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Spa Week Spring 2014
Spa Week is coming back once again, so get ready to pamper yourself with these sweet deals! Spas and salons nationwide are offering full-service treatments for a fraction of the normal price. Book your appointment between April 21st – April 27th and only pay $50! Choose from a wide selection of massages, facials, and even wellness treatments.
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Easy Pumpkin Facial Recipe
Lately I've been oding on pumpkin! I mean it's been pumpkin coffee, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin this and pumpkin that! If it comes in pumpkin flavor, I'm ordering it! So naturally, after seeing this news report about all the different pumpkin facials spas are offering, I decided I wanted to try a pumpkin facial right now!
Then I thought, how could I make a homemade version? And that's when I went to my pantry and started mixing up a recipe! Pumpkin spa day here I come!
I mixed some Libby's pumpkin puree (about 1/8 cup) with 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. You could also go the super old fashioned way and boil down pumpkin and water to create your own puree. The pumpkin alone has tons of benefits for your skin. It's loaded with vitamins A, C, and E, which have been proven to improve the appearance of skin. Pumpkins also have carotenoids that help fight free radicals and wrinkles. Cinnamon helps plump your skin and gets rid of acne by bringing blood and oxygen to the surface of your skin. Sugar, of course, is a great natural exfoliator.
After exfoliating my skin, I applied a pumpkin face mask. I used equal parts pumpkin puree and facial moisturizer. I worked it in and soaked up all the vitamins for about 20 minutes. I rinsed and re applied moisturizer. My skin felt great afterwards and it gave me a nice glow! Now I'm off to go get me a pumpkin latte, I just can't get enough!
Happy Thanksgiving Beauties! Gobble Gobble!
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Fall 2013 Spa Week
Spa Week is coming back once again, so get ready to pamper yourself with these sweet deals! Spas and salons nationwide are offering full-service treatments for a fraction of the normal price. Book your appointment between October 14th – October 20th and only pay $50! Choose from a wide selection of massages, facials, and even wellness treatments.
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I'm thrilled to share with you the Acne ebook from Courthouse Clinics. Remember when I asked you guys to give me all your juicy acne questions? Thank you so much for sharing your questions with myself and the writers of ACNE: a comprehensive guide to identifying, treating, and generally showing spots who the boss is. It's filled with lots of great advice on how to keep your skin blemish free.
Here's the link for your free download – ACNE: a comprehensive guide to identifying, treating, and generally showing spots who the boss is
It's a fun and easy read – share it with all your bffs and check out the awesome infographic below!
P.S. Look for my shout-out on page 26!
(Photo courtesy of © Krasphoto | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos and Courthouse Clinics)
Spa Week is coming back this spring – Yay! Spas and salons nationwide are offering full-service treatments for a fraction of the normal price. Book your appointment between April 15th – April 21st and only pay $50! Choose from a wide selection of massages, facials, and even wellness treatments. Here are my top picks from around the country!
Where: Luminique MedSpa by Dr. Fiorillo
350 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
What: 50 Min Deep Tissue or Swedish Massage
Where: Skincare by Pevonia
6475 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
What: Microdermabrasion Treatment including Facial and Organic Masque
Where: The Facial Center for Plastic Surgery
7700 San Felipe Street, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77063
What: Be Hair Free! Laser Hair Removal for Lip, Underarm or Bikini
Where: Clarins Spa at Nordstrom
55 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
What: 50 Min Brightening Performer with Choice of Total Eye Lift OR Lip Contouring Treatment Add-on
Where: LifeSpa – Beachwood
3850 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
What: 60 Min Nail Pampering Package: Signature Manicure and Pedicure with Deep Hydration Therapy
Where: Body Massage Wellness Spa
1616 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
What: 60 Min Detoxifying Body Contour Wrap with Reflexology Session
Where: Verabella Skin Therapy
301 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
What: 50 Min The Instant Lift: A Non-Surgical FaceLift
This year I think I might indulge in an oxygen facial or maybe even a lymphatic massage. Oxygen facials are supposed to do wonders for your skin – just the wake up call my face needs after this long and cold winter season. A lymphatic massage is a technique used to drain your lymph nodes. This helps the body get rid of unwanted toxins and excess fluid.
For a list of participating locations please visit spaweek.com – and remember always tip accordingly! Happy Spa Week!
LORAC Face and Eye Primers
LORAC POREfection Mattifying Face Primer is the most ingenious primer out on the market right now. It's oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and colorless. To top it all off – its formulated with salicylic acid to help keep nasty pimples away and also contains vitamins A, C, and E that will keep your skin looking fresh and beautiful.
I love it for it's mattifying effect – if I don't use a primer underneath my foundation, I end up with 5 o'clock shine! It helps my makeup last longer and look better because it's like Spackle for your face – it leaves you skin smooth and even – masking away unsightly pores. Wish it had SPF in it, but both my moisturizer and foundation have it, so I'm good!
LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer is my favorite eye shadow primer right now. I even like it better then that cult favorite one. I like to you use it on my eyelids and under eye area. It has a silky finish and helps my eyeshadow go on beautifully. I am able to blend shadows like no other and the final result looks fabulous. I can totally see the difference between when I use it and when I don't. Using it under my eye concealer helps even up the area and concealer just glides on – we never ever want to tug the skin under the eye.
BTW for a limited time LORAC is offering a Daylight Savings Value Set! A $72 value for only $25!
