Do weight loss and marketing have anything in common?

Absolutely!

How is that?

Well, they both require commitment, they both require a system that must be followed and they both take time. This year, my plan is to go full tilt on both.

But it’s not all about weight loss, really. It’s more about a lifestyle change - exercise, healthy eating, mental clarity - they all play a part. So, to document what I’m doing for health, I’ve created a new blog called The Weight Loss Papers. You’ll find it at http://theweightlosspapers.com. And I’ll continue to track my marketing progress here at internet marketing & more.

I’ve just secured an internship to learn more about internet marketing. I’ll be able to implement what I’m learning there into my own businesses. It’s not a paid internship but I think it’s going to work out well nonetheless, especially as things really get cooking with my own business efforts.

This year in addition to marketing, I’m focusing on my writing business. I’m just now beginning a new marketing campaign that promises some good results. My mentor is sure I can make upwards of $10k per month very soon. And I’m so excited about that!

What are your goals for 2008? Feel free to post in the comments or post on your own blog with a link back here. Whatever you do in 2008, remember to HAVE FUN!

~ Annie

I apologize. I’ve once again been so busy, it’s been hard to get over here and write any new posts. But the good news is that I have a lot of ideas for new posts so stay tuned - something will be up soon.

Hope everyone had a great New Year’s and that you’re committed to yourself in 2008. It’s going to be a GREAT year!

~ Annie

I’m evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they’re letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

• The best blogging techniques.
• How to get traffic to your blog.
• How to turn your blog into money.

I’ll let you know what I think once I’ve had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it’s still free.

Well, that didn’t work so - - - try going here . . . http://la5338.aisites.com and see if that works.

I’ve read this report and it’s really cool. I’m going to try the experiment and see what happens. I’ll document the progress here so stay tuned!

Have a fabulous Christmas!
~ Annie

I’m here! Really. Somewhere . . . I think. I’ve been so busy with school I haven’t had time to post. I apologize! Next week, though, is the beginning of winter break and I plan to get all caught up. So stay tuned! I’ll be back soon.

In the meantime, take care and Happy Holidays!

~ Annie

Sorry, guys! I didn’t realize it had been so long since I’d posted. Guess going to school full time and working in between everything else doesn’t leave me much time to keep in touch with you.

How’s everyone doing?

Well, I think here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve gone straight from almost-summer to winter. It’s only 30 degrees this morning! But at least the sun is shining.
I’ll be back soon with some additional stuff - I promise. For now, let’s talk about NaNoWriMo - that’s National Novel Writing Month. It begins November 1, 2007 and I’m busily getting ready for it.

Now, I am a little ashamed to admit I’ve never won before. I know, that sounds really bad - especially from a published author. I get really close but don’t quite seem to ever hit the 50,000 word mark. And this year, I aim to change that. I’ve been reading Chris Baty’s “No Plot? No Problem!” and it’s very, very useful for someone like me. (Chris Baty, in case you’re not sure, is the guy who began and now heads the NaNoWriMo.)

This weekend I’ll be sitting down in my office with the door closed and making sure my homework for next week is as good as done, if not actually done so that I can get off to a good start. Thankfully, I only have one class this quarter (which ends Nov. 7. Can you believe that?) but I have 2 next quarter and one of them is pretty heavy so it’s going to get more challenging rather quickly, I think.

If you’d like to check NaNoWriMo out, just click any of the NaNoWriMo references - I made them all hyperlinks.

Ok - that’s all for today. I hope everyone is doing well.

~ Annie

Well, I’ve done it now.

See, I received my graphic design degree way back in the day of traditional paste up and layout on a light table. And even though I’ve learned a LOT of computer based stuff since then, I know there are some skills in which I’m lacking - some more than others even.

So, I recently decided to enroll full time in college. Crazy, huh?

Yep! And now I’ll be spending the next 3 1/2 years attending online classes for a bona fide Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design. (I currently have an AA - Associate of Arts, though sometimes I’ve seen it written AAS - Associate of Arts & Sciences. I don’t think there’s really any difference. But back when I got mine, it simply was called an AA. Whatever. )

Anyway, classes start next monday. As if I didn’t already have enough to do, right? Should be fun! I’m really looking forward to it. Plus, it means I get new books! And software! Oh - and maybe a new iMac!!
But, I’ll be back tomorrow with new stuff for you all here. I’m finally over my cold/sinus infection/flu whatever it was I had last week. I still have a bit of stuffiness in my nose, but otherwise, I’m good. Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes. I really appreciate them.

Enjoy your week! Can you believe we’re already to October next week?? Yikes! How time flies.

‘Night!

~Annie
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