#NSNation What Goes Up Must Come Down

Drum roll please……

I am happy to say that my little bits of exercise here and there paid off. I am down 2.8 lbs this week. Big M on the other hand has gone up 5 lbs this week. He was doing so well, always a lost or at least staying the same. I feel bad for him because I know his job makes it hard on him. At least we keep trying.

A lot of my weight loss was water weight so I am not looking for a loss this new week. Not that I am giving up, but I know how my body is and since I waited two months for Aunt Flow to arrive and then when she did, the loss was pretty significant.

Sports Fan

Sports Fan

Contribution by Kennith Griffin

I love having so many different sports interests and I think it’s really fun that I get to share them with my kids. They’re all really into sports and especially baseball which is what I played in college so it’s nice to be able to get outside with them and hit the ball around and not think twice about it. I love that there are so many fields around here and that we have internet at home so we can order the right equipment online. I know if it were up to me I would want to be outside playing ball at any given chance but my kids have other hobbies that they like to spend time on so I try not to harass them when it comes to being good at it. They both play for school which is enough for me in the long run – it keeps them busy and exercising which is all I really want for them at the end of the day!

 Like father like sons…

#blogboost Day 10 & 11 It's A Quote Sort of Day

Email #10 did not make it to my box yesterday. It seems to be a reoccurring problem, every other email. *laughs* Oh well. Today is a two for one. Not really. It's only about one topic. (sorry)

Business Blogging:
Be inspired by a great quote!  You could share a quote from someone famous or someone less-than-famous (like your kid, spouse, neighbor, or friend).  Quote inspired posts can be inspirational and motivational, funny or sarcastic.


Here is My Quote:

Thoughts?

I'm Breaking Up With Fiverr

Fiverr Is No Longer My Friend

I know a lot of you enjoy Fiverr, and that’s great. I enjoyed my time there too. But, on the other hand, I also think I should share my experience so everyone knows that they aren’t perfect. Just like any other company, they have issues. I hope that by sharing my experience no one has to go through what I am going through with them now.

#NSNation Just A Little Ditty

I heard back from the doctor I mentioned in the post Week 7 and Doctor Updates. My blood work came back just fine. Nothing alarming there. That is good. Last year when I had things tested, my levels were a little high in my liver and the Doc. was concerned about that. It was due to all the Tylenol I was taking to help manage the pain. She did say my cholesterol was 157. She said it was good. 

The Keeper by Suzanne Woods Fisher

My thoughts:

I am thankful for the book review program in which I belong. Without it I would not have discovered Suzanne as an author. But then again, in time, I may have since I love the Amish books! I was so excited to read and review the newest book, The Keeper. I knew it would not disappoint, and I was right!

Writing Opportunity: Fivers World

There really is not much to say about Fivers World. It's just one of many Fiverr style sites. I have been having some issues with Fiverr and their staff so I felt it best to seek out some of these other websites. I have had Fivers World on my list for quite some time. It was easy to set up and join. I was up and running in a matter of minutes. These little micro job sites are nice because I can do small tasks and meet potential long-term clients. In the week I have been there I have discovered that traffic is a tad slower than Fiverr, but not by much. I think it's worth it to list your writing skills for shorter pieces for $5. I can definitely see the opportunity there. If you are already on Fiverr, just copy/paste your jobs over on Fivers World. Easy as pie. Hopefully it won't take you long to get a job. I had my first one within an hour.

Be sure to check out other writing opportunities!

#blogboost Day 9 We Interrupt this Scheduled Program

Did you know that today is Static Electricity Day?


Read more of this story on Chrystal Mahan

#blogboost Day 8 Mental Health Awareness

I lost day 7. I thought it went to SPAM, but it was not there. *shakes head*
Sorry about the missing post.


Today's post is on ChrystalMahan and its about Mental Health Awareness.

#blogboost Day 6 : It's Hot Tea Month !

Read about Hot Tea Month on my author site: Chrystal Mahan

#blogboost Day 5 Social Media

Share a story or a list of social media pet peeves. I know we've all got some. I personally hate when people use social media for personal arguments or feuds. No need to air out in social networks. -Sharlene Santana – http://socialbeejunkie.com

I think this is going to be one of those topics where we are going to have to agree to disagree. Many of these social sites were not established to be networking sites for businesses. The sites were intended as social sites for people. We shared blogs, we wrote posts, we made comments, wrote funny status messages, and we shared our life. In return we met people we otherwise would never have crossed paths with.

#blogboost Day 4: I'm Cheating

It's after 10pm EST and I am extremely tired. It's been a long , busy and yet difficult day.
I am going to cheat on the challenge and use the post I made on my other blog the challenge for both websites. I just don't have it in me today to write two separate posts.

What I Like Least About Facebook is on ChrystalMahan.com

#NSNation Week #7 and Doctor Updates

The doctor’s scale said I was 238. I forgot to compare it to mine when I got home. Mine has been saying 238, 240, 268 off and on and back off again.

I had an appointment with my new doctor to discuss these issues that I had. I wish they would give you more than an hour, especially when they make you wait in their office for over 30 minutes while they order lunch. I feel like I could have told her more, but at least I got a good start. She was so nice, kind and understanding. You know sometimes you feel like your Doc just isn’t listening to you? I did not feel that way with her.

I also found out two of my aunts are her patients. Being able to have some family history really seemed to help her.

She has ordered a 1/4in shoe insert for my right shoe and overall exam from my chiropractor. My right leg is shorter due to my hip being so out of what, and that is due to the disk disease.  I go see her tomorrow afternoon.

Writing Opportunity: Fire How

FireHow the eHow alternative.

I have had my FireHow account for 2 years. I can't remember the last time I logged in. I decided to try it today. Whola! The logins still work. I had to update my email, websites and photo, but other than that the profile looked like it was good to go. 

Why have nothing posted there?

Well, when I signed up with this account it was because I was seeing the success my eHow articles were having through Demand Studios, where I was a writer at the time. However, I was tired of the cranky editors and I wanted a little more freedom. I found this site through a fellow writers. 

#blogboost Day 3 : 10 Random Things About Me

Personal or Business Blogging:Try a "Top Ten" style post.  You can write this one in many different ways and it doesn't necessarily have to be 10, just using a list format can get our brains thinking creatively sometimes.  You could share...
* Top 10 Reasons You Should (fill in the blank)
* Top 3 Reasons You Shouldn't (fill in the blank)
* Top 5 Reasons I (fill in the blank)
* Top 5 Blogs You Should Be Reading
* The 7 Web Tools You Can't Miss
* 5 Ways to Succeed at (fill in the blank)
* The 10 Coolest Places I've Visited
* 5 Blogs I Discovered Recently
* 10 Random Things About Me

My Thoughts:

10 Random Things About Me

1. I don't like for the dish rag to be left wadded up and sitting at the bottom of the sink.
2. I prefer powdered milk. I can make it myself. Full fat milk taste with skim milk calories and fat.
3. I prefer tea over coffee even though I drink it almost every day.
4. I want to be a Zombie slayer when I grow up.
5. I went through a stage where I folded my dirty clothes before I put them in the hamper.
6. I would rather read than anything else. (and I will read just about anything...shampoo bottles, the toothpaste tube....)
7. I don't care if I am social. 
8. I prefer peace and quiet.
9. I prefer cheese over chocolate...any day....any time.
10. I am paralyzed every time I leave my house. Its rare I go out alone (anxiety disorder, PTSD)

PS - I cheated today. I used the same post on chrystalmahan.com