the girlfriend.
Well, because her boyfriend had waited so long to call the authorities, he was charged with a misdemeanor, citing endangerment to a dependant adult. And that's where the story ended, or so everyone had thought. Well, not so fast.
It seems the boyfriend was once again arrested this past Sunday. According to court documents, the boyfriend was arrested, not for endangerment to the girlfriend, but for exposing himself to his neighbor's teenaged daughter. OMG
So, while the entire world wonders what was going through the mind of the woman who sat on the toilet for 2 years was thinking, shouldn't someone ask about the boyfriend? I think he needs more help than the girlfriend.
What is HD Digital Radio
I've been hearing a lot of chatter about HD Radio, but I really didn't know what it was. I just thought it was some plug-in you put on your blog, or some kind of download that would cost a bazillion dollars to have on your computer. But, that's not what it is at all. In order to get HD Radio, you first need an HD Radio Receiver.
The cool thing about HD Radio is that you can get it in your car, or in your home. Once you've set up your reciever, you can get regular radio stations like a normal radio. Of course, depending on where you live, will determine which stations you'll receive. For instance, if you live in New York, you can scan through the list and find all the New York High Definition Radio stations. If you live in Colorado, you simply click on that state and do the same thing. It's pretty easy to find exactly what you're looking for.
One thing I know my kids would love about HD Radio is their iPod dock with iTunes Tagging. Simply put, this is a docking station reciever. You simply place your iPod in the top and whenever a song comes on that you enjoy, you hit the Tag button, and that song is automatically downloaded into your iPod. That's something my kids would clean just about anything for.
The only cost I can find with this is with the HD Radio Reciever itself. There are a wide range of receivers, many with the iPod function built in, and a few are listed for less than $50. Then, you get to listen to the radio for free, just as if you were listening from a normal stereo system. This sounds like something that my family would definately enjoy. My kids would just love the iPod Tagging, and my husband would love the fact that there was only one base cost. Myself, I'd love the fact that I could listen to the radio, and get the music that I love.
The cool thing about HD Radio is that you can get it in your car, or in your home. Once you've set up your reciever, you can get regular radio stations like a normal radio. Of course, depending on where you live, will determine which stations you'll receive. For instance, if you live in New York, you can scan through the list and find all the New York High Definition Radio stations. If you live in Colorado, you simply click on that state and do the same thing. It's pretty easy to find exactly what you're looking for.
One thing I know my kids would love about HD Radio is their iPod dock with iTunes Tagging. Simply put, this is a docking station reciever. You simply place your iPod in the top and whenever a song comes on that you enjoy, you hit the Tag button, and that song is automatically downloaded into your iPod. That's something my kids would clean just about anything for.
The only cost I can find with this is with the HD Radio Reciever itself. There are a wide range of receivers, many with the iPod function built in, and a few are listed for less than $50. Then, you get to listen to the radio for free, just as if you were listening from a normal stereo system. This sounds like something that my family would definately enjoy. My kids would just love the iPod Tagging, and my husband would love the fact that there was only one base cost. Myself, I'd love the fact that I could listen to the radio, and get the music that I love.
Just Babbling
I guess I hadn't realized just how long it's been since I last posted on this blog. I really can't believe that the days are going by so fast these days. Wow, I really am getting old. LOL
I think the main reason I never have much to say here, is that not much exciting ever happens to me. I'm a pretty basic person. I'm just an old married woman raising two teenagers. Other than normal everyday stuff, nothing much happens to me.
Plus, trying to keep up with all my other blogs, I usually run out of day before I run out of things to do. It's not easy trying to fold laundry with one hand and type with the other. LOL It can be done, but it's not easy.
I'm almost done with Boy Scouts. My son is so close now that it's not even funny. He'll be 18 in October, and that's it. I've been following him around for 10 years now. Who would have thought that a little mom would end up being a Boy Scout that many years. I didn't even make it to the second year of Girl Scouts when I was a kid.
Well, I'm done babbling for now. I will be babbling in the very near future, I'm sure. But that's what this blog is for, a place for me to babble. It saves my husband from having to endure the pain. LOL
I think the main reason I never have much to say here, is that not much exciting ever happens to me. I'm a pretty basic person. I'm just an old married woman raising two teenagers. Other than normal everyday stuff, nothing much happens to me.
Plus, trying to keep up with all my other blogs, I usually run out of day before I run out of things to do. It's not easy trying to fold laundry with one hand and type with the other. LOL It can be done, but it's not easy.
I'm almost done with Boy Scouts. My son is so close now that it's not even funny. He'll be 18 in October, and that's it. I've been following him around for 10 years now. Who would have thought that a little mom would end up being a Boy Scout that many years. I didn't even make it to the second year of Girl Scouts when I was a kid.
