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Ultimate Blog Party 2010

2010-04-09T01:36:00.006-04:00

Hello, and welcome to my blog! I am a married mother of one grown son and two step children, a boy age 8 and a girl, age 7. This is my very first year and first experience with the Ultimate Blog Party 2010 I am so excited about the prospect of connecting with other women bloggers. And if I can win a wonderful prize just for me in the process, that is just an added bonus! Won't you come and join me for the Ultimate Blog Party 2010? Ok, so let's get this party started!

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7 Top Resourceful Websites

2010-03-17T12:25:00.008-04:00

Need Assistance?

Listed below are seven top resourceful websites that can provide assistance in your time of need. These websites cover the basic necessities of any basic health care, food, clothing, furniture, utilities assistance you might be in urgent need of. But you have to take that step in contacting them. These programs are out there, but you must be agressive in taking action to find them, apply and follow through. I realize that if your in the situation where you need help, then your probably already feeling overwhelmed and moreso overwhelmed at the thought of having to apply for assistance. In this case, perhaps counseling is needed, so find a local counseling program through your community services program, free clinic or a "sliding-fee scale" clinic which offers payments based on your income, situation and need. In addition, ask a friend, neighbor, co-worker, loved one or someone close to you that would be willing to help you in what ever way(s) you may need in order to apply and follow through with one or more of the above programs.

In any case, there is help out there, but ultimately, it is up to you to seek the help out and follow through. So take advatage of the help that is out there. Everyone needs help sometimes, it's not a sign of weakness or surrender, only a temporary solution to help you until you can become stable and get back on your own two feet...and you will get back on your own two feet, maybe not overnight, but you will.

Freecycle

Community Action

Free Clinics

State Social Services Agencies

Food Bank Locator

Salvation Army

State & Local Government Programs on the Net

Frugal Matters: Three Easy Steps to Frugality

2010-03-11T19:33:00.005-05:00

Want to be frugal? Need some basics? I am your average everyday frugal gal with three easy steps towards becoming frugal.

Use Coupons such as Red Plum and Smart Source. You can also find great savings coupons inside the very informative and affordable All You magazine on the stands at Walmart and offered online as well. Again, I'm your average frugal gal and I save about $10 - $25 a month on groceries.
Use Rebates and get a portion of your money back or perhaps all of it. With most rebates all that is needed is to send in the UPC symbol/code from the package along with your information and receipt and you receive a rebate check in about 4 to 6 weeks. I'm currently waiting on an $11 rebate check.
Get the Free Stuff/Samples by filling out those household quesionnaires that come to you in the mail. Yes, you really do receive lots of free stuff such as makeup, feminine items, lotions, bath wash, etc, but also more great savings with even more coupons they send you. Or check out such sites at these Free Stuff and Yes All 4 Free

So give it a try! You have nothing to lose, only ton's of savings and free stuff to gain! Happy shopping to you and good luck to you in what is just the beginning of a new frugal lifestyle full of savings.

Career Matters

2009-09-21T05:31:00.018-04:00

Let's face it the job market has been difficult enough, and now with the economy in the sad shape that it is, the job market has become bleak to say the least. So now you may find yourself in a dilemma such as: your out of work, you need to take on an additional part-time job to make ends meet, you need to work-from-home or perhaps you need a career change and the job market is extremely tough right now. Regardless of what your reason or your needs, there are Seven Keys to follow if obtaining a "Career Matters". Here are the seven keys that you need to know and practice, they are as follows:

