When working at many jobs, as I do -- mystery shopper, writer, artist, respite care worker, Mary Kay lady, volunteer band booster officer, and mother of 5 (Happy Birthday, Ted!) -- sometimes it's hard to stay organized and on task. This is especially difficult when you end up staying up till 3 with parents who are ill and worried, and getting up at 6:45 to get your kids to school. But, what I like to keep in mind is this: this part of my life is a limited time offer. There will be a day when my parents will be without pain and worry, but I will be without their dear presence in my life. There will come a time when my children will be grown and gone, tending to children of their own. As a single parent, I may be all alone, and have no one to need me late at night or early in the morning. Those wee-hour talks with my mother will be over. My 10 year old will be 20 or 30, and not need me to put her hair in a ponytail for her, or help her find a clean shirt. These are the days I will look back on and wish for again.
While you are struggling to make ends meet, or earn more in your life, don't lose sight of what it's ultimately all about: those you love, and who love you. I can live without money, of that I'm sure. I've even done well at it. But, without someone to know, love and serve, life and everything in it is hollow and meaningless.
Today, I went to the Attorney General's office with child support documents to start the ball rolling again, I went on two mystery shops, and I bought my dad a ream of printer paper to pay him back for the ream he lent me. This afternoon, I'll spend a couple of hours with one of my respite care clients. I'm working a lot, but not making enough yet. It seems like slow going right now, but I'd rather go slow than lose sight of all the blessings I am being showered with right now. I know that, no matter what I'll end up with more than
A Million in a Year!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Busy times!
Hello again, at long last, and thank you for staying around! I am glad to announce the publishing of my new book, "Get Paid to Eat, Shop and Put Gas in Your Car!" It's all about mystery shopping, field evaluation and other "shopping" ways of earning money! It's a great read, and gives step by step instructions about how to get into the Field Evaluation Profession, as well as a list of over 75 companies that are looking to hire Field Evaluators now.
It's amazing. I am learning so much about myself during this one-year odyssey! I have been praying for guidance, and for the strength to do what I've set out to do, and it seems that lots of forces want to keep me from succeeding. There is a power (more like an "anti-power") that is against any positive move upward, and I know it's going to try everything it can to keep me from doing what I say I'll do. A few weeks ago, the computer and phones went out unexpectedly for almost a week. My kids have been sick. My parents have been cranky. Family members are graduating and having mandatory celebrations that keep me away from my primary goal in droves. My mother even took a fall on both artificial knees, and had to go to the ER. It's really been difficult to stay on task. But, I have to tell you, I am finding it strangely gratifying that all this is happening right now. Odd? Maybe, but to me, it feels like I must be going in the right direction, if all this resistance is piling up against my efforts.
It's like a movie I saw recently, called The Ultimate Gift
. In short, a wealthy man dies, leaving a family that took him for granted, including his grandson, Jason, who is the only child of the son that predeceased the wealthy man. The wealthy man has left Jason "a series of gifts," which Jason - being as spoiled and opportunistic as the rest of his family - starts out resenting. But, as the gifts progress, the inside of Jason grows into the man he was meant to be, and the Ultimate Gift ends up being not the exorbitant amount of money Jason expected, but the huge interior wealth that he has built which makes any amount of money a tool for good in his hands.
Now, don't feel like I've given the whole thing away, because there's so much more to all of it than that, but understand that this same process is what I feel that God (my wealthy grandfather, and yours) is letting us experience. I know He has better stuff in mind for me than just a million in a year, but this idea is what gets me focused, and helps me push through when the going gets tough, and it's 1 AM (which it presently is) and I still need to do more towards my goal. Whatever it is that I earn, and I do hope for a million in a year or better, I know that the real wealth will be building the inside of me. So, I am pushing for that real wealth, not just
A Million in a Year!
It's amazing. I am learning so much about myself during this one-year odyssey! I have been praying for guidance, and for the strength to do what I've set out to do, and it seems that lots of forces want to keep me from succeeding. There is a power (more like an "anti-power") that is against any positive move upward, and I know it's going to try everything it can to keep me from doing what I say I'll do. A few weeks ago, the computer and phones went out unexpectedly for almost a week. My kids have been sick. My parents have been cranky. Family members are graduating and having mandatory celebrations that keep me away from my primary goal in droves. My mother even took a fall on both artificial knees, and had to go to the ER. It's really been difficult to stay on task. But, I have to tell you, I am finding it strangely gratifying that all this is happening right now. Odd? Maybe, but to me, it feels like I must be going in the right direction, if all this resistance is piling up against my efforts.
It's like a movie I saw recently, called The Ultimate Gift
. In short, a wealthy man dies, leaving a family that took him for granted, including his grandson, Jason, who is the only child of the son that predeceased the wealthy man. The wealthy man has left Jason "a series of gifts," which Jason - being as spoiled and opportunistic as the rest of his family - starts out resenting. But, as the gifts progress, the inside of Jason grows into the man he was meant to be, and the Ultimate Gift ends up being not the exorbitant amount of money Jason expected, but the huge interior wealth that he has built which makes any amount of money a tool for good in his hands.Now, don't feel like I've given the whole thing away, because there's so much more to all of it than that, but understand that this same process is what I feel that God (my wealthy grandfather, and yours) is letting us experience. I know He has better stuff in mind for me than just a million in a year, but this idea is what gets me focused, and helps me push through when the going gets tough, and it's 1 AM (which it presently is) and I still need to do more towards my goal. Whatever it is that I earn, and I do hope for a million in a year or better, I know that the real wealth will be building the inside of me. So, I am pushing for that real wealth, not just
A Million in a Year!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Back at Long Last!!
