Hello. Today I created my 1st Blog. Whew . . . I am nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time. My name is Lori, I am a Girl Raised in the South (Grits) and a self-proclaimed junkie for knowledge (Wisdom).
I hope to write about my personal experiences as well as pass along and share information about several areas that also interest me.
My passions include:
eBay Seller - I have a passion for selling on eBay and have been working with my husband
on eBay since 2000. Our eBay ID is rocketcitysales. About 80% of our inventory consists of books (new and old), and the other 20% consists of brand new items to thrift store goodies, auction tales, estate sales and yard sale finds.
I have spent years learning about what to buy that sells and how much it will sell for. More to come on this along with blogs I follow, websites I keep bookmarked and frequent, along with people I love to learn from!! (Suzanne are your ears burning?) Each week I hope to pass along some tip, hint, trick or interest story/adventure about selling on eBay. We are also in the process of diversifying our business so you may hear about this also.
Cooking - I love to cook from scratch and constantly search to improve an old dish, find an old recipe (from my hundreds of new and antique cookbooks) or scan the internet for ideas to tweak my own recipe. I am not sure I would classify myself as a foodie, but I love food, good food, especially organic and healthy food. I prefer foods that are pesticide-free, hormone free, antibiotic free, nitrate & nitrite free, you get the drift. Each week I will try to pass along a favorite old recipe or a new recipe I tried or created.
Thyroid Disease & Disorders - I have been dealing with hypothyroidism for over 15 years and in November 2009 had a complete thyroidectomy as well as managing various off-shoots of this medical condition. Right now I am recovering from Adrenal Fatigue/Exhaustion. While I am not a medical expert, I have spent years researching this condition focusing on homeopathic, natural and alternative medical therapies and treatments. This is an area I may share more of about than others as it is most prevalent in my life at this time.
Professional Mystery Shopper - I have been a Mystery Shopper since November 2000 and became a Gold Certified Mystery Shopper in 2000. One thing I can tell you right off, NEVER PAY ANYONE to become a Mystery Shopper. This is one of the biggest lies I have seen on the internet. Now I can tell you paying for someone else's knowledge of Mystery Shopping, Tips, Techniques for writing a great report and locating companies to work for is acceptable, however with a little elbow grease and hard work you too can obtain this same information for free. Being a Mystery Shopper is how I fund travel several times each year. Each week I will try to pass along one new hint/tip about the Mystery Shopping world.
Coupon Queen Diva - Another one of my many areas of wisdom surrounds saving money at the Grocery Store using Manufacturer Coupons, Store Coupons, and much more. There is a wealth of information on the internet about becoming your own self-proclaimed Coupon Queen or Coupon Diva, Frugalista or whatever title you would like to give yourself. I hope to share some of my saving experiences, favorite blogs and websites for you to check out here also.
Cat Lover - I have been the mama to 4 cats in my lifetime and have rescued two 3-week old kittens (once) and rescued 2 others (grown) and have adopted 3 others. We currently have 2 cats that run (or is that ruin) our lives. I may digress about their antics here periodically.
Secretary - I have spent over 25 years working as an Executive Assistant keeping meetings straight, ensuring flowers are sent to Mother and Wife, juggling dental appointments with work priorities, writing papers, being a liaison with organization staff, managing budgets and providing locations for the closest US Hospital and US Embassy when traveling to a foreign country. This is the "job" I hope to retire from very soon.
Jesus Freak - follower of Christ since Dec 19, 1993 - believe in the Holy Trinity and keep in touch with the Almighty through His Word, His People, prayer, fasting, and praise. My life experiences are viewed through these eyes and I hope I can inspire and bring hope to even one person. I am always here to pray. Just send me an e-mail with your specific need or request.
See you soon, Lori