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- Multiplex 3D Lashes Mascara
- Travel-Size TANtalizer Highlighter/Matte Bronzer Duo
- Travel-Size TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer
- TANtalizer Lips With Benefits in Marco
- Gold Cosmetic Bag
LORAC POREfection Mattifying Face Primer 1.7 Oz.$32
LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer 0.5 Oz. $21
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Here it is – my last and final peel on The Skin Regime: Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin. For my grand finale, I decided to use the 70% glycolic solution. I was worried about how my skin would react to such a strong concentration of glycolic acid, but I'm glad to report that I didn't end up like Nicolas Cage in Face/Off! I seriously recommend building your tolerance up before using the 70%. I feel like my first peel (30%) was more irritating than my last peel (70%) – go figure!
I removed all my makeup with a makeup removing wipe (I like to use the Biore wipes), then I thoroughly washed my face with a washcloth and Cetaphil cleanser. I dried my face and swiped my face with a cotton round dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Next I applied the medicated numbing spray; I made sure to cover every inch of my face and neck. I was so scared that it would burn! Finally I soaked another cotton round with 70% glycolic acid and went to work. I left the solution on for a full five minutes. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. It never got uncomfortable and I only felt a slight itching sensation after three minutes.
Once time was up, I rinsed and washed my face. I patted it dry and immediately applied my moisturizer. Two days have passed, and I only had a small amount of peeling in my chin and nose. I've been washing my face morning and night, so I think that's helping remove the flakes.
I really enjoyed The Skin Regime: Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin. It was simple to do and very effective. My skin looks so much better now that when I first started. My skin is smoother, clearer, and more even-toned. It has helped keep my blemishes at bay and with the help from Cetaphil's DermaControl line – my excess oil is also gone. I am visiting my parents for the holidays, and the first thing my mom said to me was how great my skin looked! I plan to do a maintenance peel ever so often to keep my skin looking and feeling great. I recommend this peel to anyone who wants beautiful skin!
For more information on The Skin Regime: Boot Camp to Beautiful Skin and on products I used please visit TheSkinRegime.com – there you can order the book and get product recommendations.
Click here to read the first 30 pages of The Skin Regime for free!
Hey guys, sorry it took so long for an update on The Skin Regime: Boot Camp For Beautiful Skin Challenge. In the past two weeks I've dealt with a cold and then Hurricane Sandy decided to hit the northeast! Things are slowly getting back to normal and I am happy to say that I my home didn't suffer any damage.
Since I took a week off from the regime; I was worried that the 50% glycolic peel would be too much for my skin to handle. With that said, I decided to only keep the solution on for four minutes.
I prepped my skin as I always do – read about the first peel here – I also made sure to use the medicated spray to help numb my skin. I applied the 50% glycolic acid to my entire face and neck area. With a cotton swab, I applied extra solution to my trouble spots.
My skin was not as irritated as I thought it might be. I did have extra peeling around my chin and upper lip area. For my next peel, I might apply a 50% glycolic acid solution to my entire face and then apply a 70% solution to my trouble spots. I think this would speed up the spot clearing process.
For more information on The Skin Regime: Boot Camp to Beautiful Skin and on products I used please visit TheSkinRegime.com – there you can order the book and get product recommendations.
Click here to read the first 30 pages of The Skin Regime for free!
Ahh beautiful flawless skin, we all dream of it – don't we? We spend tons of time and money trying to get that perfect pore-less complexion. But sometimes, even with the best fool-proof regime; we still get that occasional breakout. Skin is unpredictable, and largely non-cooperative, and when it's good it's great but when it's not? You dread leaving the house! And we always seem to get the worst pimple ever when we have important things to do – like an interview or the first day of school!
So I'm super excited that the writers behind the new eBook ACNE: A comprehensive guide on identifying, treating and generally showing blemishes who the boss is saw this blog, and recognized that my readers – you – are exactly the kind of women who understand what it is to not only look their best, but also feel their best.
The writers asked me to ask you to get involved. They are working with the doctors from Court House Clinics to assemble a free online eBook that covers the biology behind why we get spots and acne, how to control it, things we think we know about skin but might have actually gotten wrong, and – this is why I want to get involved – how to feel good about the skin you've got.
So, what do you want to know about skin? Maybe:
What's the difference between a spot and acne?
Does eating chocolate really make you break out?
I get acne on my shoulders and chest, how can I fix it?
I've always had perfect skin, but then I got pregnant. What happened?
Whatever your thoughts, questions, or ideas, stick 'em in the comments box (or email me directly) and I'll send them over to the writers, who will ask the experts, who will give intelligent answers and help everybody involved (yay free advice!) Once the ebook comes out, I'll have a bunch of copies to give out (yay freebies!)
(Photo courtesy of © Krasphoto | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock Photos)
It's week three of The Skin Regime: Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin Challenge and I already see results. My skin is much smoother and even-toned. For my third peel I decided to do another 50% glycolic acid. I prepped my skin as I normally do and this time I made sure to apply to medicated spray properly. I sprayed it directly onto my skin and waited about a minute until it dried completely. I was able to feel the numbing sensation from the spray, especially above my lip.
During the six minutes, the skin under my eyes and on my cheekbones showed the most irritation. My skin was red afterwards and slightly itchy. The next day I woke up with a small scab on my right cheekbone. At least I know it's working! Bye-bye sunspots!
