Thanks PPP!

I'm glad that I found payperpost.com. Although many of the A-listers of the blogging world have many negative things to say about the company, I still post for them. Why shouldn't I? I can definitely use the money. It seems everytime I turn around, something else needs to be repaired or replaced. The kids grow out of their clothing faster than I can replace them.

How much have I earned with payperpost so far? As of today, i have been paid $462.86. Not bad for blogging. Now that doesn't include the money I make from google adsense. That's the best part of the wgole thing. I can get paid by payperpost and still earn money from the same content from Google Adsense! In the next few weeks, I will be receiving at least $111.00 by paypal. I will get this even if I stop blogging! That's pretty cool...

So far, I've used the money to take my daughter to a couple of Jonas Brothers' concerts. I also had to pay some unexpected expenses like a flat tire, and some other car repairs! Like I said before, there is always something in my life!

How did I come across PayPerPost? Actually, I was trying to find another company like one that I was already using. I performed a Google search and this site came up in an ad! Then I read about the article in Business Week and the rest is history! I am going to attempt to make enough money to buy a regrigerator. Yes, it's the latest appliance to conk out on me. I'm lucky, the problem is it's all bad....

If you need to earn some extra income, sign up and start posting! There are certain requirements that must be met, so make sure to read the TOS carefully! By the way, they do pay. I've posted proof of it on my other blog: GETTING OUT OF DEBT. You can find the link on the sidebar.

Good luck and have fun earning money for this holiday season!

It's Always Something

Remember I told you the house needed lots of repairs? Well, I was finally able to get in touch with her. After she looked at the various repairs needed, she told me the leak I have is not reparable. I have to buy a new tub! So, that can be added to the list of large ticket items and repairs I need. Notice I said need. These aren't wants. I need to have my car repaired. I need to have my three of my bathrooms repaired.

Yes, it sounds crazy. I have five bathrooms and no I'm not rich. Two of the master bathrooms need repairs. One needs the tile to be reset to stop the leak. It also needs the shower repaired. The other master bathroom needs a new tub plus the handle and faucets need to be replaced. Luckily, I already bought the fixtures. I just need them to be installed. I installed the set on the other master bedroom and that's why the shower doesn't work. Lucky me! The other bathroom is stopped up. My friend is going to bring a snake for the drain. Three full baths and they need repairs! The other two baths are half baths. Decisions, decisions. I have to decide what gets repaired and what has to wait!

Anyway, I came across a site and it has lots of beautiful bathroom necessities and luxuries. At http://www.Taps4Less.com you can find everything I need. The bath tubs are nice, but I spent more time looking at the stuff I can't afford. Don't we all??? They have the most beautiful saunas! Look at this sauna at Taps4Less.com that fits 3-4 people! If that's not your cup of tea, look at this Taps4Less.com whirlpool tub for 3 with TV! Excuse me?!?! Why would you need to seat 3 and havea TV?!?!?

I don't know when I'm going to have the funds to replace that tub. I have to focus on the car and the kid's glasses/contacts. When I get that out of the way, and if I don't go through anymore unexpected events...I'll be able to get a standard tub. I may love to look at these sites, but I live in reality...

Dear Flaming Tamale:

I just watched your confessional and thought, "Wow!" You are stressed and you're right, you are very young. I'm going to give you what you like....photos. Yes, pictures of my little dwarves to entertain you ...at least a little.

Here's The Princess, The Diva and The Entrpreneur and The Little One...The Chatterbox, Sleepy Dwarf and The Comedian! Then there is me.

It sucks that you can't use your car. I feel your pain. Last Thursay, I was driving 6 of the dwarves to a school football game and I hit Prancer...ok...it was just a deer...not a flying reindeer. Anyway, my wheel alignment is off as well as my brakes. Some idiot was hunting and chased the deer onto the middle of the road...in front of my minivan. He got a free meal or two and I got over $3000.00 in repairs. I have to pay for $1000.00 of it (that I don't have) and a car rental (don't have the cash for that either). What am I doing about it? Writing content to get paid to blog, giving you more work (I apologize) and like Bon Jovi sang years ago....LIVING ON A PRAYER.

It could be worse for you. You could have my life. I live in a beautiful rural community (in the middle of nowhere), unwanted by the locals (I'm Hispanic), surrounded by whiny little dwarves (I have 7 kids). Kind of puts things into perspective, huh?!?!

