Today I'm sitting at work thinking, hmmm, what would be a good way to make some quick, extra cash on the side? With the summer just around the corner and several foreseeable vacations in my future, I thought, I'd check out some stuff. So I went on Craigslist, and checked out their Job postings, namely, the "ETC" section.
There are a lot of things on there that seem interesting... but the ones that caught my eye were, of course, the "work from home, make your own hours!" opportunities listed. Why not? Be lazy, hang out at home, do a few hours of work after hours, and make a few bucks... sign me up! So I follow the links to some of the sites, and on average, here is what I find:
"Easily Make $10 for each online data entry form filled out..and takes only minutes per form!"
*Use your own home computer or laptop on the go
*Get paid instantly each day by check mailed to you
*Only work when there's spare time
*Take 10 minutes per form..daily income adds up fast
(Sounds good, right? I'm thinking... yeah I can do this! Then I scroll down further...)
Ok. Ready to Get Started -- Right Now?
one-time investment of only $19.95!
Not only do you have to PAY THEM to do this, but you have to provide a credit card number or your paypal account! This seemed fishy, so I referred to a friend who I know had mentioned that she'd looked into some of these "get rich quick" ventures before. And she suggested I look them up on the Better Business Bureau before investing. Well... since that search turned up squat, I then googled the name of the company, and here is what I found!
pay pal thieves online, beware!
Reply to: job-xxxxxxx@craigslist.org Date: 2006-04-05, 3:05PM EDT
If a company or person is asking for a payment to get started in a clerical position processing orders, beware this is a scheme to increase pay pal accounts! These are all individuals who are deceiving us by selling the opportunity to come online and and deceive others the same way we were tricked into paying. This is a horrible way to make a living, and these people should be ashamed of themselves.
No shit! Here I am, Jane Consumer, thinking I'm about to get a good thing going, and I find out I would have been ripped off. When I went back and checked out this illegitimate website again, I realized, there is VERY little information provided about the task at hand, and there is NO contact information. I had overlooked that factor at first. Well, DUH. Of course they're not going to give you a way to contact them. They'd rather steal your money anonymously!!! There a bunch of these out there... so don't let yourself get fooled. They really do paint a lovely picture, and sound like a good way to make a buck. *sigh*
What a fucking dishonest society we live in.
And what a fucking moron I am, thinking there is ANY way to make money easily. Hehe
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Wedding Planning 101
Well, it finally happened. The reality of 13 months hit me, and thus, launched my wedding planning campaign. Until now, it seemed sorta painful, and more of a pain in the ass than anything... a ton of shit to figure out... making sure everyone is happy, everyone agrees on everything. But as time wore on, I realized... as long as Dave and I are happy with the decisions being made, then that's all that matters. And Dave could care less on most of the issues at hand. But I couldn't help but think, with 16 months to go, that concerning myself with what kind of chair covers we wanted in the ballroom just seemed absolutely ridiculous.
(But, to be honest, even worrying about that the day of the wedding seems ridiculous too. Who cares?! Well apparently these are things that you need to very meticulously plan out in order to make your day perfect. Or at least that's what they tell me. There will undoubtedly be details that really do not concern me or Dave, but the powers-that-be will have a strong opinion, and they will be honored, regardless...)
I have several friends who have already planned, or are in the process of planning weddings, and I am definitely seeking their expertise and advise on certain things, but a lot of this I am sorta hoping to discover and have fun with on my own (with the help of my one and only wedding planner... Mom).
I've actually been criticized, twice now, for planning "too far in advance." People have told me, "you have plenty of time, why are you worrying about this now?"
I didn't realize there was a time frame? I mean, yeah, a lot of websites and bridal books propose suggested timelines and checklists for the who, what, when, where, and why of things, but I they're simply that... suggested. And anyone who knows me knows... I am a busy little bee. So the time I have free, I like to dedicate it to the important things... one of which being planning our wedding. :)
For anyone concerned that I'm planning too far in advance - rest assured, I've got it under control. I figure, the more stuff I have figured out now, the less I'll have to worry about as time rolls on. And I have a feeling that 13 months is going to sneak up on me a lot sooner than I think. I mean, it feels like just yesterday that we got engaged... and that was almost five months ago!
