Tammy's Goals

[tam2005]

Hey...thanks again for your compliment on my blog. This blog is very therapeutic for me and I'm having fun at the same time. :D

[judilynn]

Hey...thanks again for your compliment on my blog. This blog is very therapeutic for me and I'm having fun at the same time. :D

OK I have to add this, LOL. Don't we all need therapy sometimes???? :p

[tam2005]

LOL! I know I do! :p :hee:

And just a recap from what I will be doing the next week and my goals...

I will be taking 6 days off starting tomorrow. I'm having Thanksgiving for the family. :) This weekend I will be putting my tree and lights up...not to mention my Thanksgiving menu shopping. But, in the evenings...I will be doing some writing.

I also have to get some cleaning done. Today, I'm doing some blog updates and just finished up placing fresh job leads on both sites.

By Friday of next week...I hope to have the article I'm currently working on completed and submitted for payment to AC, and another article (that I just have to rewrite) completed for article directories. Also, I hope to get a good start on a short story I want to write. That's it for me for now.

Happy Turkey day to all of you!
I'll probably end up popping in here a few times over the weekend and next week. I can't stay away from this forum. :D

[WorkAtHomeSpace]

Have fun with the turkey, cleaning and days off...not that it will be relaxing or anything, but it enjoy it. :)

I can't wait till Christmas...I'm ready for a break!

[Lori]

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving with your family Tammy! It sounds very cozy and peaceful :)

[judilynn]

Have a great Thanksgiving with your family!

[tam2005]

Thank you both :D I plan on it.

We've got the tree up and all the light's up outside. :)

[tam2005]

Hi there,

Well...back and resting up from Turkey day. Hope your holiday was a good one. :)

I completed one article and submitted it for payment to AC. I didn't get to the other one...I was way too busy and didn't have much time in the evenings for writing. I do have a good start on my short story though.

Let's see for next week...I'll be submitting articles to directories
Getting that second article completed
Catching up on message forums

That's about it for now.

Have a great day and weekend everyone! :D

[WorkAtHomeSpace]

Writing articles is endless aren't they? :p Good job on getting the article submitted for payment.

:)

[tam2005]

Yes indeed they are. :p

Thanks! :)

[tam2005]

Well...I've spent the last 2 days getting caught up with things due to being away for those 6 days last week. :p

OK...For the remainder of the week...

I'll be completing an article for directories and submitting my current ones to directories. Think that will be it for this week. :)

[judilynn]

Thats enough to keep you out of trouble. Wasn't it hard getting back to it after all the time off?

[tam2005]

It sure was and still is! :? I don't feel that motivated this week. :p lol

[judilynn]

I am with you there! getting back into the swing of things now though. just in time for the weekend!

[WorkAtHomeSpace]

Do you two work on the weekends or is that family time?

[tam2005]

Well...not normally, but since this Saturday falls on the 1st of December...Yes I will be working some. I'll be doing some updates on the sites. :p

[judilynn]

Do you two work on the weekends or is that family time?

It's a toss up. Sometimes I do, the hubby takes the kids and goes somewhere. We homeschool so a nice quiet house is a change. Other times the weekends are full of family activities and such. It's a nice change.

[tam2005]

Well...I've been very un-motivated for the past few days. But, I'm trying to get things back on track now. I'm still working on rewriting an article. ;)

I will have that completed by weeks end. Also, I need to submit more of my articles to directories.

I need to get cracking on some parenting article ideas.
I also have to get caught up on job leads for my sites.

That's it for now. :)

[tam2005]

I finally got the article completed and on both my work at home sites. :)

I want to get a few ideas for parenting articles, for my parenting blog.
And for the next two days, I will be submitting my articles to more directories.

[tam2005]

Well...I'm finished with my day today. I got quite a bit done. I have 1...maybe 2 parenting article ideas. One of them outlined...and the other one I'm just toying with the idea.

I've submitted my articles to a few more directories. Next week, I plan on getting two new articles written. Both for my parenting blog and of course directories.