Next week I'm taking a break because I have an event to attend and I don't want to go with red flakey skin! I've upped my moisturization to three times a day and I have been using a BB cream instead of regular foundation.
My skin really started to peel on the third day. To remove the flakes, I made sure to wash my face with my washcloth using a gentle circular motion. I noticed I shed a lot more skin this time around. I'm excited to see more results!
For more information on The Skin Regime: Boot Camp to Beautiful Skin and on products I used please visit TheSkinRegime.com – there you can order the book and get product recommendations.
Click here to read the first 30 pages of The Skin Regime for free!
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I've just finished another fantasy map for the Kamarathin: Dark Waters adventure. You can read about the game world here:
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I've just finished another fantasy map for the Kamarathin: Dark Waters adventure. You can read about the game world here:
Beautiful map, just like your other. I love this style. :)
I have to say, I miss "Widow's Hole" from your last map but at least I can comfort myself in "Melinda's Tangle."
I think I preferred the sepia toning on your previous map though.
Another map that's really well done. I love the individual stuff you drew for the locations. The only thing I don't really like is Fort Karry... somehow it's symbol sticks out to me and seems of lesser quality as all the rest.
Consider yourself repped :D
I see what you're saying about Fort Karry, the perspective is different (more side on rather than isometric). It looks, to me, that as you go higher on the map the buildings get more side on...could be on purpose I dunno. The only thing gnawing at me are the precise fonts, maybe something a little rougher or hand drawn might go better but overall, a cool map.
Ah yeah... it's not the quality, it's the perspective that makes it stand out.
thanks all!
Ramah- I got a laugh out of your observations. Definitely going to give the writer a hard time over these!:P


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Spent all day up at the camp I'll be working at this summer! Camp doesn't officially start until Monday, but just a head's up: I won't be on Tumblr at all for the next four weeks (Monday through Friday) so go ahead and unfollow me if you are 'that' kind of follower. I lost about 15 followers last summer during camp, haha.
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Affordable Care Act may ease health care costs for Virginia business owners
Despite all the wailing and hollering in Congress, the Affordable Care Act, a pillar of President Obama's presidency, has not yet closed down any small businesses. In fact, most business owners are still trying to figure out how the new legislation, which is designed to provide health insurance for 33 million uninsured Americans, will work.
Right now, many states are busy establishing the 'exchanges' where business owners and individuals can access more insurance options starting this fall.
"We've had two panel discussions to provide information," said Lesley Bruno, spokesperson for the Greater Richmond Chamber. "Everyone is very eager to learn how it might impact their businesses in the Richmond area."
So far, the state of Virginia was due to receive about $20 million from the federal government to set up the state's new insurance exchange. However, Virginia is one of 25 states that will rely on the federally run exchange. Gov. Bob McDonnell said in December that Virginia will not create its own. Whether federal- or state-run, the online exchange will offer a variety of health plan options to compare, similar to a travel site like Kayak.com.
In 2012, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department estimated Virginians saved about $34 million on premiums, rebates and discounted prescriptions. The law also requires that insurance companies spend between 80 and 85 percent of premiums on providing actual medical care, not on advertising or administration.
Nationwide more than $1.1 billion has been refunded to consumers by insurers, according to HHS.
No matter where you stand politically, most Americans would agree that something had to be done to reduce health care spending. U.S. health care insurance premiums have increased an average of 10 percent a year since 1985, according to industry analysts. Thirty-three million Americans still have no health insurance – relying instead on expensive emergency room visits eventually paid for by taxpayers. And in the past, when you lost your job or changed jobs and switched insurance carriers, you and your family members were at risk for being denied coverage due to pre-existing medical conditions.
Not so anymore. The law prevents coverage from being denied on various fronts, as well as allows children, up to the age of 26, to be covered by their parents' insurance plans.
"It's going to be good for small businesses," said Fritz Tavarez, community relations manager for Health First, a nonprofit group that provides insurance for low-income New Yorkers.
Tavarez was among the 80 business owners and advisors who attended a recent workshop on the Affordable Care Act and how it works, sponsored by the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to expanding access and adding more options for companies wanting to provide insurance benefits for employees, Congress sweetened the deal by adding tax credits which are around 35 per cent this year, but will increase to 50 percent in 2014.
At this point, companies with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from having to provide insurance. Companies will more than 50 employees have to provide coverage or pay penalties.
But even very small companies should consider offering insurance as a retention strategy, according to Mark Jaffe, the New York chamber's insurance expert. During his presentation, he said a hypothetical small business owner who pays $40,000 a year to cover seven employees would save $14,000 in taxes.
Business owners attending the session in New York this week said they appreciated finding out more about how it works before the deadline approaches for taking action. You can learn more on HealthCare.gov and the U.S. Small Business Administration's Affordable Care Act web page. The SBA also provides a fact sheet for small businesses.
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The Evolution 4 in. Low Voltage New Construction Housing by Calculite by Lightolier. New Construction Non-IC housing supplied with pre-installed telescoping bars which extend 16" to 24" on center joist spacing. Integral screws securely attach the housing to wood frames. Made from 14 gauge galvanized steel, the junction box is accessible from inside and outside the luminaire for easy installation and provides a outside J-Box door which is hinged for maximum access.