Actually, I know it sucks for you. I worked for a disorganized organization, except I had the Boss from Hell. I'm glad I lost that job. My kids needed me and I ended up getting more from unemployment (I had to pay 3 different daycare and afterschool programs for all of them)! I know what it's like to be stressed out, but at least you know it is just for a season and not forever.

Here are some suggestions:
1. Sleep in one Saturday morning and party all night with some great friends!
2. Lounge in a bubble bath with some great tunes.
3. Grab a mug of coffee or tea and curl up with a good book.
4. Take a long walk in a park with or without your favorite company.

I hope you feel better soon...



No need to reply. I know you have your hands full!

Carnival of Family Life #24!

This week's Carnival of Family Life is being hosted at Everything Under the Moon. I'd ike to send a great big thank you for a job well done!

This is a great carnival that I try to participate in weekly. They have great posts written by bloggers from all over the world! You can submit your favorite entry by clicking on the orange carnival button on my left sidebar!

There is one entry that I wanted to discuss. It can be found at BabyLune's b5media blog : My Sister & Women Like Her are the Luckiest Mothers on Earth. I left a comment on the post. It struck a cord. See, I live in an area where there are a lot of SAHMs. They are lucky enough to have the choice, but the ones that choose to work have family close by. The worst part is that they judge others that are not as fortunate. I went through a lot when I was working outside of the home. I had to and it wasn't by choice. On top of that, I had to leave the kids in three different day care center and after school programs. If you want to read more about the horror of it all here's the link to Both Sides of the Fence. Needless to say, a lot of confrontations took place. I'm not a passive person.

Women that have family close by to help are blessed. The next time you go to complain about your mother, mother-in-law or other relative that is helping you by caring for your child, think of me. I had to put the care of my most prized posessions in the hands of strangers. The drama I experienced could fill up this blog...

More Work From Home Opportunities

The past week, I have found several work from home opportunties. I could have used this money to reduce my debt, but instead I have to save it to pay for the car repairs. Looking at the bright side, at least I will eventually have the money to repay the person I borrow the money from.

The latest opportunity I came across is Reverse Links. Basically, you are getting paid to provide backlinks! It's a fast painless way to earn some extra income. You don't even have to write an entry! How quick is that? How much do you make? The prices you are offered are based on your page rank. The higher the page rank, the more you get paid for the link. Payments are paid monthly by paypal.

Hopefully, I'll be able to use these different oportunities to earn money for the repairs and credit card payoff!

Have fun earning money! Remember, any money you earn this week will be in your paypal account before BLACK FRIDAY!

A Minivan, The Deer and An Idiot

Yes, the title is a little harsh. Well so is what the idiot caused.

On Thursday October 19th, the kids were going to attend a football game and a pep rally. I also needed to stop at the supermarket to buy some staples to prepare lunch for The Comedian. He had a JROTC trip scheduled on Friday and he had to bring lunch. On the way there, a deer was crossing the road. I slowed down as it ran in front of my car. In a matter of seconds, a deer that was apparently startled, tried to prance across the road. I couldn't stop and there was a direct impact. It was horrible. It felt like I was dragging the deer under the minivan. The car smelled like burnt rubber. The tires were smoking. The Diva and The Princess were hysterical. They love animals and were upset we had hit and possibly killed a deer.

I grabbed my phone and wouldn't you know it, it just shut off. It was inexplicable. I waited until I saw a car approaching and honked th horn. It was about 6:45pm EST. The car in the opposite lane stopped and I told him what happened. I asked if he could see the deer under my van. He stated that there wasn't a deer there. As he looked into the dark night, he said he could make out a deer limping off the road. At that moment, a SUV came flying around the corner. he parked far ahead and ran out of his car. To make a long story short, he had been hunting the deer and startled it. He caused the deer to run out into the road, unto the path of my car. At the moment, I hadn't realized it. I was in shock and pretty angry after waiting for the Troopers that never showed up. The children were the ones that brought up the conversation and pieced it together.

This morning I waited for the adjuster to call me. The insurance promised they would call me first thing in the morning. At 1:30pm, I decided to drive the van down the road to a mechanic. The estimate they gave me? The damage totals $2500.00 plus they need to do a wheel alignment, the brakes and a minivan rental. In other words, that idiot got a free meal or two and cost me close to $3000.00!

Worst part is that I don't have the money. I'll be blogging trying to make as much as possible during the coming week. Not only do I have to reapir the car, I still have to buy 3 of the kids glasses, 2 of them braces and 2 others winter coats.

