How do you invest for the future?

Ok, so I don't know much about investing. I couldn't tell you the first thing about planning for the future other than building good credit and having a savings account where you let the money stay put and gain interest over time. But there are many other options out there for those who are willing to invest.

Global Futures Exchange and Trading Co., Inc., Company, Inc., located in Encino, California with a branch in Florida, is one of the largest independent introducing brokerage firms offering futures, options and foreign exchange services on all major exchanges around the world. Through global technology, their platforms are designed to provide powerful brokerage solutions. They also have a loyal client foundation because they have such a great reputation.

You can get started with as little as $250. Go visit their site to know more or to get a quote. You must know beforehand that there is risk of loss trading Futures, options and Forex.

This post sponsored by PayPerPost.

Life goes on.

Well, tonight they booted my favorite, Sanjaya, from American Idol. I’m gonna need a few days to recover.

He was the only one who made it interesting this year.

I did love the way he ended it with, “Let’s give ‘em somethin’ to talk about, other than HAIRRRR HAIRRRRR HAIRRRRRRRRR!” hahaha! Way to keep that sense of humor!

But anyway, pardon me while I pout for a while.

I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of him yet.

Looking for The One?

Ok, so this isn't for me, it's for you .. all you people out there who are in need of finding your perfect match but aren't willing to pay huge fees that some major dating services or matchmaking services require.

What's nice about Justsayhi.com is that it's high quality, truly free (no credit card required, ever!) and offers the same services as those high priced sites that are out there. They claim to be there to help people find relationships that matter!

It's easy to join with no gimmicks and no tricks. You can browse online personals and find people near you just by searching.

What are you waiting for? Go now!

This post sponsored by PayPerPost.

If you like arguments, you'll enjoy this.

What's with all the shouting?

I can hardly stand to watch O'Reilly just because it's so hard to follow what everyone is griping about.

Anyway, Go Geraldo! .. I guess?

Heard about the Stone Hawk program?

The Stone Hawk rehabilitation center for drug rehab is located in south central Michigan .. Battle Creek to be exact.

What makes the Stone Hawk program great is the fact that they use no drugs or medication to resolve the issues of drug or alcohol abuse. Instead they use a combination of nutrition and nutritional supplements to heal the body and help eliminate the drug or alcohol addiction.

They also promote dry saunas where the 'student' can sweat out the toxins and decrease their cravings for drugs.

If you are interested in this program or know someone who might benefit from this information, feel free to pass along this website and phone number: http://www.narcononstonehawk.com/ 1-888-227-9193.

This post sponsored by PayPerPost.

Nice!

Mold .. who needs it?

Several years ago I worked at a sleazy used car lot in Knoxville, TN that was just recently torn down.

Anyway, everyday I would go in feeling great and within about an hour I would be laying my head on the desk feeling just horrible. My eyes would itch, my nose would get all stuffed up, my head would ache like crazy and I found it difficult to take a deep breath. Everyday I suffered feeling like I couldn't go another hour sitting in there. Strangely enough, I would feel better if I went out to get fresh air or left the building for a lunch break, and much better when I went home for the evening.

The building was old .. and other people were having the same problems I was but we couldn't figure out why.

Little did we know, the walls were filled with mold.

Maybe if I had lived in New Jersey at the time, someone could have actually done something about it. New Jersey Mold Removal have specially trained dogs who can sniff out mold in its exact location, even finding mold you cannot see.

So if you're suffering, why not give them a try? It might be mold that's making you feel so bad or invading your home or walls.

This post sponsored by PayPerPost.

The strangest thing I've seen in a long time.

Is this for real? Because if it is, I think she's truly gone insane.

Rehab isn't for quitters.

Have you heard the recent buzz about the documentary Crackheads gone Wild?

Ok, that title might sound funny at first .. but last night I watched it, and it was definitely not a laughing matter. I think everyone should see it .. people throw the term 'crackhead' around loosely, making jokes, referring to other people as crackheads .. I know, I have said it before myself .. but this movie really shows the nastiness and destruction that a person on crack goes through.

I suppose a crack addiction or meth addiction or any other hard drug like that would be the toughest to overcome. The people in the movie didn't have homes, they rarely ate, and they smoked cigarette butts off of the ground that other people had thrown down and previously smoked. Gross. They hadn't seen their families or friends in years .. most lost their kids, pets, jobs, teeth .. everything.

I would assume once you get that low, you don't really care if you live or die.

And while it's doubtful that I'm going to save anyone with this post, who knows .. that's not really my intention but it wouldn't hurt if it did reach somebody who had an issue. We've all heard that 'rehab is for quitters,' and heard people make fun of somebody going to rehab .. but if that's what you need to do then that's what you need to do.

There's sites online that can help .. the one I'm speaking of now is called 4rehabilitation.com. Since choosing a rehab treatment center could be a scary task, this place can help. They can help you find a drug treatment center that is right for you. You can reach them at their website, or they also have a toll free number for within the United States and even an international line.

Even if you just happen to know somebody who knows somebody who is struggling, you can help get them on the right track by letting them know about 4rehabilitation.com. Ultimately it's the addict that has to take the big steps to get help .. but you can always help by just trying to open their eyes to their own self-worth, and to a better path.

