Inspired choices.
I just wanted to say a big huge thank you to my regular visitors. I see you. I see you coming back. I know you want to know which one is the oil painting. It’s Anne Marie’s. If you follow my blog you guys know that Anne Marie is my best friend and has been for over 20 years. This summer I gave her a framed flower picture for her birthday and she loved it. She gave me the biggest compliment a girl could get and it was these words:
“I’m giving you your first commission. Please paint me some sunflowers.”
I did so happily and with a full, thankful and loving heart.
As you can see I’ve added an ebook link to a book I’m writing to get new bloggers helped started. I’m not an expert by ANY means but it did take some figuring out. I just want to share some of my knowledge. I don’t even know if there’s a market in that. I had two better titles. One was SEO WTF, but I didn’t want to use curse words. And the other was
If you don’t know what you are doing stand next to someone who looks like they do.
but It think that might be too long.
I actually need your input. For one I still can’t decide on a name for this blog. Do you think I need to drop the .wordpress to make it seem more professional?
I also need to decide which way to head, motivation, art, or Italy journal. I spoke to my life coach Adam and he asked if I have any plans or measurable goals. He’s just amazing. I do. I sent them all in a detailed outlined letter.
I believe in something I read in Napolean Hill’s book called Think and Grow Rich were he describes what is called a Mastermind. The idea is that we all work together for a greater good. That’s my interpretation. That’s why I’m asking your guys’ thoughts.
I had this idea to have a contest, sweepstakes, giveaway where I would give away one of my pictures. It’s drying. It’s an oil paint and it has taken four days to dry. What do you guys think? My idea was to have you write between 50-200 words describing either:
1) Someone who motivates you and why. (or)
2) Someone who you have motivated and how.
What do you think? Should I just do it? Have I got nothing to lose? I don’t even know if I like the new painting. It looks so pretty in person but when I look at it in a thumbnail picture I’m not certain. Don’t ask me to upload it!
And finally I have to confess something. You know how when you have to study for an exam all of the sudden you find time to clean your entire house and organize every sock drawer by color? Well, I have the same thing going on in my life.
I’m supposed to be looking for a bigger house for my family. This is my procrastination. I’ve procrastinated for two years and I’ve never considered my self one to put off doing things.. I need to focus on that. (Or)… I could work more on my blog (or) I could try to stop wanting and start accepting. If I knew the answers! If I only knew.
In the mean time, today I’ll stick with the title Serendipity which means something to the tune of a positive unexpected outcome.
A sweepstakes might be difficult with such a closed off audience. But I like the idea!!
Well, darn I got my guess is wrong. That’s usually the way it works for me! LOL
I like this post from you. Lots to think about. Lots to be creative about. I’m heading off to bed now but I’m going to put some thought into some of your suggestions and your request for ideas.
I can’t promise much in the way of name choosing. I’m horrible at it, most of the time. Sometimes I can come up with something quickly. Most of the time, that does not happen.
But, atleast you have given me something interesting to think about before bed. I’ve been frustrated for days over a recipe I’m trying to adapt, and I go to bed with thoughts of this and it’s annoying me. This will be a nice change of thought.
Pam
I think Italy, Art, and Inspiration belong together to create a whole picture of your life. Don’t leave any of them out!
Thanks Kristilz, Pam and Jeff.
I think you are absolutely right. It’s all good.