wanted: a long-term writing freelance gig that’s fun, allows me to be creative, has flexible hours, and pays enough to start getting me out of debt. i love writing blogs and books and scripts, and since i like fantasy and comic books and sex so much, if it combines all that, it would be ideal.

how it may happen: from networking, the miracle of the internet randomly finding the right person to read my stuff and think – i must have this genius person to write and pay him well! or even just meeting someone on the street

my commitment: i will use the time i’ve been spending on worry and stress and spend it creating and networking – no matter how down i am or fruitless it seems …

and i promise to check back in when it happens!

as always havi, i so love your posts and you have brought me much inspiration and joy … muchas gracias!
.-= rod johnson´s last post … flip-flopping the troll toll =-.

Good news: I just got accepted to be part of a project to create & produce & perform my own physical theatre piece! It’s with the women’s circus I train with, and we’ll be paired with established directors to bring our vision to action. woo!

And I have a job interview!! finally!! yaaaaaaaaaaaay :)
.-= Tiara´s last post … Dear Malaysian mainstream media (and also, dear Jacqueline Ann Surin) =-.

MY WANT:
I, too, want, need and will an agent for two provocative but-necessary books I’m working on.

A web-conversant but print-able graphic designer with a modern sensibility and desire to collaborate or barter.

MY COMMITMENT:
To do everything in my power to make these books sell and to make them absolutely the best they can be (under the superguidance of said editor, of course)

To trade time and talents in strategy, marketing, writing, imaging and social media with said designer.

To bring more positivity to everyone I encounter, especially strangers who seem to need it

How it might happen: I might find an advertisement online, or maybe someone sees this and says “I know exactly where you should live!” or something will happen to draw me to the place where I should be.

My commitment: I’ll look diligently, and also take the time to make sure that this place is where I should be before committing to it. I’ll take things slowly. And when I find the place, I’ll treat it like home – actually settle in, for once.

So one of my ads was this:

a second job
I need some extra, reliable income. Especially if I am going to be moving soon. I work 8-5 m/f and would like to find an evening and weekend gig. I would love to be able to contribute creatively and/or work at something good that helps people. I would like to avoid call centers, hassling people on the street to help various charities and fast food. I would love to be around art, art supplies, art classes and/or elderly people that could use some company.

And just now I responded to this!:

Fun Art For the Elderly
I am looking for someone who loves art, any kind of art but mostly painting.
I am the activity director at a retirement home. There are some great ladies here who love art. I am looking for someone to come in once a week or every other week and do art projects. Mostly they like to paint (water color) but they would love instruction of any kind. If this sounds fun to you please send me an e-mail.

So I did send an email and I am waiting for details….. SO COOL! Thank you for this space Havi. I would not have had my eyes peeled for this, much less actually responded if it was not for all I have learned here. *high five*!

How it Could Happen: Someone that I know might introduce me to this person. I could just bump into this person while out and about. Someone might point out a book or website, or audio or what not that can get me started on my own.

My Commitment: I’m willing to be open to any signs or messages that might come my way. I’m also willing to do some leg work on my own by spending a little time with myself (and my “guys”) and setting the intention to make the change, remove the blocks and start the rebuilding process. I wholly intend, here and now, to release these blocks and reprogram my thoughts…for the good of all involved ;-)
.-= Katy´s last post … Are You Looking For a Little Accountability In Your Day? =-.

Here is another request from me:

Want: I would like to be able to help people find wonderful careers that will sustain them and make them happy. I already do this in a volunter capacity but would love to get paid to do it.

How this might happen: The non-profit where I volunteer might get some cash and offer me a part-time position. Or a place I did some consulting for a couple of years ago might offer me some counseling hours. (I set up coffee with the owner for next week)

My commitment: I will decide I really want to do this and be open to ways of getting there. I will also not procrastinate and go back into my shell without reaching out to anyone who could help.

A few weeks ago I wrote my own little ad for something to reverse insidious lower back pain. I realized one day I didn’t remember the last time I woke up without wincing when I got out of bed, hobbling into a normal walk one ouchful step at a time. And I don’t have back problems, so I didn’t really notice. And when I did notice, I ignored it because I didn’t know what to do about it. And that helped as much as you’d think. Anyway, the timeline is fuzzy (who can remember, er, three weeks ago?) but I wrote the ad and ordered your Yin Yoga. On Friday, I watched the lecture. (I like theory.) On Saturday, I watched bits of the practices from the couch. On Sunday I tried a little Flying Dragon (Whee! And ow.) and on Monday I did the spine series.

On Tuesday morning, I woke up and my back did not hurt. At all. I didn’t expect this one bit. I thought I’d give it a month or so and hope for a little thaw. I wiggled to look for some pain, and nope, nada.

I’m not a miracle cure type of gal. I expect (and want) to have to keep doing the yoga and exploring the practice. But the way it worked so unexpectedly fast and thoroughly made it feel like a direct reply.

Short version: Thank you for non-sucky yoga and for very personal ads and for all the stuff I love reading here.
.-= Sandra´s last post … Eating lunch alone together =-.

Here’s my request:

Wanted: the daily ability to pull words from within to write short posts about the pictures I put on my blog. Hopefully this will build so that more words will come. Also, inspiration. And trust in those words.

How this might happen: I am sparked by something I read, a flash of inspiration comes to me while I am walking on the treadmill, maybe I meet someone by chance, maybe someone starts to follow my blog.

My commitment: I will show up each day to write. I will be open to the possibility that what I have to say will impact people.

The universe has been very kind and good to me. I am thankful for what I already have, and I welcome whatever is in store.

Love,

Catherine

We have found an online store option that allows us to create free sites for organizations as a fund-raising option. They make money when things are purchased but the manufacturer handles all the processing. It’s beautiful and I hope to help groups and organizations in their fund-raising efforts. (We are using it for an outlet for our personal designs – an option to a retail site.)

To see how this might look, visit http://www.ffdemo.gigabitprint.com

Wish: for a set of 100 delightful clients
Commitment: to spread the word through personal contacts and welcoming sites like this – even when it feels weird to open up to rejection
Vision: that others would share my vision and be able to raise funds to accomplish their goals
.-= Anne´s last post … To Boldly Go… =-.