TTFN. And have a great weekend. :t4:

[tam2005]

OK...I've got a real good start on one of my parenting articles. :)
Have to get started on that other one. Still tinkering with some ideas here.
Will keep you updated on that.

I've made one (personal) goal just yesterday after a trip to the doctor's office. :rolleyes:

Judi, I think this would interest you since you say you've done this workout too. :p

You can read about it Here--last entry (http://tammys-journal.blogspot.com)

[WorkAtHomeSpace]

I'm glad you decided to start working out again.

What is Cher's workouts like?

[tam2005]

I have 2 of her workouts...I think the only 2 she's made. ;)

The one I'm going to start in the morning is aerobics with a step. She starts out slow with some basic steps and then it gets more and more intense. It is a lot of fun once you get the hang of it.

There is some great 70's-80's music set to it.

The other workout I have is basically aerobic dancing, (no step) with great music. I'm sure you can find both workouts on eBay or Amazon.

[tam2005]

Well...on a personal note, I've completed day 2 of my workouts.
And I'm already losing! I feel good. :D

On the business side of things, I've completed one of my parenting articles and have it entered in my blog.

I've been upgraded to "Basic Plus" on www.ezinearticles.com
That means I can submit 25 more articles. I'm still playing around with a couple of ideas for the other article. I may end up with 2 more parenting articles. We'll see what happens.

I'm also trying to re-organize my WAH notebook. There's been a lot of changes in my daily and weekly routine since I last updated it. So, I need to get that done.

I've kinda-sorta neglected my recipe site. So (for next week) I'm going to try and at least get 20 more recipes on the site.
Also...today I will be typing out our Christmas News Letter. Instead of sending out Xmas cards, we send out a news letter. ;)

That's all for now. :)

[tam2005]

It seems everyone is busy making their holiday plans and getting ready for Christmas. That's the way it should be. :t4:

I just wanted to wish everyone here in the Goal Buddy Network a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Once "2008" arrives, I hope we can all get back to our business goals. I know I will be.

Wishing much success for everyone in "2008!" :D

[Lori]

It seems everyone is busy making their holiday plans and getting ready for Christmas. That's the way it should be. :t4:

I just wanted to wish everyone here in the Goal Buddy Network a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Once "2008" arrives, I hope we can all get back to our business goals. I know I will be.

Wishing much success for everyone in "2008!" :D

Thanks Tammy! The same to you!

I'm actually way behind on Christmas planning... but getting there!

Lori

[tam2005]

Thanks Lori. :)

Well, you've got 6 days left (including today). :santa:

[judilynn]

We must be on the same wave length! I was thinking and posting about the same thing! I am so excited about 2008! I know December can be a busy month. I hope that you are having a great one Tammy!!

It seems everyone is busy making their holiday plans and getting ready for Christmas. That's the way it should be. :t4:

I just wanted to wish everyone here in the Goal Buddy Network a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Once "2008" arrives, I hope we can all get back to our business goals. I know I will be.

Wishing much success for everyone in "2008!" :D

[tam2005]

Yes, this month has been really good so far! :)
However, November has been the best month for me business wise. But...December is not over yet. :p

Wishing you the best as well Judi!

[cherished]

Best wishes to you in your endeavors and Happy Holidays to you as well.

[tam2005]

Thank you Cherished. And Happy Holidays to you too. :)

[tam2005]

Hi everyone,

Well...it was a very nice holiday and I had a really nice break. :D
I hope you all had a nice Christmas and New Years.

Time to get back into the groove of things here. Today and the next two days, I will be catching up on a lot of things (emails and forums included) along with finishing up my site updates and fresh job leads. A big undertaking right there. lol

Now for my goals...(I'm going to say for next week) are:

1) Go over my new article ideas and try and get at least 2 new articles written.
2) Get 25 new recipes added to my recipe site.
3) Write more on my short story about my Mom. (I have a good start on it)
In fact, that's all the writing I've done over the holiday break...and that wasn't much. At least I have a good outline on it.