Be Proactive - In order to find a job, you must be and remain pro-active in diligently searching for a job. You must search, research, make calls, visit in person, follow-up, as well as keep your knowledge, skills and abilities up-to-date and even take classes if need be. Keep your resume up-to-date, do volunteer work, but do whatever it takes to be and remain pro-active in your job search and while you are without a job.
Be Persistent - While you don't want to be a nuisance or annoy a potential employer, you must show your interest and enthusiasm towards working for them. Call, write, email, visit them and revisit them. Just do it in moderation, keep it simple and always have respect.
Be Determined - You must have an "I CAN DO" attitude. If you want to find a job and succeed, then you must be determined..."NEVER GIVE UP!
Be Career/Job Hunting Savvy - Be savvy...know how to aggressively search for a job, do research, utilize social networks. Here is a link to some of the Top Social Networking Sites
Be Motivated - Motivation is key in your job hunting. Again, keep the "I CAN DO" "NEVER GIVE UP" attitude to get you through. Stay positive!
Be Patient - Patience is a virtue as they say. Being impatient will get you absolutely no where and derail your efforts, so patience is a must while job hunting.
Be Realistic - Realize that as the economy and current job market are in bad shape, you may have to accept a position that's not as lucrative as the one you had before. You may even need to change career paths all together.

Always follow the above keys if your Career really Matters to you. Times are tough, but you can and will get through it by taking one day at a time and following my keys. You may obtain a new job in a month or it could be 6 months, but you will obtain one eventually. And in addition, you may just find a job you enjoy better than the one you had! While I am now not working "out in the world" I still do some part-time work from home by Internet, as well as marketing, promotions and demos part-time, but still, I personally have had times in my own life when I was out of work and on all accounts, I found a new (and usually) a better and/or higher paying job, at least most of the time anyway. And yes, sometimes it was only a matter of a few weeks before I obtained a new job, but most often it took as long as 3-6 months to get another job. For example, it took me six months, but I found a new career working in HUD housing, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and in addition the pay was better than any I had received before. So it just goes to show you, be proactive, persistent, determined, savvy, motivated, patient and realistic, and you CAN obtain another job...just follow my keys!

You can find some great career information & tips at JobHuntersBible.com Better Career Resources and CareerOneStop.org You may also visit my website, ResourcefullyForYou.com where you will find a link dedicated to helping you in not only your job search, but R4U also provides you with resource links to assist and aid you while you are out of work.

Managing the Household in an Economic Crisis – Some Great Money Saving Ideas

2009-04-09T23:19:00.003-04:00

Managing the Household in an Economic Crisis – Some Great Money
Saving Ideas
By Nirjara Rustom

A penny saved is a penny earned. This old saying has tremendous
value, especially in the current economy. Unless you have money
to burn (so what if you really do) there’s no harm in saving a
bit for a rainy day. And if you’re really strapped for cash and
live in a hand to mouth fashion, these tips that I’m about to
give you will really be a blessing for you. While the individual
amounts may not be so substantial, there are some nice tips
which, when taken advantage of, will add up to a nice chunk. So,
let’s get started!

1. My first tip is a two in one tip – set goals and start
planning. By goals, I mean that you should first make a list of
your short term, intermediate, and long term goals. This will
help you plan wisely. Also, each short term goal that you reach
will encourage you to save more and accomplish the next goal.
“Reason why” you need to save is a powerful motivator. Next,
whenever you go shopping, make a list of all the things you wish
to buy and control your desire to buy anything else unless you
will require it in near future and it is currently available at
a bargain. Failing to plan in advance will lead to impulsive
spending. In fact, it would be best to leave your credit card at
home and come with limited cash, so you don’t give yourself any
excuses!

2. My next tip actually costs more money but is a great saver
in the long run – buy reusable stuff. Rechargeable batteries,
artificial flowers, artificial Christmas tree, etc cost a little
more initially but save a lot of money in the long run.
Unfortunately, use and throw seems to be more of a norm these
days – I know folks who use paper dishes at home to save them
the bother of washing!

