Mid-December Financial Update

It's that time of the month again! No, I'm not talking about PMS! I'm talking about my monthly financial update. And to be exact, this is my mid-month update for December of 2008. It was not one of my greatest years financially, but It will be better in 2009!

So without further ado, here's my breakdown and total for:

December 15th - 31st

Private Sales $150.00
Payu2blog $10.00
YouData $6.02
Payperpost $5.00
AdBrite $0.00
Kontera $0.16

Total: $171.18

Although the total isn't much, keep in mind that I didn't work a week during the holiday either, so that's for 1 week only.

I'll Miss That Damn Rental Car!!! :*(

Today has been a very busy day which is kind of nice. The reason I say that is because I've had quite a few articles and reviews to work on today. The more articles and reviews, the more I get paid. And getting paid again will definitely be nice! While it might not be outstanding pay, it's at least some money for now.

I've also been expanding my blogs. In addition to my insane writer's blog I will be adding a new blog soon. I'll post more about that and a link to it later. I've also added another new blog. It's sort of a diary from my characters for my novel, "The Generation." So, yep... I've been a bit busy. Which as I said, has been kinda nice.

Sadly, in about an hour I have to return our little nissan that we rented for the weekend. I love that little car and I will miss it. I can't wait to be able to drive a car again instead of walking 4 miles or more a day to get to the library, store, etc. Granted, my husband does drive me on Friday's to the store, but if I am out of something while he's at work, then I'm on foot. I love the exercise, don't get me wrong, but sometimes it's a bit much!

I Am Not a Writer!

Today I was told I am not a writer. I am not published in a magazine, I have no readers, so therefore I am not a writer. Isn't it lovely when you're insulted in such a way! And to think, I offered them a review which they considered pointless because of course.. In their eyes I am not a writer. Well, to them I say, a review is not necessary... now and in the future, when everyone knows my name....since of course, I am not a writer. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

For those who have experienced the loveliness of negative people like those above, don't let it get you down. It's their loss, not yours. Author, Stephen King once lived in an trailer. His walls were covered in rejection slips. Another author once submitted a very famous novel of his under another name, to the same publisher who published it before. They rejected it.

Laugh in the eyes of idiocy. Live for the moment and never let go of your dreams.

Get A Real Job!

How many times have you heard the title line repeated to you? I know I've heard it more than once and it gets very tiring. At one point I thought I was alone, but then I read posts like Deborah's Working at home: It’s not all jammies and bon bons and I am reminded of how many other freelance writers have to put up with the same thing I do. Over and Over again. Whether your friends or family have told you to your face to get a real job or they just assume you can automatically drop whatever you're doing to tend to their needs, YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

 

Until recently, my husband had a really bad habit of assuming that I am available to do anything since I work at home. It took me having a nervous breakdown and him having to scramble to find a babysitter to realize that I'm not. Now I'm not sure if his new way of thinking will last forever, but at least I got him to listen and understand that my job is very real. Even if it's just a one time deal!