Well, I'm done babbling for now. I will be babbling in the very near future, I'm sure. But that's what this blog is for, a place for me to babble. It saves my husband from having to endure the pain. LOL
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Grandpa Rode The Orphan Train
In the past few days, I've been helping my son work on a big assignment at school. He has to do a huge term paper on something that happened in American History, so we thought that it would be a good idea to do his paper on the Orphan Trains, that crossed the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The reason we decided that this was going to be his topic, was because my great-grandfather was one of the children that came out west from New York on the Orphan Trains. Unlike many of the kids, who were actual orphans, my great-great-grandfather signed his 11 yr. old son over to the Children's Aid Society in New York. That boy was my great-grandfather.
He was placed with a family in Kansas in 1884, and spent the rest of his life around this area. I have a copy of the actual ledger file they had on my great-grandfather, with updates on his welfare and whereabouts until May of 1896, when he was 23 yrs. old.
Had it not been for the Orphan Trains, I may have grown up on the East Coast, instead of the Midwest. It's always fun to learn where you came from, but when your family played a role in an historic event, it makes it that much better.
My name is Christine Senter, and I am the great-grandchild of an Orphan Train Rider.
The reason we decided that this was going to be his topic, was because my great-grandfather was one of the children that came out west from New York on the Orphan Trains. Unlike many of the kids, who were actual orphans, my great-great-grandfather signed his 11 yr. old son over to the Children's Aid Society in New York. That boy was my great-grandfather.
He was placed with a family in Kansas in 1884, and spent the rest of his life around this area. I have a copy of the actual ledger file they had on my great-grandfather, with updates on his welfare and whereabouts until May of 1896, when he was 23 yrs. old.
Had it not been for the Orphan Trains, I may have grown up on the East Coast, instead of the Midwest. It's always fun to learn where you came from, but when your family played a role in an historic event, it makes it that much better.
My name is Christine Senter, and I am the great-grandchild of an Orphan Train Rider.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
My kid is so cool
Yeah, I know. You're probably getting sick of me talking about my kids, but this is something way cool. My son is a member of the high school choir. Now, our high school has specialized choirs for certain age groups. For instance, my daughter is in swing choir, which is for the Jr. High kids. Next year, she'll be in the group known as "Magic Rhythm", which is for the Freshmen and Sophmores.
Well, my son is in a group called "The 21st Century Singers", which is designed for the Juniors and Seniors. Also, each member must try out for the choir at the end of their Sophmore year and there is no guarantee that each student will be chosen to be in this group. This group has won several competitions over the years, and our choir director was chosen as Nebraska Music Teacher of the Year, last year.
Anyway, this group got to go to Denver today. They sang the National Anthem at a Denver Nuggets basketball game tonight. This is a huge honor for these kids, and this is the 4th or 5th year they've done this. After they got done singing, they got to hang out and watch the game. It's pretty cool for them. I watched the beginning of the game from home, as I wasn't able to go. I was hoping to get to see the kids sing, but of course, it was more important to show clips from previous games than to show a group of hard working kids sing our country's Anthem. (Drippy sarcasm intended).
I can't hardly wait until my daughter is old enough to be part of this group. She has an amazing singing voice and already excels in choir. The choir director gave her an award last year for having the best voice in the 7th grade. She's already said that if my daughter keeps up like she has been, she'll be one of the stars of The 21st Century Singers in a couple years. Which will be cool, as I can live vicariously though her. Why? Cause I can't carry a tune in a paper bag.
Well, my son is in a group called "The 21st Century Singers", which is designed for the Juniors and Seniors. Also, each member must try out for the choir at the end of their Sophmore year and there is no guarantee that each student will be chosen to be in this group. This group has won several competitions over the years, and our choir director was chosen as Nebraska Music Teacher of the Year, last year.
Anyway, this group got to go to Denver today. They sang the National Anthem at a Denver Nuggets basketball game tonight. This is a huge honor for these kids, and this is the 4th or 5th year they've done this. After they got done singing, they got to hang out and watch the game. It's pretty cool for them. I watched the beginning of the game from home, as I wasn't able to go. I was hoping to get to see the kids sing, but of course, it was more important to show clips from previous games than to show a group of hard working kids sing our country's Anthem. (Drippy sarcasm intended).
I can't hardly wait until my daughter is old enough to be part of this group. She has an amazing singing voice and already excels in choir. The choir director gave her an award last year for having the best voice in the 7th grade. She's already said that if my daughter keeps up like she has been, she'll be one of the stars of The 21st Century Singers in a couple years. Which will be cool, as I can live vicariously though her. Why? Cause I can't carry a tune in a paper bag.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Great Advertising Offer for Bloggers
Ok, so anyone who's ever read this blog knows that I do a lot of work with Garry Conn. Well, now I'm going to tell you about a great deal he's got going on over at his site. He's selling 125x125 graphic ad spots for only $5.95.
I had to go back and re-read the post a couple of times to get the whole jist of the idea. Garry is offering some serious advertising deals, starting at only $5.95 per month. I had to jump on this deal, as I've seen what some other sites are asking for advertising dollars. It's crazy. Most sites ask for anywhere between $20 and $500 for a month on their site, but Garry is offering this deal for about the same price as a Happy Meal.
He's got a lot of other deals going on right now, too, including footer ads, 250x250 ads, and much more. I really think the man has lost his mind, but before he regains his sanity, you'd better get in on this. I've already purchased the Package #2, and will not only have my 125x125 graphic on the main site, but an ad in the footer as well. Now, that's a deal.