3. This tip will also need you to spend more initially – buy in
bulk. I cannot emphasize enough how important this is. If you’re
planning to buy non perishable goods (like soap), you should buy
in as large a quantity as possible and affordable, depending on
the maximum bulk discount available. You should also prefer to
buy stuff that come in larger quantities per unit. For example,
if you plan to buy washing machine powder, you will notice that
small packages are comparatively more expensive. This may not
always be true, so it makes sense in keeping a calculator
whenever you go shopping, if you’re math is not good enough.
Divide the cost by the weight /number of pieces for each
different variety of packages and you will know how much the
difference is. For perishable goods, be careful and buy the
largest quantity possible that will be consumed before getting
perished. Don’t overbuy to an extent that you have to throw away
the last remains, unless it is still worth! A good idea is to go
shopping in groups so that you can buy in bulk. Prices of some
items fluctuate seasonally, so try to stock up at that time.
Prepare to save enough cash reserves in advance for such
situations by making notes in your calendar.

4. Always visit the clearance racks first whenever you go
shopping. Sometimes it may take a little more time to search for
the right items but the savings will be worth it. You can also
get good bargains at thrift and surplus stores.

5. Reducing wastage is also a big one. There are many things
you can do to avoid wastage; things like switching off lights,
fans and other electric appliances when not required (especially
when you’re moving from one room to another), switching off a
car when you need to wait for over a minute at the traffic
signal, paying bills on time to avoid late payment fees,
avoiding delay in dental treatment, using the washing machine
only when it is full, using up credit card reward points and air
flier miles on time to avoid their lapse, paying off debts on or
before time whenever you can to avoid excess interest, keeping
your house properly insulated to avoid excess use of utilities
like air conditioner and room heater, canceling subscriptions to
magazines which you read sparingly, selling suff you no longer
need on ebay, etc are some great ways to reduce wastage.

6. Buy stuff of good quality, especially durable items. Don’t
go shopping vegetables with plastic or paper bags which will
last only once or twice; use cloth bags instead. You even save
the risk of the bag getting torn in transit, causing
embarrassment and possible damage. Also learn to extend the
durability of stuff like covering electronic items with dust
free covers, using anti-moisture products in appliances and
places of high moisture, to reduce corrosion; powder coating
aluminum slides, regularly oiling mechanical parts, etc.

7. You can also save a lot when going for a movie, if you’re a
die hard movie fan. For example, you can go for a matinee show
or one where the tickets are cheaper, look out for discounted
tickets normally found online, bring your own popcorn in an
opaque plastic bag placed in a large purse, wear jeans with
large pockets and stuff them with snacks and chocolates, etc.

Finally, allow yourself to splurge once in a while! Saving is
good, but don’t be a permanent miser. Total deprivation can
sometimes lead to overindulgence, just like dieting. You should
also understand the difference between a “need” and a “want”.
Buy only the things that you need, not what you want.

About the Author: Nirjara Rustom moderates the House Hold
Section of http://www.bharatbhasha.com at
http://www.bharatbhasha.com/house_hold.php - a free informative
resource.

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Now Might Be a Good Time to Tap into Resources?

2009-02-13T03:08:00.011-05:00

With the economy in dire shape right now, let's face it, times are tough, and money is tighter than ever! Perhaps you've lost your job or your hours have been cut back and your're finding the bills are starting to pile up because you no longer have the money to cover them. Now IS the time to maybe try a WAH opportunity for extra cash resources or tap into the resources for assistance that are out there available.

The economy is tough right now, so yes many resources out there have also tightened their belts, but nevertheless, they are still out there, and even if you can get help in just one area, well that's one less stressor in your life. You will find plenty of resourceful information or links to resourceful information to help you in many differents aspects, all you have to do is take action!

Middleclass is about to become extinct

2008-08-21T11:38:00.007-04:00

Once upon a time there were many classes of people in our society according to finances. They were upperclass, middleclass and lowerclass. And in addition, there was the additional level to the three mainstream classes of living such as: upper and lower of upper class, upper and lower middle class, and even upper and lower - lower class. However, gone are those days, and unfortunately even the the levels of classes of the mainstreem classes of living have even dwindled away. We have been reduced to what seems that of either an upper class or lower class. We do still seem to have some of the levels of the upper and lower class levels of living though. We seem to have the rich and the poor, and whatever end you may fall on of those two levels...the upper or lower end.

