Good news, bad news, and hidden treasures
I got some really good news yesterday from the website I write for, examiner.com. As you may know, I write about antique and thrift shopping in Colorado Springs, the city nearest me. It's a lot of fun but also a challenge, because they have rules like, for the max pay, you need to write about local stuff; you must also write like a journalist -- they specifically ask that your writing not sound like blogging -- and refrain from writing in the first person. It's always interesting to try to make my articles fit their guidelines and still be me.
So, I got an email from examiner.com yesterday saying that my page is going to be sponsored for three weeks beginning December 26 by HGTV! Specifically, for their upcoming new series on estate sale and flea market finds, Cash & Cari. This means they'll put their ads on my page and examiner.com will promote it as well for that 3 week time period. They are interested in articles about finding hidden treasures. And you know that is is subject I can write about!
As you may know, examiner.com pays me based on hits, and even though my page is consistently in the top 5 among Colorado Springs Examiners, my pay is literally still only pennies. We examiners write for the experience, the exposure and the sheer love of our topics! Still, sponsorship for 3 weeks means I'll be paid double for each article I write! I had already been formulating a plan for re-energizing my articles in the new year so this is just gravy -- I'm very excited!
You can bet I'm going to be posting links to my articles here on my blog from December 26 through January 15, and I hope you'll read along when I do! (Interested in writing for examiner.com yourself? When you sign up, be sure to mention that I told you about them/referred you and I'll get a bonus!)
The bad news? Today's the day I have to appear in court for my speeding ticket. The court is more than a 2 hour drive away. It's a day I've been dreading and yet I'll be so happy when it's over. My husband took the day off work to go with me, and we're bringing my son so he can learn from my experience. Afterward, we plan to try to enjoy ourselves a bit in Denver -- at least a nice meal, maybe some shopping.
My BFF, Jenni, commented, "Something good will probably come of the experience; it always does." So, here's hoping that even during this nightmare arraignment, I'll find some hidden treasure.
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| Photo of a junk store I profiled in Simla, CO, for examiner.com |
So, I got an email from examiner.com yesterday saying that my page is going to be sponsored for three weeks beginning December 26 by HGTV! Specifically, for their upcoming new series on estate sale and flea market finds, Cash & Cari. This means they'll put their ads on my page and examiner.com will promote it as well for that 3 week time period. They are interested in articles about finding hidden treasures. And you know that is is subject I can write about!
As you may know, examiner.com pays me based on hits, and even though my page is consistently in the top 5 among Colorado Springs Examiners, my pay is literally still only pennies. We examiners write for the experience, the exposure and the sheer love of our topics! Still, sponsorship for 3 weeks means I'll be paid double for each article I write! I had already been formulating a plan for re-energizing my articles in the new year so this is just gravy -- I'm very excited!
You can bet I'm going to be posting links to my articles here on my blog from December 26 through January 15, and I hope you'll read along when I do! (Interested in writing for examiner.com yourself? When you sign up, be sure to mention that I told you about them/referred you and I'll get a bonus!)
The bad news? Today's the day I have to appear in court for my speeding ticket. The court is more than a 2 hour drive away. It's a day I've been dreading and yet I'll be so happy when it's over. My husband took the day off work to go with me, and we're bringing my son so he can learn from my experience. Afterward, we plan to try to enjoy ourselves a bit in Denver -- at least a nice meal, maybe some shopping.
My BFF, Jenni, commented, "Something good will probably come of the experience; it always does." So, here's hoping that even during this nightmare arraignment, I'll find some hidden treasure.
Comments
That is so smart of you to take Ben to court! Hopefully he'll remember that experience when he gets his license. I hope it goes quickly so you can get on with enjoying your day.
Oh I hope the court day goes ok.
Hope your appearance in Court isn't too traumatic for you - poor you!
Barbara :)
congrats on ur new gig with double pay!
hugs,
tabitha
(Re: the ticket...soon it will be just a bit of old history!)
Hope your Christmas is one of the best ever!
Blessings.
Coralie
Good luck in court and have fun with the fam!!!
Court for speeding. I feel your pain.
Hopefully you all had a nice relaxing time afterwards! :o)
Congrats on the sponsorship.You sure do keep your hands in many pots! I guess we all do.
xo Lydia