I had to go back and re-read the post a couple of times to get the whole jist of the idea. Garry is offering some serious advertising deals, starting at only $5.95 per month. I had to jump on this deal, as I've seen what some other sites are asking for advertising dollars. It's crazy. Most sites ask for anywhere between $20 and $500 for a month on their site, but Garry is offering this deal for about the same price as a Happy Meal.
He's got a lot of other deals going on right now, too, including footer ads, 250x250 ads, and much more. I really think the man has lost his mind, but before he regains his sanity, you'd better get in on this. I've already purchased the Package #2, and will not only have my 125x125 graphic on the main site, but an ad in the footer as well. Now, that's a deal.
No emails all day
I had the strangest sensation come over me yesterday. One that I don't think I've ever felt before. Anyway, not since I got my first computer. I felt like the entire world had disappeared. Why? Because I didn't get one single email yesterday, at all.
Some people might think it's weird, but I felt like I was all alone in the world. I also wondered if my email was broken. Not because I didn't get any emails, but because I didn't get any spam mails either. For a solid 24 hours, I got nothing. There have been times when I wished I'd get a lot less emails, but this was crazy.
So, the next time you wish all those emails would go away, rethink that mindset. It's a weird feeling thinking that you're either the only person in the whole world that's online, or they've all abandoned you. Embrace you emails, at least you know someone out there is thinking about you.
Some people might think it's weird, but I felt like I was all alone in the world. I also wondered if my email was broken. Not because I didn't get any emails, but because I didn't get any spam mails either. For a solid 24 hours, I got nothing. There have been times when I wished I'd get a lot less emails, but this was crazy.
So, the next time you wish all those emails would go away, rethink that mindset. It's a weird feeling thinking that you're either the only person in the whole world that's online, or they've all abandoned you. Embrace you emails, at least you know someone out there is thinking about you.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Another short story published
I'm so happy. I just had another short story published at Triond.com. The story is called "Wild Rose" and is about a little rose growing in the middle of nowhere, and the prayer she sends up to God. It's a very short story. In fact, it's what is known in the writing community as flash fiction.
I wrote this story almost 3 years ago, and just left it sitting on my computer. I'd posted it in a free forum a while back, but got no response to it. I figured it meant that it sucked and removed it from the site and never really thought about it again.
That is, until last night when I decided to submit it to Triond.com and see if it would be accepted for publication. I'm very happy to announce that it was. Whoo Hoo. The best thing about Triond.com is that the story will earn me a small amount of money for years to come. The way the site is set up, authors earn money for each time the ads on their page are visited. I had 3 stories published a couple years back, and they are all still earning me a little bit of change each month. No, I'm not making large amounts of cash, but every little bit helps.
I was totally thrilled to find out that I had another story published. Makes me want to sit down and write a few more. :)
I wrote this story almost 3 years ago, and just left it sitting on my computer. I'd posted it in a free forum a while back, but got no response to it. I figured it meant that it sucked and removed it from the site and never really thought about it again.
That is, until last night when I decided to submit it to Triond.com and see if it would be accepted for publication. I'm very happy to announce that it was. Whoo Hoo. The best thing about Triond.com is that the story will earn me a small amount of money for years to come. The way the site is set up, authors earn money for each time the ads on their page are visited. I had 3 stories published a couple years back, and they are all still earning me a little bit of change each month. No, I'm not making large amounts of cash, but every little bit helps.
I was totally thrilled to find out that I had another story published. Makes me want to sit down and write a few more. :)
Friday, March 7, 2008
Cool Blog About Clocks
I am the kind of person who always wants to know what time it is. If I don’t have my watch on, or a clock near me at all times, I panic. I’m always on the lookout for a new clock and have found a really cool blog that talks about nothing but clocks. I was really amazed at the amount of information I found on this site.
The site is called Clocks Blog, and I’ve never seen so much information on clocks before. This site has a huge list of categories, including posts on mantle clocks, grandfather clocks, and specialized brand name clocks. These people really know what they’re talking about, and they don’t just talk about the clocks. They offer posts about clock histories, ideas on which clocks work in which spaces, and they even offer some clock humor.
I really liked their idea of fitting an outdoor clock into the decor of your patio or around your barbeque area. I’ve never thought of putting a clock outside before. Cool idea. I recommend everyone check out Clocks Blog for just about anything you’d ever want to know about the world of clocks.
The site is called Clocks Blog, and I’ve never seen so much information on clocks before. This site has a huge list of categories, including posts on mantle clocks, grandfather clocks, and specialized brand name clocks. These people really know what they’re talking about, and they don’t just talk about the clocks. They offer posts about clock histories, ideas on which clocks work in which spaces, and they even offer some clock humor.
I really liked their idea of fitting an outdoor clock into the decor of your patio or around your barbeque area. I’ve never thought of putting a clock outside before. Cool idea. I recommend everyone check out Clocks Blog for just about anything you’d ever want to know about the world of clocks.