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Chicken Hot Pot with Mushrooms and TofuCooks in Asia serve hot pots communally, setting a big pot of bubbling broth on the table alongside a platter of raw ingredients (like vegetables and thinly sliced chicken) for dipping. It's a fun way for guests to feel like they have a hand in making their own meal. In his version, Ethan Stowell gives each person at the table an individual bowl of sliced mushrooms, tofu and scallions, then adds piping hot chicken broth loaded with chunks of tender cooked chicken.
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Although we may be aware of the emotional and physical strain that caring for a loved one can place on a family, caregiving can have a major financial impact on you, the caregiver, as well. The cost of doctors, medicines, hospitalizations, and other services can mount up quickly. Knowing your loved one's financial circumstances—as well as your own—will help you manage the resources you have and uncover the help you may need.
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EL PASO - It's hard to say how much work and effort the employees at Home Instead put in leading up to Tuesday night. They start 4 months in advace planning the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program.
"Seeing that senior's face light up when you bring them that gift and they're not expecting it is worth all of the long nights and hard work that goes into it," said organizer Jennifer Mansion.
This year there are 800 needy seniors who's names will be put on Christmas trees in Walgreens across El Paso. Once the senior's gifts are purchased and collected, they'll be wrapped. This year the El Paso Police Department, the Department of Public Safety and several other organizations will help with the wrapping.


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Italian Christmas Cookies Christmas just isn't Christmas if we can't sink our teeth into super decorated Christmas cookies. Sardinian Cookies with great Christmas Buccellato, in dialect "cucciddatu" is a traditional dessert for the Christmas period prepared throughout the island and became a cornerstone of Sicilian cuisine.
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Before we get to those yummy cookies, I have some other things to share with you. Many of you have asked me how my mother-in-law is doing. She is still in the Italian gourmet almond, fig, pistachio and sesame cookies baked and shipped from our bakery in Italy to you; all natural, fresh, and baked to order. Italian Cookie Recipe The Italian cookies from the bakery are delicious, but this Italian cookie recipe can be made for a fraction of the cost and without sacrificing
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Our first meetup was yesterday! It was so great to introduce friends that have never met each other and finally meet a few "online friends".
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - The dream for Tim O'Carroll began when he was 9 years old.
"In 1993, I lived in Pakistan for two years, while my dad was a director of refugee camps," he said.
While there, Mr. O'Carroll saw for the first time the needs of people.
Now, almost 20 years later, he is working on helping the needs of others on the Treasure Coast, from Indian River to Martin County.
"My wife, Audra, and I live here in Indian River Estates in St. Lucie County," Mr. O'Carroll said. "But we've helped all over the Treasure Coast."
Mr. O'Carroll is pastor of Discovery Church.
One of the groups' recent events included handing out more than 200 bags of school supplies to students at its back-to-school bash. They have also organized food drives and helped seniors.
But Mr. O'Carroll realizes there's much more to do in the community. To meet those needs, last year he founded the Discovery Dream Center.
The nonprofit came about when he and a group of like-minded volunteers traveled to Los Angeles to the L.A. Dream Center, a nonprofit with similar goals.
"After we toured it, we knew we wanted to use it as a model for the Treasure Coast," he said.
At this time, he is looking for property on U.S. 1. Once it's open, he is looking for the center to fill a need for both youth and seniors.
"It will feature after-school centers focused on art, music and athletics," he said. "But we're looking to help seniors, as well. There's a lack of community within the community, and people are living life alone. We want to bring a presence of community back."
Another event the nonprofit is involved with is the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner that Mustard Seed Ministries puts on every year.
"We will be partnering with them at their second location in Port St. Lucie," he said. "Being a part of what they've done is pretty awesome."
To finalize the dream of running a Dream Center, several fundraisers have been planned for the nonprofit.
"We have more than 100 volunteers working with us on this," he said. "I love challenging people to dream big and believe bigger."
The group recently held an auction on Sept. 8, and is now busy planning its golf tournament, set to take place at Gator Trace Golf and Country Club in Fort Pierce on Oct. 13. The tournament will cost $70 per player, or $240 for a foursome to play, and include breakfast, lunch, cart and green fees, gratuities, gift bags and door prizes. Sponsorships for holes and door prizes are still available.
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A deflected pass that landed in DeSean Jackson's hands. Two long touchdowns to Riley Cooper, one after a defensive back slipped to leave the Eagles the receiver wide open for a score.
Good things happen with Nick Foles at quarterback for the Eagles.
A week after tying the NFL record by passing for seven TDs, Foles connected for three long scores and Philadelphia pulled way for a 27-13 victory Sunday over the injury-ravaged Green Bay Packers.
"He has great poise," Cooper said. "He's going to sit in the pocket and kind of dissect the defense."
Philadelphia's 17-point third quarter handed Green Bay its first back-to-back home losses since 2008, Aaron Rodgers' first season as the starter. It was the worst home loss for the Packers since falling 38-10 to the New York Jets on Dec. 3, 2006.
The Eagles improved to 5-5, with all their victories coming away from Philly. They won a test of attrition at Lambeau Field on Sunday.
The undermanned Packers (5-4) played most of the day with third-string quarterback Scott Tolzien. Rodgers is out with a left collarbone injury, and backup Seneca Wallace left after the first series with a groin injury.
