Tag: Thinking Out Loud…

My Next Step

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I am in the middle of breaking down my second book and turning them into a blog post. I know I can get up to 50 pages copyrighted and each post should have at least 1,500 words. I was going to put an ad at the bottom of the post. 

That was my idea anyway. I knew I had to buy a plugin, but didn’t know it cost so much. Then I had a surprise to my question, because I thought adding  ads was affiliate marketing? The person who answered my question about the price seemed confused. 

Let me go ask google and see if I am right or wrong, because I am doing my best to keep a roof over my mother’s head and food for her to eat. Now I can and have gone to bed hungry, but I need that roof to be there.

{}This is the answer I got back from Google: Affiliate marketing involves promoting products or services through affiliates who earn commissions, while advertising typically uses display ads to reach target audiences directly. Both aim to attract customers, but their methods and personalization differ.{}

Okay, I believe I write, just saying it wrong, and I am moving forward. I I

didn’t want to go into my rent money, but I am. I will just have to cut my grocery list, because I have to step out of my not so comfortable zone and try something new.

I have already started doing that by doing Tai Chi. I am beyond tired of being in pain coming home from work, and I can no longer go for my morning walks on my day off.

I may not like change, but that is life. If we don’t change, then we get left behind, and I rather move forward. I am now going to take that next step, because tomorrow will be a better day.

I am also going to keep my word. If and when I add any ads to my post it will have something to do with my storyline and I will research the item if I hadn’t tried it myself.

**side note : I wonder how I could actually try new items? Another question to look up at another time.

Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV [18] “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. [19] See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.43.18-19.NIV

Bye IV Now, LD*

A Happy Surprise….

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I signed up for a free app called, “noom vibe,” and so far it’s helping me keep my word. It’s an app that helps you lose weight. You don’t have to do it alone, rather it’s with family or friends or friends online. 

I have never liked drinking water and today was the first time I ever drank six cups of water, as was suggested by this app. I may only be able to do this when I am at home, but I am proud of myself for doing it.

I noticed one thing today? I rather drank warm water. One would think I was boiling water for tea all day, but they would have been wrong. I meant to add some lemon in one of these cups. 

I once told my doctor I was drinking water with lemon in it and my eyes opened when she asked, “why”? I couldn’t believe I had to tell her lemons are good for vitamin C.  I am laughing. I didn’t bother to tell her I was also drinking: lemon, ginger and turmeric powder at least twice a week. Oh, I almost forgot the black pepper. I either do a shot or add some hot water for tea. I will add an article that can say more on how good this taggy drink is for you..

{} Turmeric with ginger and black pepper: Science says taking these herbs and spices together will get you the best results – The Manual  {} 

I went for a walk earlier, one short workout, and I want to do one more before it gets too dark. I had to stop looking at the big picture, because there wasn’t any motivation. That picture actually stopped me from wanting to move forward.

One has to start from the beginning before one can get to the end. I am smiling, because I know I can reach my goal. I never thought I would drink so much water, workout more than once a day, or even sit down long enough to do some meditation.

Oh before I forget. On this enjoyable app there is, “fiton” and they give you a list of things you can do at all levels. If you have Roku you can also add it to your TV

For a better view.  Have fun for a better you.

Bye IV Now, LD*

A New Bag…

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This is the first time I didn’t repack my yarn in my bag and then in a rush I grabbed my bag and ran out of the door.

I feel a little lost without my yarn. For some strange reasons I have no Internet, so I cannot play my games on my phone, and waiting in a hospital room is no fun, when you are ready to go home.

I will pack myself an emergency bag, so this won’t happen again. It may not be my current project, but at least I will be able to keep my hands moving and my mind focusing on something else.

Bye IV Now, LD*

A Short Thought…

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One cannot but smile when you realize you are still getting closer and closer to setting your dreams free. You are trying not to laugh out loud and scream, “I told you so”. I wouldn’t do that, and I am thinking about keeping my success a secret…….

LD*

Finishing what I Started

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As I sip on my hot water thinking about my next step. Then I remember what I had started writing and why I stopped adding on to my, “Online Traveling Blog?” I didn’t find anything that caught my attention.

I stopped in Mississippi and my next stop is Missouri. I don’t know what I will find, but I am hoping to find something interesting to do and see there.

And, this is the new me? I may not finish a full storyline in one day, but my goal is to write or type something everyday.

Just like when I am crocheting and I have told others “Every stitch counts, because they will get you closer to ending your project,” when asked why I crochet on the bus. 

The more you write or type, and each word will add to your story.

Bye IV Now, LD*