Monday, March 3, 2008
The greatest computer deal ever
This is so cool. My husband brought home 2 used Gateway computers today, that he found. Apparently, my uncle's neighbors had a garage sale over the weekend. All the stuff they didn't sell ended up in the dumpster and in the mix was a Gateway 2000 computer tower, and a Gateway 400c computer tower.
Now, mind you, my husband isn't one to go out dumpster diving. But, when there are 2 computer towers are sitting on top of the rest of the junk that got tossed, he's not going to just let them sit there. He brought them both home and hooked them up to one of our extra monitors. Sure enough, both computers worked. I think they're going to end up being used for parts. He's already taken one of the RAM chips out of the smaller computer and added it to our son's computer.
My husband has always been one of those people who could find gold in a pile of crap. He can smell a deal a mile away, and if something needs fixed, he's the man to call. There have been a lot of times when he'll fix something and not be really sure how he did it. It's pretty amazing, actually. LOL
Now, mind you, my husband isn't one to go out dumpster diving. But, when there are 2 computer towers are sitting on top of the rest of the junk that got tossed, he's not going to just let them sit there. He brought them both home and hooked them up to one of our extra monitors. Sure enough, both computers worked. I think they're going to end up being used for parts. He's already taken one of the RAM chips out of the smaller computer and added it to our son's computer.
My husband has always been one of those people who could find gold in a pile of crap. He can smell a deal a mile away, and if something needs fixed, he's the man to call. There have been a lot of times when he'll fix something and not be really sure how he did it. It's pretty amazing, actually. LOL
Getting in on the Second Act
As of February or March of 2009, everyone will need to have a television that is cable ready. No more old tv’s with rabbit ear antennas to pick up the signal. They are making products that will make these televisions compatible with all the new regulations, but there are other options. You can always go out and buy an new tv set. You can spend several hundred dollars and be the cool guy on your block, or you can check out Second Act and get your hands on a refurbished HDTV at the lowest prices possible.
Second Act is an authorized dealer of some of the top names in the electronics industry, including Samsung, Toshiba, and Hitachi. They offer some really great offers on LCD’s, Plasma’s, and even audio and video equipment. Check out their deal of the day section to get your hands on the hot products, or run over to their clearance section to get an additional 10% off their already low prices.
You can also sign up for their newsletter and get the latest information on any new or refurbished products they offer, get in on some weekly coupons, and be one of the first to have a chance at their deal of the day. If you’re in the market for a new television, then this is the place to go.
Second Act is an authorized dealer of some of the top names in the electronics industry, including Samsung, Toshiba, and Hitachi. They offer some really great offers on LCD’s, Plasma’s, and even audio and video equipment. Check out their deal of the day section to get your hands on the hot products, or run over to their clearance section to get an additional 10% off their already low prices.
You can also sign up for their newsletter and get the latest information on any new or refurbished products they offer, get in on some weekly coupons, and be one of the first to have a chance at their deal of the day. If you’re in the market for a new television, then this is the place to go.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Grand Opening Contest at Feed Flare
Hey Ya'll!!!!! I wanted to run over here real quick and let everyone know that my friend Collin has just announced a huge contest at his new site, Feed Flare. This site has only been on the radar for about a month now, but he's bringing in some massive numbers.
Feed Flare is a cool site about how to grow your RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, numbers. He also gives great tips on which feeds work best, as well as offers great deals if you would like to Advertise with Feed Flare. Even though I've been doing this for about a year now, I've learned a few things from Collin that I did not know before.
As for the contest, Collin has tons of prizes which have been donated from bloggers all over the sphere. Featured contest sponsor-Dat Money-is donating a customized banner design in the size of your choice. There are many more prizes to be won, donated by bloggers such as featured contest sponsor-My Radical Blogs, BluFur WebHosting, and even a by yours truly.
There is a lot of stuff to be won in this contest, so get over there and get yourself signed up, and good luck.
Feed Flare is a cool site about how to grow your RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, numbers. He also gives great tips on which feeds work best, as well as offers great deals if you would like to Advertise with Feed Flare. Even though I've been doing this for about a year now, I've learned a few things from Collin that I did not know before.
As for the contest, Collin has tons of prizes which have been donated from bloggers all over the sphere. Featured contest sponsor-Dat Money-is donating a customized banner design in the size of your choice. There are many more prizes to be won, donated by bloggers such as featured contest sponsor-My Radical Blogs, BluFur WebHosting, and even a by yours truly.
There is a lot of stuff to be won in this contest, so get over there and get yourself signed up, and good luck.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Happy Leap Day
Hey ya'll. I just wanted to jump over here real quick and wish everyone a Happy Leap Day. It's not a major holiday, nobody's gonna be baking cookies or putting together a big family dinner over it, but what the heck.
For anyone out there who was born on the 29th of Feb., I wish you a Happy Birthday. How cool would it be to be one of the Leap Babies. LOL I always felt kind of sorry for the kids who were born on Leap Day, but now that I'm getting older, I think it would be awesome to only celebrate my birthday every 4 years.
Everybody have a great day, and if you're feeling froggy, just Leap!!!!!