Actually, Tolzien played well considering he was just signed off the practice squad this week. He finished 24 of 39 for 280 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
"We had a lot of tough situations today, no excuses," coach Mike McCarthy said. "I thought Scott Tolzien played as well as could be expected."
Foles was better.
He finished 12 for 18 for 228 yards and the three scores -- a 55-yarder to Jackson and touchdowns of 45 and 32 yards Cooper. Foles still hasn't thrown an interception this season, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame has requested a game-worn jersey and cleats that Foles wore during his record-tying, seven-TD performance against Oakland.
Tolzien, who played college ball at Wisconsin, seemed at ease. He zipped a 22-yard pass to Brandon Bostick with 3:22 left in the third quarter to cut the Eagles' lead to 20-10. The Eagles answered on their next drive with the second of Cooper's two scoring catches.
Tolzien's biggest mistake came early in the second quarter, when he marched the Packers from their 18 into the red zone, only to be intercepted by Brandon Boykin in end zone on an underthrown ball to Jordy Nelson. At the time, the Eagles were only leading 7-0.
"We had an awesome opportunity there and got a good look with the play that we were running," Tolzien said. "Looking back on the throw, I should have thrown more back pylon."
Mike McCarthy has already named Tolzien the starter for next week's game against the Giants.
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Four our next pick of the day, we have Game 5 of the NBA Finals. After the Thunder were able to win the first game of the NBA Finals at home, they have now lost their last three games. Now obviously you have already heard that in the NBA Finals, the home court format is different. Instead of the typical 2-2-1-1 format, it is now 2-3-2. Now this format has many ups and downs which we could talk about for a while, however let's focus more on this game. Whether you are a causal NBA fan, or a hard core fan, you cannot argue with how these series has played out so far. Although the Heat have a commanding 3-1 lead, the games have been much closer and competitive than what the scores indicate. In Game 2, either team could have won, as it came down to the last possession and a questionable no call. Then again in Game 3 and Game 4, we saw similar results. Although Game 3 was not as competitive, the Thunder did make it a contest in the second half. Now this is a do or die game for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The scenario is easy for them, win or go home. Now although going down 3-1 in a series is typically a death sentence, in this NBA Finals format, it may not be. If the Thunder can manage a win tonight, they will have the potential final two games at home. With that being said, the Thunder really have nothing to lose. The media and all of the NBA are just waiting for the Heat to win and LeBron get his long awaited NBA Championship. However, remember that he has never in this position before. LeBron has never been one game away from what he so desires. In his two previous NBA Finals appearances, he never was in this situation. It will be interesting to see how he responds in this situation. On top of that, you have to wonder how much his "cramp" he suffered at the end of Game 4 will affect him tonight. Now this may sound very critical of me, but personally I feel as though he was afraid of the stage. I think he was afraid of getting beat but Russell Westbrook and getting the "choke" tag attached back to him. Now tonight you can imagine that the Thunder will come out with heart. After the way they lost their last three games, all games they could have won, they will come out with a chip on the their shoulder. Although you cannot ask Westbrook for much more than what he gave the Thunder in Game 4, I feel he will focus more on the silly foul at the end of the game that nearly cost the game for his team, rather than the 43 points he dropped. He will take the loss into his hands and will use it as motivation. The key for the Thunder tonight is not to have a quarter like the second quarter in Game 4. After the Thunder came out on fire in the first quarter, and looked like they may run away with the game, they then watched their lead and momentum slip in the second quarter. The Thunder will not and cannot take their foot off the petal and win this game.
Bottomline: As I mentioned before, LeBron has never been in this position; one win away from a ring. I wonder how he will respond to this situation. After watching the Thunder play so well leading up until this three game skid, I feel they will win tonight. Even though they have lost the last three games, at least two of them were very winnable games. In my opinion they have been getting slightly unlucky to a certain degree, and I think Thunder fans live to see another game in Oklahoma City this NBA Finals.
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lying in bed, feet trapped in a tangle of sheets, his arms around my neck and waist, his mouth breathing softly against my ear, my lips pressed against his forearm, the soft sun bleached hairs tickling my nose: i am completely fulfilled. i want his warmth against me always, i freeze when his body parts from mine.
my love for him floats on the air around me; colors my sky; envelops me in every way.
neither of us can escape it.
i should maaaybe complete my 30 day challenge.
just a thought…
i fucking hate you.
now the hard part, hiding it. -_-
in these past few hours, i had one of the best peaceful and relaxing time to myself. sat back, painted and blasted red hot chili peppers and florence + the machine. of course, curiosity got the best of me. my mind lingers and now i'm sitting here in one of the worst fucking moods ever. i only get like this when i dig into a past that isnt meant to be known. but its something that not necessarily follows me but if its there why not pick at it.
things/people stay in the past for a reason. and i honestly feel, as if this is here to test me. test my patience, trust, reasoning and the lesson that i shouldve learned after the first time.
ever since last night, my head feels like it is going to explode. i went to bed with a head ache only to wake up with a headache.
i have an interview today for an intership.
i have an interview tomorrow for a job.
my last semester begins on monday.
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October 31, 2012
Did you leave the office job for a year or more of trying to make it on your own? How did it go? Would you do it again? What would you go back in time and tell yourself?
I have enough savings to take at least a year off work.
I have a small income stream from established freelance work. I'm healthy. I would not have insurance if I left my job. My job will not be held for me. My only debt is one very low interest loan < $10,000, which I could maintain even if everything goes all to shit afterward and I'm unable to step back into a position similar to the one I'm leaving.
