My (im-)Perfect Identity

by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy

My (im-)Perfect Identity
(Or, How Someone Else’s Questionnaire Led Me to Decide Who I Want to Be)

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NOLA NOTE: Before we get into today’s post, here’s the update: Just after I received the second round of edits last month, my trusted Babycakes II laptop had a nutty. After years of this wonderful relationship, it said, “I’m not liking you any more. I wanna break up. Or, at least, I just want to break.” Now, of course, bein’ the sweet talkin’ Bohemian Belle that I am, I very politely convinced it back into my lovin’ arms. [Read: After a glass of wine and read the rest. . .

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The Unemployment Cookbook: When Two Good Recipes Make a Third

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

Hey y’all! I’m so excited for this recipe post!

Last week I celebrated my new career by going to WinCo. Along with a new day gig at the local paper’s ad and digital marketing division, This Girl got paid to present on social media vs. marketing at WOK in Bakersfield, and I bought food with that thar income. So I guess social media really does put food on the table.

Now, the day job won’t start for another day or two, but I quit the old job last week so I could take … read the rest. . .

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Jam With Mojo: Jamberry Cuticle Oil

There’s one truth that people tell me almost every day: I have a lot on my plate.

The first reason I recently signed up as a Jamberry consultant was for the discount. Let’s be real: Who doesn’t love saving money for things you already do? I buy Jamberry, and the more I buy, the more I love. So saving money while doing so is one of my no-brainers. And we’re not talking just five percent, either. We’re talking a substantial reason to keep myself in business.

The more I enjoyed, the more it showed, the more friends became interested in … read the rest. . .

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RAFFLECOPTER: Aaron D. Gansky’s First Lines Friday

Aaron and I had our monthly business meeting the other day, and as one idea led to another, he ended up with a great new feature on his blog.

First Lines Friday asks, “What was the best first line you wrote this week?” You’ll have all weekend to contribute. Each Monday, Aaron, myself and a guest judge will select a finalist, and at the end of each month, popular vote will select the winner from those finalists.

Each monthly winner will receive a $15 gift card to their choice of Target, Starbucks, or Amazon.

Sounds like fun, yah? But wait. … read the rest. . .

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#DoingTheWriteThing Recap: October 26, 2014

Sometimes I feel I haven’t done enough to advance my writing, but looking back at the two months since I started my GoFundMe campaign, I realize everything’s a matter of perspective.

You can click on the link or photo above to follow my progress with #DoingTheWriteThing, without having to make a donation. I truly appreciate support in all forms!

At the beginning of the year, my only resolution was to do life better.

Of course I haven’t accomplished everything on my list, but I have kept that drive alive to push forward no matter what.

I’ve been diligently … read the rest. . .

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