Goals: Here is looking at ya 2010!

Hi all! Happy New Year! This is my last blog post until 2010. I have some goals that I am hoping to see bear fruit.1. I am hoping to get my first short story published. I have given the first draft out to several friends, but only one has read it so far and given me thumbs up on the short story. I want them to hurry, but I am saying that because it is my baby.2. I will start online dating. Why? Because...

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If you had access to a time machine, where and when would be the first place you travel to? Wow, hmm. I could say the past, but there is no way in hell I would want to go back in time and deal with the smells (people not bathing and like trash out in the open yuck)and no tv. Hell to the naw! And I love History, just do not want to see it. Like I do not want to go to Africa. Everybody wanna go, but see I have this insane fear, that I'll be out in the effin tundra and like some...

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What TV show makes you laugh the loudest? My god, this is a good question! I will just say that it will have to be Glee. I laugh at every single episode and no lie it is loud. There are other tv shows out there but not every single episode, so I guess that must mean something right? Ask me anyth...

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Who would win in a fight: pirates or ninjas? I actually saw an episode of the deadliest warrior on spike tv and they actually pit the ninjas against I believe roman soldiers. Guess who won? Not the ninjas who are stealthy and sneaky so it boggles the effin mind!! But I digress! HA!Ok in this case the Ninjas would beat the pirates. Why? Because Pirates are loud, brash, and well they are not the smartest people out there. While they use brute strength, ninjas would sneak upon their...

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How to Tell if You Need to Pray At Work! Funny Email!

This is sad but oh so true! So enjoy your day and remember, you may be a candidate that needs to pray at wo...

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I need a swift kick in the patootie!

I miss writing. I am reading but not writing. I miss it and I do not know why as I kicked major butt las month for nanowrimo! Maybe I burned out? But I don't think so because I have many stories to tell I am just not writing or putting pen to paper.I think my problem is I have a fear that my stuff is no good, which is just wrong on my part. I am even slacking on the blogging which is my second love....

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Darius: Continuing my Inspiration into 2010

Hi all. It has been awhile since I've blogged and I miss it. I have had some financial troubles and this month, which is usually all about good will and all, is now about simple survival. I've had to let things go (i.e. Cable/Phone) and have been lucky enough to exist on free wi-fi internet.Though my boys will not have a "Christmas" this year, there is one thing keeping me going, even when I feel...

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Winner for 18 x 24 Giveawy!

First off, I want to thank everyone for particpating and sorry for not posting more. I am sadly without internet and can only post so much. So without much adieu:So Here is the winner chosen randomly for the 18 x 24 poster print from Online Poster Printing using Random.Org is:The Redhead RiterPlease help me in congratulating them on this auspicious win! Stay tuned for the next giveaway to be listed so...

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Win an 18x24 Poster Print! (12/06)

Hi and welcome! In preparation for the holiday season Onlineposterprinting.com is rolling out a giveaway – a 18x24 Poster Print! Photo enlargement Poster Prints are perfect for home décor. Why not show off your photography skills or create a unique portrait of family members!One lucky reader will be jingling all the way with their very own 18x24 Poster Print, for free!And for hosting this awesome...

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Winners for the Giveaways!

Thanks to all the participants of these giveaways. So Here is the winner chosen randomly of a set of Free 50 Thank You Cards from Uprinting using Random.Org is:The Redhead RiterThe winner chosen randomly for the set of 100 Postcards from Large Format Poster using Random.Org is:Lauren from Mommy is Rock n RollPlease help me in congratulating them on this auspicious win! Stay tuned for the next giveaway to be listed so...

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Day 25 NaNoWriMo update – Book excerpt

Hi all! Thanks to those who still manage stumble onto my blog! I have been so busy with getting this novel written and done by 11/30/09! I am behind in my other projects like book reviews, but I am chugging along quite nicely with this! I am about 10k away from goal! So with that said I decided to add an excerpt here for ya’ll to read! I could set it up, but I decided not too. Please enjoy! And comments are welcome! (FYI-this is a first draft w/out editing lol.)“And then what? Do you honestly think...

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Win a Large Format Poster! (11/28) Closed

Hi and welcome! In preparation for the holiday season LargeFormatPosters.com is rolling out another giveaway – a 16x20 rolled canvas! Rolled canvas prints are perfect for home decor, photo prints and signage. Why not show off your photography skills or create a unique portrait of family members! One lucky reader will be jingling all the way with their very own 16x20 rolled Canvas Print, for...

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Win 50 Custom Thank You Cards from UPrinting! (11/28) closed

Hi and welcome! The holidays are just around the corner, and‘tis the season to be merry. Why not give out Custom Thank You Cards as the perfect gift to express your warm thoughts to your loved ones? These will surely bring holiday cheer to your friends and family.One lucky reader will be jingling all the way with a pack of 50 Custom Thank You Cards with envelopes, all for free! UPrinting cards are...