If I took a year off, I would be working more than I do now, but in a self-directed manner. I'm generally happy (not depressed, lots of great things in my life, etc.), but my workplace is mildly toxic and I think it would be a huge psychological and emotional benefit for me to kiss it goodbye.
Whenever I consider life, the reality and finality of death, and the limitations of middle-class success in America, I question the ultimate value of working for others in return for health care, retirement, a steady income, and two weeks of vacation a year. I think I owe it to myself to spend serious time in search of a better arrangement.
I believe the freelance work and side projects would be sufficient to explain any gaps in my resume if/when I resume looking for a job. I think there's a small chance (20%, maybe) that I could transition into full self employment, if one of the side projects pans out. I also think I could expand my network during this time and possibly leverage that into more varied and interesting opportunities to make ends meat.
I've generally taken very safe paths in life, and feel like this amount of self-reliance and risk is something that should be experienced, and soon. I want to fit this in before it no longer makes sense: I'm close to 30, and I have no family. There may not be a better time. I'm self directed and believe that it would be an exceptionally productive time.
What should I consider before taking any action? Do you have any horror or success stories to share?
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The biggest dangers are procrastination and boredom. Besides getting hit by a bus that is. It's dangerous to go without health insurance even if you are healthy now.
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on October 31, 2012
My boyfriend is a little younger then you. His work place was very toxic, to the point where his boss could potentially make him seem like a very bad person. He put in his two weeks notice. He saved up a bunch of money so he could pay off college loans, eat, and buy whatever until February. He left his job in July....he had the same hopes as you did too but he hasn't done anything yet. He is depressed now. Can't find a job and February isn't too far away....
Just an example. Hope everything works out for you.
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on October 31, 2012
I left corproate America to teach kids in the ghetto.
Within the first hour I knew it was a HUGE mistake.
What I envisioned: That I would be the ONE who made the difference. I would teach English in a relevant and hip way. The kids would love being in my class because I was so interesting and exciting.
The reality: The kids were undisciplined, in every possible sense of the word. Not one kid thought that English was worth learning. The gaps between where they were and where they should be skill-wise were enormous. Scarily so.
What happened: I worked for two years. My blood-pressure shot up to 180/120. I was angry and frustrated ALL THE TIME! Finally, I sold my house in Florida and moved to Nashville, so that I could go back to working with the Phone Company.
The mere change from the Florida office to the Nashville office was tremendous. I was happy, I got promoted, I got transferred to Atlanta.
If I could go back in time I would say, "Stick it out where you are, get a job doing what you like doing. Teaching isn't what you expect it to be. The pay stinks and you'll rack up debt. Your health will suffer. DON'T DO IT!"
So my advice to you is to find a job in the same industry in a new workplace. And for heaven's sake, KEEP YOUR INSURANCE!
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Yup, I've done this. I hated working for
the man
with a passion and I have loved, loved, loved the self-directed nature of my work.
That being said, with it comes a lot of financial insecurity and hustling. It's a big price to pay in some ways, and there are definitely days when I envy my friends' 401ks and savings and stability.
If you switch to freelance, I'd recommend that you always shower and get dressed and try to leave the house at least once a day. Once a week, go to a coffee shop to work or something. It's good to be around people. My anxiety was skyhigh the first few months because I got so used to working in a peopleless cave that even going to the supermarket was stressful. Now that I've worked on balancing my introversion with my need to be a functioning human being, I'm much happier.
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I transitioned from employee to full-time self employment six years ago. I did not have the intention of finding another job, and had to make it work. I continue to do that as a freelancer.
My advice would be to be a hard-ass about cashflow projections, tax savings, billables and invoice payments from the start. The big contract that pays 3 months late will literally kill you. You very likely cannot afford to have those clients.
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I did this and never went back. I did it more gradually, though, building up freelance clients until I could cut loose without a ton of worry, though there's always risk involved. I also cut my living expenses way down to reduce pressure on myself. Some things to consider:
- Line up a good paying project or two to keep yourself focused and busy.
- Leave on the best possible terms. My last employer became a good-paying client.
- Set aside time each week to market yourself and build your business. Treat yourself like one of your own clients.
- Focus on professional, established clients with deep pockets. Avoid working with startups, other freelancers, or small businesses.
- Use COBRA or whatever health insurance-continuation service is available. If you're still freelancing when it's about to run out, try to join a group or trade association that offers group insurance. If that doesn't work, you can probably buy individual insurance for the self-employed (I did).
- Find other self-employed people to hang out with. I increasingly had less in common with people who worked jobs.
- Get out of the house every day. Work in a cafe, meet a friend for lunch...
- Consider incorporating (e.g. a one-person LLC) to get some protection.
- Consider errors & omissions insurance if your work exposes you to that sort of risk. I had to carry it a couple of times for some big clients.
I ultimately dealt with the health insurance and medical costs by leaving the US. Because my clients are happy to work online, the move didn't affect my business, and my quality of life improved immensely.
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There are two things I wish I'd known before going freelance.
First is that it can be surprisingly lonely. Don't slip into a sweatpants-all-day-and-eating-over-the-sink lifestyle; get yourself out of the house sometimes.
