I have found a lot of web comics that I like to read. I always promise myself that I will by something of theirs to help support them but never get the chance to. Usually because bills show up and take all my money.
But! I recently started advertising with Project Wonderful and found that a lot of my comics host ads for them.
So now I am hunting the sites I love for the little Project Wonderful link and bidding for ads on them when I can. It's not a lot of support but to me it feel like I'm doing something to show my support.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Shingles The Aftermath
Shingles The Aftermath: Why I am so Paranoid.
This is pretty much how I think of things. I have had Shingles, it was not fun. And by 'not fun' I in turn mean that stabbing myself in the side would have been prefferd.
My experiance with it was the infection traveled down the length of one nerve from my spine. The infection took on the form of bumps very much like chickenpox. In fact I belive Shingles is a part of the Chickenpox virus. The same cures for the itching chickenpox can help ease the itching in Shingles. But there is a very good reasion that doctors prescribe painkillers...
It hurts.
It hurts so badly that just about a week before my Shingles showed my side felt like the mussels were being slashed. The pain was so intense that I set an appointment with a doctor. The day before I went was when the spots showed and a coworker said that I probably had Shingles.
Fortunately there is a prescription that prevents most of the spreading. This was good because I didn't have to miss any work. Unfortunately I was an idiot and passed on the offered painkillers. If I leaned too far forward my shirt would touch my back and I would wince and cringe. This also happened every time I breathed and basically life sucked for two months.
Now for why I am paranoid.
My Shingles were triggered by some mad crazy stress. The kind of stress that you are left shaking from for two days. Now when Iver I am stressed I get just a little worried if I am going to trigger the Shingles again. Why? Because Shingles never totally goes away. It is always there and could come back.
So please take my word and if you get Shingles take the offered painkillers.
This is pretty much how I think of things. I have had Shingles, it was not fun. And by 'not fun' I in turn mean that stabbing myself in the side would have been prefferd.
My experiance with it was the infection traveled down the length of one nerve from my spine. The infection took on the form of bumps very much like chickenpox. In fact I belive Shingles is a part of the Chickenpox virus. The same cures for the itching chickenpox can help ease the itching in Shingles. But there is a very good reasion that doctors prescribe painkillers...
It hurts.
It hurts so badly that just about a week before my Shingles showed my side felt like the mussels were being slashed. The pain was so intense that I set an appointment with a doctor. The day before I went was when the spots showed and a coworker said that I probably had Shingles.
Fortunately there is a prescription that prevents most of the spreading. This was good because I didn't have to miss any work. Unfortunately I was an idiot and passed on the offered painkillers. If I leaned too far forward my shirt would touch my back and I would wince and cringe. This also happened every time I breathed and basically life sucked for two months.
Now for why I am paranoid.
My Shingles were triggered by some mad crazy stress. The kind of stress that you are left shaking from for two days. Now when Iver I am stressed I get just a little worried if I am going to trigger the Shingles again. Why? Because Shingles never totally goes away. It is always there and could come back.
So please take my word and if you get Shingles take the offered painkillers.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Sketchers Review Part Two
So, remember that little warning that I basicaly totally disregarded? The 'start wareing your shoes a little at a time to get used to them'? Yeah, that one...
While my legs didn't feel like they were hurting, they made it very clear that they were not happy with me.
I have almost twisted my ankle twice when jumping. It wasn't anything for the record books but it did catch me off guard. I haven't noticed any extra flexibility or weight loss. What I have noticed is better circulation. Which is nice, I guess.
Right now I don't see myself getting anther set of shape-ups right now. Possably next summer but for the winter I will not.
While my legs didn't feel like they were hurting, they made it very clear that they were not happy with me.
I have almost twisted my ankle twice when jumping. It wasn't anything for the record books but it did catch me off guard. I haven't noticed any extra flexibility or weight loss. What I have noticed is better circulation. Which is nice, I guess.
Right now I don't see myself getting anther set of shape-ups right now. Possably next summer but for the winter I will not.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Free Money Blogging What?
Blogging for money. It's wonderful! It's easy! It's a total P.I.T.A. and a long term commitment not unlike getting a mortgage with bad credit.
Anyone that has tried it & dropped it in short order can tell you that. They will also, more than likely, give you a list of reasons why they believe it's a load of pleasantries. Possibly even that it was just too much work.
Chances are what they haven't said was how long they attempted this. What they decided to write about. How often they posted. How much they spent on advertising. Or how much they invested into their 'free money through blogging' attempt. Because heaven for bid someone has to work for their money right?
While understanding that this whole topic can be seen as taboo, it's actually fairly interesting once you can get past the 'get rich quick' mentality.