Hello again! I know it’s been a while, so you’re not up to speed on what’s been going on, and there’s lots of stuff, so stay with me!
Good news: I’ve earned some more money. I got paid by two of my mystery shopping outfits: Certified Field Associates, and Shoppers Critique. Those are the first of several shops I’ve done for them, so more money is on its way. Also, the company I do respite care for is coming through at long last. It was an accounting thing, and it’s taken a lot of faxes and phone calls, but they are finally sending money! Oh, joy!
I also did a craft fair at church, which was almost rained out, but I did make a profit, even after my expenses, and since it was almost rained out, they have another date set up for next Saturday where I can set up my table for FREE! So, I’ll bring out more stuff, and hopefully make more money. My big draw was the Magic Message Rocks that I’ve developed. When the rocks are in water, they just look like rocks, but when you take them out, dry them off and blow on them, like magic, the message on them pops up! If you’re interested in getting Magic Message Rocks, either with a random message, or with a customized one, drop me a line at amillioninayear@yahoo.com! I charge $2 for the random messages, and $5 for the customized ones. Of course, you will also be charged for shipping and handling, but that can’t be too much for a small stone.
I recently became aware that I had some information products that I am able to sell, including one on Making Money Writing Online which is awesome. Upon re-reading it, I remembered a few things I haven’t done lately that could increase my bottom line a lot! Go ahead and click here to get more information about this great source of income! Anyone who wants to work from home and can write an email can make money at this!
Well, a writer I know has a great blog called Eating Your Garden, about growing and eating your own food. She is a Master Gardener, and tells you just how to successfully grow your own vegetables and fruits, then - since she’s also a gourmet cook! - gives you delicious recipes that you can use to eat your produce! I’ve tasted some of them, and boy, are they good! Eating Your Garden, You’ll be glad you did!
Have you ever had your internet go down and stay down for several days? Or your computer go on the blink, so that you can’t do anything from your own office? Mine went down last week - hence the long silence! And I was wishing for a knight in shining armor to come and fix it for me! It turned out to be the DSL line, but if it had been the computer itself, I would’ve been in a real fix! I have a PC, but if you have a Mac and have experienced anything like this, check out my Mac Guy, Mark Hartman. He has been working with Macs for almost as long as they’ve been around! He’s worked for corporations, private individuals, and me, back when I still had a Mac. I never had any problems, as long as he was within the reach of the phone! So, there’s another one to check out!
Oh, by the way, I just set up my own Etsy Shop! I haven’t posted anything so far, but keep your eyes peeled because I’ll be doing that shortly! In case I haven’t told you, I’m something of an artist and crafter!
I guess that’s all for today! I need to get busy on some more hustling around if I’m going to make
A Million in a Year!
Good news: I’ve earned some more money. I got paid by two of my mystery shopping outfits: Certified Field Associates, and Shoppers Critique. Those are the first of several shops I’ve done for them, so more money is on its way. Also, the company I do respite care for is coming through at long last. It was an accounting thing, and it’s taken a lot of faxes and phone calls, but they are finally sending money! Oh, joy!
I also did a craft fair at church, which was almost rained out, but I did make a profit, even after my expenses, and since it was almost rained out, they have another date set up for next Saturday where I can set up my table for FREE! So, I’ll bring out more stuff, and hopefully make more money. My big draw was the Magic Message Rocks that I’ve developed. When the rocks are in water, they just look like rocks, but when you take them out, dry them off and blow on them, like magic, the message on them pops up! If you’re interested in getting Magic Message Rocks, either with a random message, or with a customized one, drop me a line at amillioninayear@yahoo.com! I charge $2 for the random messages, and $5 for the customized ones. Of course, you will also be charged for shipping and handling, but that can’t be too much for a small stone.
I recently became aware that I had some information products that I am able to sell, including one on Making Money Writing Online which is awesome. Upon re-reading it, I remembered a few things I haven’t done lately that could increase my bottom line a lot! Go ahead and click here to get more information about this great source of income! Anyone who wants to work from home and can write an email can make money at this!
Well, a writer I know has a great blog called Eating Your Garden, about growing and eating your own food. She is a Master Gardener, and tells you just how to successfully grow your own vegetables and fruits, then - since she’s also a gourmet cook! - gives you delicious recipes that you can use to eat your produce! I’ve tasted some of them, and boy, are they good! Eating Your Garden, You’ll be glad you did!
Have you ever had your internet go down and stay down for several days? Or your computer go on the blink, so that you can’t do anything from your own office? Mine went down last week - hence the long silence! And I was wishing for a knight in shining armor to come and fix it for me! It turned out to be the DSL line, but if it had been the computer itself, I would’ve been in a real fix! I have a PC, but if you have a Mac and have experienced anything like this, check out my Mac Guy, Mark Hartman. He has been working with Macs for almost as long as they’ve been around! He’s worked for corporations, private individuals, and me, back when I still had a Mac. I never had any problems, as long as he was within the reach of the phone! So, there’s another one to check out!
Oh, by the way, I just set up my own Etsy Shop! I haven’t posted anything so far, but keep your eyes peeled because I’ll be doing that shortly! In case I haven’t told you, I’m something of an artist and crafter!
I guess that’s all for today! I need to get busy on some more hustling around if I’m going to make
A Million in a Year!
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