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Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

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Living in limbo

I’ve been living in limbo lately, so I feel all over the place.  This is in no particular order.

The things I love. I didn’t put my children or husband on the list because that’s obvious.;)

1. Smell of the air just before the rain
2. Sound of thunder
3. When my children laugh from their bellies; only a mom will understand that.
4. Coca-cola
5. Trafalgar Square, London, England
6. Color red
7. The Lords of Discipline by Patrick Conroy
8. Stilettos
9. Dazzling Gold by Estee Lauder
10. Bold, bold gemstone rings in gold
11. Long, healthy hair
12. Strong hands
13. Brushing my teeth
14. Driving a stick shift with all the windows down
15. Lip gloss
16. Traveling
17. Lifting
18. Big butts
19. Cheese
20. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh green beans and rolls…if I’m not cooking it, KFC will do.

What I dislike the most, in no particular order.

1. “Diet” anything
2. Fake jewelry
3. Snow
4. Crying
5. Medication
6. Cardio
7. Driving on ice
8. Cleaning
9. Most people
10. Blow drying my hair
11. Pairing socks
12. Chasing a dog down the street
13. Trying on clothes
14. Being broke as a joke.;)
15. Not knowing my full ethnicity…I’ll ask when I get around to it.
16. Wrinkles
17. My hands
18. Not speaking my native language, especially since I wasn’t born in the US.
19. Sneezing
20. Being trapped in an apartment

Style changes in my writing

For the last two years I have struggled with writing for the web. I do most of my articles for upfront pay I still havent’ reached a solid number of page views for my articles. Although I don’t expect too many page views I do like the residual pay that is sent to my Paypal account each month from Associated  Content and Examiner. 

Recently, Josh purchased a copy of the Yahoo!Style Guide for me and it has made a big difference in my writing. With the recent Google algorithm change my daily views dropped from nearly 1000 a day to under 100 on Associated Content. Unexpected to say the least.  So my  page view pay out was less than pocket change.

Now, it’s back  in the 200′s. I can’t complain too much but I have realized  what the web considers to be good writing looks like something a second grader can read. In the style guide it states that web readers only scan articles and  43% of its readers have below average reading levels. Of course, instead of raising the standards for education, the web writers have to reduce their style of writing to a level that  actually embarrasses me.

On the other hand, I have been picked up for a beat assignment for Your Wisdom from Shine and Shine from Yahoo!

Photo is of an old article ranked with Google. This is a piece from Examiner. Luckily, my views from Examiner have not dropped substantially.

I’ve been missing.lol

Work. Sunshine. Playtime. Cooking. I’m back.lol

My omelette.=)

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Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers

At the moment all is well with my mom. She’s had surgery and is recovering at the house.

Her drain tube was removed yesterday and she “seems” to be feeling better. My father said she was already arguing with him before they left the hospital so for us: THAT’S A GREAT SIGN!!! If you knew my mom you’d understand.lol

Anyhow,  I  wanted to thank each and every person for their well wishes, thoughts and prayers.  It has meant so much to me!

My mom, my best buddy

For the past few days I have been beside myself because my mother is very sick. My mother has been sick twice during my lifetime  and has never had any illnesses. So imagine my father’s shock  when he found my mother sprawled out on the floor screaming in pain when he got home from work.  He,  my brother and I could not help but wonder how this could happen.

She was admitted to East Georgia Medical Center with a diagnosis of pancreatitis and a gall bladder on the verge of bursting. I on the other hand have been sitting  in my apartment fretting  from 1000 miles away. It’s the first time in my entire life that I’ve been in such financial straits that I can not go home. I have never felt so low.

My mother’s out of surgery now and I’ll pray to the Universe for her.  It’s all I can do for now.

Survey:originally posted on Facebook

This was originally done on Facebook.

1. My most recent ex is: most likely in Hotlanta but I couldn’t tell you for sure.

2. I should learn to:  bite my tongue. I am far too outspoken and honest.

3. I love: cats. I mean adore them but am highly, highly allergic to them.

4. People would say that I am: an angel or devil.  People love me or hate me and there’s little in between so I’m not sure what they would say.