Prior to even looking into the how-to you need to think if it would really be worth your time. Writing takes a fair amount of time depending on the person and on the subject. At some point you will find your self revisiting ideas. It could be that you might have wanted to expand upon some but didn't have the chance to. Also at some point you will start to find yourself wondering what to write about next. This is when the time factor comes into play and you hear the phrase 'time is money'.
Assuming you can handle putting out the time to write, you then get to start spending time figuring out how to get started.
If you Google for help you should be weary in what you search for. There are and will always be sites that would like you to pay for their help. If you skip them and keep looking you can and will find free help. Free, keep this in mind because this is also the time when money starts to enter into this whole deal.
An excellent article to help someone get started is How to make money with a blog 'How to make money with a blog' by Bob. Pretty much this advice article that has almost every bit of information that someone starting out could want. After which the more technical articles that can be found about the internet will start to make more sense to people who are just starting out.
If after you read everything you can, and have started investing your time, you might start to think about all the cost's involved with this. Spending money to make money as the saying goes. This is were learning the in&out to networking can and will be your godsend. Because if you already have a presence or persona on the internet and you have no problem with them being connected to you blog then you are good to go. Networking is the fabled goose that lays the golden egg.
It takes time, energy and research for the portion of us not lucky enough to come by the skill naturally. Yet if you can find that one person that can open many doors for you with out actually meaning to? Then your goose has found you.
But if you are someone who want's to keep your blogging separate from the rest of your internet life or normal job then this might not be the thing for you. Everything on the internet is remembered forever and once you post something it's too late to take it back. The stories about jobs looking at Facebook pages are reason enough to be weary of what you share.
Alternatively, if this all rolls off you like water off a ducks back? Then you may have found a niche for your skills. Anything can pay off if you put enough time into it. If you think or treat blogging as a small business then remember that the first year is going to be your hardest. Once you get past that? The sky is the limit.
Anyone that has tried it & dropped it in short order can tell you that. They will also, more than likely, give you a list of reasons why they believe it's a load of pleasantries. Possibly even that it was just too much work.
Chances are what they haven't said was how long they attempted this. What they decided to write about. How often they posted. How much they spent on advertising. Or how much they invested into their 'free money through blogging' attempt. Because heaven for bid someone has to work for their money right?
While understanding that this whole topic can be seen as taboo, it's actually fairly interesting once you can get past the 'get rich quick' mentality.
Prior to even looking into the how-to you need to think if it would really be worth your time. Writing takes a fair amount of time depending on the person and on the subject. At some point you will find your self revisiting ideas. It could be that you might have wanted to expand upon some but didn't have the chance to. Also at some point you will start to find yourself wondering what to write about next. This is when the time factor comes into play and you hear the phrase 'time is money'.
Assuming you can handle putting out the time to write, you then get to start spending time figuring out how to get started.
If you Google for help you should be weary in what you search for. There are and will always be sites that would like you to pay for their help. If you skip them and keep looking you can and will find free help. Free, keep this in mind because this is also the time when money starts to enter into this whole deal.
An excellent article to help someone get started is How to make money with a blog 'How to make money with a blog' by Bob. Pretty much this advice article that has almost every bit of information that someone starting out could want. After which the more technical articles that can be found about the internet will start to make more sense to people who are just starting out.
If after you read everything you can, and have started investing your time, you might start to think about all the cost's involved with this. Spending money to make money as the saying goes. This is were learning the in&out to networking can and will be your godsend. Because if you already have a presence or persona on the internet and you have no problem with them being connected to you blog then you are good to go. Networking is the fabled goose that lays the golden egg.
It takes time, energy and research for the portion of us not lucky enough to come by the skill naturally. Yet if you can find that one person that can open many doors for you with out actually meaning to? Then your goose has found you.
But if you are someone who want's to keep your blogging separate from the rest of your internet life or normal job then this might not be the thing for you. Everything on the internet is remembered forever and once you post something it's too late to take it back. The stories about jobs looking at Facebook pages are reason enough to be weary of what you share.
Alternatively, if this all rolls off you like water off a ducks back? Then you may have found a niche for your skills. Anything can pay off if you put enough time into it. If you think or treat blogging as a small business then remember that the first year is going to be your hardest. Once you get past that? The sky is the limit.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Skechers Shape-ups
I broke down and ordered a pair of Skechers Shape-ups.
Why? Because the sweet siren song of easy weight loss was very loud. Secondly I have a very sedentary job and every little bit of exercise I can eek out is a good thing.
So! The first thing that happened in my adventure was I looked at the styles available on the internet. This was also my first mistake. I fell for a pair of sandals that had ankle support. After searching several different stores at the mall I found that my favored style must only be available online.
I swear I must have taken the longest route in the mall.
The next day I placed my order online, joined their free club for free shipping and lo! You have to sign for the shoes when they are delivered. An easy fix and they would be at my office in around two weeks. Woot.
