It never fails. This time of year people think about the new year coming up, look at the year past, and try to come up with resolutions that will make their life better, make them a better person, or are just crazy, wacky, or that the person has no chance of ever achieving. So this year, I'm starting a list of resolutions you can be sure to keep... Feel free to add your own.
The one I alway start with... I resolve to have a new year's resolution I keep next year (it's worked so far ;) ).
The obvious: I resolve to be grow a year older and a year smarter.
The local: I resolve to not complain more about New England weather than I did this year...
The simple: I resolve to make my desk less messy... at some point
The confused: If I lose weight, I resolve to find it again as soon as I can.
The omnipotent: I resolve to not let it snow in July... in Florida.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
The BEST Sweepstakes Site on the Internet.
I have been an on again, off again member of OLS (aka http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/) for several years. In fact my first paid subscription was back in 2005. OLS has helped me win a number of small prizes over the years, a few gift cards, a few useful things, and even a few things I wonder why I bothered entering the contest for in the first place.
OLS is more than just an Sweepstakes and Contest site; it is a community. It is a community of many interesting, diverse people from all over North America, and I would even guess some from other continents as well. The people in this community are generally friendly, kindhearted, and... well... lucky! After all, we're all there to win a little, learn a little, and share a little. For those of you who frequent OLS, I am known as Schmoolander. I also have to be honest here.. that OLS is the *only* sweepstakes site I've really looked at. I know it is the best... but I really haven't done any comparisons :)
As a member of OLS, I have an uncontrollable urge to check my mail daily, my email every minute, peep out the front door for FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other delivery services, and get excited when a box is on my doorstep... even if it is something I ordered myself. With my birthday coming up (and no, I won't say exactly when, so don't ask), I expect a few more things in the mail... cards, the occasional freebe signed up for online, etc., but today I got something unexpected... a second "My Parent Rewards" card. I'm not completely sure where the second one came from; maybe it was a mistake; maybe I won a second blog contest and was never notified. I received my first one only two weeks ago. I have yet to use it, but it looks promising. Now, I'm not here to review the card, tout its pros or cons, or any of that. In fact, they aren't even a sponser of this blog. It just happens that I have an extra card, and decided to try my very first blog contest!
...And just to give back a little to OLS, this one is only for OLS members.
The giveaway:
1 unopened, unusued, My Parents Reward card (http://www.myparentrewards.com/)... from my mail to yours. No sponsor. Just a prize. No need to visit the site, comment about it, etc.
Here's How To Win:
1) You MUST be a member of OLS, and have been a member since before December 21st, 2009 (the posting of this blog entry). You do not need to be a paid member, just a member.
2) You MUST comment on my blog... otherwise I won't know you entered. Please comment something about OLS. I really don't care what. Or comment about the Blizzard of 2009. I am going to respond via email care of the blog for the winner. If you do not have an email address as a public part of your profile, please enter it in the comment.
3) If you win, you may choose the prize for yourself, or for any other OLS member. The winner email will ask for your OLS username, or the username of your designated prize recipient. I will verify you on there.
BONUS ENTRIES
Everyone love's bonus entries... which is why I'm not having any. Nah Nah. Everyone get's a fair shot. No Twitter, no Facebook, No Problem!
For a full list of rules please read HERE. Giveaway will end on Tuesday December 24th at 9am EST. U.S. and Canadian entrants only please.
Good luck!
No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. I received the product in the mail, and am not reviewing the product, condoning the product, or have anything to do with the product originator or company of origin.
Contest Results:
Congratulations Lilyk! I'll be contacting you soon.
OLS is more than just an Sweepstakes and Contest site; it is a community. It is a community of many interesting, diverse people from all over North America, and I would even guess some from other continents as well. The people in this community are generally friendly, kindhearted, and... well... lucky! After all, we're all there to win a little, learn a little, and share a little. For those of you who frequent OLS, I am known as Schmoolander. I also have to be honest here.. that OLS is the *only* sweepstakes site I've really looked at. I know it is the best... but I really haven't done any comparisons :)
As a member of OLS, I have an uncontrollable urge to check my mail daily, my email every minute, peep out the front door for FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other delivery services, and get excited when a box is on my doorstep... even if it is something I ordered myself. With my birthday coming up (and no, I won't say exactly when, so don't ask), I expect a few more things in the mail... cards, the occasional freebe signed up for online, etc., but today I got something unexpected... a second "My Parent Rewards" card. I'm not completely sure where the second one came from; maybe it was a mistake; maybe I won a second blog contest and was never notified. I received my first one only two weeks ago. I have yet to use it, but it looks promising. Now, I'm not here to review the card, tout its pros or cons, or any of that. In fact, they aren't even a sponser of this blog. It just happens that I have an extra card, and decided to try my very first blog contest!
...And just to give back a little to OLS, this one is only for OLS members.
The giveaway:
1 unopened, unusued, My Parents Reward card (http://www.myparentrewards.com/)... from my mail to yours. No sponsor. Just a prize. No need to visit the site, comment about it, etc.
Here's How To Win:
1) You MUST be a member of OLS, and have been a member since before December 21st, 2009 (the posting of this blog entry). You do not need to be a paid member, just a member.
2) You MUST comment on my blog... otherwise I won't know you entered. Please comment something about OLS. I really don't care what. Or comment about the Blizzard of 2009. I am going to respond via email care of the blog for the winner. If you do not have an email address as a public part of your profile, please enter it in the comment.
3) If you win, you may choose the prize for yourself, or for any other OLS member. The winner email will ask for your OLS username, or the username of your designated prize recipient. I will verify you on there.
BONUS ENTRIES
Everyone love's bonus entries... which is why I'm not having any. Nah Nah. Everyone get's a fair shot. No Twitter, no Facebook, No Problem!
For a full list of rules please read HERE. Giveaway will end on Tuesday December 24th at 9am EST. U.S. and Canadian entrants only please.
Good luck!
No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. I received the product in the mail, and am not reviewing the product, condoning the product, or have anything to do with the product originator or company of origin.
Contest Results:
Congratulations Lilyk! I'll be contacting you soon.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Working from home with a 4 year old
We decided to keep our son home from Daycare for a few weeks over the holiday. My mother-in-law is coming next week, but the past week and this week it has been difficult for me to get my work done. My son is an only child, and he still insists on including me in EVERY activity. Lucky him, he is getting his fill of TV and computer games while I work. I just wish he understood that when I am on the phone (especially with a client) he needs to keep quiet. Oh well... the clients are understanding.
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