For anyone out there who was born on the 29th of Feb., I wish you a Happy Birthday. How cool would it be to be one of the Leap Babies. LOL I always felt kind of sorry for the kids who were born on Leap Day, but now that I'm getting older, I think it would be awesome to only celebrate my birthday every 4 years.
Everybody have a great day, and if you're feeling froggy, just Leap!!!!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Domain Registration Site for Australians
Since I bought my very first domain name, I’ve found that not all purchasing sites are the same. Some are built more for hosting than for domains, some are full service websites that meet every aspect of a webmaster’s needs, and some are designed for a specific region or country. Payless Domains is one such site.
This domain registration site is one of Australia’s favorites. Not only do they offer inexpensive domain names, they also offer email hosting, URL forwarding, domain name parking, and much more; all at no extra cost. Choose from .com.au, .com, .net names.
Payless Domains hosting services offers 4 different levels, ranging from 1 GB of space up to 4 GB of space. This gives everyone a chance to establish themselves online. All pricing on this site is AUD, unless otherwise specified.
One thing of note about this site is how easy it is to use. As I went through the site, I found everything I was looking for in a matter of seconds. That’s something I always look for in any site. They place their pricing guide link at the top of the page where it’s easy to get to, they make it easy to register, and they tell you up front exactly what you’re going to get.
This domain registration site is one of Australia’s favorites. Not only do they offer inexpensive domain names, they also offer email hosting, URL forwarding, domain name parking, and much more; all at no extra cost. Choose from .com.au, .com, .net names.
Payless Domains hosting services offers 4 different levels, ranging from 1 GB of space up to 4 GB of space. This gives everyone a chance to establish themselves online. All pricing on this site is AUD, unless otherwise specified.
One thing of note about this site is how easy it is to use. As I went through the site, I found everything I was looking for in a matter of seconds. That’s something I always look for in any site. They place their pricing guide link at the top of the page where it’s easy to get to, they make it easy to register, and they tell you up front exactly what you’re going to get.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Bragging about my other kid
It's time I bragged about my other kid for a change. As anyone who's ever read anything over here, you often read about my son the stud-muffin wrestler. This time, I have to brag about my wanna-be-a-supermodel teenaged daughter.
Our school put on a regional choir competition today and both of my kids were in it, in different choirs. Stud-Muffin is in the top choir, made for juniors and seniors. However, my daughter is in the jr. high choir, which is like competition basic training. Well, jr. high choir was first ones on the stage this morning and they looked so cool.
As they began singing, you could tell that as a group they're still working on getting the dance steps in time, trying to concentrate on the words and moves instead of playing to the audience, and let's face it, they're all still a little clumsy. However, as the song progressed, one beautiful voice stepped out from the muddled mass of barely audible whispers. My daughter sang the song perfectly, did her best to put all she had into the dance steps (but no, she wasn't completely perfect in that), and smiled like she'd been doing this her whole life. I was so proud of my little girl that I clapped louder than anyone else in the room.
I've always been proud of both of my kids, but it seems that I've spent way more time bragging about my son's achievements than my daughter's. She's not athletic in any sense of the word. She got bored with Girl Scouts pretty early on. And her idea of getting exercise entails several laps around the mall. So, to know that she's going to excel in this singing thing gives me great joy. Who knows, maybe she'll be the next American Idol. Naw, knowing her personality, she'll be the next WWE Women's Champion.
Our school put on a regional choir competition today and both of my kids were in it, in different choirs. Stud-Muffin is in the top choir, made for juniors and seniors. However, my daughter is in the jr. high choir, which is like competition basic training. Well, jr. high choir was first ones on the stage this morning and they looked so cool.
As they began singing, you could tell that as a group they're still working on getting the dance steps in time, trying to concentrate on the words and moves instead of playing to the audience, and let's face it, they're all still a little clumsy. However, as the song progressed, one beautiful voice stepped out from the muddled mass of barely audible whispers. My daughter sang the song perfectly, did her best to put all she had into the dance steps (but no, she wasn't completely perfect in that), and smiled like she'd been doing this her whole life. I was so proud of my little girl that I clapped louder than anyone else in the room.
I've always been proud of both of my kids, but it seems that I've spent way more time bragging about my son's achievements than my daughter's. She's not athletic in any sense of the word. She got bored with Girl Scouts pretty early on. And her idea of getting exercise entails several laps around the mall. So, to know that she's going to excel in this singing thing gives me great joy. Who knows, maybe she'll be the next American Idol. Naw, knowing her personality, she'll be the next WWE Women's Champion.
Monday, February 25, 2008
I'm beginning to get wrinkles
As I get older, I’m finding that I’m beginning to notice the little wrinkles and laugh lines that are forming on my face. I’m not one of those people who get all uptight about such things, but they are beginning to bother me a little bit.
I found a site called Skin RX Clinic Amazing Skin Care, that helps women with their skin issues. They carry a great line of anti-aging creams and other products that can keep the signs of aging at a minimum, and in some cases even reverse these signs.