Second is that it's important to separate work time from play time. It's very easy to start to feel "on the clock" twenty four hours a day, which can be really draining -- or alternatively for the absence of someone watching over your shoulder to let you procrastinate and websurf instead of working. At various times I've been prone to both of those faults. It helps to establish specific work hours, or even a specific work area in the house: when you're in the "office" you are at work, even if the "office" is just another room at home. When you're not in the "office", turn off your email.
Other than that it sounds like you're ready -- you have realistic expectations and an established base to work from. Go for it.
(And, yeah, keep your insurance. Even if you wind up paying full freight, it's worth it.)
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I spent a lot of time getting laid off. Seriously, it was about once or twice a year. So the second time it happened, I decided I was going to get to the point where I never again had to experience that sick, helpless feeling of not being able to pay my bills. Also, quite frankly, having "Eff You" money is a good feeling.
So I started freelancing and by the time I got laid off for the fourth time...I came home, spun up my freelance work, and was far too busy doing work and paying bills to go to job interviews. When I started getting annoyed at job interviews because I knew I was losing a couple hundred dollars worth of work for a bunch of blah-blah-blah about where I saw myself in five years, I figured I'd just keep doing it and see how it went. That was a little over a year ago.
Caveat, though, is that my wife covers our health insurance and going without wouldn't be an option.
I would say it's going pretty well. The 40 hour a week freelance gig that covers most of my bills isn't my favorite thing in the world, but my tolerance for crap is much higher when I'm comfortably chilling at home and know I can walk away at any point. The rest of my gigs are more cyclical, so how busy I am ebbs and flows between "real busy" and "oh god".
However, here's some of the downsides.
For one thing, I've basically given up career progression in my field, because there is no higher level of responsibility to move up to. Some places would look fondly on "guy that runs his own business" but some places want to see that movement from "Assistant-Mid-level-low level management-management" and I don't have that. I wasn't particularly concerned about being on the management track anyway, but you might be.
If you're going freelance, you have to be prepared to hustle. You always have to be hustling. Because relying on one flow of cash is a bad idea when you're a regular employee, but it's the kiss of death if you're a freelancer when that big client suddenly doesn't pay up or vanishes or goes out of business or the work tails off. It turns you into a real hardass. I've said, "Eff You, pay me" more times than I care to think. I've lost friends because they thought because we were friends so they could skate on paying me.
You don't get days off anymore. I mean, you do, but if you take a week off, you know exactly how much that's going to cost you. A week off for me is about $1000, which is my rent. Do I want to take a week off and not pay my rent?
Likewise, it can take over your life. I have about 2-3 hours of free time a day because I have my paying gigs, my lower-paying gigs that may turn into something, and the work I'm doing and stuff I'm learning that may one day turn into paying gigs. Freelancing is not a lifestyle where you get to put 40 hours in, then go home, safe and secure in the knowledge that your employer (probably) won't vanish tomorrow.
Now, what do I get? I get to work on things I want to work on. Seriously, one of my clients has a web-based system where I log in, get an assignment, do the assignment, report the time spent, and get paid. I don't have to talk to anyone or deal with anything except Finance when I send in my invoice. It's the greatest gig for me. I learn a lot of new stuff just from necessity. I get a mobile lifestyle. Maybe I want to move to California or to a country with real healthcare in a few years, no disruption professionally. I don't have to deal with office politics or manage people's feelings or egos. You don't like me? End my contract, I'll get another client. You want me to sit in a bunch of meetings where I never accomplish anything? Sounds good, here's the fee that'll cost you. You want me to work rush over the weekend because you dicked around til Friday afternoon and need it NOW NOW NOW? Here's my rush rates. Other departments are playing politics? Hell if I care, I'm just a freelancer. I get to do what I always wanted out of work which is: Show up, do good work, knock off for the day, rather than deal with managing departmental politics or who likes who or any of the other BS in a corporate environment.
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I made this jump about 4 years ago and I'm glad that I did. At this point, returning to a corporate work place is my vision of hell, but this may be my own problem (I never liked following another person's schedule, priorities, just all of it).
Some things that I would tell myself if I could go back in time or that you learn along the way (giving you the same suggestions since freelance work is what you state is part of your plan):
• Be vigilant about invoicing and following up if someone does not pay during the agreed upon time (let's just say that I had a lot of stress/anxiety chasing my checks in the first 6 months, and there is even an anony ask meta about this....). But seriously, make a plan for this out in advance. If someone at the late-paying company likes your work, tell them that you are having problems with the accounts department,and sometimes they will fix this for you. Call accounts payable the day that your check is late and ask when the check will appear, what is happening, and tell them that you will be calling back one week from the date that you called to check on the status. Do this until it appears.
Don't have this problem anymore because I am more vigilant about this now and ...I drop clients if they can't do this, but YMMV.
• You know how you can recognize that you have a toxic work place and now after this experience, you will not walk back into a workplace if you know that they will be like this? The same will apply to clients. So my current strategy is if a new client gives you a project, do your best - follow directions, turn it on time (or early), communicate, etc. ...it doesn't take much to become a preferred vendor. But this is what I wish I had learned early on: You should be evaluating them, too. Do they pay on time or do you need to chase checks? Are they organized? Ideally, do a test project with a new client and if they fail, drop them. Trust me, there are great clients out there, and it can be a pleasant work life.
