March 26th, 2010 
JoAnn Guida I’ve finally gotten over my acute sinusitis’s. So now it’s back to my blog and internet marketing. While being sick I thought of these questions that we all ask ourselves at some point in time:
This has helped me through the years to get motivated, Desiderata. Hope it helps you too.
Have a GREAT DAY!
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No Comments » February 5th, 2010 JoAnn Guida What will I write about today?
This is the question that all bloggers face each day they write a post for their blog. I know because I started my blog a few months ago and have faced that question each time I sit down to write a post.
Family
I have found, for me, it is best to get up and get away from the computer. A change of scenery always helps me come up with ideas. I’ll also talk with family and friends for suggestions.
I’ll check the Internet for the latest trends and what is happening by checking recent topics on the news sites. I’ve searched for websites that interest me and then subscribe to them to keep abreast of what is the latest news.
Here is my list of blog ideas.
1. Write about things that you care about or that matter to you, because it comes through with your personality. What do you care about?
2. Keep your blog post to one idea or subject.
3. You may want to write a review on a article or website that interests you.
4. Find something, even a recipe, and write how to do it in a step-by-step detailed post. For example – check out my recipe post on making Super Bowl Chili Chicken. Use pictures, people love to see things we talk about.
Bright Ideas
5. Another of my favorites is Quotes. They offer many different ideas to write about.
6. I find it best to all ways keep a notebook handy, so when you have that bright idea you will write it down before you forget it.
7. Write things about what you have learned from your family and kids or how your pets make you happy.
8. Give progress reports to your readers. I did My 10 Top 2010 New Years Resolutions and update it twice a month. This helps me to focus on my objectives and to be accountable to my readers.
9. Write a post like this one that I am doing. Write something that will help your readers to come up with ideas for their blogs.
10. Use videos in your blog. A good idea is to see what is popular on YouTube. It’s easy to do and your readers will talk about it. Create your own video – have fun with it.
I hope this helps you and let me know if I should make this a recurring feature on my post. As I learn the social networking and Internet marketing I’ll be able to share my experiences with you.
Can you suggest some other areas I may be able to assist you with on your blog?
Leave your suggestions in the comments below. This will be a great sharing and learning experience for all of us.
February 1st, 2010 JoAnn Guida February 2, 2010 is Groundhog Day. The legend came to the United States in the mid 18th century by German immigrants known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. The popular legend says this is the day the groundhog awakes from his winter hibernation.
If when he exits his burrow on Gobbler’s Knob and it is sunny outside, he sees his shadow and is scared by it and he then returns to his burrow to continue his winter hibernation thus symbolizing another 6 weeks of winter.
On the other hand, if it is overcast and he does not see his scary shadow, then we are in for an early spring. This tradition is celebrated in the United States and Canada.
Groundhog Day is a huge day of celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where Phil the famous groundhog lives.
There is an elite Inner Circle of local dignitaries, known as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. You can tell who they are by the Black Top Hats they wear. They are responsible for carrying on the Groundhog Day annual tradition and they take care of Punxsutawney Phil the rest of the year.
In honor of Punxsutawney Phil, there are banquets, festivals, and concerts not to mention the very popular movie, Groudhog Day with Bill Murry and Andie MacDowell.
Phil’s predictions are 100% accurate per the locals, however I found on Google that he has a 39% accuracy rate.
So what’s it going to be – a longer winter or an early spring?
We will just have to wait and see what Punxsutawney Phil tells us.
February 1st, 2010 JoAnn Guida So how am I doing on my New Year’s Resolutions?
Here are my January 31, 2010 updates. These bi-weekly reports are helping me to keep accountable, focused and on-track for reaching my New Year’s resolutions.
Florida Beaches
1. Positive Attitude – managing to with the extreme cold weather and trying to ward off Cabin Fever.
2. Manage my time better - When I get up each morning I immediately do my Yoga and meditation exercises as it helps keep my stress level and attitude in check. I’m continuing to learn my Internet marketing, social networking and my blog. Every day I try to balance work and play. It is a challenge and as many of us experience we get out of balance so easy.
3. Like the movie – Pay it Forward - I was able to help a friend out by attending a new Yoga class in another town. Quite a few friends showed up in her support of starting classes at a new location.
The Proposal
4. For the little successes, I have, I will celebrate in a happy healthy way. - I’m continuing with changing my diet and lost 4 pounds in the month of January. It is a start and one that I am pleased with.
