A Plea for Points
I need your help.
There's this little campaign online. It's for Coke Rewards. Have you seen it? Under the caps of Coke drinks, or inside fridge packs, there are numbers. And letters. These numbers and letters add up to rewards. And I want more rewards!!!
So far, my collecting earned me one Playstation 2. (Happy Birthday Baby!!!) Now, I'm hungry for more!!! I'm trying to save up for one free airplane ticket, so I can make The Great Boston Escape this winter. Won't you please help me?
If you get any points, and don't want to use them yourself, please send them to me!! Your help could earn you some cute little tchotchke from my next adventure!
Drink Coke! Collect points! Send them my way!!!!!
Because I Promised
Scene: A busy pool hall. The song "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel playing in the background.
Me: Is Peter Gabriel still alive? Don't you remember hearing he died a few years ago? Or was that an urban myth?
Andrew: I think he's recovering.
Me: From what?
Andrew: Being awesome.
So true, Andrew. So. True.
Etsy Update
Remember my little Etsy experiment online? You know, selling things I come up with to friends and total strangers online? So far, things are going just great, thank you for asking!
I woke up this morning to my 13th sale! That's 13 sales in less than a month!!! It's not enough where I can retire from my night job..yet. But it's exciting!!!! Don't you think?
So, if you're one of those people who have one of my creations at home: Thank you for supporting me. If you're one of those people who haven't even seen my store: What are you waiting for??!?! Head there now at
fourmiles.etsy.com. If you can't afford my goods, spread the love and share with a friend! Help support the arts!!!
My stock is dwindling..time to go make more!!
Saying Goodbye
It's a
big announcement in the sports world...an even bigger one for Nick.
This really makes our U.S. Open tickets so much more special, don't you think?? (Yah, that's me bragging that we're going! Yah!!! YAH!!!!)
Baby Behind Bars!
You aren't the only one feeling trapped by life!! GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!
Hey, at least she smiling!
(I think this is where poor Rylee had to stay whilst her parents joined the hooligans at the USA vs. Ghana match..
Kidding... I think... )
:)
Growing Up
Isn't it funny..we have dozens of teachers in our lives, yet the best seem to always be the first. And when you need a reminder to get you back on track, they never fail. The good doctor makes me feel better tonight:
“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
Got The Fever?
Someone has World Cup Fever!! Do you?
(Seriously, this must be the world's smartest baby!)
Bring On A New Year!!
If Today is Your Birthday:
A Sun-Mars-Uranus configuration in your Solar Return chart suggests a whole lot of energy in need of direction! The potential for making impulsive decisions and taking premature action are high this year, as you lose fear of taking risks. This can be constructive or destructive, depending on how you handle it. You are especially dynamic this year, and less patient than usual. Your energy comes in bursts or spurts with erratic Uranus involved. You may be especially successful in sports or any area that requires fast reflexes and spontaneity this year. You are more courageous than usual, but be careful to not go to such extremes that you are foolhardy, as you may fully understand the expression "haste makes waste" during this period. You feel a great need for action, but if you don't know where you're headed, you might take the wrong turn. Unexpected changes in plans or events can test your patience, but they can also stimulate you to make positive changes to your life and to try new approaches, and they certainly act to cut boredom.
The Sun is also trine Neptune around the time of your birthday this year. You could find that your intuition is subtly enhanced with this influence. You’re often in the right place at the right time, probably because your hunches are more likely to be correct. This aspect softens your disposition somewhat, as you tune into your imaginative and artistic side, and does help with the configuration mentioned in the previous paragraph. You may often rely on your instinctual judgment. This is a good year for self-improvement programs or efforts. The need to “get away from it all” -- for some peace and quiet now and again -- will be strong. A more sensitive--even mysterious--persona is projected this year, and this can attract pleasantly unusual circumstances (and people) into your life. You will want to reserve time alone--away from the hectic pace of life--for reflection, prayer, and meditation.