• As a caution, I don't think that I was prepared for the fear and anxiety about money will probably seep into your life if you do this. As an employee, I usually only had a few months (if that) savings most of the time; now that I'm independent, I'm not comfortable unless I have 6 months if not more sitting in a bank. I think that fear will be there as long as I continue to work outside the normal corporate type jobs.
I don't know if I want to use the word success because this is just life, but ....I'm very glad that I did this. Some of the plusses (for me): I do get the type of projects that I want, work significantly fewer hours, feel more at balance (no coworkers, don't have to deal with people all day), more freedom in my schedule. If there things that you value (maybe you want to travel for a month, or maybe you want to attend a lecture on topic Y related to your industry), you have the freedom to do so. BUT it may cost money or a client (i.e. you can't take a project, they may not establish a relationship with you, and you may not get that chance again). But you would not have even had that opportunity if you worked for someone else. But there is more freedom IMO to determine what you want to do/what do you value/etc.
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on October 31, 2012
I did this. Overall it was a positive experience, though it also made me appreciate the advantages of a regular office job in a new way.
Things I would tell my past self if I had the chance:
You will need to manage your cashflow more carefully than you think.
That hourly rate that seems so high isn't, in the end, going to give you as much money as you think.
You will be much more lonely working at home, alone, than you think. You will find yourself going to a cafe for coffee just for the human interaction of dealing with a barista.
As awesome as your home office setup is, you will find yourself spending almost half your working hours somewhere else because you want to be around people. You will develop a cafe (and public library) rotation for variety and to avoid wearing out your welcome at any one place.
It's OK to play video games for a week, and then crank out two weeks worth of work the following week. This is your way of working, and it is very effective for you. However, clients don't need to know the details of how you work, and it is probably best if they are insulated from them.
Taxes: deal with them. For real, you should pay self-employment tax as you go.
If you're a successful freelancer, clients will probably want to hire you as a full-timer at some point. Be prepared for that so you can make good decisions when the offers come.
Returning to a standard office environment (even a tech startup) may feel a little like dying. But you can also get used to it again.
You will have a lot of freedom; make sure to enjoy it.
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The lack of insurance would scare me. I was healthy, too...Right up until my T11/12 disc decided to rupture and I ended-up having serious back surgery, all in the space of four short months. The hospital bills totaled north of $40,000. Glad I had insurance, obviously.
Not knowing what you do, as long as you can stay current with the industry while on your sabbatical, you should be able to re-enter the workplace without too much trouble. Some fields, though, change so quickly that, unless you're doing the work every day, one can fall behind the trends quite quickly.
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on October 31, 2012
Yup, I've been doing this for about 7 years. In some ways, it has been fabulous: I'm my own boss, I make my own hours, if it rains hard and rivers are running I can usually get out and paddle, I can sleep when I want, wear what I want, work wherever I have my laptop, all the money goes to me without an employer taking a cut, I live or die by my own hand.
There have been some real downsides for me as well, the primary one being that I have no savings and plenty of debt. I'm pretty sick of not having enough income, not having a reliable paycheck, not being able to pay my bills, being responsible for every aspect of my business including those aspects I hate and/or am bad at (I'm great at the work itself, hate/am bad at marketing and maintaining/growing the business long-term). I also feel stagnant and bored, like I exhausted the possibilities of what I do a good while ago.
I know it can be done. There have been times when my business has been chugging along well. If I was even a little better at sustaining marketing efforts, I'd be in a much better place, but I've learned - at long last - that my great marketing ideas aren't worth a lot if I can't keep them up consistently over time...and, apparently, I can't.
Sooo...the balance of pros and cons have finally swung far enough to the con that I've just returned to school for a new career; One where I will have a job, a schedule, a boss, a dress code...and (I hope) ongoing, reliable work and income; a path for career growth; continuous learning; clear, concrete tasks that play to my strengths; non-me people handling marketing, budgeting and accounting; and opportunities that branch out in a lot of different directions.
Advice I'd like to give you:
- Be crystal clear what your short-, mid-, long-term goals are. Whatever they are is valid, but they must be defined and tracked.
- Continuously, honestly, re-assess how well suited you are to freelancing. This has been very, very difficult for me. I always felt like, if I could just make some cold calls, or update my website, or send some mailings, or advertise more, or keep in touch with past clients better, etc., that I would be making enough. It seemed (and seems) so simple that it's been difficult (and frustrating and depressing and embarrassing) to accept how hard it is for me. The idea of a "real" job and all that comes with it was so horrifying to me that the situation had to become impossible before I realized that the situation was indeed impossible...for me, for now.
So, bottom line? Yeah, do it. You have a plan and open eyes. Just keep it that way. And enjoy it.
Good luck.
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on October 31, 2012
I did it and I have blogged about exactly how I did it - memail me for the link if you'd like. I'm in the UK but I talk about how I worked out when to jump ship, how it has gone emotionally and financially, etc.
Good luck, whatever you decide to do!
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on October 31, 2012
I'd tell Past Me to wake up every day with a plan for that day, and I'd write than plan down the night before...this is so I spend, for example, 9 to noon actually working on a project instead of answering emails or reading old New Yorker profiles...so much more would have gotten down this way...
I'd tell Past Me that a big source of anxiety would come from thinking, "Am I doing enough? What can I be doing to get more clients/get more work/make more money/expand my business?" By that logic, it's important to have some sort of long-term plan written down so you can measure your success. Because you don't want every day to be a Build The Business day; you need Do The Work days too.
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