2008 April Archive at Becca’s Cyber Home

I’m recalling one of my all-time favorite TV quotes:

Well, my time of not taking you seriously is certainly coming to a middle. ~ Captain Mal Reynolds, Firefly

I really wonder how spamming, especially comment spamming, can actually be a money-making enterprise. It’s so annoying and stupid, how can it actually work?

Random interjection: My dog is sleeping at my feet and just started barking (I think) and growling. Either there’s a fast and cheeky little bunny taunting him, or someone tried to take away his potato chews. Oh, to be a fly on the wall in a doggy dream… <back to our regularly scheduled programming>

Anyhoo, what I logged on to rant about is that my small little operation here at Becca’s Cyber Home requires a daily login to clean out the comment spam filter. Yes! On a good day, my blog nets about a dozen hits. Yet, for every post I’ve written, I’ve received 20 comment spams. Surely their time isn’t worth my meager dozen hits a day? Stupid spammers.

I have been so blog challenged lately! Oy vey. I actually carved out some time to journal tonight, and as I was writing, I realized I inadvertently created a Friday Felicitations list. Since I’ve been plagued by Blog Deficit lately, I figured it was a good time to hop online and put my thoughts to screen.

My numero uno felicitation: I haven’t taken Ambien in 12 days! This is huge for me! My insomnia has become incredibly frustrating over the last year. It’s been a constant thorn in my side. Knowing that I’ve gone 12 nights with my “normal” sleep pattern is enormously comforting. As you can see from the time stamp, my “normal” sleep pattern is a little wonky, but it’s working for me for now. ;) This happened by accident–I arrived in LA last week for a conference and realized that I forgot my meds. So what was an annoyance turned out to be a good thing.
Speaking of LA, I attended a great conference on web marketing. I actually feel energized and excited about my job! *gasp*
I’m cleaning out the guest room. *gasp* I’ll get my tons of craft supplies out of the dining room, darnit! I’m determined!
After my trip to LA, I swung through New Mexico for a quick trip to my alma mater, New Mexico Tech, then a quick visit with a few friends in Albuquerque. It never seems like I have enough time in Albuquerque, but between the friends and the lovely Land of Enchantment, I come back with a much-needed recharge every time. There’s more to say about this trip, but that will have to come another time.