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Day 14 NaNoWriMo Update

I am proud to say that I am at the halfway mark with my novel. I am at a little over 25k words. I am excited because this is the most writing I've done on a single project and it feels good!There were a couple of days there were I wrote but my word counts for the days were less than 200 words. I could have been disappointed, but I realized that from day 1 I was always over a bit by my daily goal of...

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Writing Contest at Night Owl Romance! Please vote for me!

Hi all! I am very serious about this writing gig, and I entered a contest! Woo Hoo! Please, please go over and check out my entry here. I am #18 and my lovely bit of writing is called "The Vampire's Kiss"You must be over 18 to be on the site as it a romance/erotic book site. So mine is romance but not vulgar, well no vulgar words that is, lol.So here are the details of the contest. Come on girls/guys...

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Just a Random Thoughts Post

As I sit here and wait for "V" to come on, what if there really are aliens out there, just waiting for us? I do have an active imagination, but sometimes I think it goes over board.A couple of years ago, when I was in my twenties when I got into a Astro Bounce with my friend. I had never been in one and we both decided to try it. There were kids in there too and we were having a blast until the damn...

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Day 7 NaNoWriMo Update

Hi all! Can I just say that NaNoWriMo has taken over my life! SERIOUSLY! I am writing about 2k words a day, and to add to my writing workload I also decided to try my hand at a submission for a publisher, so I've written a story that I finished today. It is supposed to be limited to 5k and I am over it, by 500 words so I will be editing it. I am quite proud of myself. In the last 7 days I wrote over...

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What exactly is a McRib?

That is my question, though if I think about too hard I might never eat one again. But seriously is it beef, chicken, or pork meat product? It is shaped like a riblet, yet I know for a fact that no bones touched that meat.But even with these questions, I still crave one every time they decide to roll these out. The tangy sauce, pickles, and onions on a fluffy bun. My mouth waters just thinking about...

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NaNoWriMo is upon me!

Hey all! I've been getting myself prepared for what is going to be a fantabolous adventure! I am going to participate in writing 50k words with in 30 days. It is a lot of words but I am up for it! I've been practicing with this blog by attempting to write every single day! Not always, but with NaNoWriMo I have to write a min of 1667 words a day, so I do not have the time to slack off. For those who...

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Winners for the two Giveaways from Uprinting!

Thanks to all the participants of these giveaways. I am not ashamed of the shameless begging and the help of Puss n Boots! =D So Here is the winner chosen randomly of a set of Free 250 stickers/labels from Uprinting is:Melissa from Outnumbered 3 to 1 Blog!The two winners chosen randomly for the set of 100 Postcards from UPrinting is:Melissa from Outnumbered 3 to 1 Blog!andAlice Audrey!Please help me in congratulating them on this auspicious win! Stay tuned for the next giveaway to be listed so...

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Neva Eva Touch a Black Woman's Hair!

This is PSA (public service announcement) of sorts. Today I almost witness the fury of a black woman who would have been within her rights to go ballistic.The Situation.A young black woman, just had her hair did (translation, had a new weave put in) and it was looking fierce.The Ignorant One.A woman who is not black, tried to pay a compliment, but in doing so, she seriously, attempted to pet the young...

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President Obama vs the Tea Party Gang: Who really has our best interest at heart?

FYI- Sorry this post is a bit long, and it is a rant, so I thank you in advance for reading!Last night I had my eyes opened up further to the extreme stupidity of some Americans. It is about a movement, a Tea Party Movement that “seems” to be gaining in popularity and people opposing the Obama Administrations Health Care Plan, any increase in taxes, and the POTUS himself. Apparently it is a 2009 thing,...

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Don't you like FREE?

Hi! I am really trying to get into these giveaways, but it seems I still can't get the participation. So I am asking for at least 1 entrant in this giveaway here and here.I want to continue doing these because I like the payout myself, the free item given away. I have a set of 250 biz cards coming to me, and I can't wait to review them. So I ask that someone just enter and I can go to sleep happy.And...

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Clutter me this!

Hi all. I’ve been getting some love from Link Referral. Great place to put your blog or website. Totally free. Though you can pay, but who wants to? But the reason I am even talking about this again (talked about it in another post) I received two reviews about my site being too “cluttered.”Well to that all I can say is yeah it is. I am one of those people who need every space filled. Hmm that sounds...

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I need a Man

Well that is what my kids tell me. And apparently they aren't the only ones. On facebook I am being bombarded with ads of single men from interracial dating sites, black males, mature males and millionaires.All I can say is wth? Why do I need my boys and facebook to tell me I'm single? Hek I know I am and I am fine with that. If I meet a lovely gentleman who I find interesting, then hallelujah I'd...

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Win 100 Postcards from UPrinting (10/27)

Hi and welcome! Another giveaway and this one is featuring Postcards! Just another name for business cards in my book! These postcards can be used for anything. I personally think that you can use these as a way to promote your blog or business. These postcards are also invitations, thank you cards, note cards and more! How about getting your own set for free? Well Uprinting is giving away 1 set of...

