LadyGypsy.net – the blog of Kimberly Dowd of New Jersey

I get a lot of great comments – my post about being at my job eleven years inspired a bunch of really unique ones. Unfortunately, they ended up as spam, so I’m answering them here:

From Jenny, whose interest is a phone number reverse lookup site:

As an amateur writer from Brisbane, Australia, I seldomly come across really well written publications like your blog which really helps me inspirationally. It shows me what superb postings are all about. There are lots of low quality writings on the web and it’s very sad. Thank you for your well written posts! I frequently read your blog and enjoy the content you share. I look forward to more of your work.

Thanks, Jenny! I’m sorry that not more people in Brisbane, Australia write about jobs, Play-Doh and dog noses. You should drop that shady reverse lookup site and start a blog! Change starts with you, Jenny!

Pandora Charms & Bracelets writes:

What they’re doing now isn’t working. They’re losing ground to McCain.

Hi, this is Kim from 2008 responding. Don’t worry, they’ll beat McCain. But I bet Cindy McCain would LOVE a new bracelet to wear to the concession speech.

“Bigger” writes:
Hi all, I’ve finally settle down with a theme(there’s more to do and customize) and also done my homework. Tell me what do you think, bigger pen1s Dot Com. I’m not sure you guys can add a comment about the products? We can help out each another commenting on it? I’m not sure. Of course not about products review but tips, fashion, coupon and lots more. Any idea? Thanks!

I totally think you’d be a great fit for my work’s new Daily Deal promotion. How does “50% off 50% more” sound?

And finally, Lakendra from a website that promotes a way to improve your vision without glasses writes:

I found this post very good. I searched to find something similar but it couldn`t find anything. Most of your posts are useful for me, thanks a lot.

I have BlogHer ads here, as you may have noticed. The difference between the BlogHer ads and the Google ads is phenomenal. Meaning, I actually get money from BlogHer, as opposed to running the Google ads for nearly 2 years and not making enough money to have them disburse a check, thereby giving them FREE impressions.

Blah. Enough about that.

I don’t make enough money to pay for hosting the blog. I’m not in it for the money else I’d have quit this years ago. But the checks are a nice little gift, and I use them to buy beads.

Behold!

Christmas vomited on my desk.

I ordered a bunch of Swarovski crystals — it’s much cheaper to do this online than in person at Michael’s — and some sterling silver snowflake charms and oval jump rings. The wire swirls were created by me using some Parawire and some red, green and gold colored seed beads. My plan is to combine all of this sparkle into some holiday earrings.

I think I actually need to cut these fingernails of mine.

Charlie is unimpressed.

For me, this is slipping into Howard Hughes territory. Plus, I’m typoing a LOT on the keyboard lately and it’s bugging.

This picture was taken Sunday night. I’ve since painted them teal.

What do you think of dark nail polish? Is it tacky or trashy? I think they’re fine but last week I encountered some … lascivious … comments about dark fingernail polish which left me a little bit skeeved out.

My 20 year (weep!) high school reunion is being planned. Kudos to the ones who pulled it together, because I think we had over 500 in our graduating class. Anyway, it’s going to be $78 PER PERSON. Is this normal? It seems really pricey to me. At $78 pp, I may have to break WM’s heart by not taking him. I know he’s been looking forward to it.

I still miss my cat.

And finally, I want to thank you all for visiting. Commenters and lurkers, new folk and regulars, even those who don’t read at all anymore. I don’t have a niche topic or good traffic, but I love this odd little blog of mine. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy days to come by and share it.