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Monique7nuns · 07-27-2008, 06:24 PM

I came back and re read that series of blog posts on Thursday and still sorta felt a loss for words.

However, today I'd like to share what I feel/hope are a few recent important, positive signs.

+ Week before last I dropped my site design card off at the local chamber of commerce. IMHO, they need a new site. The following week, they emailed me and asked that I submit a proposal which I did the same day. I already had most of it ready. When I spoke with the primary coordinator she said she thought it was ESP that I dropped my card off when I did because she was just going to get in touch. We'll be setting up a meeting this week and I fully intend to get the job.

+ My photo page that I listed in an earlier post received 176 views one day since someone Stumbled it as a favorite. It normally peters along in the single digits. A few days prior to finding out about the increased traffic I've felt very inspired to get out and take more pics than ever. I'm now mulling over a few ideas about developing the web page into a proper site with pic of the day, sales and possibly offering a day nature photo excursion with the idea of encouraging others to (re)connect with nature via the lens of any camera.

+ I also got a letter regarding my unemployment status since the last time I received benefits. Seems our president has signed an emergency extension to the continuously unemployed and from what I can see so far, I qualify. It won't solve all my issues, but it has the potential to give me some much desired financial relief and is from seemingly out of the blue.

I feel like these ripples are giving me a chance to make break major through... but no pressure or anything.

07-27-2008, 06:24 PM	#91 (permalink)
Monique7nuns Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 215	I came back and re read that series of blog posts on Thursday and still sorta felt a loss for words. However, today I'd like to share what I feel/hope are a few recent important, positive signs. + Week before last I dropped my site design card off at the local chamber of commerce. IMHO, they need a new site. The following week, they emailed me and asked that I submit a proposal which I did the same day. I already had most of it ready. When I spoke with the primary coordinator she said she thought it was ESP that I dropped my card off when I did because she was just going to get in touch. We'll be setting up a meeting this week and I fully intend to get the job. + My photo page that I listed in an earlier post received 176 views one day since someone Stumbled it as a favorite. It normally peters along in the single digits. A few days prior to finding out about the increased traffic I've felt very inspired to get out and take more pics than ever. I'm now mulling over a few ideas about developing the web page into a proper site with pic of the day, sales and possibly offering a day nature photo excursion with the idea of encouraging others to (re)connect with nature via the lens of any camera. + I also got a letter regarding my unemployment status since the last time I received benefits. Seems our president has signed an emergency extension to the continuously unemployed and from what I can see so far, I qualify. It won't solve all my issues, but it has the potential to give me some much desired financial relief and is from seemingly out of the blue. I feel like these ripples are giving me a chance to make break major through... but no pressure or anything. Last edited by Monique7nuns; 07-27-2008 at 06:27 PM.