That's it for me. :)

[WorkAtHomeSpace]

Glad to hear you enjoyed your break. I had a nice one too.

Looking forward to reading your new articles.

:)

[tam2005]

Well...I have one article amost completed. It's a work at home/home bus article. I've had this article title in my head and entered into my articles document for quite some time now. lol

When I complete it, I'll submit it to AC. :)

I have another article idea...it's a parenting one.

Have a great week everyone! :D

[judilynn]

sounds like you are geared up and ready to go this morning. Guess I need more coffee to keep up with you!!!

Good job on the articles!

[tam2005]

Thanks Judi. :)

Well...trying to get and stay geared up! :lol:

[tam2005]

I guess I was geared up enough. I completed my wah article and submitted it to AC. :D

Now, let's see what tomorrow brings.

[Lori]

Alright Tammy! Good Job :)

I've run into a bunch of road blocks with my main projects right now... Looks like a late night :D

Let us know when it's posted,

Lori :work:

[tam2005]

Thanks Lori. :)

I hope you get your projects sorted out. Knowing you...they are probably all completed by now. I'll be dabbling in some more writing today...hopefully.

I also need to get those recipes added. :p

[tam2005]

I've completed the parenting article. You can read it here:
http://parentzone.blogspot.com/ 1st entry

I've had that article idea for awhile too. :p

[Lori]

I've completed the parenting article. You can read it here:
http://parentzone.blogspot.com/ 1st entry

I've had that article idea for awhile too. :p

Wow Tammy -- very moving article... :crybaby:

Geez - I wasn't expecting to get all emotional!!!

[tam2005]

lol...thanks Lori. :)

I really didn't mean for it to be a real mushy one...but oh well.
I remember all that as clear as day.

[tam2005]

My work at home article was accepted and published yesterday.

You can view it below...of course first one.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/94163/tam2005.html

[judilynn]

great article! I really like how it was put together! kudos!

[tam2005]

Thank you Judi. :)

[tam2005]

Well...I am playing catch up this week! I switched hosting with all my sites. It's a little challenging when you have 3 sites and a forum. I can imagine how complicated it is when you have way more than that. lol

I will post some new goals the beginning of next week. :D

[tam2005]

Well...I'm going along day by day now with my goals and trying not to make unrealistic goals for myself. My Father-in-law is not doing well and is on hospice now. Not expected to live much longer. I could get a phone call anytime.

My goal for today is just to try and get some job leads on my WAH Opps site and I may try and submit a couple of my newer articles to directories. And maybe visit a few forums.

Like I said, it's one day at a time for me.

[WorkAtHomeSpace]

You know family will always be more important to me than what I do online. I'm sure this is for you and many people as well.

Keeping your family in my thoughts and don't forget to take care of yourself too.

:)

[Lori]

Tammy,

So sorry to hear about your father in law.

Our gentlest thoughts are with you and your family.

Lori

[tam2005]

A big thank you to you both. :)

My Father-in-law is no longer suffering and is with the Lord. It has been a tough week...well, longer than a week. I have tons to catch up on and I've missed being on the many boards I frequent, and especially this one.

I'll set some new goals next week. This week is for catching up and then some resting.

[tam2005]

This weeks goals....

1. Still catching up on forums
2. Submit my newer articles to more directories
3. List article directories to both my work at home sites.

Hope all are doing well this week! :cheers:

[judilynn]

I can't believe it is Wed already!

I can't wait to see your article directory!

Its good to see you here catching up. Know I missed you. You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers!

[tam2005]

Hi Judi,

Yes, this week is flying by for sure!

I can't wait to see your article directory!

I guess I worded that wrong. lol
I meant..."List article directories to both my work at home sites." I've edited it below. :p

And not sure if I'll get that one done this week or not. It's been a busy week. :rolleyes: I've not had the time to do much writing either...but I will have to MAKE THE TIME! I do have a couple more ideas in the works. ;)

It's nice to be missed...and thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Things are settling down a bit around here and slowly getting back to normal. :)

[tam2005]

Well...my schedule is finally getting back to normal.

