Where have YOU been??

Seems I get so many irons in the fire that it's hard to keep up, but I try. I get bored so VERY easily. Some might call it ADD. Whatever! It's just me, Just Lisa. I am always moving forward and not necessarily with the same thing ;D

So, where have YOU been?

Do you stay on the same path for the most part? Or do you like to wander off the path once in awhile? Or maybe, like me, you check out other paths because the one your on is non-eventful and boring.

I've been lucky in that I have had the opportunity throughout my life to change paths whenever I chose. I had my son at a very young age and by the time he went into the military at the age of 18, I was only 35. THIS was perfect for my wandering personality.

What kinds of things have you experienced?

Even before my son left home to start his exciting career, I had done quite a variety of things including waiting tables, babysitting (ugh!) and making pizzas.

1. I've been an accounts manager for a peanut buyer. 
2. I've bartended in some hole-in-the-wall joints. 
3. I've dealt black jack.
4.  I've delivered newspapers. 
5. I've been a mail carrier
6. I was a shift manager at McDonald's
7. I've been a first mate on a sailboat.
8. I've done photography for clients on above sailboat.
9. I was a motel housekeeper.
10. I've cleaned cottage rentals.
11. I've been a property manager for weekly rentals.
12. I've been an administrative assistant (fancy term for secretary) many times.
13. I was a collator in a book bindery.
14. I do social media marketing.
15. I blog.
16. I bought and sold on Ebay
17. I sold Avon

I'm absolutely sure there are more and I will list them as I can remember.

Please tell me if you can relate or if you are the stay-the-course kind of person.

TTFN,
Lisa

Do You Write Blog?

Creating a blog is not difficult, but it can be frustrating. I suppose I have been writing this blog as a form a creating some cathartic energy to keep me functioning in life. Maybe that's a bit of exaggeration. However, writing herein has certainly been a means for me to write as I please and not be daunted by worries of making it 'work'.
 

When I was asked the other day, "Do you write blog?" I immediately said yes. At first I thought it was a poor choice of grammar, but the term 'blog' can be used interchangeably with 'blog posts'. Just as if asked, "Do you write poetry?" or short stories or music.

Do I write blog? Do I speak blog? Yes. So I thought that maybe I shouldn't limit my online endeavors to other-than-personal blogs. Why not go ahead and monetize my personal bloggings and add to the building funds of non-traditional works?

Many may feel that a blog should not be monetized if the site is not specific to a product or sellable feature.Even so, there is no reason at all that a good site can't monetize. My intention to stay true to myself within Visually Verbal will remain, but it can be done with the addition of specialized reviews, links, etc. Therefore, my blog-speak will begin utilizing relevant links that may be helpful to others while helping myself.

Trust me, there will be no overloading so as to offend my readers. I absolutely abhor sites that keyword stuff or hyperlink words in every paragraph. It's very distracting for one thing. Mostly, I think it's just plain rude and should be avoided at all cost.

Mostly, I write here to release the Krackan, but also to share bytes of life. In essence, I want to create a more interesting, thought-provoking and interactive site that welcomes readers to comment and share. That being said, I've just committed to creating more work for myself...

<sigh>

This is the next logical step to pursuing a living online. I've eeked out a few hundred dollars a month thus far, but one of my goals is to create a 4-figure/month income within the next 6 months. So, do I write blog? Yep, and I will work towards being the best knowing I will probably never make that status.

It's only with effort that we progress and having set a goal I must now work to achieve it. Do you write blog? If so, how goes it? Do you monetize or write for fun?

No matter if you use blogger or wordpress, you can monetize your blog. One of the best places to walk you through the process is at a site called Wealthy Affiliate. Check them out. I've been with them for years and never stop learning as the site is currently adding new content information.

Let me know how it goes! I'm really interested in hearing your story;)

Peace out,
Lisa

Who I am now is not who I was nor who I will be.

To be honest, I am an observer and prefer it over participating most times. It generally comes from being a private person and not wanting to share to much of myself with anyone. Even so, there's nothing wrong with staying closed as I've dealt with alot of pain in the past. All because I was open, sharing and caring.

These days it takes quite some time before I will open my heart and bleed my soul to another human. Sad, but it's this way with my husband too. Don't get me wrong. I love Frank and we have a great relationship. We laugh, we cry, we love, we share.

But it could be better.

As I reflect over the next 5 days, I hope to gain insight into some of the causal issues in hopes of returning to the self of old. I liked her. However, I am completely aware that I may never be able to retrieve what was once a more amicable persona. And I'm okay with that. It's more about understanding and perhaps moving forward by truly closing past hurts.

Having one, and only one, close friend at present gives me opportunity to keep my life private. Even this one true friend doesn't get all of me, but she's the only one with whom I will open up at all. It's a shame at the same time because she is not good for my physical health. Her habits/addictions draw me to imbibe along side her at times.

Alas, no matter that I am well into the autumn of my life, I know that change is still on the horizon. While we change our permanent residence to Florida, it's a fresh start that's needed within so I will be changing as well. 

My journey over this next week is in preparation of a new life, a new home, a new beginning. During this process I will be opening up more in my writing and thus, hope to affect my reflection in a positive way.

This song is perfect for me at this point. Besides, anything by Christina A. is fabulous! Enjoy;)