5. I don’t understand: any math over a fifth grade level.lol

6. When I wake up in the morning:  I turn on the computer first,  then the stove for eggs, put a cup of water in the microwave for terrible instant coffee. While it’s heating I drink 32oz of water with my vitamins, walk to the washing machine to throw a load in and then go back the microwave to get my coffee and sit down in front of the ‘puter. Yes, I do this EVERY morning.

7. I lost: creamy teal eyeshadow stick that I just bought today.

8. Life is: complicated but everything is fixable.

9. My past taught me: to learn to do things for myself but know when to ask for help.

10. I get annoyed when: I have to repeat myself several times.

11. Parties are: not for me. I’m really a homebody and when and if I get the chance to go out I’d rather be at a  museum or play.

12. I wish: for my children to not have to struggle.

13. Dogs and cats: are lovely animals but I don’t want them in my house.

14. My childhood pets: Benji; a fiery Jack Russell we had for 16 years.

15. Tomorrow is:  the last day of 2010.

16. I have a low tolerance for: bullshit. Plain and simple.

17. If I had a million dollars: I’d buy a home and save the rest so my kids wouldn’t have to struggle.

18. I’m terrified of: I’m not terrified of anything but horses are scary.

19. I’ve come to realize: the older I get the faster the time goes by.

20. I am listening to: the hum of the refrigerator.  Everyone else is asleep.

21. I talk: a lot but if I don’t care for someone I won’t say one word to them; not even hello.

22. My best friends: few and far away.

23. My first kiss: was scary.lol

24. Love is: overrated.

25. Marriage is: a commitment that has to be revised continually.

26. Somewhere, someone is thinking: that’s it’s time for bed.

27. I’ll always be: strong willed.

28. The last time I really cried was: when my children sang  “I’m Gonna Be Somebody” by Travis Tritt. Didn’t even know where they heard it from…

29. My cell phone is: only answered for immediate family and one or two friends. I don’t answer my phone and at one time my message said “Hello, it’s me.  You know I won’t answer so if it’s important call back later.”

30. Before I go to bed: I brush everyone’s teeth and pick at my face.

31. My middle name: is so generic. I don’t have to write it because you can guess and get it right.

32. Right now, I’m wondering: why am I so thirsty.

33. Today I: slept in until 6:30am. That’s two hours later than usual.

34. Tomorrow I will be: writing and going to the gym.

35. I really want to: become a Natural Figure Pro with the NGA or IFPA.

36. The person most likely to re-post this? not sure.

37. The person least likely to re-post this is: not sure

38. My relationship with my grandparent(s): I have one grandmother left and she’s a great lady.

39. My most treasured possession is: are my kids… after that it’s jewelry and lip gloss.

40. My favorite pictures: are of my kids and a special  photo of Trafalgar Square in London.

41. I sing: in the car with the kids. LOUD.

42. If I was a crayon: RED!!!

43. Someday I want to travel to: Greece, Ireland and Costa Rica.  I have never seen my birth place Sak-Su-Ni, Korea so I would like to visit at least one time.

44. I am wearing: gray sweat pants and a gray thermal shirt.

45. My favorite vacation was: Cozumel. It’s really the only one I’ve been on.

46. My favorite holiday:All Hallow’s Eve

47. It hurts: when you really want something you know you can’t have.

48. My most recent dream: was…I’m not sure. I can’t remember.

49. My profile picture was: taken by my husband on Christmas morning.

50. I need: security. Not the babying type either…I mean job wise.lol



How ‘Legend’ Shaped My Love of Movies

During my years as a student of Georgia Southern University I worked as a manager of Mugs-N-Movies and spent my years waiting tables and being surrounded by newly released movies. Each Friday I looked forward to opening a new movie and no matter how many movies Mug’s opened the feeling never changed. After graduating college I moved to Atlanta but I still loved movies and whether it was a video at home or a new release at the box office my fondness for movies never staggered.

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