This week I really need to concentrate on getting my articles submitted to more directories.

Also looking to at least get 1 new one written. :)

We are getting slammed with ice and snow right now. The schools are closing in town...so I know it's getting pretty bad. I would be doing :t12: if I went out right now! lol

Hope you all are having a good Monday.

[tam2005]

Well...this past week has flown by! :p

This weeks goals are:

1. Submit more of my articles to directories
2. I still have a stack of recipes to add to my recipe site. I've been wanting to get these added for awhile now! I think this week I'll finally get it done. ;)

I hope you all have a prosperous week. :cheers:

[judilynn]

Time is just flying by! Glad to see you are keeping up with your goals!

[tam2005]

Time is just flying by!

Yes it is! :eek:

And this wedding is creeping up on us fast! All of us met and talked about the flowers this morning. I'm so glad I will be helping with the flowers. :D :D

I have some of the recipes added to my recipe site...but need to add more. I still have to submit to more article directories.

How are you doing with your goals Judi? Hope all is going great for you. :)

[goal_mentor]

Hi Tammy

I read that you seem to be putting of getting you articles submitted to directories. I'm sure when you submit them the personal touch is necessary to finalize the submitions.

Anything I can do to help. Please let me know. I have never submitted to a directory, but I had never posted to forums, either, before Jan 1st I don't think. But I do a fairly good job of is now.:p

[tam2005]

Hi there Goal Mentor,

Thank you for your offer to help me out. ;)

But I'm getting the job done. It all just takes time.

Welcome to the Goal Buddy Network! Feel free to create a thread for yourself and post your goals. :)

[Lori]

And this wedding is creeping up on us fast! All of us met and talked about the flowers this morning. I'm so glad I will be helping with the flowers. :D :D


Tammy -- is this your son's wedding? Wow!!!

I think that's fantastic you are helping with the flowers :) What kind? What color?

How fun!

[tam2005]

Yes, it's my son's wedding. :D

I'm really, really excited about it! They are silk...going to be easy. The colors are:

Now when Anna said yellow brides maids dresses...I thought yuck! lol
But, it is really a goldish yellow and with the flowers, it's going to be really pretty.

Tuxes: Black with a rust color vest and tie with a touch of gold/yellow in boutonniere.

Flowers: Rust, goldish yellow, dark peach.

You'd have to see all these colors together to get the whole picture.
And I will definitely share some pics later on. Maybe after flowers are done...which we can do way ahead of time. Maybe in the next 3 weeks or so. :)

Can't wait! lol

[tam2005]

This week I have 3 new article ideas. I'm also going to make some changes to my articles page on WAH Opps. I will be adding "Article Of The Week"
And also listing some article directories there. :)

[tam2005]

Howdy :wave:

It's been awhile since I've updated my goals here.

I completed 2 new articles. I've updated my articles page on WAH Opps. :)
I have article directories listed there now and will work on adding some more.

The article ideas are starting to flow a bit more easily. I have a couple more ideas.

Hopefully within the next week, I will be adding a new page on WAH Opps. I'll be listing WAH Companies (categorized)

Hope you all are having a great week! :D

[goal_mentor]

:party2: That is great!!!!! Congratulations

[tam2005]

Thank you. :)

[Lori]

Yes, it's my son's wedding. :D

I'm really, really excited about it! They are silk...going to be easy. The colors are:

Now when Anna said yellow brides maids dresses...I thought yuck! lol
But, it is really a goldish yellow and with the flowers, it's going to be really pretty.

Tuxes: Black with a rust color vest and tie with a touch of gold/yellow in boutonniere.

Flowers: Rust, goldish yellow, dark peach.

You'd have to see all these colors together to get the whole picture.
And I will definitely share some pics later on. Maybe after flowers are done...which we can do way ahead of time. Maybe in the next 3 weeks or so. :)

Can't wait! lol

Pics! We definitely want pics! :)

[tam2005]

Hey Lori,

When I have them I will definitely share them with you all. :)
The florist has the flowers finally...but we don't have a date yet when we all meet and do them. :D

[tam2005]

Update on my goals...