In the sidebar of their homepage is a list of various skin problems to choose from. You just click on the problem, which in my case is wrinkles, and they show you a variety of products that will help with the problem. I was amazed at the fact that their prices aren’t that bad, depending on what the affliction is and which remedy you choose.
One thing I did find appealing about this site is that they will tell you exactly what is in their products, and what it does. They have a whole list of various ingredients and what their functions are with skin care.
They also offer a toll-free number you can call if you’d like to speak with a licensed esthetician, who will help you decide on which product and treatment is right for you. And finally, they will ship your products overnight, so you can start looking and feeling better right away.
I found a site called Skin RX Clinic Amazing Skin Care, that helps women with their skin issues. They carry a great line of anti-aging creams and other products that can keep the signs of aging at a minimum, and in some cases even reverse these signs.
In the sidebar of their homepage is a list of various skin problems to choose from. You just click on the problem, which in my case is wrinkles, and they show you a variety of products that will help with the problem. I was amazed at the fact that their prices aren’t that bad, depending on what the affliction is and which remedy you choose.
One thing I did find appealing about this site is that they will tell you exactly what is in their products, and what it does. They have a whole list of various ingredients and what their functions are with skin care.
They also offer a toll-free number you can call if you’d like to speak with a licensed esthetician, who will help you decide on which product and treatment is right for you. And finally, they will ship your products overnight, so you can start looking and feeling better right away.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
I am such an old hippie
I've been sitting here all night, getting my posts done at all my other blogs and listening to all my favorite tunes I've got saved on my puter. As one song blends into the next, it dawned on me that the music I listen to is almost 30 years old. OMG, I'm so old.
In my opinion, they quit making good music in the mid 80's. My favorite tunes all come from the mid to late 70's and some from the early 80's. And yes, I know that's telling the world just how old I really am, but I've always had a thing for the music of the mid to late 70's. I'm the youngest of 3 girls, and I had a bad habit of stealing their records when I was a kid. LOL
I was listening to some of the things my kids listen to, and heard my father's voice come out of my face in the form of "you can't understand a word they're saying". I remember the first time my mom heard the song "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley. She freaked. She couldn't believe that they were so hard up for songs that they were talking about playing with someone's dirty laundry. LOLOLOLOL
Oh well, I guess I'll just live in the past and revel in my music. So while you're all reading this post, I'll be shaking my groove thing and partying like it's 1999.
In my opinion, they quit making good music in the mid 80's. My favorite tunes all come from the mid to late 70's and some from the early 80's. And yes, I know that's telling the world just how old I really am, but I've always had a thing for the music of the mid to late 70's. I'm the youngest of 3 girls, and I had a bad habit of stealing their records when I was a kid. LOL
I was listening to some of the things my kids listen to, and heard my father's voice come out of my face in the form of "you can't understand a word they're saying". I remember the first time my mom heard the song "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley. She freaked. She couldn't believe that they were so hard up for songs that they were talking about playing with someone's dirty laundry. LOLOLOLOL
Oh well, I guess I'll just live in the past and revel in my music. So while you're all reading this post, I'll be shaking my groove thing and partying like it's 1999.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Online Poker Review Site for Mac Users
Pretty much everything on the Internet is designed for Windows applications, from software to websites. Even so, there are several sites out there made for Mac users. This ranges from music sites to poker sites. One such site is called Mac Poker.
This is a one-stop shop for all things relating to playing poker with a Macintosh. Mac Poker offers links to online articles relating to poker rules and strategies, as well as offering reviews on other sites such as Poker Stars and FullTilt Poker.
Another thing that Mac Poker offers is a list of casino bonuses from around the Internet. Various poker sites offer sign up incentives, and this is a list of just a few of the many. Mac Poker is a wonderful resource for any Mac user who enjoys playing poker online. For more information, Check out Mac Poker and see for yourself.
This is a one-stop shop for all things relating to playing poker with a Macintosh. Mac Poker offers links to online articles relating to poker rules and strategies, as well as offering reviews on other sites such as Poker Stars and FullTilt Poker.
Another thing that Mac Poker offers is a list of casino bonuses from around the Internet. Various poker sites offer sign up incentives, and this is a list of just a few of the many. Mac Poker is a wonderful resource for any Mac user who enjoys playing poker online. For more information, Check out Mac Poker and see for yourself.
Monday, February 18, 2008
SignTheGoogleGuestBook-Christine Was Here
Ok kids, this is kind of a cool blog meme that has nothing at all to do with link baiting, or link swapping, or anything of the sort. This is a search engine friendly meme called Sign the Google Guest Book.
A friend of mine noticed that when you typed the words "Sign the Google Guest Book" into Google, it showed absolutely no pages what so ever. Well, we've decided to change that. There are a couple of rules to this meme, but nothing to extreme.
First of all, create a your title like I've done with mine. Start it out with Sign The google guest book, but make sure it's all one word, then a hyphen, the "You" was here. And of course you put your own name or net name in that space.
The contest of the post really doesn't matter, but it would be a good idea to tell your readers what we're doing and how to play the game. Remember, we're not out for incoming or outgoing links, we're after SERPs.