With Mercury in trine to Jupiter, your ability to express yourself and to solve problems is enhanced this year. You may have opportunities to travel this year, and matters related to publishing, teaching, and writing should go especially well. You may find that you have the right information at the right time. You could also have big ideas and plans. Work, especially in communications, goes well. Relationships with young people may be particularly rewarding and positive. An optimistic attitude serves you very well. The desire to expand your mind is strong, and this is a good year to take up studies or to further your education. It's also excellent for teaching and speaking.
A configuration involving Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Chiron, and Pluto in your Solar Return chart suggests much activity in the areas of personal finances and the social/romantic life! Getting serious about love or money (or both) will be a theme this year. Money may be tight at times, or the need to buckle down with your finances may be necessary. This does not necessarily signify financial losses or hardship, but you are likely to have an increased awareness of your limits. The responsibilities of partnership are magnified this year. You are likely to be more earnest on a romantic level. An existing relationship may become more serious, or you may form a new partnership with a serious or older person. You are likely to work hard this year, and this could interfere with pleasure time. Opportunities to socialize may be reduced, and this could be the result of increased responsibilities or it could stem from your own insecurities or lack of confidence on a social level this year. A contrasting energy is found in a Venus-Jupiter opposition, suggesting that your love nature is strong, but given to extremes. Over-inflated expectations is something to watch out for. You may overvalue something (or someone), perhaps in an attempt to dramatize your life. While at times you may feel insecure on a social level, other times this year you feel quite the opposite: sociable, in the mood to party, dramatic, extravagant, and inclined to overindulge as a result of a feeling of inner discontent and a desire for more from life than daily routines. Pluto adds intensity to the mix, as well as some suspiciousness and more emotional drama! With Pluto, you also attempt to transcend the ordinary in your life. Venus-Pluto can be erotic and intense, but the extreme passions it arouses can also express themselves in jealousies and possessiveness. With Pluto, jealousies are directly related to the fear of losing someone. Something tiny can trigger all sorts of buried emotions, and this can be very revealing! If you find yourself dredging up old hurts, examine the emotional "slush" you've been carrying around with you. Avoid taking it out on your partner or on yourself. This aspect can also suggest making a large purchase or payment and having to adjust your spending as a result. Add Chiron to the mix, and you are likely to have some conflicting feelings. Chiron's influence on Venus is a somewhat inhibiting one, as you can be fearful of investing yourself emotionally in relationships. Essentially, the year is likely to be quite significant and active in the areas of love and money!
2006 is a Number Four year for you. Ruled by Uranus. This is a year of work and development. It's "nose to the grindstone" time. It's a time to deal with practical matters, and it's not a time to be lazy or especially gregarious. Sometimes, it can be a year that feels hard, monotonous and routine, and/or lonely. Positive new relationships are generally not formed in a Four personal year. Advice - get yourself organized, work to build your resources, keep busy.
2007 will be a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of exploration and freedom. It's a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It's a good time to advertise and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed, or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice - explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, mingle.
A Cup of Inspiration
"If you're worried about getting a job - or keeping one - start a company of your own. By doing so, you'll reap the rewards of your hard work and you'll only get fired if you fail. This is the land of opportunity. Live in it."
-Bruce Campbell
Want more?
Super Smart!
I knew Oregonians were smart, but who knew they
ruled the road?!?Must fight the evil forces... I will not let you change me!!!
(I am soooo putting this in the news tonight!)
On Cloud Ten
I had this blog all planned out in my head last night...three good things that happened in threes. And I was going to call the entry "On Cloud Nine." But then one more good thing happened! So, cloud ten it is!
It's been an amazing week.
Last night, my Etsy shop had a whopping 3 sales in one week!!!! And when I woke up this morning, a 4th item sold!!! 4 in one week!!!! It's been more success so far than I could have dreamed...and I can hardly contain my excitement!!!
My next bit of goodness also has to do with Etsy...in a way. Yesterday, 3 people came up to me with 3 different ways to help me succeed even more with my crafting experiment. Each one different. Each one unsolicited. Each one making me realize I am very lucky to have so many good people in my life.
My last bit has to do with others... 3 people I know either learned of or started new jobs this week. 3 people taking a chance to try something different with their lives. Oh, and the bump up in pay doesn't hurt, either!
Top it all off with a rainy Saturday full of potential...Could this be the Best Week Ever?!?