The bright side is that I found a new site: InBlogAds. They pay you to provide a link in your content or in your sidebar. The links in your content has a flat fee. The link in your sidebar is purchased by advertisers and you receive $60 of the sale price. Your blog must have a minimum of 20 posts and your paid posts must be on your blog for 30 days. After the 30 days, you receive your payment by paypal (as long as you've reached the $10.00 threshhold.

Geez, it seems that everytime I am about to come out of the hole of debt...something crazy happens and I'm pulled back in.

Lucky me.

PPP Blue Monster 178

PayPerPost is conducting a new contest. They have been releasing puzzle pieces since last weekend. The pieces are supposed to be collected, pieced together and displayed on the blog. The first person that completes this task will receive a $500.00 opportunity fee. The puzzle will reveal the new PPP program code named payperpostbluemonster".

I would love to be able to participate, but I don't have the time. I tried to put the other puzzle together ~ unsuccessfully. I am not that computer savvy. I've taught myself to do everything I on my blogs. So to those that are trying to piece the puzzle together-GOOD LUCK!

For Ted and the other PPP staff-if you guys are introducing car wrapping to your blog marketing repertoire-let me know. I had a car accident last night. The kids and I are are fine, but the deer and my minivan didn't fare as well. I can use the money because I'm going have to borrow it from someone to pay for the $2500.00 plus in repairs. LOL~!!!! I have to laugh to stop from crying.......

Don't forget to let me know where to sign up!!!!!!!

Chippen Pweeeze!

As much as I hate going out after the kids have arrived home from school, I had to venture out last night. The Diva had to have some pictures developed for a Power Point Presentation she has to create tomorrow. The worst part was that we had to hang around WalMart for an hour while the pictures were developed. We had already eaten dinner (I always cook early), so we just picked up a few staples and waited.

After we finally left WalMart, I started feeling a little hungry. I wasn't hungry enough for a meal, just a snack. As I was driving, I told The Diva that I was thinking of getting a Snack Wrap. That's when The Little One's voice echoed out of the darkness. Chippen Pweeeze! Translation: Chicken Selects Please! What's so humorous about this is that I didn't mention that I was going to McDonald's. I merely mentioned my desire for a Snack Wrap. His diagnosis of PDD-Nos relies greatly on his significant speech delay. What amazes me is his ability to relate one thing with another. He associates the Snack Wrap with McDonald's. He can recognize those golden arches no matter where we are. As a matter of fact, his IEP's history reflects that one of his first words (before his regression) was McDonald's and chicken nuggets. Strangely enough, when he started regressing he lost those words. It wasn't until last month that he was able to pronounce it correctly once again.

The McDonald's we visit the most is located in Middletown NY. When I worked at my previous employment, we used to frequent the location in Montague, NJ. What the kids (and I) love about these locations is that they have nice playgrounds and kid-friendly prices. The NJ location used to offer Happy Meals M-F from 4-8pm at $1.49! The Middletown NY location (Dolson Avenue) offered a preschool hour once a week and Family Night with crafts every Tuesday. On those days they had the Breakfasts priced at $.99 and the Happy Meals priced at $1.99. Needless to say, the kids spent a lot of time at McDonald's. Now most of them are teens. They're too big for the playground or the Happy Meals, but they enjoy going when we take The Princess and The Little One. The peculiar part of the Middletown location is that it doesn't have a changing table for babies?!?! I wasn't found that odd, especially because of their preschool hour and Family Night.

What I like the most about the Middletown location is the courteous service. The Little One can often be difficult. For example, when McDonald's was distributing Disney Toys, he was going through his Peter Pan phase. Well, he wanted a Peter Pan toy. They don't always carry every figure every day. Basically, they distribute one toy per week. I explained the situation to the supervisor. She went to the back and looked high and low and........she returned with a Peter Pan toy. The Little One's face lit up like a Christmas tree! I thanked her for going above and beyond her duty. I wish we had more people like her in the world. It would make the world a little nicer and easier for everyone, especially for special needs children...

What Are We Doing?

The weekend is here once again. I am making this short because I'm battling a migraine.

Update on the Dwarves:
Sleepy Dwarf has completely isolated himself from the family. He failed to heed my warnings to save up for a car so that he could go to school and work. I can't drive him around everyday. I was doing that and burning out. Meanwhile, he blew his money on video games. His father allows him to waste his time. He stays up all night playing video games and gets up at 2pm to eat. His father has told me I am to not say anything to him. What??? (What kind of parenting is that?) I've been reduced to room and board. What does this do to the other kids? It motivates them. They say they don't want to be so unfocused in life. Like the saying goes, "The apple didn't fall far from the tree."