In reference to one of my previous goals

Hopefully within the next week, I will be adding a new page on WAH Opps. I'll be listing WAH Companies (categorized)

I've changed my mind on this...I'm going to add a couple of pages that IS NOT the same as my other work at home site. Even though my other site is very similiar to WAH Opps, I will be adding pages to make it a little different. Also will be revising the free advertising resources page. I think that's way way over due. lol

Not sure when I will be doing this, hopefully will get started on it sometime next week.

I sat down to do some writing last night and found a couple of new article ideas, in addition to the article I'm working on now. :)

[tam2005]

Hi all,

It's been a month since I've posted anything here. I think we've all got side-tracked from posting about our goals. :eh: I know I did!

I still have to edit my "advertising resources" on WAH OPPS and will be adding lots more to the "work at home ideas" page on WAH OPPS.

I also need to get back into the writing mode!

Anything new with you all? :)

[judilynn]

I know I have been slacking with my goals! I am in the middle of a new project and getting ready to move me and the kids half way across the country.

Where have you been submitting your writing? I love reading your articles!

[tam2005]

Hey Judi,

Thank you for your kind words. :)

The below article directories is where I submit most of my articles...You can read them there.

http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tammy_Embrich

http://www.wahm-articles.com/profile/Tammy-Embrich/191

Hoping all goes well with the move! :)

[judilynn]

Hiya Tammy! How is the article submission going? What are your topics today? Just had to stop by and see how you were doing!

[tam2005]

I'm doing just fine Judi. :)

The article submissions are going slow, but they are going. I just finished writing another one and still have to get it submitted.

Thanks for checking in on me. :D

[judilynn]

The article submissions are going slow, but they are going. I just finished writing another one and still have to get it submitted.


Sometimes the hardest part is the actual submitting.

I know I need to get on the ball with submitting articles.

How many are you writing a week? Just curious.

[tam2005]

Well..there for awhile, I was writing a couple per week. I need to get back to that pace. ;)

[tam2005]

Hi all, :wave:

I have good news here. :)

I have engagement photos! Finally!! lol

I'm so proud of them. :D

We have not gotten to the flowers yet...but when we do, I'll share photos. ;)

You can view the engagement photos Here (http://tammys-journal.blogspot.com/2008/05/engagement-pictures-finally.html)

Also for my goals....

I'm still making some changes to a couple of my pages on WAH Opps. (Hoping to get this done sometime this week!) I also have 2 new article ideas floating around in my head. lol

[tam2005]

Hi all,

It's been months since I posted here in this thread. A lot has happened and I've made new goals.

First off...I finally have the actual wedding photos. Many of you here has wanted to see them. You can view them Here (http://tammys-journal.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-have-wedding-photos.html) :)

Onto goals...

I have been concentrating on more article writing and made it more of a priority. In fact I've now set aside one whole day during the week just for writing. I also have made up a whole new work schedule/routine. I have split my forum networking into two days now. But...this past week kind of got messed up due to the holiday and some things I had to take care of offline.

I'm also trying to make blogging more of a priority.

That's all...have a nice weekend everyone. :D

[judilynn]

You know I KNOW I replied to this earlier. Where did my post go? hmm anyways ...

I am so glad to see you doing so well. blogging and article writing and all organized too. I hope to read more of your writing, especially in the holiday article writing challenge.

Promise to try to keep up better!!!

[tam2005]

Hey Judi,

Not sure where your post went earlier.

Yes, I've been doing quite a bit of writing and plan to do more. The past couple of days though I was a little side-tracked due to working with Lara with my new design on my personal blog. It's awesome, I love it!

For the month of November, I'm not going to put a number of how many articles I will be writing. lol :hee: But, I will be writing! And I finally have a bunch of new recipes on my recipe site. I will be adding an article section on the site as soon as I get more recipe/cooking tips articles written.

It's good to see you again Judi. :colors: