I knew the day would come someday, even though it's been a L O N G wait...and now it's finally happened...

I got paid by Yuwie!!!

Yup, it might have taken me 2 years, but I've just earned me a whopping $5.28!  It's might not change my lifestyle very much, but it is at least something I would not have earned by using MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc., so I think that's pretty cool.

For you casual fans...to enable you to better enjoy the World Series this year, here's a guide to the Phillies players' facial hair, so you can easily tell them apart!

I just found an awesome article on tips and resources to help you survive without a job after being laid off, etc.  In this day and age, I figured this is really something a lot of people can use and benefit from.  (That job market is a jungle out there!)

And when I say "100", I really do mean 100 legitimate items on this list...there's a ton of info and ideas included.  Here's a link to the article:

www.examiner.com/x-11194-Cleveland-Unemployment-Examiner~y2009m6d21-100-tipstools-and-resourcestohelp-you-survive-without-a-job

I found this while researching to build my own site on money making/saving ideas, so it will probably be included somewhere.  You can check it out to see how it comes along as I work on it at: www.hotsmartmoneytips.com

And for those of you who are victims of this strange ecomonic downturn, best of luck in your own job hunting and/or business building efforts!

Have you ever wondered what would happen here on Yuwie if you tried to buy your own self?  Well, call me crazy, but I did...well, I tried to anyway!  LOL  Here's what you see:

(Just thought I'd save you other aspiring cheaters some trouble!  LOL)

I don't know about you, but I like this new Member Market feature of Yuwie!  I think it might be just what Yuwie needed to rejuvinate interest and enthusiasm among its members.

I know I've seen an increase in both my page views and in the number of friends I've had online at any given time since it started this week.  So I think it's good for Yuwie, and in turn good for all of us members too.

Plus, it's kinda funny to see your friends start fighting over who gets to "own" you!  (You know who you are!)  LOL

I've been experimenting with trying to create new Yuwie layouts lately, but I'm not having much luck using Yuwie's "Layout Generator".  It does not do what it's supposed to do in many cases, such as images appear in more than one place at a time, and sometimes only parts of them, etc.  For an example of what I mean, just go to this page to see how bad my first attempt turned out: lol

http://ww1.yuwie.com/layouts/preview.asp?pv=0&tid=218025

Has anyone else had this type of problem?  If so, what am I doing wrong, if anything?  Or is it just what I think, and there are so few people who try to do this that Yuwie has never got around to correcting this problem?  Any tips would be appreciated...thanks!

Here's something I stumbled on today...one of those news stories that really gets your attention because it's so strange.  LOL

According to the AP today, a Florida woman recently called 911 (not once, but THREE times!?) because the McDonald's she was in ran out of chicken McNuggets.  She didn't want to settle for the double hamburger they offered her instead, so she saw this as an emergency!  LOL

Here's the whole story if you'd like to read it and see her picture too:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29498350/from/ET/?gt1=43001< /a>

Your number is: 4

The characteristics of #4 are: A foundation, order, service, struggle against limits, steady growth.

The expression or destiny for #4:
Order, service, and management are the cornerstones of the number 4 Expression. Your destiny is to express wonderful organization skills with your ever practical, down-to-earth approach. You are the kind of person who is always willing to work those long, hard hours to push a project through to completion. A patience with detail allows you to become expert in fields such as building, engineering, and all forms of craftsmanship. Your abilities to write and teach may lean toward the more technical and detailed. In the arts, music will likely be your choice. Artistic talents may also appear in such fields as horiculture and floral arrangement, as well. Many skilled physicians and especially surgeons have the 4 Expression.

The positive attitudes of the 4 Expression yield responsibility; you are one who no doubt, fulfills obligations, and is highly systematic and orderly. You are serious and sincere, honest and faithful. It is your role to help and you are required to do a good job at everything you undertake.

If there is too much 4 energies present in your makeup, you may express some of the negative attitudes of the number 4. The obligations that you face may tend to create frustration and feelings of limitation or restriction. You may sometimes find yourself nursing negative attitudes in this regard and these can keep you in a rather low mood. Avoid becoming too rigid, stubborn, dogmatic, and fixed in your opinions. You may have a tendency to develop and hold very strong likes and dislikes, and some of these may border on the classification of prejudice. The negative side of 4 often produces dominant and bossy individuals who use disciplinarian to an excess. These tendencies must be avoided. Finally, like nearly all with 4 Expression, you must keep your eye on the big picture and not get overly wrapped up in detail and routine.

Your Soul Urge number is: 3

A Soul Urge number of 3 means:
With the Soul Urge number 3 your desire in life is personal expression, and generally enjoying life to its fullest. You want to participate in an active social life and enjoy a large circle of friends. You want to be in the limelight, expressing your artistic or intellectual talents. Word skills may be your thing; speaking, writing, acting, singing. In a positive sense, the 3 energy is friendly, outgoing and always very social.