After you've written your post, leave a comment and we'll all run around and Digg and Stumble each others pages. Let's see just how many of us can get our names up there on this poor empty page.
Here is the target SERP url:
http://www.google.com/search?q=SignTheGoogleGuestBook
The original meme post:
http://www.blogtheinternet.com/signthegoogleguestbook.html
The original Digg url:
http://digg.com/odd_stuff/SignTheGoogleGuestBook
The original StumbleIt url:
http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.blogtheinternet.com/signthegoogleguestbook.html
Have fun and remember to let me know who's playing along. Good luck and Happy SERPing.
A friend of mine noticed that when you typed the words "Sign the Google Guest Book" into Google, it showed absolutely no pages what so ever. Well, we've decided to change that. There are a couple of rules to this meme, but nothing to extreme.
First of all, create a your title like I've done with mine. Start it out with Sign The google guest book, but make sure it's all one word, then a hyphen, the "You" was here. And of course you put your own name or net name in that space.
The contest of the post really doesn't matter, but it would be a good idea to tell your readers what we're doing and how to play the game. Remember, we're not out for incoming or outgoing links, we're after SERPs.
After you've written your post, leave a comment and we'll all run around and Digg and Stumble each others pages. Let's see just how many of us can get our names up there on this poor empty page.
Here is the target SERP url:
http://www.google.com/search?q=SignTheGoogleGuestBook
The original meme post:
http://www.blogtheinternet.com/signthegoogleguestbook.html
The original Digg url:
http://digg.com/odd_stuff/SignTheGoogleGuestBook
The original StumbleIt url:
http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.blogtheinternet.com/signthegoogleguestbook.html
Have fun and remember to let me know who's playing along. Good luck and Happy SERPing.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Me and My Drum Birthday Contest
Hey everyone, I had to come over here and let everyone know that my buddy Mark over at MeandMyDrum.com is getting ready to celebrate his blog's first birthday. He's holding a contest between now and the 20th of February, where one lucky winner will win 1,000 Entrecard entries and a review on Mark's blog.
Now, there are a few of us in the blog-o-sphere that aren't members of this new craze known as Entrecard, so I asked Mark what was in it for us. And being the cool guy that he is, Mark has decided that if the winner of the contest isn't a member of Entrecard, he will donate the entries to the charity of the winners choice. I think that's pretty cool. Plus, you'll still get your blog reviewed on his site.
There are several ways to enter the contest, but I suggest you check them all out for yourself at Mark's blog. Mark will choose a winner on the 20th, so you better get your entries in while you can. Then, come the 20th, we can all head over to MeandMyDrum.com and tell Mark, "Happy Birthday"!!!!!!
Now, there are a few of us in the blog-o-sphere that aren't members of this new craze known as Entrecard, so I asked Mark what was in it for us. And being the cool guy that he is, Mark has decided that if the winner of the contest isn't a member of Entrecard, he will donate the entries to the charity of the winners choice. I think that's pretty cool. Plus, you'll still get your blog reviewed on his site.
There are several ways to enter the contest, but I suggest you check them all out for yourself at Mark's blog. Mark will choose a winner on the 20th, so you better get your entries in while you can. Then, come the 20th, we can all head over to MeandMyDrum.com and tell Mark, "Happy Birthday"!!!!!!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Nearly back to normal
Well, another month has come and gone since my last post. This year is already going by way too fast. However, things are starting to settle down around here. Wrestling season is officially over and I can get back to my blogging world.
As much as I love to watch my son wrestle, I was really glad to see it end. We've been doing this since the end of November, and I was really getting tired of running all over the countryside just to watch my kid go to war with other kids. I'm one of those moms that screams her head off during every match my kid is in, and it's all I can do to keep from slapping the snot out of a few of the other parents.
I almost had to beat up a dad this last match. Not because of what he was yelling at his kid, or mine for that matter, but because of the fact that he sat down next to my daughter and nearly punched her in the face. He was one of those dads that really gets into the match and was flailing his arms and legs all over the place. On more than one occasion, he almost elbowed my daughter and once, he actually kicked her. That's when I'd had enough. I physically moved my child out of the way and sat down next to the guy. In a very loud voice I announced "I can fight back". The next thing I knew, he up and moved.
The moms that were sitting behind me just laughed and patted me on the back. This dude was huge. I'll bet he weighed at least 300 lbs. I didn't care, I was gonna take him on in defense of my little girl. Hell hath no fury like a pissed of mommy.
Anyway, now that things are starting to get back to normal, I'll be posting here a lot more often. It will be a lot easier with my head in this game, instead of the one at the school. LOL
As much as I love to watch my son wrestle, I was really glad to see it end. We've been doing this since the end of November, and I was really getting tired of running all over the countryside just to watch my kid go to war with other kids. I'm one of those moms that screams her head off during every match my kid is in, and it's all I can do to keep from slapping the snot out of a few of the other parents.