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Wordless Wednesday - Darius R.I.P 1992-1993

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Tuesday Random Thoughts

Random Tuesday Thoughts. I like memes. What does the word meme mean? I've been seeing it around and I looked it up: n. A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another. Interesting.I think movie critics suck. They only seem to give awesome reviews to movies that most will never gravitate too and if I like,...

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Music Monday - Ludo "Love Me Dead"

What can I say about this song? The first time I heard it, I was struck by the lyrics and how funny and powerful they are. And the video is probably one of the few videos I’ve ever seen that is absolutely literal to the lyrics, which makes this a unique find, at least in my book. I also write to the song, as it just evokes emotions and thoughts conducive to whatever I’m working on. Plus it is just...

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Winner for the 250 Business Cards from UPrinting

Hello and welcome! My first giveaway is done and closed and I finally picked a winner! Yay! As there were only three entrants there was basically a 1 in 3 chance of a winner! Talk about some good odds!And the winner is: Rachel from http://quirkymomma.com/ Please help me in congratulating her on this auspicious win! She has 48 hours to respond to me or another will be chosen! Please check out the next giveaway I'm doing here....

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Win 250 Stickers/Labels from UPrinting! (10/26)

Hi and welcome! Stickers/labels can be used for anything. I personally think that you can use these as a way to promote your blog, business, or anything. Got a wedding? Use them as a thank you with both your names for all the awesome gifts you got when you send out your thank you letters. Or just use them for your own personal label for when you're mailing out letters. Got a new baby? Send out a very...

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Wow! Two more Blog Awards!

I have received 2 more blog awards and I can tell you that I feel light as air. Not that I am or anything, but it is such a nice feeling knowing that what you love, other’s “get”what you’re all about!The first award is the One Lovely Blog award. This was given to me from the lovely Angela who has been a little under the weather. You should drop by her blog and see why she received the award. She is...

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Thursday Thirteen - DVD's I Own

I am looking at the DVD's I own and 1. I need to clean my book shelf, but more importantly I am a certified Nerd. So in no particular order here you go!1. Shark Boy and Lava Girl - I have kids, but I admit I watch and enjoyed it!2. Kangaroo Jack - Love this movie3. Ghostbusters 1 & 2 - Classic, though the effects r funny to see4. The Wiz - Ease on down the road...5. Benchwarmers - I am a 13...

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Are you a Photographer?

Well I'm not. At least not a serious one. I have been thinking about taking it on as a hobby but honestly it seems like to much effort. Is it? I have a simple digital camera, and lately things have just been popping out at me so to speak. I've taken a couple of pictures of the sky and this freaky looking tree. I think they are ok, but when I see people who really take the hobby to heart, well mine...

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Wordless Wednesday - "The Sky Above My Complex"

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1981

This was a big year for me. I was in a class play. My reign as a klepto was officially over. I still had no boobs. I was turned down to be a cheerleader. I read my first young adult romance. I finally got a backbone. I was a double dutching jump roper until a girl with man feet jumped on my foot and sprang it. And like that, my career was over. My little sister was born. I could go on, but as you...

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Working on my Music List for NaNoWriMo

I love music. I love listening to whats on the radio, but I love when I personally find a new artist, at least new to me. I am an avid viewer of Castle, an interesting TV show on Monday nights. It stars one of my favorite actors, Nathon Fillion from the Joss Whedon universe (Buffy season 7, Firefly/Serenity). I actually came to the show late in its first season, but have been watching every episode since. So last night, when Beckett (the female lead character) took a bubble bath the most amazing...

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Foot in Mouth Disease

Sometimes I wonder why I even open my mouth. I swear I think I have all the answers. I think I need to go to a “how to talk to people” seminars, because apparently I suck at it. I just ticked off my friend and my son. Who’s next?Jeez I yelled at my son because he got into trouble. Now everyone is getting on me for being too hard on him. What?! Ok then I saw something on the news that had me worried...

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Music Monday - Joss Stone "Right To be Wrong"

Oh another fun meme! I like this one. All about music. So I picked Joss Stone song "Right to be Wrong" as it is one of my favorite songs to sing in karaoke. I sang it this past Saturday, and I will admit, I did get crowd participation. I only wish I had the confidence to go on America's Got Talent, but I'll dream a little Dream. So enjoy the song about a girl who wants the choice to be wrong so she...

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Scary Movies are not for me!

I thought this post would be appropriate for the month.So my friend and her daughter saw this new freaky movie, “Paranormal Activity”, which is supposedly true and filmed here in San Diego.Now I personally do not like scary movies, though I’ve seen a few to know it is not my thing, but when there is a movie supposedly based on fact and filmed in my city, well there is no way on God’s green Earth I...

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