Karma Happens!

Karma Happens!

WARNING: This post is full of random & it’s a bit lengthy! Story of my life, nothing but chaos! So the last time I posted, I did my “seedology” in Whrll for the SEEDS contest that I entered for a chance to be sponsored to BlogHer 10’. Since then, I’ve been on hiatus. This is not intentional trust me!


I’ve been working overtime trying to fine tune my WordPress Blog so I can transition over from Blogger. I’ve put so many things on hold to get this right. My designs were finished a while ago. Learning and familiarizing myself with wordpress and adding all the plug-ins and widgets is what’s got me all tied up. I know that it’s not going to be perfect but, then my OCD kicks in and it’s not good enough to launch. I gave myself two weeks to launch after leaving Bloggy Bootcamp that’s now turned into five weeks.

On another note I didn’t do my usual post it notes yesterday and link up over at Supah Mommy’s Place. So, here’s what I would have said…

Dear Auto Mechanic, my transmission gave me the finger and told me to kiss her ass she’s leaving me, that’s fine. You told me that you could replace her and that I’d be up and running in no time. That was three weeks ago. What’s up with that? I miss my Caravan! To be followed by…

Dear Water Heater, how dare you decide to conk out on me on a weekend that our plumber is out of town? I’m not used to not having hot water and having to camp out in my own home. That was just rude! Thank god we have a fireplace, because I don’t think we could’ve stayed with no heat & hot water. Thank god for good friends! The phone call went something like this, Umm we need to do bath duty and your home for a couple of days, the water heater’s busted and the plumber won’t be able to come out until Monday and we probably won’t get it installed until Tuesday. Thanks, Love you… Bye!

Dear Pollen, I know you must be here during spring time but, can you give a girl a break! My allergy meds aren’t even working because there’s so much of you and your everywhere!

The In laws visited and surprised the kids for Easter weekend which was great! I was so happy and looking forward to my Mom in laws cooking and just knew I wasn’t going to cook all weekend, including Easter Sunday. Well, I just jumped to conclusions! Mom in law was on vacation and it was all on me. However, she gave me the thumbs up and said I did a great job with Easter dinner which is an honor considering she taught me how to cook for her son. (That’s a whole other post)

Then I was asking the Universe what I did to deserve this bad karma????? AND yesterday I woke up to the best email I could have ever wanted to open… a week ago I had entered a giveaway on Set Free To Succeed and it was for a 7-day Luxury Resort Stay in Mexico. Now when I entered, I did everything that was required to be qualified and I went about my business thinking nothing anything else about it. Well, I get an email yesterday morning notifying me that I am one of the three winners. I’m going to Mexico!

How’s that for Karma? Go and check out Set Free To Succeed they will be holding more travel giveaways in the future. So, I guess all the hardships I’ve been through lately are being rewarded by a vacation! I get to choose where I’d like to go from Acapulco, Mazatlan, Puerto Penasco, Nuevo Vallarta or Cancun. This is going to be fun! Okay, I’ve rambled enough. I’ll be posting about my trip when I go.
Until Next Time,
Ciao!

Can you “Simplify My Life”? One can only hope…

As I write this post I’m laughing because I’m nursing my son and I always find unique ways to type while nursing him. Its nap time of course! Sometimes typing with him can be a bit of a challenge but it gets done. I am a wife and mother first to four children (ages 13, 12, 10, and 23 mos.) that keep me on the go, go, go! I also work full time and to add to the equation I run a small graphic design business. I’m on the computer constantly. My full time job keeps me on the computer most of my workday, and so does my small business not to mention all the blogging and social networking I do. I’m a member of several social networking sites and I have a schedule that I try to stick with daily for roll calls, blog posts, Facebook, twitter etc.


I do own a HP Pavilion Entertainment Laptop with Windows Vista and I bring it everywhere. It’s my main computer that I use to do all my work. I didn’t see the point in purchasing a desktop because I’m always on the go. I have a leather laptop carrier case that is a bit on the bulky side that probably adds additional weight to it. I tote my laptop with me to work daily, on trips, and if I am out with the kids at a class or group activity I can use it while they’re at track practice, cheerleading, Girl Scouts Etc. No matter where I go with the accept ion of work, my toddler is usually with me. Usually I’m toting my child, a diaper bag, a laptop, and let’s not forget my pocket book. So, you see I think this HP Mini 110 would make my life so much simpler. I love the “you can throw it in the purse” bit! That would be a dream comes true for me, and I’d feel like less of a bag lady!

Reading the reviews that the Mom Bloggers Club provided, I can’t say I’m mad that they use eco-friendly packaging and that the LCD Screen is mercury free. I think we’re all trying to go green and be more conscious of how we live and the materials we use. We all have to start thinking about how everything effects our environment. I’m definitely trying to do my part to better the environment I live in. HP gets praises from me for doing their part! The HP Mini is also very cool to look at with its unique design. It’s slim, compact and has a very chic look to it. I love the color and the wallpaper shown is awesome, not to mention my favorite color. I’m sure they have a few wallpapers to choose from.

I also think it would be great to have a computer that I could use solely for designing my work and then do all my blog hopping, roll calling and social networking on a separate computer. I do back up all my work but, you can never be too careful and I’d rather leave my work at home. I also have many programs on my laptop that I can’t afford to lose god forbid I got a virus. *praying* I have a good antivirus and anti spyware installed but, I have been the victim of having to have my computer wiped clean and salvaging what I could. I never want to experience that again. It was horrible!

In closing I’d just like to reiterate that I feel this would make my life so much simpler because it would be a little less for me to tote around. I’m debating adding school to my equation; as if I didn’t have enough to deal with! It would definitely come in handy then. Trying to type and nurse at the same time can be challenging, I’m curious to see how having a HP Mini would change that any, if at all! I’m also curious to see the differences between Windows 7 & Windows Vista. It’s a bonus to be able to sync information from one computer to another and external hard drives. Last but, not least I’d love to be able to throw it in my purse. If I got anything out of what I read, that stuck with me the most. See, with me it’s the little things!

Now the best part of this sweepstakes it that they are randomly giving away three (3) HP Mini 110-1100 by Studio Tord Boontje PCs to readers who leave a comments on entrants’ sweepstakes posts. Guess what you’re reading! Comment away! I hope you are a lucky winner! Now I’m going to say a prayer and hope I too am a lucky winner! Deadline for entries is January 20, 2010 at midnight ET. Winners will be announced Friday January 29, 2010.
Brought to you by Mom Bloggers Club Sponsored by HP and Windows 7.

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