I almost had to beat up a dad this last match. Not because of what he was yelling at his kid, or mine for that matter, but because of the fact that he sat down next to my daughter and nearly punched her in the face. He was one of those dads that really gets into the match and was flailing his arms and legs all over the place. On more than one occasion, he almost elbowed my daughter and once, he actually kicked her. That's when I'd had enough. I physically moved my child out of the way and sat down next to the guy. In a very loud voice I announced "I can fight back". The next thing I knew, he up and moved.
The moms that were sitting behind me just laughed and patted me on the back. This dude was huge. I'll bet he weighed at least 300 lbs. I didn't care, I was gonna take him on in defense of my little girl. Hell hath no fury like a pissed of mommy.
Anyway, now that things are starting to get back to normal, I'll be posting here a lot more often. It will be a lot easier with my head in this game, instead of the one at the school. LOL
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Holy Cow, It's a New Year
Hello boys and girls,
I am so sorry that I haven't posted before this. It's only the third day of the new year and I've already lost track of time. I do want to wish everyone a very happy new year. I got so caught up in other endeavors, that I dropped the ball.
Anyway, I'm hoping that the coming year is going to be one of my best ever. I've got a lot going on coming to this year. I'm currently running about 5 blogs, working on 6, and that doesn't include this one. I've been learning a lot about making money with Google Adsense, and I'm finding out that if you really work at it, it is possible to do so. However, it does take a lot of work, and a lot of writing. As of right now, here's what I'm working on:
Aircraft Deals--If you're looking to buy an airplane, I'll point you in the right direction.
Ancient History Facts--Just like it says, I write posts about all things ancient. I have always been a history nut, and this is just a place for me to put it into words.
BlogClassifieds--This is a site that showcases all kinds of items for sale from all over the Internet
Special Offers Blog--This is also a site about deals and sales, but this one is still in the works. There are a few posts on it, but I need to work on it more.
Plus, I'm trying to get my site, ChristineSenter.com, up and running smoothly. I've got a lot of plans for the coming year on that site, but I just hope I haven't over-extended myself. LOl
I wrote a post over there a few days ago, thanking the many people who have been there for me this past year, and have helped me get to where I'm at today. I tried to get everyone in the list, but soon realized that there were just too many to mention in one post. However, there are a few I'd like to mention in this post.
First of all, I have to thank the amazing Dani Pink, for being an inspiration to me and giving me something to express my creative side. Through a simple comment, she helped me create an amazing character.
I also need to thank a guy who's been more of an inspiration than he knows. One of the first bloggers I met a year ago in a social blogging site, ManoDogs. This guy knows more about the comic book industry than I knew existed. He's also a very good writer, and has an interesting sense of humor.
And of course, I have to thank Adsense Tracker. This chick is so cool. She can be completely serious in one post, then totally silly in the next. She is truly one of a kind.
As I said in my other post, I'm sure there are tons of other people out there that I need to thank, and I appreciate everything they've said and done for me in this past year. I wish you all a very happy new year, and I hope that this is your best year yet.
I am so sorry that I haven't posted before this. It's only the third day of the new year and I've already lost track of time. I do want to wish everyone a very happy new year. I got so caught up in other endeavors, that I dropped the ball.
Anyway, I'm hoping that the coming year is going to be one of my best ever. I've got a lot going on coming to this year. I'm currently running about 5 blogs, working on 6, and that doesn't include this one. I've been learning a lot about making money with Google Adsense, and I'm finding out that if you really work at it, it is possible to do so. However, it does take a lot of work, and a lot of writing. As of right now, here's what I'm working on:
Aircraft Deals--If you're looking to buy an airplane, I'll point you in the right direction.
Ancient History Facts--Just like it says, I write posts about all things ancient. I have always been a history nut, and this is just a place for me to put it into words.
BlogClassifieds--This is a site that showcases all kinds of items for sale from all over the Internet
Special Offers Blog--This is also a site about deals and sales, but this one is still in the works. There are a few posts on it, but I need to work on it more.
Blog Wheels--This is a site I worked on a few months back, and am looking into reworking this site too.
Discounts-Online--And again, a site for finding the best deals and bargains around the Internet.Plus, I'm trying to get my site, ChristineSenter.com, up and running smoothly. I've got a lot of plans for the coming year on that site, but I just hope I haven't over-extended myself. LOl
I wrote a post over there a few days ago, thanking the many people who have been there for me this past year, and have helped me get to where I'm at today. I tried to get everyone in the list, but soon realized that there were just too many to mention in one post. However, there are a few I'd like to mention in this post.
First of all, I have to thank the amazing Dani Pink, for being an inspiration to me and giving me something to express my creative side. Through a simple comment, she helped me create an amazing character.
I also need to thank a guy who's been more of an inspiration than he knows. One of the first bloggers I met a year ago in a social blogging site, ManoDogs. This guy knows more about the comic book industry than I knew existed. He's also a very good writer, and has an interesting sense of humor.
And of course, I have to thank Adsense Tracker. This chick is so cool. She can be completely serious in one post, then totally silly in the next. She is truly one of a kind.
As I said in my other post, I'm sure there are tons of other people out there that I need to thank, and I appreciate everything they've said and done for me in this past year. I wish you all a very happy new year, and I hope that this is your best year yet.
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