Things Are Looking Up!

BDBopper · 02-16-2012, 08:18 AM

Good morning Hep Cats & Kitties!

I know it's been a long time since I checked in but I wanted to do so, especially since it has been awhile.

In the past few months my outlook for my future has turned from a a road with twists and turns in a dark and stormy forest to a straight path through hills, flowers, chirping birds, a smiling sun, and a rainbow.

this is a big year for me. I'll be turning 30 in September. 30 is a big deal for anyone but to me is GIGANTIC because I was only given six weeks to live at birth. So at the beginning of this year I decided to make this year really count and actually be something more than a crackpot political advocate who still lives with his parents. So I made the decision to make strides to become self-sufficient and increase my income so I can make all my dreams come true.

What was the first domino to fall? A friend in Arkansas makes a living by creating websites that collect RSS feeds on a particular topic and put all the stories in one place. He has several of these and has a Facebook page for each one to drive traffic to the corresponding webpage and thus increase ad revenue. He used to do this with an automated system. However Facebook doesn't like automation so he needed someone to post links from the web pages to the Facebook pages to increase web traffic. So I do that for three of his pages for $2 a post. Last month I made $530 doing this and the potential exists for raises and bonuses because I have done such a good job driving traffic for him.

At the same time I have started a part-time job in sales (don't worry I'll be making no sales pitches here) which has great potential because of my many contacts in the business and political world that want to see me succeed with my goals. This job has the potential to make the above Facebook gig look like peanuts comparatively.

All in all I am working hard to really make this 30th year on this planet REALLY count. I really like where things are headed but I am keeping my nose to the grindstone to make potential success turn into actual success. Especially cause there are four words that I want to post here eventually after having the money to booking a trip[ to a certain special place.

Keep your fingers crossed!

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-16-2012, 09:34 AM

Fantastic news! It's great to hear you've got some serious goals. Pushing yourself is extremely admirable. Best of luck in all things!

cirquelover · 02-16-2012, 10:11 AM

That's great, I'm glad to hear life is going in a good direction for you. I'm sure you'll put your nose to that grindstone and make things happen, good luck!

sleepyjeff · 02-16-2012, 01:23 PM

Fingers crossed

Kevy Baby · 02-16-2012, 07:56 PM

Cool news - thanks for the update

RStar · 02-17-2012, 12:16 AM

Sending good vibes your way!

lashbear · 02-17-2012, 02:37 AM

Good to hear, Brian !

BDBopper · 02-17-2012, 06:56 AM

Thanks y'all!

I will keep everyone in the loop on how I am progressing in this thread as time goes on.

Snowflake · 02-17-2012, 05:19 PM

Good to see you pop up here Brian!

Good job! This is fabulous news! Keep on keeping on!

blueerica · 02-19-2012, 12:18 PM

Hey!! Great to see you on here and happy to see how things are coming along!

02-16-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Things Are Looking Up! Good morning Hep Cats & Kitties! I know it's been a long time since I checked in but I wanted to do so, especially since it has been awhile. In the past few months my outlook for my future has turned from a a road with twists and turns in a dark and stormy forest to a straight path through hills, flowers, chirping birds, a smiling sun, and a rainbow. this is a big year for me. I'll be turning 30 in September. 30 is a big deal for anyone but to me is GIGANTIC because I was only given six weeks to live at birth. So at the beginning of this year I decided to make this year really count and actually be something more than a crackpot political advocate who still lives with his parents. So I made the decision to make strides to become self-sufficient and increase my income so I can make all my dreams come true. What was the first domino to fall? A friend in Arkansas makes a living by creating websites that collect RSS feeds on a particular topic and put all the stories in one place. He has several of these and has a Facebook page for each one to drive traffic to the corresponding webpage and thus increase ad revenue. He used to do this with an automated system. However Facebook doesn't like automation so he needed someone to post links from the web pages to the Facebook pages to increase web traffic. So I do that for three of his pages for $2 a post. Last month I made $530 doing this and the potential exists for raises and bonuses because I have done such a good job driving traffic for him. At the same time I have started a part-time job in sales (don't worry I'll be making no sales pitches here) which has great potential because of my many contacts in the business and political world that want to see me succeed with my goals. This job has the potential to make the above Facebook gig look like peanuts comparatively. All in all I am working hard to really make this 30th year on this planet REALLY count. I really like where things are headed but I am keeping my nose to the grindstone to make potential success turn into actual success. Especially cause there are four words that I want to post here eventually after having the money to booking a trip[ to a certain special place. Keep your fingers crossed!
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02-16-2012, 09:34 AM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Fantastic news! It's great to hear you've got some serious goals. Pushing yourself is extremely admirable. Best of luck in all things! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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02-16-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	That's great, I'm glad to hear life is going in a good direction for you. I'm sure you'll put your nose to that grindstone and make things happen, good luck!
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02-16-2012, 01:23 PM	#4
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	Fingers crossed __________________ River Guardian-less
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02-16-2012, 07:56 PM	#5
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Cool news - thanks for the update __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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02-17-2012, 12:16 AM	#6
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Sending good vibes your way! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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02-17-2012, 02:37 AM	#7
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Good to hear, Brian ! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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02-17-2012, 06:56 AM	#8
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Thanks y'all! I will keep everyone in the loop on how I am progressing in this thread as time goes on.
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02-17-2012, 05:19 PM	#9
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Good to see you pop up here Brian! Good job! This is fabulous news! Keep on keeping on! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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02-19-2012, 12:18 PM	#10
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Hey!! Great to see you on here and happy to see how things are coming along! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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