Working for Associated Content May 18, 2009

So I signed up with a company, Associated Content, just over 2 years ago. I love to write and they pay you to do so. I began by publishing a couple of poems. Unfortunately you only get paid for every 1000 page views, and people really do not look up poetry. I began to publish papers that I have written and this worked out well. You can get paid upfront for some work if it is approved, then you also make money when people read it.

This has been a great investment. Unfortunately I have only recently updated my profile and published more work. It is great making money on the side. I am not making a lot of money yet, but I have been able to purchase myself an item, a Mother’s Day gift, a birthday present for my daughter, and a few other items via paypal with my money earned.

If you like to write and want to earn a little extra cash, check out the site. Here is a link to my site: http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/64141/lisa_babers.html

Playdates May 18, 2009

There was a time, up until just this last year, that I saw my dad very infrequently. My dad only lives 30 minutes from me and yet his schedule as well and mine always seemed to conflict. Now her is officially retired and unfortunately his wife is ill. While his wife is at dialysis he is left alone waiting for 4 hours.

I decided that since I had been working so little, I would help him to pass the time. What fun have I had! We do absolutely nothing sometimes (walking around Costco for 2 1/2 hours) and other times we go out to eat, or we shop Victoria Gardens and manage to only spend .82 cents. This is funny.

No matter what we do, I am LOVING my quality time with  my dad. He and I have bonded recently and I am so thankful and appreciative to have this time with him. It is sad on the other hand, life is always working like a double edge sword. I get quality time because his wife is ill, but I have become closer with her as well. So now I have adventures to write about, and possible reviews.

This is basically a note to express how happy I am to not sleep in on a Saturday because I know that I get to spend 4 hours with my dad.

Love You Dad!

The Fine Print February 24, 2009

Okay, so we have all been there and done that when it comes to reading the fine print. We have all uploaded, downloaded or payed for something on the computer that asks us to “accept” or “cancel”. Of course we all just want to get to the final page so we agree that we have read the terms and conditions and we agree or accept in order to continue. Am I right or wrong?

Well, I was signing up for information and the info was only supposed to cost me the low low price of $1.99. Now, I can afford that! So I signed right on up, giving them my credit card info of course…and 1 minute later I was in to the site I wanted. It was all good right?

Wrong! My little friend named Subconscious, told me to go online and look at my credit card, so I did. My friend always has good intentions and only looks out for my best interests. What do you know! $22.00 more…had been added to my card. What?!?! I immeadiately called the company who informed me that in the “Fine Print” I agreed to sign up with their partner companies (plural) and I was charged for my new membership.

ERRRRRR……I was mad, and annoyed. I had beed had. I had been too lazy and in too much of a hurry to read the darn fine print. So I canceled with all of the companies. They told me my money would be refunded. This was 12 days ago and no money. I called today and they told me I will not see my money until March 16th. Now how can they take my money in 30 seconds and not give it back for over a month?

The moral of this story: slow down and take the time to read the fine print; especially when giving out your credit card information.

Just cause I know you’re looking! February 21, 2009

I haven’t posted anything for a while…maybe it is a way of dicovering just how boring my life is at times! So this is just to let you know that I am alive, hehe. I saw Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail. It had funny moments, bit it was not one of his better movies. I did love how he incorporated Dr. Phil, Judge Mathis, and Judge Mabeleen Ephriam into his storyline.

On the other hand, I am sick, errrrr. So here I am bed ridden and feeling guilty that Dad is playing T-Ball with our daughter and I cannot join in the fun : (

Until next time.

HOT LA Penos (Jalapenos)… January 3, 2009

Warning: Caution: Alert:

Eating/consuming whole or large portions of Jalapeno peppers in 1 bite is a choking hazard and may also result in excessive smoke and possible flames exiting from one’s mouth, ears, and nose!

EQUALS=            

2008 BEJEWELED TWIST QUEEN! December 30, 2008

I AM THE BEJEWELED TWIST QUEEN! I STARTED CHRISTMAS MORNING AND I FINISHED TONIGHT. THIS GAMES TOOK ME HOURS ON END, I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THIS GAME WAS SO ADDICTING, NOT TO MENTION THAT I WAS TRYING TO FINISH FIRST! THIS WAS SO MUCH FUN GIRLS AND I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK, SO LET’S SEE WHO IS RUNNER UP…GAME ON LADIES.

December 30, 2008

December 24, 2008

For the Christmas Spirit, here is a Jingle Bells parody:

Suave Shampoo

Washing my long hair, in a hot shower

Oh my body’s bare, making me say brrrrrr

Steam is rising high, now I cannot see

Oh how I feel so good, cause now my hair is clean!

Suave shampoo, Suave shampoo, Suave shampoo is cool

Oh how I love to wash my hair, with my Suave shampoo!

Suave shampoo, Suave shampoo, Suave shampoo is cool

Oh how I love to wash my hair, with my Suave shampoo!

Riddle me this: November 15, 2008

The more you have of it, the less you see.

What is it?

Here is my riddle: November 11, 2008

Big as a biscuit, deep as a cup, even a river can’t fill it up. What is it?

GOOD LUCK!