This post has been sponsored by PayPerPost.

BFF Otters =D

This is way too cute .. but you have to watch until almost the end, because that's the best part.

Aww, they wuv each other =)

Staying healthy shouldn't cost a fortune.

I just noticed recently how much more expensive it is to buy the healthy stuff, and by that I mean fresh fruits, veggies, organic foods and drinks, and especially vitamins and supplements.

I was standing in Kroger eyeballing a brand-name I won't mention here who was selling a supplement that promised to make your joints and muscles feel better. Only, it was a 1 month supply for $55! Can't justify spending that much on a vitamin ..

I knew there must be a cheaper way to get the benefits without breaking your bank account, and I was right .. I found a site called BotanicChoice.com, where you can order vitamins and herbs at reasonable prices. But what's even better about this is you can use coupons to get an even better discount here, through a site called Coupon Chief.

BotanicChoice.com just happens to be my favorite store where you can use coupon codes, but there are more than 1,000 different stores to browse and choose to redeem your coupon codes with. That's huge!

So go check it out .. you might save a few pennies .. or maybe even quite a few dollars!

This post sponsored by PayPerPost.

Just messing.

Now that I'm on spring break I actually have time to do some messing around on Photoshop.

So tonight I did a tutorial from good-tutorials.com.

This one adds a "peel-effect" to your image .. does it look like it? I think so. And it's pretty simple yet effective .. maybe I can use it again sometime on future projects.

PayPerPost really does pay off!

There are a lot of blogs making money by writing for PayPerPost, including mine!

So far, I've made $10 with PayPerPost and I am expecting another $11 or so from posts that have been accepted but just not paid out yet. So, it really does work! It's really easy, all you do is pick the opportunities you are qualified for and write about them, insert some links, and that's it .. simple! They deposit the money straight to your PayPal account if you wish .. so you don't have to worry about waiting for a check to arrive.

If I had more time I am sure I could make even more from PayPerPost .. just hard to find time to write much while also taking classes.

Anyway, what will I do with the PayPerPost money? Nothing major right now, unless I make something considerable from it in the future. Right now it just goes into my everyday living expenses ... can't do a whole lot with $22 but I could use it for an extra tank of gas, or some art supplies for my classes, or maybe lunch for a week or two (Subway, yeah!)

What else can $22 buy? Hmm, groceries for a week? Getting a haircut and my eyebrows done? New socks and underwear? A little makeup, shampoo and conditioner? The possibilities of what I could use the money for are endless.

I'll keep posting, we'll see how it goes =)

It should come as no surprise that:

So .. who else thinks Phil Stacey looks like Bat Boy?

Yep. He sure does.

He's one of my least faves on American Idol. I'm ready for him to go home along with Haley Scarnato .. and yes, both of them even before Sanjaya.

I can't help it; I always root for the underdog. And besides, I thought Sanjaya did a damn good job on "You Really Got Me" by the Kinks.

How many days until .. ?

0 days until I'm done with art history! (final project presented this afternoon.)

1 day until my last math test EVER (hopefully. Considering I pass. Which I should will.)

2 days until my digital final project presentation.

3 days until spring break officially starts.

14 days until spring quarter officially starts.

23-26 days until the new American Splendor book by Harvey Pekar arrives! (which I probably won't have time to read given I'm taking 5 classes next quarter.) But still!!! It'll be in my possession and that's what matters.

Chicken poop lip balm!

Being a self-proclaimed lip balm addict, I'd love to have this stuff.

In lavender! and possibly sweet orange ..

contains no actual chicken poop ... click on the image to read the Legend of the Poop.

Never fails to entertain.

This site is soooooooo great .. never fails to entertain. Makes me laugh til the tearz runz down my face .. LOLZ .. omg, BRB .. before I's peez mah pants ...

No seriously .. It's hysterical! Pay special attention to the categories of "aww", "cute", and "angry."

Actually, just take an hour (or less if you click faster) and look at them all. It's worth it.

I Can Has Cheezburger deserves a special place in my faves, methinks ..

This is cool .. speedpainting with ketchup & fries.

STOP IT.

If you're going to participate in Wordless Wednesday, for the LOVE OF GOD .. STOP putting any text in your posts. It's WORDLESS. It's not Wordy Wednesday .. W-O-R-D-L-E-S-S. Meaning, of course, without words.

Here are some prime examples from a random blogger who abuses Wordless Wednesday. She has posted TWENTY different Wordless Wednesday posts and each and every one contains WORDS to go along with her Wordless Wednesday image.

Man. Nothing makes me more angry than someone who can't follow the rules.

Stay tuned for more rant-filled posts, as it is almost the week of finals and I feel the need to rip someone's head off at this point.

Logo I designed.

Here's my most recent project for my visualist studio class. We had to design a logo for a real estate company called Connect Realty.. and put it on a business card, letterhead, and envelope. This is what I came up with.

The fun part of this project is the possibility of a stipend is involved for the best design, because this is a real company in the works who will be needing a logo. My professor is friends with the owner. The address/phone number/name & photo of consultant is all totally spoofed.

While I'm not sure my design would make the cut, it's still fun to have a little real-time competition going on and not just to design something imaginary that will never be seen or used.

(sorry there have been only advertisement posts lately .. those are for payperpost!)