5. Laugh more – I was able to laugh more this month by watching the movie with Sandra Bullock’s, “The Proposal”. It is one of my all time favorites.
6. Be aware of the changes you make each day, keep moving forward. I’m reporting and sharing my diet and exercise progress with a good friend of mine and maintaining my personal journal.
7. Get out of my comfort zone. As I get further into this Internet marketing it is helping me expand my self in areas that I have not in the past. coming up with ideas to blog about is quite a challenge at times, as you may have noticed. Leave me a comment with any suggestions you may have.
8. Be realistic about your resolutions – I still believe that I have made very real and reachable goals while also be prepared for the unexpected – like more snow and freezing temperatures.
9. Be invested 100% in yourself – I am committed in 2010. I will dedicate myself and stay focused and do what I need to do to get back into shape in my body, mind and soul. Even to the point of resisting Brownies, I did not eat any only smelled them when they were cooking. That is will power.
10. Lose weight at a steady and healthy rate until I reach my goal weight. In January I lost a total of 4 pounds and feel it is a very good start for me.
I practiced meditation and yoga for 17 of the 31 days or 55% of the days in January. I’m continuing to keep a health journal to track my food and exercise progress. This is very important to write it down and to see the progress I am making. I strongly suggest you do it also.
How are you doing with your New Year’s Resolutions?
Let us know and leave a comment below.
Together we can do it.
January 31st, 2010 JoAnn Guida If you have been following my blog, you know that is has been about 3 months since I started blogging. My objective is to be able to work from home and make a living from the Internet by participating in Social Networking, Internet Marketing and blogging.
It has been an honor and pleasure to have Erika Rich, an Internet veteran of 12 plus years, as my Internet Marketing Mentor, she is the Greatest. I came up from Florida for this opportunity to work with Erika and learn hands-on what is necessary to be successful in Internet Marketing. Erika is a GREAT teacher.
One of the most challenging things for me is the cold weather. It has been about 20 years since I was in cold weather like this in Blairsville, Georgia. I’m not used to having Cabin Fever and having to stay inside for so long a period because of the weather.
I have learned so much in such a short period of time, even with taking time off to spend with family and friends during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
To help me through the winter a friend of mine told me about a weekly Yoga class that is taught at a local church on Tuesday’s. I have gotten hooked on Yoga again and it is helping me with the Cabin Fever.
I’m just taking one day at a time and before I know it Spring will be here. Can’t wait to be able to get outside and do things in this beautiful city of Blairsville, Georgia. I can go hiking, camping, bicycling, Kayaking, fishing, and boating to name a few.
I am very grateful to be working with Erika, she is truly an Internet Marketing Guru. I’ve learned how to build Squidoo lens, post on my blog, and become a social networker. There is a lot to learn yet, to grow my social networking and develop a successful Internet business, but I’m ready for the challenge – I Am Doing It.
As I said in my initial post, it is like being a baby that is learning how to walk. Yes, I have stumbled some since starting back in November and I have made it through the distractions of the holidays, but I am back at it more excited and very anxious to see things develop.
It is my objective to be able to work from home and make a living off of the Internet. Stay tuned for further updates and enjoy my Blog.
If you have any questions please leave me a comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible with an answer. Blessings to All, JoAnn
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Posted in Blogging, Internet Marketing, JoAnn Guida, Social Marketing, Yoga Tags: Blairsville GA, Blog, Blogging, Business, cabin fever, Christmas holidays, Erika Rich, Florida, Georgia, God Bless, Internet Marketing, JoAnn Guida, Make a living on the internet, marketing, Marketing and Advertising, positive attitude, social networking, Squidoo, Thanksgiving, Weather, Yoga No Comments » January 29th, 2010 JoAnn Guida 
AM Snow
Here in Blairsville, Georgia we are experiencing our second snow storm of the winter. It started this afternoon with some very a mixture or rain and snow. It melted as it hit the ground. As the afternoon went on we got a mixture of rain, sleet and snow with just enough snow to almost cover the grass.
PM Snow
It is reported that the snow and sleet will continue this evening and we could get 2-4 inches before it to a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow after midnight on tonight. We could have 3-6 inches of snow and sleet by Saturday morning and up to a 1/2 to 3/4 inches of Black Ice.
They advised people to stock up with food for a few days as the roads will be quite dangerous with the thick ice.
Super Bowl Chili Chicken
I’m sure glad I made my pot of Super Bowl Chili Chicken the other day, it is great comfort food to help weather the storm.
Snow on Jeep
I’m looking at my Jeep and it is saying, ” What the heck is this white stuff on me – please take me back to sunny Florida.”
Get the books, movies and wine out and the fireplace roaring as it is definitely time to stay indoors and veg out. I’ll be working on my blog and social networking things this weekend and naturally doing my yoga and meditation.
If it snows enough I’m going outside and make a snow angel, I’ll get a picture for my blog. We made snow angels when I was a kid. Just because we are older now doesn’t mean we still can’t do it. The neighbors might think I’m crazy- oh well – I’m going to have some fun.
January 25th, 2010 JoAnn Guida 
The Dog Pack
During my short Winter hibernation earlier this month I had the best time ever when I was house and pet sitting for a friend. I never laughed so much with all the pets.
The 5 pets consisted of 4 dogs and 1 cat. The cats name is Joanna and she holds her own with the 4 dogs. It was like having 4 teenage kids. Each of them has a unique personality.
Liam is a 9 year old 112 lb Black Labrador Retriever and has such sad eyes. He is so very lovable and is a great protector, his bark alone is ferrous sounding. He loves to sit on the porch and watch the wildlife around the mountains.
Chealsy is a 9 year old 80 lb Red Golden Retriever. She is the Alpha Dog. She is just like an older person and does what she wants when she wants. She was by my side most of the time and kept the other dogs in line. She played a little game with the other dogs at meal time and would be the last one to finish her bowl of food. Naturally, she growled at whoever came close to her food – but that was all part of the duties of being the Alpha Dog.
Bailey is a 3 year old 100 lb Yellow Golden Retriever. He is the baby of the group and is so full of energy and joy. His stride is so beautiful to watch as his hair flows in the wind. He is always happy and wants most of the attention no matter who you are petting Bailey was right there butting in.
Shannon is a 9 year old 43 lb Beagle. Who cannot get enough to eat. When she finishes her bowl of food she teases Chealsy and Liam.
Joanna is a 3 year old cat that helped me a lot on my computer. She manages with all 4 dogs and is one of the family.
When I was practicing my Yoga, Liam would get on my mat when I went to turn the DVD player on. See my Good Yoga Day post for his picture.
They all settled down as I did my Yoga but once I got into my meditation and started to chant OM – Bailey came over and started licking my face – I had to laugh.
Our Daily Schedule: Get up early, go potties, give them their breakfast, then I would pet each of them and massage their backs where they could not reach. Then it was morning nap time
Around mid morning they got their ice cube treats, back to napping until noon time. This is when I would work on my Internet Marketing and social networking. Then in the afternoon we would all go outside for some fresh air, weather permitting.
Dinner time was a riot, the dogs when asked would sing for their dinner.
As Shannon got howling, then Liam would start to bark a very loud deep and fearce sounding bark, next came Bailey – with a younger bark and then finally Chealsy. We did not do this every night.
Treat time was after dinner – was very interesting because all 4 dogs would crowd around by the counter where the treat jar was. On command they would sit and wait their turn as I gave each of them their treat.
Bedtime was quite interesting. This is a King Size Bed, hard to tell when you have Liam, Bailey and sometimes Shannon and Joanna in bed. Chealsy slept on the floor or in the dog bed across the room.
These were the BEST behaved pets I have ever known. So if you ever want to have a great time and laugh a lot spend time with animals. They are awesome creatures and give you such unconditional love.
For custom embroidering, check out their Mom’s website at Horsefeathers Embroidery and Stitchin Post. You can see how hard the pets work in the company pictures where all the pets are active staff members.
The wildlife was unbelievable. Here is a picture of 4 deer that were in the lot next door and walked down the driveway.
I guess that is why God gave them to us dogs, to show us unconditional love. God spelled backwards is Dog. Be kind to each other. Love and Blessings, JoAnn
Posted in Blogging, Internet Marketing, JoAnn Guida, Social Marketing, Yoga Tags: alpha dog, beagle, black labrador retriever, cat, deer, dog, golden retriever, horsefeathers embroidery and stitchin post, Internet Marketing, king size bed, pet sitting 101, social networking, unconditional love, wildlife, Winter hibernation, Yoga No Comments » January 23rd, 2010 JoAnn Guida 
OM
Took a break from my Internet marketing business today and joined some friends and we went to Blue Ridge, GA to a new health club and did 2 hours of yoga. I wanted to share this blog.
Today was a Great Yoga Day, it was awesome. Lots of breathing into poses, stretching, bending, and meditation. We even did Yoga Nidra. It really loosened me up, plus I was very energized after wards.