The Chatterbox is doing very well in school. As you know, my sister told her she would give her her Honda Accord if she did well in school. Needless to say, she is passing all her classes.

The Comedian loves JROTC. He is also doing well in school. He is very curious about all the online income streams I am using. We're getting ready to dabble in the stcok marekt through sharebuilder. (If there is anyone that wants to learn how you can earn money by blogging, writing articles, surveys or answering questions visit this site: MAKE MONEY ONLINE.) One more thing, he can't stop talking about a new gadget. Heard of the FLY pen? He's fascinated with it.

The Diva is sad. The Jonas Brothers are touring outside of the tri-state area and taking a month's vacation. She is pretty angry about it. Well, I told her...."Everyone needs to rest!!!!!!!"

The Entrepreneur is very popular in middle school. A little girl asked HIM out. What a bold little girl, huh? What does this mean? That's what I asked. Pretty much ...nothing. They get the thrill of saying, "I'm going out with someone". They don't eat lunch together, they never hang out and they don't walk together in the hallway. Oh, there is the ocassional IM or phone call. Kids...they want to grow up too fast!

The Princess loves her teacher. She had APPLE DAY today to celebrate the harvest. She's doing well in school. She is ecstatic that my parents are in NY. I'm having the necessary repairs done to the house. After that, my parents will probably come to stay for a week or two. The Princess is thrilled!

The Little One is continuing to learn new words everyday and use them appropriately in conversation. Yesterday, he saw his older sister The Diva as she arrived home. He turned to her and said, "How was your day?" We were shocked. Another cure thing he did was when we were at the supermarket and he saw flowers. His dad buys me flowers ocassionally. He grabbed them and said, "Mommy......fowers fo you!" Of course everyone that witnessed thought it was so cute. I was just thrilled that he is talking so much!


Here's a drawing of The Comedian, The Princess and The Diva. They're always silly .........and I love it!

Want to laugh? This is the latest song and dance craze to hit this house: Bazooka! It reminds me of the Fanta commericals. This is the latest link monster on myspace. Pretty funny, huh?

The Little One and Disney

PDD Memoirs

The Little One is currently stuck on Disney. When the TV is on, it's on the Disney Channel. If the computer is on, he wants to play games on DisneyChannel.com! What's incredible is that he asks for it by name! When he wants to listen to music, it's either the Cheetah Girls CD or High School Musical. Even I know the words to the songs. I'm tempted to open an account with gabcast.com, just to sing a few verses to prove it!

What do you think his father wants to do? His fathr wants to take him, me and The Princess to Disney World. It sounds great, in theory. What about the rest of the kids? Yes, they have all gone with their biological Dad this year. Actually, they went a few months ago. Still, I won't go. I don't have anyone to leave them with and I would feel guilty too! The alternative? I told him to go alone or take his oldest, Sleepy Dwarf.

What is he planning? To take The Little One on rides (that are mostly inappropriate) and to Universal Studios. I'm convinced he wants to do it more for himself. He is into comic books and I really believe he wants to see that whole SpiderMan show. If I can earn enough money before the year ends, I'll pay for the kids. Although they have already been to Disney World, I know it will be different if we all go together. I have fun with my kids, we bring out the crazy and silly side of each other. I know the older kids will want to get on all the rides, but I know The Little One and The Princess will love It's a Small World. It was one of their favorite parts in the movie Shrek! I can just imagine his little face!

If and when I raise the funds, you will be one of the first to know about our Florida Holidays. Well, after my parents and sisters. Of course, I may blog from my phone and send some pictures to share with all of you! That would be cool, wouldn't it?

Glued to the TV

This is an eerie reminder of September 11, 2001. Let's all hope and pray it was an accident...

A Girl Can Dream

Everyday, I climb into my minivan to drive the kids to the top of the driveway. There they are met by the school bus. I'm pretty grateful for the car that I have because it works. It's a small minivan, not like the Windstar I have sitting on my driveway. (I don't have the money for the repairs, yet.) If I go out with all the kids, they're literally crammed. The Little One has to be in a car seat. The Princess should be in one too, but we couldn't fit in the van. The Chrysler Voyager serves it's purpose, nothing more.

If I had my choice, I would get something more comfortable with features like DVD players with HEADPHONES(so I don't have to hear High School Musical for the millionth time), separate temperature zones, cruise control and power windows. If I had the money, which is really a big dream! Here is an example of what I mean: this is the Audi Q7. Isn't it gorgeous? Not your cup of tea? Look at some of their other new luxury cars.