Anyway... so far, we've only made a few decisions, but some of the most important ones. For example, we've decided to have both the ceremony and the reception at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, which both Dave and I really like, and my parents are very happy with. There are definitely a lot of details to work out, but knowing that place is ours the night we want it is definitely a comfort. We also have our DJ secured... my friend Cisco, of MoonLiteSound Entertainment. Many people have expressed their opinions about DJs versus bands, and before I was really taking them to heart. But ultimately I decided... why spend all that money on a band just so people show up with shiny saxophones? This is by no means saying that bands are not an excellent addition to a wedding experience. I've been to several weddings that have had bands, and yes, they are cool. I mean, bands can be a lot of fun; they get people up and dancing, they look pretty and, in some people's opinion, add class to an event. But I am really excited to have Cisco be a part of our special day, because he knows me, and will put on a show that suits me and Dave. Plus, we won't have to worry that any songs that are important to us are not played the way we'd like them to be... I can't imagine our proposed wedding song being played by anyone but the original artist... it would do it no justice!
So the adventure has begun. My Mom and I have had several sit-downs to date, and our next big step will be picking a photographer. Stuff like bridesmaids dresses, and flowers and cakes, and my gown will come together over the next 4 or 5 months, I'm sure - there is no rush for those. But the ultimate realization I've come to is this: I am going to keep my ideas and thoughts and opinions of how this day should be between me, Dave, and my parents, because I really want to make sure this is exactly how we want it... although I value my friends and family's opinions, I really feel as though this needs to be done by us, for us!
So there you have it. The McCord-Rolston wedding saga begins...
(But, to be honest, even worrying about that the day of the wedding seems ridiculous too. Who cares?! Well apparently these are things that you need to very meticulously plan out in order to make your day perfect. Or at least that's what they tell me. There will undoubtedly be details that really do not concern me or Dave, but the powers-that-be will have a strong opinion, and they will be honored, regardless...)
I have several friends who have already planned, or are in the process of planning weddings, and I am definitely seeking their expertise and advise on certain things, but a lot of this I am sorta hoping to discover and have fun with on my own (with the help of my one and only wedding planner... Mom).
I've actually been criticized, twice now, for planning "too far in advance." People have told me, "you have plenty of time, why are you worrying about this now?"
I didn't realize there was a time frame? I mean, yeah, a lot of websites and bridal books propose suggested timelines and checklists for the who, what, when, where, and why of things, but I they're simply that... suggested. And anyone who knows me knows... I am a busy little bee. So the time I have free, I like to dedicate it to the important things... one of which being planning our wedding. :)
For anyone concerned that I'm planning too far in advance - rest assured, I've got it under control. I figure, the more stuff I have figured out now, the less I'll have to worry about as time rolls on. And I have a feeling that 13 months is going to sneak up on me a lot sooner than I think. I mean, it feels like just yesterday that we got engaged... and that was almost five months ago!
Anyway... so far, we've only made a few decisions, but some of the most important ones. For example, we've decided to have both the ceremony and the reception at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, which both Dave and I really like, and my parents are very happy with. There are definitely a lot of details to work out, but knowing that place is ours the night we want it is definitely a comfort. We also have our DJ secured... my friend Cisco, of MoonLiteSound Entertainment. Many people have expressed their opinions about DJs versus bands, and before I was really taking them to heart. But ultimately I decided... why spend all that money on a band just so people show up with shiny saxophones? This is by no means saying that bands are not an excellent addition to a wedding experience. I've been to several weddings that have had bands, and yes, they are cool. I mean, bands can be a lot of fun; they get people up and dancing, they look pretty and, in some people's opinion, add class to an event. But I am really excited to have Cisco be a part of our special day, because he knows me, and will put on a show that suits me and Dave. Plus, we won't have to worry that any songs that are important to us are not played the way we'd like them to be... I can't imagine our proposed wedding song being played by anyone but the original artist... it would do it no justice!
So the adventure has begun. My Mom and I have had several sit-downs to date, and our next big step will be picking a photographer. Stuff like bridesmaids dresses, and flowers and cakes, and my gown will come together over the next 4 or 5 months, I'm sure - there is no rush for those. But the ultimate realization I've come to is this: I am going to keep my ideas and thoughts and opinions of how this day should be between me, Dave, and my parents, because I really want to make sure this is exactly how we want it... although I value my friends and family's opinions, I really feel as though this needs to be done by us, for us!
So there you have it. The McCord-Rolston wedding saga begins...
Legs 'n' Breasts
This was a sign I saw when in Tasmania, Australia with my family in 2004. I couldn't help but chuckle... what a great marketing tactic for this restaurant, huh?
Just thought I'd share.
Brought to you by Lindy's warped sense of humor. ;)
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