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Need Blog Ideas?

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.

joannguida.com family picture

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.

joannguida.com light bulb

Bright Ideas

5. Another of my favorites is Quotes.  They offer many different ideas to write about.

Good Quotes

Laugh it Out

Basic Funny Quotes

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.

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Firewood Stacked

January 4th, 2010 JoAnn Guida
JoAnnGuida Firewood Stacked

FIREWOOD STACKING UPDATES

I know you all have been patiently waiting for my update on the stacking of the fire wood since my post on December 11, 2009.

However, do to weather, shopping and the holiday season the pile of fire wood stayed with us to just the other day.  Thanks to the colder weather the pile actually got smaller as we burnt some of the wood. We completed our mission to get the firewood stacked before 2010.

Happy New Year

Happy 2010

I had a GREAT 2009 holiday season and will remember all the good times with family and friends. Lots of memories for all to share.

Celebrated New Year’s Eve with friends and drank champagne at mid-night as we watched Dick Clark in Time Square in New York City as the New Year lighted ball welcomed in 2010.  So glad we were inside and my the warm fireplace.

So here we are in 2010 now and weathering the 7 degree temperature of this morning here in beautiful Blairsville, GA.  Back to work at home on my blog and Internet Marketing business. Stay warm and safe where ever you are.

May all your Dreams and Wishes come True in 2010.

Happy New Year and God Bless!

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Internet Marketing Adventures

December 18th, 2009 JoAnn Guida

I’m a firm believer that the people who cross our paths and come into our lives, come for a reason.  This is part of the Law of Attraction and it happens to us without us knowing it, but it was meant to be.

This is how I came to start my own Internet marketing business.  In October, 2008, I attended an Internet Marketing Seminar in Atlanta, GA.   I met a lot of interesting and experienced people, who had been in the Internet marketing business for years, and a lot or people like myself who were just stating out or trying to start out.

Erika & Charles Rich

Erika & Charles Rich

Behind me sat a very nice couple, Erika and Charles Rich. We talked during the breaks, had a few lunches together and we felt a definite connection was made.  It was the Law of Attraction in action, we were meant to meet and our paths had crossed in this vast universe of ours.

Since the seminar, Erika and Charles and I kept in touch.  Erika has operated her own very successful Internet business for over 10 years.

In life we are presented with many, many  opportunities and the ones we choose to accept are the ones that take us on great adventures.  It is these adventures where we learn many things about ourselves. We do things which allow us to expand ourselves in ways we do not know that we could.

This year has been a turning point for me.  In September of this year Erika made me an offer I could not refuse.  Sounds like the movie, “The Godfather.”  She said, “Come on up to Blairsville, Georgia and I’ll teach you how to start your own Internet Marketing business.”  What an opportunity to for me to be able to learn from a very experienced and successful Internet Marketing Guru.

My Good Friend Tracy Matlack

My Good Friend Tracy Matlack

So, here I am exactly one year later from when we left the seminar in Atlanta learning Internet marketing.  I am writing this blog post about how I got started.

Erika is teaching my good friend,  Tracy Matlack and me how to start and operate our very own successful Internet Marketing business. Check out Tracy’s blog at TracysWorld.com. We each have a blog and are learning all kinds of good things about social networking and how it relates to our Internet marketing business.

This is the best opportunity I have had in a very long time.  It is giving me “hands on training” to learn and be able to work from home and make a living on the Internet and become a very successful Internet Marketer.

If I can do it, so can you. I’m very excited and invite you to join us on our Internet Marketing  adventures.

Feel free to share your own personal Internet marketing experience.  Together we we can all learn and grow from each others experiences.

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Firewood Updates

December 11th, 2009 JoAnn Guida
Pile of Firewood

Pile of Firewood

Here is the Friday update on the stacking of the firewood delivered Tuesday evening.  I had all good intentions to go out and stack the firewood on Thursday morning, however the weather had other plans and it was 22 degrees outside.  A good day to stay inside and work on my internet marketing.

I looked out the window and sure enough the pile of firewood was still there minus a little bit that was used on Wednesday and Thursday. I was so disappointed that the dream I had last night was about waking up and seeing all the firewood stacked up in place.  Darn it was just a dream.

Actually, the pile of firewood is getting smaller each time we take some into the fireplace to be burnt. The firewood is not going anywhere and it will have to wait for the temperature to warm up some more.  I’m so thankful that I can work from home.

This morning is was 19 degrees outside, so again I’m really enjoying looking at the pile of firewood from inside the warm house.  One of these days the firewood will be either stacked or burnt. It is another good day to stay inside and work on my blog.

