i believe voting is friday so i will post the info as soon as it starts. <puts gun away> ;)
thanks, simon! big hugs!
shannon

This is true, we do tend to invest in the things, which have no long term usefulness, but sometimes it can be good to de-junk your life and throw away some stuff. I tend to do it every so often and it does actually feel good.
Plus it shows you what's actually important, and I find I buy less junk.

Stay well.
Pete.

LOL@Mark. Man, you're the only one who gets me! But not my underwear; not even if you wanted. :D LOL

Thanks everyone for all your encouraging comments. I too hope I can keep my focus and my resolve.

If you are talking about money, it's obviously causing you pain. Give me your money and I will shoulder your burden. Because I'm that kind of friend.

If you're talking about underwear, you're on your own.

thank you, simon. does that mean i can count on your vote friday? no pressure mind you <wink wink> but i'll post the vote info on my site in case you decide you'd like to <pokes gun into ribs> haha!! :P

and i saw what you wrote about josie! she's the best. i'm suprised you haven't known her longer. i know you'd love her! and it wasn't yesterday's blog, i was just forced to post twice today since my sneaky little friends (josephine included) nominated me and i had to thank them. your comment will be seen! :)

big love, simon!
shannon

Thank you for the awesome birthday pic! I hope that all of your "investments" prove fruitful!
XOX

a handsome, charming, funny, intelligent and caring man such as yourself should never do otherwise. i will hold you to this, you know? ;)

big love and hugs!
shannon

PS: You deserve good returns for all of your investments whatever they may be.

Hugs,

k

Words of a wise man. I too feel this way--in different areas of my life--but have don't seem to have the resolve to do what you are doing.

Thank you my friend... your imagery helps me fix my gaze to better things... I hope that you yourself are doing better with your resolve... Take care... :)

While being loyal and routing for the underdog (investment wise that is), it is only smart to let go of things lagging you down. In some way, it could be that you think you may not deserve better, and, in turn, hold on to these "investments" for other reasons. To prove yourself right, or others wrong. Maybe you believe in something with your whole selve, and accepting defeat is just too high of price to pay for you. Either way, I do know what you mean. However, you cannot come to a place of peacefulness with this until you figure out how to let go. Once you do, you will wonder why you held on so tight. Learn the lesson, and never foget it, as it will serve you well, as a reminder, in the future.

Just some thoughful rambles from your internet friend!
Have a great day!

Well the main point of your past investments would be to learn from them(If you can't earn from them). It sounds as if you have, so your future should more secure. You certinly were not scared off by the past so I would say that makes you an excellent candidate to profit in the future.

Simon-
Good luck in the investments ... with careful review of what your goals (short and long term) are and looking to see what investment oppurtunities are out there (and researching them well) you should do ok :-)....keep in mind though that at times it is not a bad thing to get advice or help from someone in the business!

Well said Simon and I hope that you keep your resolve and follow through. It is hard to find a good personal investment. Sometimes a change in perspective is all that is necessary to find the security that you desire.
Luck