Today they showed up. Today I have been wearing them since I opened the box. :3
I can feel the difference in how my mussels are stretched. I have no idea if I am going to be stiff tomorrow or not. Nor am I aware of how many blisters I have earned. With luck I will continue to love them and grab a pair of sneakers for the winter.
Why? Because the sweet siren song of easy weight loss was very loud. Secondly I have a very sedentary job and every little bit of exercise I can eek out is a good thing.
So! The first thing that happened in my adventure was I looked at the styles available on the internet. This was also my first mistake. I fell for a pair of sandals that had ankle support. After searching several different stores at the mall I found that my favored style must only be available online.
I swear I must have taken the longest route in the mall.
The next day I placed my order online, joined their free club for free shipping and lo! You have to sign for the shoes when they are delivered. An easy fix and they would be at my office in around two weeks. Woot.
Today they showed up. Today I have been wearing them since I opened the box. :3
I can feel the difference in how my mussels are stretched. I have no idea if I am going to be stiff tomorrow or not. Nor am I aware of how many blisters I have earned. With luck I will continue to love them and grab a pair of sneakers for the winter.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Black Tea
Ceylon Kenilworth is my favorite tea ever.
I can let it steep/brew for different times and it will give it whole new flavors. from rich and earthy to light like a fall breeze. If it's not brewed long enough it can sometimes be bitter, likewise if it's brewed too long it can be quite bad. If you forget about it for a few hours and us water that is far too hot you will get hot leaf juice. I don't recommend drinking hot leaf juice, stick with tea.
I don't drink it with spicy foods. I did that once. It was as if it added to the burn. My parents and I had a good laugh at it. I did find out that a green tea worked really well at cutting the burn. :3 Shame I didn't know it sooner.
I can let it steep/brew for different times and it will give it whole new flavors. from rich and earthy to light like a fall breeze. If it's not brewed long enough it can sometimes be bitter, likewise if it's brewed too long it can be quite bad. If you forget about it for a few hours and us water that is far too hot you will get hot leaf juice. I don't recommend drinking hot leaf juice, stick with tea.
I don't drink it with spicy foods. I did that once. It was as if it added to the burn. My parents and I had a good laugh at it. I did find out that a green tea worked really well at cutting the burn. :3 Shame I didn't know it sooner.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Time Travel!
Yes, Time Travel! Oh's and Aw's abound as this marvel of marvels comes to light! Why, for just Elevinty Billion Dollars you too can experience this wonderful offer!
Rules and restrictions apply. Lost and found items are not subject to re-embustment regardless of what condition, time or era they are re-discovered in.
This is what I thought when I first heard about a Swiss Watch Found In 400-Year-Old Ming Dynasty Tomb. But it would make sense. Because if someone could afford to travel back in time, they damn well could afford a historical reproduction of a ring watch.
Plus the fact that it is already a part of our history would mean that nothing would change when they get back. Because essentially we are already in the area of effect.
It might even be worse for the time travelers. If they bring an old, or extinct, virus back to their time... Who knows if it could become merged with a resistant strain of a weaker virus and cause a pandemic? Fun times.
Not that I'm saying this is the case, but it makes for interesting story ideas.
Rules and restrictions apply. Lost and found items are not subject to re-embustment regardless of what condition, time or era they are re-discovered in.
This is what I thought when I first heard about a Swiss Watch Found In 400-Year-Old Ming Dynasty Tomb. But it would make sense. Because if someone could afford to travel back in time, they damn well could afford a historical reproduction of a ring watch.
Plus the fact that it is already a part of our history would mean that nothing would change when they get back. Because essentially we are already in the area of effect.
It might even be worse for the time travelers. If they bring an old, or extinct, virus back to their time... Who knows if it could become merged with a resistant strain of a weaker virus and cause a pandemic? Fun times.
Not that I'm saying this is the case, but it makes for interesting story ideas.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Inception?
I have yet to see this movie. Mostly because I have no one to see movies with anymore but also because I don't think the price of the ticket is worth it anymore. Last I checked, near me it's about $8.75 for a normal movie. While I would love to see it in the theater I just don't think I would be able to get that into it.
Plus I really don't need to have half a city fall on my head during a dream. :-(
So last night I dreamed about nothing but random crap which would have a 'ah-ha' moment with text about how awesome this is and how it makes inception work. Or just big bold letters screaming random crap about Inception and the number 15. I did my best to remember why the number 15 was so important but it just didn't stick. This is what I get for not righting it down when I actually remember to wright things down.
Plus I really don't need to have half a city fall on my head during a dream. :-(
So last night I dreamed about nothing but random crap which would have a 'ah-ha' moment with text about how awesome this is and how it makes inception work. Or just big bold letters screaming random crap about Inception and the number 15. I did my best to remember why the number 15 was so important but it just didn't stick. This is what I get for not righting it down when I actually remember to wright things down.
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