You have a decidedly upbeat attitude that is rarely discouraged; a good mental and emotional balance.

The 3 Soul Urge gives intuitive insight, thus, very high creative and inspirational tendencies. The truly outstanding trait shown by the 3 Soul Urge is that of self-expression, regardless of the field of endeavor.

On the negative side, you may at times become too easygoing and too optimistic, tending to scatter forces and accomplish very little. Often, the excessive 3 energy produces non-stop talkers. Everyone has faults, but the 3 soul urge doesn't appreciate having these pointed out.

Your Inner Dream number is: 1

An Inner Dream number of 1 means:
You dream of being a leader and one who is in charge. You want to be known for your courage, daring, and original ideas. You seek unconquered heights. People may get a first impression that you are very aggressive and sure of yourself.

OK, here's my version of what my friend Margaret sent me. I figured I'd post it as a blog so the rest of the world can see how boring I am too! :D

What is in the back of your car?
A few empty boxes that I'll use for shipping eBay items

What color is your toothbrush?
Blue

What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Sleeping, but not very soundly by then with the kids already up. (I guess that gives it away that this was the weekend!) 

What is your favorite candy bar?
Nutragious (Although they're getting hard to find lately)

What is the last thing you said aloud?
"OK, B'bye" (I was on the phone)

What is the best ice cream flavor?
Breyer's Natural Vanilla (The kind with those little specks of real vanilla beans in it!)

What was the last thing you had to drink?
Dr. Schulze Superfood (a green nutritional drink) in apple juice.

What are you wearing right now?
Grey Dockers, blue striped shirt

What was the last thing you ate?
A frosted raspberry Poptart

Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
More grey Dockers and another blue striped shirt (Just kidding!)
Yeah, a navy blue with white stripes Izod polo shirt that I got for like 1/3 the retail price at a local liquidator store.

When was the last time you ran?
Racing my dog in the back yard. (He won!)

The last sporting event you watched?
The Sixers TRYING to win to keep their playoff season alive.

What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Are there flavors? Whatever has butter on it!

Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on MySpace or Yuwie?
One of my best friends on Yuwie named Margaret. I don't really use MySpace, although I do have it set up, but it still has an embarrassingly short friends list!

Ever go camping?
Nope

Do you take vitamins daily?
Yes

Do you go to church every Sunday?
Yes

Do you like Chinese food over pizza?
No way, but I don't know much about Chinese food!

Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Only if I got it at McDonald's or something.

What did your last text message say?
It was spam.

Are you someone's best friend?
Yes

What are you doing tomorrow?
Working, then maybe cutting the grass.

Where is your dad?
At his home with my Mom, about 2 miles from my house.

Look to your left, what do you see?
My rack of keyboards, with my cat sleeping on the top one.

What color is your watch?
Silver, with (fake) gold trim

What do you think of when you think of Australia?
Crocodile Dundee

Do you use chapstick?
Yes, but mainly in the Winter

Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Drive thru most times.

What is your favorite number?
Don't honestly have one, but 3 seems like a good one.

Do you have a dog?
Yes (AND a cat!)

Last person you talked to on the phone?
My brother

Have you met anyone famous?
Donny & Marie Osmond and Ron Jaworski (Former Quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles) My dad and I played music for his Dad's birthday party several years ago.

How many states have you lived in?
Just this one.

Ever go to college?
No

Do you ever dye your hair?
No, but I bleached it blonder a few times!

Last song listened to?
Real Gone, by Sheryl Crow

Can you say the alphabet backwards?
I'm sure I could but I just don't feel like it!

Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Let's just say no.

Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
My new running shoes...I don't run, but they're really confortable!

Are you jealous of anyone?
Everyone that drives a Corvette (Just can't help it!)

Is anyone jealous of you?
I doubt it. (Hyundai's just don't have the same effect.)

Are you in love?
Yes

Do any of your friends have children?
Yes, most

Do you eat healthy?
Basically, but it depends if snacks count.

What do you usually do during the day?
Work.  When not working though, Yuwie (of course!), yard work when I'm home, play the piano, play with my kids.

Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
No, but there's a few that get on my nerves. lol

Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
Sure do

What color is your car?
Dark blue

Do you like cats?
Yes, got one

How did you get your worst scar?
I don't have any bad ones, but my lip still has one from when I was little and got hit in the mouth by a board in a lumber store with my dad. Didn't get stitches or anything, but I remember it was bleeding all over while I was bawling. lol

Do you enjoy wild amusement rides?
Not that much, but only ones that don't put you upside down - I get dizzy just watching them! lol

What are you doing today?
Going to a family party where the kids will be playing with lots of their cousins...and probably some other kids we don't even know!