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451 Press, the company that I write for (tottvwatch.com), is looking for more writers to fill blog positions.  Since most of the people that read my blog are bloggers themselves, I thought I would post this notice and see if anyone is interested.  If you are interested please leave a comment or e-mail me and I’ll get back to you with the details.

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I’ve been sitting here all day staring at a blank computer screen.  I want to write but the words just don’t come to me.  I had the same problem lastnight when trying to come up with a post for my other blog.  Eventually I forced myself to just start writing and it came together.  Perhaps taking a week off from really blogging made me lazy.

Here it is Tuesday and I’m still trying to get myself back into gear.  I have had a hard time getting to sleep the last couple of nights and then struggling to get out of bed in the morning.  Apparently my body adjusted to the time change in Hawaii a little too well and now it doesn’t want to revert to the normal routine.

I think I may be dealing with a little bit of depression because of having to leave beautiful, warm Hawaii and return to cold, dreary, snowy KC.  I can’t even bring myself to write a vacation recap which I will probably regret later.  This blog does serve as the keeper of my memories these days since my brain can’t seem to keep up.  I could post pictures, but you’ve all seen them over on Flickr right?

I’ve been thinking about making a few changes to the blog in the near future.  If I can find the time (and courage) I think I’m going to switch it over to WordPress.  Along with the switch I may decide to change the design up a bit.  I don’t feel like this blog is going anywhere lately.  Even though it shouldn’t matter, I think I actually have less readers now than ever before and that is kind of disappointing.  I’m guessing it is because I am censoring myself more than I used to.  I’m more cautious about what I write because I have realized that I can’t keep this site hidden forever and eventually someone will read it that I didn’t expect to.  I either need to get a more interesting life or find a more interesting way to write about my life because I am even bored with it right now.

Before I start messing around with my blog though, I need to finish up a couple of other projects that I have halfway started.  I think I need another vacation so I can work on those.  Sometimes I miss the days when I could sit with my computer for hours on end until I actually finished the project I was working on.  I’ve gotten really bad about promising designs or blog help to people and then not following through due to lack of time.  The sad part is that I have no idea where my time goes.

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I apologize in advance for posting about leaving comments twice in one day, but I think this is one you’ll want to know about.  451 Press is holding a commenting contest from now through January 31st.  If you leave a comment on any 451 Press blog (a quality comment) you are automatically entered into a random drawing.  One lucky commenter will win $500 and five other commenters will win $100 each.  You can read the details here.

Seriously, this is such an easy way to get some fast cash and maybe recover a little from the holidays.  Why not jump on over to 451 Press now and leave some comments?  You can start at Tot TV Watch (shameless plug) and then check out some of the other great blogs over there.  Who knows?  You might just find some new daily reads.

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I’ve written this entry about ten times now and it just doesn’t seem to come out the way I want it to.  Basically, I want to tell you all to please come visit my new blog.  I have accepted a blogging position over at the new blog network 451press.com.  The new blog is called Tot TV Watch and I’ll be writing about children’s TV shows.  Please come visit and leave me some love.  I know it’s not the most interesting topic for some of you but I could really use your support.  The site is covered in ads, but that’s how I get paid so I hope they aren’t too bothersome.  Feel free to click on as many as you would like.

The scary part about all of this is that I’m using my real name and leaving my anonymity behind.  I would like to make one little request though.  Please don’t mention Voices In My Mind if you leave a comment over there, okay?  I’m going to share the new site with my family and would prefer that they stay over there and don’t end up here.

And, if you are so inclined, feel free to check out some of the other blogs over at 451press.  I’ve already “met” some really nice people over there.

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Copying from Frema because I apparently can’t find my originality today.  If you see it anywhere will you let me know?

Here’s a list of some of my favorite material possessions (in no particular order):

1. My new Love Spell lotion from Victoria’s Secret.  I was at the mall doing some Christmas shopping yesterday and stopped in Victoria’s Secret to pick up something for my sister-in-law.  I was going to get her some smell good stuff (because I’m a sucky gift giver and couldn’t think of anything else) and was pleasantly surprised to find that all of their lotions and body stuff was 6 for $30.  Since I only needed to buy three items for her, I picked up another three for myself and I smell awesome today!  It’s too bad the internet isn’t scratch ‘n’ sniff because I would love to share it with you.
2. My Pearl Jam cd collection.  My life would never be the same without Pearl Jam.  While I can’t claim to own all of their bootlegs, I do own all of the studio releases and several live albums, as well as many, many, digital downloads.  I have more cds than I know what to do with but the Pearl Jam albums are by far the most prized possessions of the collection.
3. My old ratty gray Old Navy sweatshirt.  I have literally worn this thing out.  I bought it about five years ago on sale and it has been my sweatshirt of choice ever since then.  I remember yelling at my nephew because he caused me to spill some Papa John’s butter garlic dip on it just a couple of weeks after I got it.  Everyone thought I was overreacting, but they didn’t understand the love that I already had for that shirt.  It is the absolute most comfortable thing I own.  It is so worn out that I try not to wear it out in public much anymore but I have a feeling I’ll still be wearing it until the last thread breaks.
4. My laptop.  I love my laptop.  Seriously, I would marry it if I could.  Having a laptop computer has allowed me to explore my creativity much more than I ever would have if I had to sit at the desktop.  I love the freedom to roam around the house, sit where I’m comfortable, and just be able to play.  Whether I’m working on a web site design, editing pictures, or blogging, it is a creative outlet that I may not have ever experienced otherwise.  Plus, I can read blogs while I watch TV.
5. My mp3 player.  It was a surprise birthday gift from Hubby last year and I love it.  I don’t use it quite as often as I thought I would but I love having it when I travel.  It is great to have a big chunk of my cd collection right there in the palm of my hand instead of having to carry around a big case full of cd’s.  It also comes in handy when I need something peppy to help me clean the house.  I have a few complaints about that particular model (mainly the lack of a shuffle feature and the fact that I have to use Napster to create and transfer play lists) but for the money it was a great buy.  Plus, it was probably the most thoughtful gift Hubby has ever gotten me.

There’s my list.  I could probably come up with more, but for the sake of time I’ll stop there for now.  What are a few of your favorite things?

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