Happy Monday everyone!
Before I get into my regular chit chat, let me tell you what I uploaded yesterday. First I had a quick Tag Along, then I uploaded my Youtube Earnings Update for the first two weeks of September, then I ended by day with an Easy Quilt Block that I ended up loving!
This week is the beginning of a new schedule for me. I love working from a schedule, but I like my schedules to be flexible, meaning I love knowing what I have planned for the week, but I don’t like things to be devoted to certain days because I never know how I will feel on that day.
Just the same, I had started Manic Monday for listing penny auctions on ebay and Fabric Friday for listing various lots of fabric on ebay. But I find that more often than not I wish so much I didn’t have that pressure. I tried planning in advance, but I was not motivated to do that either. That’s enough proof to let me know those “specialty” days are just not my thing. I will still sell fabric and list penny auctions, but only when I’m in the mood to do so.
Now let’s talk about the freedom I’m feeling by having youtube comments turned off. SO FUCKING FREE! I am in my glory!!! I just hope I can leave them turned off, but my guess is I will have to turn them back on because I am quite sure it will hurt my youtube ranking since my engagement factor will be zero. For now, I’m enjoying the freedom. Maybe I can go on an alternating basis of turning them off and on so I can always get a nice break from those stupid comments.
I get asked, but what about all the good and supportive comments you no longer see!!! Yes, I had lots of awesome comments. I also have lots of stupid comments. I also had lots of hate comments. I need none of those, not even the good and supportive ones. I have never felt the need to get high fives or to hear constant encouraging words. For one, I was not raised with this kind of support and acceptance so I guess I got use to knowing that what I did mattered to no one. I learned to just try my hardest to please myself. I also learned that kind words can turn bad quickly the minute you disappoint. I learned that as a child and also throughout my adult life. People love you as long as you are pleasing them. I learned this lesson the hard way with various businesses I ran, including my coupon blog. The minute I announced that I was quitting that gig after almost 5 years of being devoted to it, I got tons of messages and comments about how selfish I was to walk away from that. How could I possibly be so different now. And when people realized I was earning money all along, some (many, actually) were disgusted that they ever said they liked me. Had they known I was “greedy” they would have never followed me. They would have stuck with the other bloggers. Guess what, all coupon bloggers earn money. Do you think we can spend 60 hours per week on coupon deals and still pay the bills if we don’t get paid? I hate fucking people.
So no, I don’t need praise for what I do. I am the only one who has to like what I do.
I could go on and on and on… you know, therapy session. But I have shit to do! Shit that I love. Shit that does not need to make anyone happy but me.
What I Have on eBay: I have some Halloween fat quarters and 2 remaining Reindeer panels.
10 Free eBooks plus Free Music: I have the new Free eBook Downloads which includes a Nutella Cookbook, 925 Money Saving Ideas, a Sea Turtle Picture Book for Kids and more!
Yesterday’s Walmart.com Deal: I found this hot clearance deal on this adult coloring book kit! It includes 5 books and coloring supplies. Check it out! Makes a fantastic Christmas gift for someone you know or to donate!
Youtube Analytics Mini Update: I have the update for the first half of September for you!
Peanut Gallery Facebook Group Update: We currently have 1,027 members. PGFB members get early notices of my eBay auctions and other stuff. Don’t miss out! You can join here!
What I’m Watching Tonight: Dancing with the Stars, of course!
Have a great Monday! Darlene xoxo
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