Along with the fading of the class levels of living is human interaction and respect that took years to build and achieve. It's as though we are resorting back to those years of when the tragic Titantic sank, and although there were many reasons for the high death toll that certainly could have been prevented, but nevertheless, when many of those that died that horrible cold frigid night in April just because they weren't considered first class people. I would seriously hate to even remotely think we would let our world desend back into that disrespectful, shameful and evil behavior.

There was a time when my family was considered to be middle to lower middle class, but now, in retrospect, I would have to say we are definately lower class now. The one thing that gripes me the most is HOLLYWOOD. Much as I love movies, tv and my favorite actors and such. They are way over-rated, and highly over paid...it's absolutely crazy! Yes, it's great they give to their favorite charites, causes and such, but seriously, they make way to much money and need to come down and live a more normal life and then maybe they would be treated more normal too. There is just no reason for them to have two and three homes all over the world, and two and three cars, when some people don't even own a home or car or can even eat a meal.

What, if anything can we do to bring back the middle class and the levels of the middle class. I certainly don't have the answers, but I think we could all start by using our heads a little bit more wisely and by doing things such as going green, conserving energy, helping others more freely with not only our time, but with our money. I think if we all could just be a little more patient, kind, helpful, and understanding it could be a better world. Because the rich keep getting richer and the poor just keep getting poorer, so come on everyone let's get out of me, me, me stage, and think about others!

The World is Thirsting for more Humanity

2008-05-05T17:25:00.010-04:00

Loneliness (Humanity), depression (Mental Illness), and financial problems (Poverty) are three top issues people struggle with daily, and sadly, often are part of the leading cause in suicide today. What angers, frustrates and hurts me, is that the above issues are greatly lacking in many areas that to me are basic needs and can be more easily fulfilled than they are. And what do these basic needs include, well in my opinion, they include, but are not limited to: caring, concern, compassion, giving, sharing, sensitivity, support, trust and respect.
Seems to me, humanity has gone away, and people are more concerned with how big of a house they can have, and furnish it with the best (museum like) furniture, and drive the nicest of cars, while some of us would be happy just to have our own home or even a car, just to be able to get to a job. For shame! People worry more about their status in their society or communities, rather than their fellow, neighbor, community member or citizens that may be in pain or struggling for whatever reasons.

Most often times, people are quick to judge, quick to apologize and offer their condolences for our dire circumstances, and quick to say they will pray for us, but never are they quick in taking any action in helping. I want to know, where are the humane, compassionate, giving people of ACTION out there in the real world? I've seen them on television, on Oprah, Dr. Phil, and other various shows, but rarely have I seen them with my own eyes, when there's no television cameras rolling, no real recognition, or nothing to gain except to feel good about themselves and what they've done, and to know it's pleasing to God. And most times, when I have seen it, you would have thought it was the most painful thing for them to do, was to have to help someone less fortunate out....what a chore. Again, for shame!

Maybe if some of those more fortunate took a little more consideration, time, effort and money and helped or shared their success with those less fortunate then things would be a little better. I mean come on, do you really need that fancy house? Do you really need that expensive car and do you need three or four of them? Do you really need all those vacations? Do you really need those $100 suits, shoes, and hand bags? Do you really need that $70 bottle of perfume? For shame! I mean there's nothing wrong with a nice home, car or etc within reason. And splurging every now and then is fine, but in all honestly, most often times it has more to do with status, vanity, and self-satisfaction than anything else. And those who may not be so fortunate, but aren't exactly unfortunate either, you can do good as well, just maybe in smaller ways, on a smaller and different scale.

People just need to keep themselves more in check, and keep it real, they need to remember morals, values, compassion, love, and common decency because the world is sorely lacking those things, and is desperately thirsting for them. Even with all the new advances, techniques and technology in the world today, with each passing year, the world is becoming a harder place to exist and co-exist in. The world is thirsting for humanity.

~Kimberly

35 Ways You Can Help the Less Fortunate, Those In Need and Homeless CLICK HERE!
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/humanity

Resources

2008-02-16T21:54:00.005-05:00

Are you using all the resources that you can? Sometimes pride can keep us from using resources, but we shouldnt let that stop us. There's no rule that states what resources, and how many we must use, so use what resources, assistance, help and benefits you can, when you can.

My website has many different types of resources to assist you; therefore please visit http://www.freewebs/resourcefulliving Whether your need is a financial loan, budgeting and finances, job searches, charities, transportation issues, meals, or even mental health issues, my website has resources/links of all kinds. My only wish is to be able "if" to help or assist even just one person, then I've done what I set out to do. Even if you just want someone to share your story with or just to get advice or input, you may find links on my page to those who can share similiar experiences with you.

Remember, take things one day at a time, and one issue at a time and use those resources, because your life matters.

Getting Through Tough Times in Life

2007-08-12T23:42:00.000-04:00

Everyone at some point in their lives face some sort of tough time, whether financial, emotional, physical and otherwise. For some, like myself for instance, life seems to be a continious struggle, but I am still here. So how do we get through these tough times and rise above our situation? I found a great resourceful website that offers some great steps on how to do just that, "Get Through Tough Times in Life".

Tighten the fiscal belt. If you are experiencing hard financial times, there are several ways to make it, and none of them are easy. Tighten the belt and the purse strings and making a lists of "need-its" and "don't need-its". If you need it to sustain life and maintain a decent living standard, then you must put forth the capital. If it is something you feel you can't live without but know that you can, then don't spend on that certain thing until your situation improves. If there is absolutely no way you can dig your way out or "keep up with falling behind", then you may have to consider consumer credit help or possibly (last resort) bankruptcy. Don't take bankruptcy lightly or treat it as an easy option; it can follow you through most of your adult life, keeping you from purchasing even the necessities in the future if you don't learn to control your spending or manage your lifestyle to equal your income. My site "Resourceful Living" provides some great resourceful links to many kinds of different help, such as: Charities, Depression, Support, Frugile Living, Community Resources, Government Grants, and much more.
Keep your expectations low and you will rarely be disappointed. This may not seem right to you until you spend some time thinking about how it applies to your own personal life. Use your faith or beliefs; maybe you consider that God, the universe or nature provide us with the tools for any situation; whatever the source, it is up to us to use those tools to keep body and soul together.
Be prepared to let time assist emotional pain. As for emotional rough times, there is an old saying that "time heals all wounds", and that everything looks better from a distance. Let yourself grieve, cry, wail or whatever it may be that makes you feel like you can continue on another day, and if your emotional distress is something that makes you feel doom or thoughts of death or profound sadness, by all means, seek professional help (including your primary care physician)! Mental Health Matter's whether it's temporary depression your facing or a long-term battle with depression or other mental illness, Mental Health does matter, so please get support, assistance and help that's out there.
Go with the flow for everyday life. As for the other slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, go with the flow and roll with it; this is a test, only a test. We will all make it to the finish line and none of us will be allowed to take anything with us when we go.

Also for Related Resources & Hows at wiki:

How to Keep Yourself Calm During Tough Times
How to Make Tough Decisions for Yourself
How to Budget Your Money
How to Budget and Save on a Small Income as a Single Parent
How to Create a Working Budget
How to Date on a Budget
How to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
How to Use Tough Love

There are some amazing people out there. Read this inspirational story...

2007-07-12T08:58:00.000-04:00

I was just flipping through the tv channels yesterday, when I stumbled across an interview with a man name Trevor Ferrell that caught my undivided attention. The story is about a humble man, who 20 years ago this month, began his quest in making a difference in helping those less fortunate. And although he could have chosen a different path, one that would probably have been more prosperious for him...financially that is; he chose a different and more complicated path, which has not been easy, today, 20 years later, Trevor is still making a difference.

I find this story particulary inspiring. Yes there are people out there who do "really" care and want to make a difference, and Trevor Ferrell is one of those special people. He doesn't care about making more money for himself, nor does he care about fame and fortune. All he cares about is helping those in need, and taking care of his own family.

Sometimes, it takes inspirational stories such as Trevor's to remind us there are still genuine people out there who care, people who we aspire to be like, people who give us hope and inspiration. So whether you are enduring difficult times or just feeling lost, I strongly encourage you to read his story. Trevor now runs his own shop "Trevors' Thrift Shop & Distribution Center" in Philadelphia, PA.

To read Trevor's story just click on the title story about to follow link or visit:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=10649552&BRD=2212&PAG=461&dept_id=465812&rfi=6

For more information or to make a donation, you can visit his website at: http://www.nhffoundations.net/synapse/services/services_public.cfm?website=nhffoundations.net/Trevors

Are they real? Offer's of donations, opportunities, work at home or is it a SCAM?

2007-07-07T16:03:00.000-04:00

In talking about Life Matter's such as: Work-at-home, home business opportunites, charities, fundraising and those in need of assistance or those who want to donate and/or help, well unfortunately they come along with risks. Risks like those in the form of scammers and spammers! So watch out! It's hard to believe and to accept there are devious evil people out there who would do such a thing to another human being; nonetheless they are out there. According to several recent articles, news and reports I've researched from sites I have listed futher below, looks like scamming and spamming are going to be around for a while.

So where can you go for further information or help? What can you do? Besides using common sense, and keeping your eyes wide open. One of the greatest things one can do is REPORT THEM! Most people realize, IF it sound's to good to be true, it almost usually is. I know it may seem useless or bothersome, but that's the only way to stop them is to continue to report them.

For the latest news, information, and updates on spammers and scammers or to report them, you can go to the following links:

FTC Consumer Complaints - https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01

and/or visit:

http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/governments.php
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news_index/scams.html

Another great resourceful website to visit is Give.Org - (The BBB Wise Giving Alliance) http://www.give.org/news/disaster_tips.asp for those who are serious about wanting to help out or make donations to whatever their choice or causes. In addition to the above information, the website also gives tips (listed below) donors and/or recipients should also consider.

Donors should be wary of any charity that is inexperienced in carrying out relief efforts but is suddenly soliciting for hurricane assistance. Although well intentioned, such organizations may not have the ability to quickly deliver aid to those in need.
Be wary of appeals that are long on emotion, but short on describing what the charity will do to address the needs of victims and their families. Also see if the charity's appeal explains what the charity intends to do with any excess contributions remaining after they have fully funded the disaster relief activities mentioned in solicitations.
As with all other disaster relief situations, most relief charities prefer financial contributions rather than donated goods. This enables them to purchase needed items near the disaster relief site(s) for easier distribution. The collection and delivery of inappropriate donated items can also clog transportation channels and delay more vital items in getting through to disaster victims.
Donors can visit the charity reports section on the webisite to access detailed evaluative reports on many of the relief organizations providing assistance. If you do not see a report on the relief organization you have in mind, encourage the organization to enroll with the Alliance at give.org so that the Alliance can prepare an evaluation in relation to the comprehensive Standards for Charity Accountability.
If you contribute, do not give cash. Make a check or money order out to the name of the charitable organization, not to an individual collecting the donation.
If you decide to contribute online, find out more about the charity before making a contribution and beware of red flags. For example, some charities imitate the name and style of a well-known organization in order to confuse people. Also, be wary of any spam or email message asking you to make a contribution. In what is known as a "phishing" scam, such messages may link to a "false" website that looks just like the website of an established relief charity. This could be a ruse to get you to share your credit card or other personal information.
Watch out for excessive pressure for on-the-spot donations. Be wary of any request to send a "runner" to pick up your contribution.
Do not give your credit card number or other personal information to a telephone solicitor or in response to an email solicitation. Ask the caller or sender to provide you with written information on the charity's programs and finances.
Do not hesitate to ask for written information that describes the charity's program(s) and finances such as the charity's latest annual report and financial statements. Even newly created organizations should have some basic information available.
Be wary of charities that are reluctant to answer reasonable questions about their operations, finances and programs. Ask how much of your gift will be used for the activity mentioned in the appeal and how much will go toward other programs and administrative and fund raising costs.
To help ensure your contribution is tax deductible, the donation should be made to a charitable organization that is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Go to IRS Publication 78 on www.irs.gov for a current list of all organizations eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable gifts.

Click here for Wise Giving Alliance reports on some charities involved in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Stepping Stones in Life ...

2007-07-05T19:35:00.000-04:00

So here I am, day two in my new venture working-at-home, as a blogger and writer, and yes I am now actually an AdSense Consultant too! I can tell you it's been tedious, and at times I wanted to throw my hands up in the air and say, "I quit"! But then, I realize I am working for myself now, so I can not quit. I must boldly and confidently step upon, and over that first stone, and continue on to the next. Because getting over that first stone is probably the biggest battle. But my life matter's to me, so I'm going to do whatever I can to improve it, and make it successful to my content. But first, you must have belief that you can do what you put your mind to. But in order to do that, you must have courage to step out of your comfort zone. And of course, I speak from personal experience, in that I had to take that first step, and guess what...I'm doing it! And granted I still have some nerves and self-doubt, but I remember reading in one of the great books by Joyce Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries where she says, "Do it afraid"...it doesn't get any simpler than her statement! So I continue on, because with the right tools, right attitude, and encouragement you too can step out of that comfort zone and find a whole lot of opportunities out there waiting for you too, whether that be blogging, becoming a Google AdSense consultant, or anything else that may interest you and would benefit your life. There are countless, opportunities, self-improvement topics, personal goals, mental health matters, plus ton's of great resources out there, and over time, I will touch base on. But for now, I hope you'll stay tuned in for more helpful information, but my personal insight and struggles in life as well. Won't you please stick around and let me be your guide back into a content life, because "YOUR LIFE MATTER'S" too!

Dead-to-Hopeful

2007-07-04T23:46:00.000-04:00

First of all, HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to everyone!

That's right, it's possible. I am a prime example of how life matter's. Now granted I'm still not sure how everything will turn out and/or work out, but one thing I do know is "I'm not where I was just a few days ago", as I've gone from being Dead_Inside to being a Hopeful-Soul. Welcome to my very first blog of "Life Matter's". I hope to share my opinions, insight, encouragement, ideas, information and anything that matters in one's life. To me what matters is having a contented or successful life...whatever that may be or could mean to an individual. We each have different expectations and joy we take from life. But one thing is for certain, we all need to have love and acceptable quality of life with peace and contentment, and those things involve a great deal of humanity (compassion, support, acceptance, assistance, caring, modesty, love, and many more words I could mention). So what I hope and plan to do in my future blogging is to bring a particular "Life Matter" each day, along with some personal journaling of my own.

Thanks to many of the great people over at http://www.aidpage.com/who have been so gracious to me with their time, patience, efforts, encouragement and helpful links they provided. So okay, they didn't give tons of money like I thought was going to happen. No instead, they are giving me HOPE, and along with hope, support, ideas, encouragement and more. No it's not money, BUT it is doing me great good. So any other's out there feeling down and/or hopeless, I strongly encourage you not only visit, but stick around http://www.aidpage.com/ ...you'll surprise yourself, and learn so much. So again, I thank all of you for that & you know who you all are! I am certianly going to stick around for more encouragement and tips, but also to help offer any support I can for others, whether just to share stories, ideas or prayer, but nonetheless I'll be there. I hope you all ENJOY!!!