My Favorite Part of Blogging

i think these "keep calm" memes are way overdone, but because i needed an image and didn't want to spend hours going through Flickr - i chose this one. it was on the first page of the search results. 

photo credit: hgjohn

Catherine, who blogs at Walking With Cake, has a series she does with another blogger in Canada. each week they answer a question on their blogs and i decided to crash the party. 

What is your favorite part of blogging?

i have total creative control of this space. 

yes, meeting and connecting with people all across the globe is rewarding, but that's not the thing that keeps me going. i love being able to say whatever it is i want to say, when i want to say it, without worrying about filters. and i don't need anyone's permission or approval to do so.

not many people have this option. even as a leader and decision maker in corporate America, my creativity was stifled. stepping too far outside the box was frowned upon...even if it made sense. 

i don't have to worry about those kinds of things here. and because i have all the freedom in the world to do what i want in my own little corner of the internets - it makes it easier to deal with the things i can't control. 

moral of the story: blogging is the perfect outlet for control freaks who like to write and share their life story with complete strangers. for free.

Today's News: Lil Wayne, Carnival Cruises & 19 Kids

I had every intention of not reporting on rappers and reality stars, but when CNN did a segment on Lil Wayne - it left the door wide open for me.  

Here's what's generating buzz around the web and beyond: TMZ practically kills Lil Wayne...twitter reacts. Carnival Cruise should claim bankruptcy - like now. Will you sponsor my uterus?

If you can't see the video CLICK HERE.

Click the links below to read more about the stories featured in this episode:

TMZ Damn Near Killed Weezy

Carnival Cruises Parks Their Boats...at least for the time being

The Duggars Do Asia

Today's News: Sheryl Sandberg - Lean In

I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "Damned if you do - damned if you don't". Without putting words into Sheryl Sandberg's mouth, it's probably safe to assume that's how she feels right about now. 

Sandberg is the author of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, and her new book is getting alot of criticism. And because I've been known to raise a few eyebrows myself, I totally agree with her message.

If you can't see the video CLICK HERE.

What are your thoughts on the premise of Sandberg's book?

Today's News: Jodi Arias, Martha Stewart & No CPR

It's no secret that I want to work in media. I used to think I wanted to host my own tv talk show, but with the way shows get cancelled these days - I'm starting to rethink that idea. This doesn't mean I don't want it to happen, it just means that a new media production is probably a better option. 

Since I don't have offers coming at me left and right, I decided to utilize the web - and a webcam - and take matters into my own hands. 

A couple of my blogging buddies have weekly series on their blogs where they share their perspectives on what's going on in the world. I decided to join them. Kita and Whitney - thank you both for the inspiration.

Here ya go. Current events and news you can use. From a blogger's point of view. 

If you can't see the video CLICK HERE. 

How many of these do you think I have to produce on my own before the major networks come calling?!

Money In The Mail

My loyalty rewards from my electric company came in the mail last week. I got $70.36...that's a few dollars less than last year's amount but I'm not complaining. At all. 

I had a general idea about what I would buy this time around. Last summer I started pricing webcams due to the fact that my laptop didn't come with one built in. After reading some reviews, it looked like I would end up spending around $50. 

I got a Logitech C310 for $29.99. It was regularly $49.99. I think Best Buy had it marked down because they now price match Amazon. And speaking of Best Buy, due to their horrible service, I had a $50 gift card they sent me and I still had $22 remaining on it. I was saving it to go toward my webcam.

After paying the difference for the webcam and splurging on the kids at Taco Bell, I have just under $50 left on the loyalty rewards gift card. It'll be used for new MAC foundation and a wig. 

Now about this webcam situation and what it means to you:

I'll be posting more videos here. There are things I want to discuss and sometimes "talking" it is better than typing it. Know what I mean?

That's about all I know so far. It'll pretty much be like everything else I conjure up...Do. Then plan. 

And if you haven't looked into loyalty rewards programs offered by your service providers you need to get on that ASAP.