I've been sitting here for an hour designing my ads for the website. My mom took Ian to a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese tonight since I've lost my voice, so I'm here alone working.

 

 

 

I'm out of practice since I haven't been doing any marketing (*sniff*) since September, but I'll get it back!

I've already done a batch of soap and am now sitting here having a cup of coffee. I'm sweating and coughing but I refuse to take my temperature because that will just clinch the deal.

I have a specific goal in mind for the number of soaps I want done in time for the vendor fair on the ninth and I think it's feasible, even with all the other stuff I have going on. I'll have to get to Brandon either today or Thursday to get more supplies- I can't believe I'm almost out!

I had another dream about my ex. It was so strange because I could see it happening in real life... mostly. After his initial denial that he was who I knew he was, we finally sat around and talked while sitting at a bar. He explained his life and the pain he felt over losing his wife and daughter due to misunderstanding, and I explained mine while also tiptoeing around the sadness I felt that our lives ended up so far apart. We talked a bit about the past a bit and about our futures... In the end we hugged and our parting conclusion was the we wouldn't speak again, but that if we needed the other we would be there. Interesting.

I have some work to do on my 'spiritual' stuff and I need to spend some time going over last Sunday's message. Today will be a good day for that since I feel so lousy!

 

I have made the decision to get up this early every day. I find I am most productive either early in the morning or late at night, so I'm going to try and make this a habit.

I figure that I can start the coffee, do my computer work, and maybe start a batch of soap before having to get Ian up for school. This way, by the time I make it home again, the first batch will be done and I can get a second batch in before lunch.

I have to get moving! I just got asked to be in another Vendor Fair on December 9th so I have to get my base back up again!

I know some people have expressed an interest in coming to a fair with me so, if you are, let me know. I'd love the help!

Tomorrow I start my soap making all over again. I got the materials last week so I'm ready to go, and I have no excuses not to get moving. I have some special orders to complete first and then I'm going to concentrate on the 'other' stuff, like promotions and setups in different stores that have expressed interest. I'm going to be busy!

I have money in a few places like stocks, a Roth IRA, and in an ING account, but I'm thinking of moving it around a little bit. I've been thinking about high yield investments because right now, at my age, high yields are a good idea for me.

My mother, being the good financial planner she is, has been trying to convince me to move my money for a while now but I've been ignoring her. Part of it is lack of interest, but another part is true lack of knowledge. I don't know much about investing, so I didn't want to listen to what she was telling me. It was too complicated!

Diamond Bay is a company who's site explains who they are, their mission, and gives a comprehensive look into smart investing. For instance: Real Estate Trust Deed investments produce a high margin of return with a low margin of risk, which is just what I'm interested in. Right now there's a 12% return rate on high yield first trust deeds and hard money lending systems. Not only is that great for retirement, but it could serve as an income, and it's fantastic for my IRA investment portfolio!

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