On Gelato and Game

Of which, I had both last night. XD

Sam hasn't lost his touch at all.

But that's not the point of this blog, is it? Just because I had a good date last night doesn't mean I can sit around bragging about it online, right? Right?

OK, so it does. Especially at my age! :D

Anyhow, today was the day I finished that content for the pool repair and maintenance company in California as well as content for a client that deals with insurance in Seattle.

Not bad. Not bad at all. Let's just see if the trend continues through the week.

Caffeine Headache

Ever give yourself a caffeine-induced headache?

You know, where you've had so much caffeine in the last 24 hours that you feel like your head's going to explode?

Yeah, I'm so there.

Right...onto other things. Ended up working for a bit on a pool cleaning service in California. Not finished yet, but it's getting there. And I created this spreadsheet so that Those Above can keep track of our progress.

So, productive. Yet so unproductive at the same time.

Hitting the Books

So, shock of all shocks, I actually worked at the bookstore yesterday. For once. It was a surprise not getting called off. A bigger surprise was knowing that I was permanently on as a closer on Thursdays and Saturdays now.

As far as the SEO side of my work life goes, I managed to finish the content for that cash gifting site. Took me nearly two days to do it.

It's nice to know that I'll actually have spending cash from now on. It sucked having nothing left after bills, mortgage payments and gas. Now, I can probably have a semblance of a life again.

As long as they don't call me off at the bookstore...

Too Many Nerds

Which is exactly what I consumed.

I have a pretty big box of Nerds on my desk, and I think, in the effort to keep myself awake, I might've eaten too many. Ugh...

Anyhow, still working on this beast of a content piece for a cash gifting site. Do these never end? -.-

Now, to get to the other job. Hopefully, I'll feel better by the end of it.

Sam to the Rescue!

So, a co-worker of mine had her keys locked in her car. Unfortunately, having the insurance that she has requires that she's driving her own car to be able to receive locksmith service free of charge. Unfortunate, because she was driving a rental.

Fortunately, Sam's roadside assistance is through his mobile phone carrier. They don't care as long as you have your phone on you. So I was able to get out there, sign for the locksmith service and be back in time to get a blog done. :) How's that for quick service?

Anyhow, today's content was for a client that does wedding and prom dresses in Pittsburgh. Something a little different. Once again, something I knew little about, but I actually enjoyed writing it.

Now, back to our regularly-scheduled MLM channel...ugh...

The Finish Line

It was right there in reach. A little yellow SEO ribbon that was staring me in the face as I sped through the content I was working on.

And then, just as I thought I'd never make it, I checked my word count. And lo, the content for the MLM travel business was done.

I thought it would take another day to finish but, to my surprise, it was done surprisingly quickly. I guess I was faster on the draw than I thought. XD

MLMs, for Great Justice!!!

Finally got around to finishing that content for the MLM client I'd started back on Wednesday or so. That monster's out of the way. Then I worked on content for a cash gifting site, which wasn't that long. Knocked that one out quick.

I still wonder about some of these people, though. It's either supreme idiocy or an excessive amount of desperation that drives them to these sort of things, I'm sure. I couldn't imagine that anyone would actually sign up for these programs and systems during better times.

The economy being the way it is, currently, I don't blame them for reaching out for any help possible. Not the best means of financial help by far, I'm certain, but they're reaching for something. Anything. Everything.

Is this what we're reduced to? Is it the madness of the crumbling employment world that drives the average American to these systems because they can't find work or is the reasoning closer to the idea that we, as citizens of one of the most free and diverse countries in the world, are just unwilling to work? And what, then, would happen if the rest of the globe follows suit? What if the Japanese mentality reversed upon itself by the collective will of its citizens and they decide that it's no longer the good of the whole that matters, but the good of the self? What about India?

Something to ponder for a while...

Jolt and Cheese

That was the combination of food that kept me alive for the day. Ugh...my stomach's going to hate me tonight.

So I continued working content for a dastardly (yes, that's right, I used the word "dastardly") MLM. Big honkin' monster of a content piece, too. So, officially, my stomach AND my brain's going to hate me tonight.