If I didn't have 7 kids, I would OWN this car: the Audi A4 Cabriolet! I'm used to driving big minivans, but I think this girl can get used to driving a little car like this. Perhaps when the kids get older, I can get a car like this and let my hair fly in the wind. So, how about you? What do you see yourself driving?

I Was Sinking

I'm back. I need to explain something. I've stated this before, but I think that I need to repeat it for those of you that are new to the blog. I always tell everyone that I take things one day at a time. When people aske me, "How do you do it?", I always reply, "With a lof of prayer." This is not a cliche that I throw around. When I write, "I thank God.", I really do mean it. It's not something I say, like celebs at award ceremonies. I really do thank God. Without God, I wouldn't be here.

With this I want to explain that for that moment in time, I took my eyes off the Lord. With the onslaught of bills that were due, the things that were breaking and the responsibilities piling up...I became overwhelmed. Instead of taking it one day at a time, I looked at the whole week and fell apart. Here is another person that experienced the same thing:

25During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.
27But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
28"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
29"Come," he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"
31Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"

That was taken from Matthew 14:25-31. So, once I was able to regroup and spend some time in a quiet place...everything was fine. I took my eyes from where my help comes and I sank...very quickly.

All is well now. I'm ready...

Realted Posts:
These posts will help you understand what I was going through.
Keeping It Real
Ran Out Of Sides
I Need To Find It

I Need To Find It

Why do I keep writing? To keep my sanity. Like I told my sis, it's my outlet. Why do I tell the world about this insane life I lead? Because I do. I think it may help some understand being a parent to large blended families, dealing with issues of autistic children and more. It may be my unfulfilled dream of being a celebrity. Perhaps, it's a need to be adored. Remember Beaches with Bette Midler? There was a dialogue there that was an "AHA"! moment for me. Bette Midler was told by her mother that she had an insatiable craving to be number one in everyone's life. She tired people out. I think that happened to me. I got attention at home, at work and at shcool. That wasn't enough. I think that's why I understood Madonna. I really, really understand Britney too. But, I digress.

Honestly if I could, I would getaway...alone. I need to regroup. I feel like I'm on a hamster wheel and it never stops.

I'm unhappy. Really, really unhappy and I can't fix it. I can't just make the changes I need to, due to resources. I can't get away from it either. It's a bad spot to be in. I'm not happy at home, the place that should be your refuge from the outside world. I don't need stuff or money to make me happy. It's just that I need the resources to remove the chaos that's disturbing my peace.

With this I close. I will not be back this weekend. I love to blog, but I need to find that quiet, still place that will help me regroup in this chaos and I need to find it fast.

Ran Out Of Sides

Things are getting worse here. I just had a two hour conversation with my sister. We were both venting about the woes in our life. I always try to make the best out of every situation or try to look at the bright side, but what happens when you wrong out of sides? What if there aren't anymore sides left?

Encouraging oneself is a great practice. Sometimes you're in a situation where everyone is shaking their head and the nay sayers are rooting for your failure. This is when you self talk and motivate yourself to reach the goal. You want to achieve not only for yourself, but also to prove those negative people wrong. I've been doing that for years- many, many years. And you know what? I'm tired. I've been running on empty so long that even the fumes are gone. I need a break, a vacation, someone that can help with The Little One. Someone that doesn't add to my worries, and stress! (Some of you know what I mean).

I can feel myself falling into the abyss and it's not pretty.

A Mind Boggling Question

Recently, I joined a community (MyLot) that pays you to start discussions. I know it sounds incredible, but they really do pay. I've been trying to think about what topics spark heated debates while steering away from topics like sexual orientation, religion and politics. I just thought of a question. I remember asking the woman that had become involved with my ex-husband. What do you think of the question? Care to join the site and add your reply? You earn money for each response and each question.

Here's the question.

"Why would you aggressively pursue a married man (that has four kids at home and a pregnant wife) and believe he wouldn't cheat on you?"

Her answer was,
"He loves me."

My answer,
"He says he loves the kids and look what he did. That man doesn't even KNOW how to love himself. If he did it to me, he'll do it to you."

Her response,
She laughed.

Ten months later, she was in labor with their child. A short distance from her hospital room, another woman was in labor with his child as well.

I guess irony had the last laugh, huh?

Want to Surprise Him?

Ever heard of the saying, "If you can't beat them join them."? This is a case where you need to apply it. If your significant other is into college sports, you might want to visit this site. ACC Sports is a subscription service that offers an All Event Pass to all the Atlantic Coast College sports you desire from Boston College football games to Georgia Tech's Women's softball to any other sports! They even offer events you can't see anywhere else. You can see all of this and more On ACCSelect.com FREE for 15 days. If you decide to continue the service, it's $5.99 a month (that's a $4.00 savings).

Keeping It Real

It's 3:52 am. I'm awake. I've been up for several hours. Things are whirling around in my mind. I'm so overwhelmed that I can't even write. I could be using this time to write some posts and earn some money-so that I could put some furniture in my living room-but instead I'm ranting.

I'm tired.

Not tired in the sense of physical fatigue. I'm tired of putting my hope in relationships that fail. I'm tired of being a father and a mother. I'm tired of not having any help. What good is a partner that can recite poetic words, but adds more to your plate? Not good at all. I have to work, care for the kids, go to their school functions, take them to appointments, etc, etc. Then the weekend comes and there is no rest. It's worse than the week. Often, I wonder how long it would take before a person-like me that is running on empty-can function before their physical, mental and emotional health starts going down hill.

So why don't I get help? Agencies that are put in place to help are merely paper pushing mills. They don't care and they add to your plate as well. Then you have more appointments and a huge list of what you can and can't do. They judge you and you find yourself walking on eggshells-in your own home. God forbid you make an extra $20.00 on ebay! An extra $20.00 on ebay gets a huge chunk of help taken away. It's almost like a huge domino effect. The system is setup to keep you in bondage. I don't receive help for my food. Why? When you recertify, you have to bring all your checking and savings accounts with you. If you make a deposit of a roll of quarters, and it doesn't match any income you receive like your child support or your paycheck-they circle it in red ink. (Remind you of grammar school?) Then you are told to bring a letter?! A letter from the place or person those $10.00 came from. You can't just explain it was a roll of quarters. Then the next question is, where did the roll of quarters come from? My change jar?!? Too simple. Earning money online is complicated enough. I would need an hour and an audience of social workers to explain that I earn money from blogging. Imagine that! I do get some kind of help, for which an appt. is coming up soon. I'm not looking forward to it. Last year, they made me cry. I told them I was working for an EI aency-from home. They humiliated me. It's an honest job!

So, that's it.
I'm tired of being financially stressed,
I'm tired of being with someone that wants to my husband, but isn't a HELP MATE,
I'm tired of being stretched in a million ways,
I'm tired of being judged for raising 7 kids,
I'm tired of explaining why I have two non bios,
I'm tired of struggling,
I'm tired of paper pushng agencies that add to the problem,
I'm tired of explaining that The Little One really is autistic,
I'M TIRED!

Spark a Discussion!

Growing up, the nuns called me The Chatterbox. Talking and learning were my favorites pasttimes. This is probably why I was so attracted to acting and modeling, but I digress. Why is it that I was always able to start conversations and get people involved? I always brought up the weirdest news, hot topics and unbelievable facts. I spent a lot of time reading and watching programs like Ripley's Believe it or Not. I also spent hours playing Trivial Pursuit and reading the encyclopedia (really).

Today, you can find me glued to the computer. (When I'm not running around with the kids). There is so much to learn and not enough time to sort through it all. Luckily, there is a great site that is All About Trivia! Yesterday I read about women that were vengeful. The topic was whether or not women were the fairer sex. After reading trivia regarding women that became pirates and murderers, you no longer think that they are fair.

I know, you think I'm strange because I find these tidbits of knowledge interesting, but guys...I do have 7 children! What can you possibly think is normal about me or my life? I'm eccentric, I'm unique and so are the sites I visit. Surely, you have learned that already....I hope.

Anyway, here are a few links to visit:
If you want to be freaked out about killer bees!
If you want to read about wickedly vengeful women.
If you want to laugh about other people's weird jobs.

Have fun reading all the trivia! The next time you are bored at a party, silent in a car pool or even waiting on line....use your trivia to start a conversation. A smile always make the heart lighter and the time goes by a lot faster!

More Changes....

I have decided to change the layouts of most of my blogs. I'm tired of the same look. Besides, I really want to make the blogs appealing to all of you, the clients and myself. I have to look at this blog almost everyday. It might as well be pretty!

So far here is what I've done;
GETTING OUT OF DEBT
Sending Smiles Across The Miles
Blogging 411

I hope you like the changes. Let me know what you think...