As part of my New Year’s resolutions I have started a regular yoga exercise program and have had the opportunity to share it with some of my four legged friends. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
Liam Meditating
This is my very good friend Liam. Liam is a Black Labrador Retriever that weighs 112 lbs and is solid as a rock. He is so lovable and very affectionate. He joins me during some of my yoga practices.
Liam in Child Pose
Liam loves to meditate after his yoga workout. In this picture he is really into meditating with his eyes closed.
Liam’s other favorite pose is the child pose.
Here is my friend Snoopy doing a twist.
Snoopy doing a twist
Try Yoga!
It’s great and a gentle way of exercise
for your body, mind and spirit.
Namaste
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January 20th, 2010 JoAnn Guida So how am I doing on my New Year’s Resolutions?
What I am going to do to help keep me accountable, focused and on-track for reaching my New Year’s resolutions is to update you all on a regular basis.
Sunflower
1. Positive Attitude – doing well on that one even with the unexpected Jeep repairs and extreme cold weather so far this year.
2. Manage my time better - with the holidays over now, I’ve gotten back into a definite work and exercise schedule. I’m spending more time on my Internet marketing, social networking and creating Squidoo Lens and my blog. Working on Balancing work and play.
3. Like the movie – Pay it Forward - I was able to help a friend out and watch her 4 dogs and cat while she took a road-trip to visit with a sick friend.
4. For the little successes, I have, I will celebrate in a happy healthy way. - I’ve been successful in changing my diet and starting a exercise program. Taking the time to do this has been my reward to myself.
Balance Time
5. Laugh more – I have not laughed so much as when I watched my friends 4 dogs and 1 cat. Total weight of 343 lbs. YES 343 lbs. It was an awesome and enjoyable experience for 9 days. One I’d do again in a heart-beat.
6. Be aware of the changes you make each day, keep moving forward. I’m sharing my diet and exercise progress with my friend and with my personal journal.
7. Get out of my comfort zone. Expanding my self and knowledge I’ve continued to read Ask and It is Given by Abraham and Esther and Jerry Hicks.
8. Be realistic about your resolutions - I believe that I have made very real and reachable goals while also be prepared for the unexpected – like the 10 days of below 32 degree temperatures we had earlier in January.
9. Be invested 100% in yourself – 2010 is the year in which I’m very committed to getting back into shape in my body, mind and soul.
Health Journal
10. Lose weight at a steady and healthy rate until I reach my goal weight. I’m eating differently and have lost about 3 lbs. which is a great start.
- I have done yoga for 8 of the 20 days so far this month. I’m keeping a health journal to track my food and exercise progress. This is an example of the Law of Attraction.
Leave a comment below and share with us how you are coming along with your New Year’s Resolutions! We would all like hear and support each other as 2010 unfolds.
Have a GREAT 2010
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Just shortly after New Years Day a bone chilling arctic blast hit us here in Blairsville, Georgia. From Jan 1- 10 the minimum temperatures ranged from 1.1 to a high of 22.5 degrees and one day high of 41.5 on January 1, 2010.
We had snow on January 7 and schools closed early to get home before the snow and ice caused hazardous road conditions. Schools stayed closed from January 8-12, 2010, due to the Black Ice on the roads. On January 7, due to the snow and ice on the roads there was 42 E-911 emergency calls.
Needless to say the weather did a number to the firewood. This is what is left.
The weather hit everyone in many different ways. I was no exception, as I went to my Yoga class on Jan. 5th my Jeep had a low quelling noise from a fan belt and for some reason the engine heated up and the temperature gauge was much higher then normal. I checked the fluids & all looked OK.
Snow in Blairsville
When I went out on Wednesday steam started coming out of the engine. I’ve had my Jeep Grand Cherokee since 1995 and it just turned 180,000 miles. I guess it was a combination of age and cold weather that caused the Water Pump to go out now.
Thank goodness I was not to far from Phil’s Garage on (S129) 383 Cleveland Street in Blairsville. He came highly recommended from a good friend of mine.
Phil was was able to do the job while I waited. He even replaced the lever pulley. It was so nice to drive home with heat and a quiet engine. GREAT Job – Go see Phil for your auto needs – tell him JoAnn with the Jeep sent you.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day and enjoying the warmer weather – it’s now 56 degrees, and time to get back into the swing of things with my internet marketing and social networking.
Stay tuned for updates on my New Year’s Resolutions.
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