Well, at least the family's away for the weekend. And those who came from England left on Tuesday. Which means peace and quiet for me.

For a while...

Coming Soon...the Hoff!

Yes, that's right. The Hoff's hitting the big screen, apparently. Why? Just...why?

Aside from that, I did manage to finish that content for the home repair and maintenance specialists in San Antonio. Wasn't too bad, but it made me realize what a dork I am at home repair.

On the other hand, I can make a mean tiramisu. I dare any home repair guy to top me on that! HA!!!

I See Stars...

I am super-tired. And I might be coming down with something.

I love my family, really I do. But I'm worn out from taking them everywhere.

While I was conscious, I did manage to finish content for two different clients. One was a client that sold puppies in California, while the other was an accounting firm in Richmond, Virginia.

Now, to survive a sushi outing. God help me...

Growl

You would think that the people who put these files together would get more information on the client's business before moving it forward to us. But no...

After finishing content for that client who deals with real estate in Philadelphia, I started writing content for a dog breeder in California. Unfortunately, information in the client's file was scarce, so I had to rely on the client's actual site for more.

When I get there, I see lots of cute pics of puppies. And underneath, the prices are posted.

But nothing else. No information on the company, how long they've been in business, etc. Nothing more than a page full of puppy pictures and several links that are still under construction.

Which means I'll be flying blind on this one.

This sucks. But I guess this is the level of information I have to start expecting when I get files in my hand, huh?

Seriously, I would hope that future clients would be screened a bit more thoroughly, especially if they're still working on their own site. Otherwise, what do they expect us to say about them if we know only so much about what they're selling?

Sam's not a happy camper right now...

I, Juror

So, today's a short day. Jury duty has summoned me for a second day in a row, so content's been on the light side.

I did, however, manage to finish content for an insurance site in New Jersey. So it was, at least, a productive few hours here.

Hopefully, today will mark the end of my jury service. Hopefully...

The Old Man is Snoring...

Yes, that's right. It's raining. In Vegas. The desert.

WOOHOO!!!

Except that craves wary walking. Or driving, rather.

But still, we need the rain out here.

In other news, I managed to start and finish a rework for that art gallery in Houston that I'd done a little work for previously. Last time, though, it was just a paragraph. This time, I reworked the whole thing.

Now...I need sleep. This weather's making me...*YAWN!!!*...tired.

It's Friday!!!

Yay!!!

I get to go home and relax for the weekend.

Well...at least for one day of my weekend. I have family from England coming in on Sunday. But still, it should be fun! :)

Meanwhile, today found me on a joint project with Sean F. for a tow truck parts and equipment company in PA. I also did a bit of content for an Ada, MI real estate agent and finished the content for a Realty company in Victoria, BC.

All in all, not a bad day. But my head's calling for my pillow now...

Ta-Daah!!!

A blog. But first, a magic trick. Want to see me make content disappear?

For my first trick, a joint effort with Big Sean: Content for a real estate agency in Gig Harbor.

Next, bask in the wonder as I make content for an MLM client disappear before your eyes!

Last, gaze in awe as I saw another lovely MLM client in half!

Yes, Sam the Magnificent will do it all! TA-DAAH!!!

Quothe Big Sean: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!"

...which is exactly how I feel right now, too.

This realty content's killing me. Why couldn't people do the right job the first time around? And I don't mean minor errors that need fixing. Noooo...I'm talking about more of the "good lord, how did this content get published in the first place" types of boo-boos.

So, yeah, that was my day. I'm almost done with it, but this was the polish job from the depths of SEO purgatory.

And we are its salvation.

One would hope...

Healed!

WOOHOO! I'm back to 100% on the ankle!

Well...not really. Closer to 85%. Still feels a tad stiff from not being used much, and a little imbalanced on it. But I can walk and jog about on it, which is the important part.

So, while I could concentrate a bit more, I popped out content for a client that sells energy drinks. That wasn't so bad. But the real monster is one that I'm working on with Sean F. This one's a beast.

So, I'll be working on that one for the day tomorrow. And hopefully done with it before the day is done.