Spike and Lucy

Meet some of my 4 legged friends, Spike and Lucy,  they are Italian Greyhounds. Great pets with unique personalities. Too funny at times.

With the cold weather the way it is I’ll just continue with my blog and take one day at a time and see if tomorrow it will be warm enough to go out and stack the firewood.

Unless the firewood grows legs and walks away, it’ll be there waiting to be stacked.  Stay warm wherever you are.

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Got Cabin Fever?

December 10th, 2009 JoAnn Guida
Firewood to Stack

Firewood to Stack

Winter is knocking at our doors here in Blairsville, Georgia.  The first snow arrived last Saturday. Did you catch the pictures on my last blog post? A lot of people get Cabin Fever during the winter. You may ask, “What is Cabin Fever?”

Cabin Fever is a term used for what you may experience when you’re isolated or shut in, in a small space, with nothing to do, for an extended period of time.

Our fireplace is heating the house so far this season and the firewood pile is getting low.  A fresh load of firewood arrived last night just as it started to rain and yes, it did get very wet.

When I went out with the dogs this morning it was very peaceful.  The calm after the storm. I wish I had my morning cup of tea with me to sit and soak in the morning’s crisp air. Too bad I could not find a dry chair.

Beautiful Blue Sky

Beautiful Blue Sky

I really enjoyed watching the sunrise come over the mountains. The gray clouds blew away and beautiful blue skies appeared.

So tomorrow morning, before I start to work on my Internet marketing business which allows me to work from home, I’ll be busy stacking the firewood.

It will be a great workout – I’m looking forward to it and will let you know how it goes.

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First Snow in Blairsville Georgia

December 5th, 2009 JoAnn Guida
Snow on the Roofs

Snow on the Roofs

This morning when I woke up and looked outside I saw something I have not seen in many years – SNOW. The lawns were barely covered and the neighbors’ roofs were white, instead of green, from the snow.  I looked out at the porch and it too had snow on it.

The high today, 36 degrees and the low expected for tonight is 22 degrees.  This is a very drastic weather change for me coming from Florida.  The cold reminds me of the one and only winter, 20 years ago, that I spent working in Dover, New Hampshire.  The one week of minus 30 degree wind chill factor was more than enough for me.  I did eventually move back to Florida the next fall.

Snow onPorch

Snow on Porch

They say that there is not much snow that really sticks around here in Blairsville, Georgia, but the icy roads, Black Ice they call it, are very dangerous when driving.  Never had that problem either in Florida, just hurricanes and you had time to prepare for them or leave.  I’ll hunger down and see how the winter develops.

I can really relate to the Snowbirds that go to Florida each winter.  They say Blairsville is a great place in the summer, with lots to do and enjoy – Here’s hoping I make it through the winter.  I’ll keep you posted in my blog if I don’t freeze.

Snow covered Jeep

Snow on Jeep

Hope you enjoy the pictures of the snow and my gray Jeep on the other side of my friends red SUV.  My poor Jeep is saying, “Take me back to Sunny Florida” you can work from home there on your blog and internet marketing, please.”

I guess winter is the time to reflect on things as we sit inside by the fireplace and enjoy a hot totty.  I’m thankful for my family and friends and know that 2010 is going to be the best year yet.

Enjoy your winter wherever you are and be happy and keep warm.

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Getting Your Driver’s License

December 4th, 2009 JoAnn Guida

Remember when you got your driver’s license? You were counting the days and studying the driver’s manual until you could take the test to get your driver’s permit. You constantly bothered your parents to let you drive them everywhere they went.

In Florida, where I grew up, you could get your driving permit at age 14, if your parents allowed you to.  Then at 16 you got your regular license after passing the road test.

Miami-Palmetto Sr. High

Miami-Palmetto Sr. High

It wasn’t until my senior year at Miami-Palmetto Sr. High school that I turned 16 and my Dad took me for the road test. I was doing great up until that last left turn at an intersection I wasn’t familiar with and I did not pass the first time.  My world had almost come to an end – I did not pass.

When we got home, Mom was very supportive and consoled me and said that I’d pass the next time.  Dad took me back the next day and I passed with flying colors Mom was right as she usually was.

The deal with my parents car was that I could use it if I paid the car insurance and upkeep.  I earned money by working after school as a part-time cashier and had two families that I babysat for.  I did all kinds of odd jobs to make money for my car and college expenses.  Some of my odd jobs were washing windows, ironing, cutting lawns, painting, trimming hedges, and cooking to name a few.

Now a days I work from home on my blog and make a living on the Internet with social networking and Internet marketing.

My Mom was very concerned for my safety, as all Moms are, and I had to call her every day when I got to high school.  My first class of the day I worked in the administration office and called Mom.  The office staff thought what a nice thing I was doing letting Mom know that I got to school OK every day. 

Those were the good old days!

Share with us your driver’s license experience.

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What’s Your Favorite Car?

December 3rd, 2009 JoAnn Guida

As I was sitting here, working from home, I was thinking back to my first car that I bought. Mom and Dad let me drive the old Chevy station wagon, which at times I would have to take out the screwdriver and jump the starter to get it running. I really got some funny looks from people when I had to do that. Then I was allowed to drive the VW Bug, it was a stick shift.

62 Plymouth Valiant

62 Plymouth Valiant

My first car, I bought, was a 1962 Plymouth Valiant, automatic with air. I bought it from a family that I had babysat for. Carole and Joe were GREAT – they let me babysit for the cost of the car. You could not find a better deal than that. To this day, over 40 years now, we still keep in touch and up to date with how our families are doing.

The Valiant got me through junior college and into my 3rd year of college and then some. Next car was a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1974 Nissan 260Z Sports Car, 1980 Nissan B-210, 1984 Honda Prelude, 1985 Ford Ranger, 1984 Cadillac El Dorado, 1987 Nissan 300ZX, 1989 Toyota Corolla, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

95 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep is the one I’ve had the longest, 14.5 years now. It recently turned 180,000 miles and is going strong. I actually have 3 favorite cars, first the Jeep as it keeps going and has taken me many places. Next would be the 260Z and the 300ZX.

Here is a picture of my next car, it is the Nissan Nismo Z.  It will be a reward for my hard work in my internet marketing business.

2009 Nissan Nismo 370 Z

2009 Nissan Nismo 370 Z

Naturally, I’ll keep my Jeep because it is so dependable and handy to move things around and really because it’s part of my family.

So what’s your favorite car?

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Is Oprah Leaving Us?

November 25th, 2009 JoAnn Guida

What are we going to do without Oprah everyday?

I, along with millions of other viewers, have grown up watching The Oprah Winfrey Show. For more then two decades we have been entertained, educated, enlightened and had our spirits uplifted. When I worked for corporate America, I remember recording her shows just not to miss the great information she presented.  Now that I work from home I can watch her every day.

I like the variety of subjects presented on literature, spirituality, new age and self-improvement. Her show has been ground-breaking and the topics connect her with people all around the world. She is one of the most admired and respected people of today and one of America’s top philanthropists.

Topics were presented in an intimate and at times in a confessional manner. Presenting things we all care about, but maybe to ashamed or embarrassed to ask or talk about. Thanks to Oprah we have Dr Phil, Dr Oz, Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson, Eckhart Tolle, Rachael Ray and many more that have come into our homes and enriched our lives.

My favorite was the web classroom with Eckhart Tolle and Oprah presenting “The Power of Now” on a live webcast to an estimated 700,000 people.  The world is made up of many different people and hopefully by watching Oprah we all have grown as individuals in some way.

Yes, Oprah will end her daily show and she’ll be missed. We wish her well on her new adventure launching her own television network appropriately named The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). This will allow her to present many new topics to the millions of like-minded people around the world. I’m very excited to see what she does next; the best is yet to come – so stay tuned…

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Flea Market Weekend

November 18th, 2009 JoAnn Guida

The weather here in Blairsville last weekend was great, with day time temperatures in the low 70’s. Beautiful blue skies with white puffy clouds. I ventured out to visit Decker’s and Foster’s Flea Market in Murphy, NC. It’s only 22 miles from Blairsville. What a great way to spend a day.

Road to Flea Market

Off to the Flea Market

The drive up to Murphy was quite interesting. Having lived most of my life in Florida, where the land is completely flat, I’m learning how to drive in mountains. You do not take your eyes off the roads at all because there are very few guard rails on the roads. If you should go off the road you would wind up down a mountain or in a tree-top. You have to totally focus on your driving. I really enjoyed the drive.

The 2 flea markets were large with many booths and dealers. Lots of Antiques, tools – some I did not have a clue what it was. Thank goodness there were labels on some of them saying what it was. Shops with all types of old bottles, shops with everything Coke a Cola, Harley Davidson, and hand-made quilts, Indian pictures and statues, fresh produce markets, kitchen utensils, hunting and collector’s re knives, canoes, pine wood hand-made furniture. You name it, you could find it there.

What I found interesting was the vast number of video’s and DVD’s for sale.  I guess with winters being very cold in the mountains it is a requirement to have many movies to watch and get you through the cold months and possible Cabin Fever. For me it will be easy as I make a living on the internet and am able to work from home on my blog.

I did manage to resist the Funnel cake, but had I spent another 5 minutes there I would have had to have some. So if you are ever in the area do check out these flea markets.

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