Why people buy things they don't need

People buy things they don't need because they want their life to change. When someone is happy with the way things are they can go for a long time without buying stuff.

People will buy new clothes to feel like they have a new life. They change their hair color. New car...new pet...new furniture etc. All to change their life.

I miss my mom so I buy a jacket like I used to have when I was little. I don't like the way people treat me so I change the color of my hair. Maybe they will be nicer to me now.

People also buy things to make time pass by. People want time to pass by cus they are not happy.

People throw out things to make life feel different also. Out with the old and in with the new.

College Graduate Advice

One big mistake I made after I graduated was I never researched what I should be paid for my job even at entry level. I just took whatever seemed nice to me and now I am stuck doing something I should be getting paid a lot more to do.

A Graphic Artist should ge paid $30,000-$40,000. Entry level maybe $26,000. Hopefully after three years I will be able to get paid what I do.

Don't let people take advantage of you. Make sure you know what you deserve.

What to do on Mother's Day if your mom is dead

well. I tried to make it nice for you guys. I have discovered that the more you think about it all...the worse it gets and the worse you feel. I don't think I prepared enough. If I could go back to Friday I would have stocked the fridge full of ice cream and McDonalds. But no. I feel sick and I have no food that I want to eat and I don't want to go out. So I ordered pizza.

So just try to be an heir or heiress and take it easy. Take you mind off of it all and spoil yourself. Watch TV and eat treats. Wear your comfy clothes. I have never had such a tough Mother's Day. Really. At least on mom's Bday its just me. And her death day its just me. But on Mother's Day its everywhere. Even Christmas its not just for moms, its more of all the family so its easier. So take it easy. And yes I have cried today...but its okay...the pizza will be here soon and I am still wearing yesterdays makeup.

Master the Art of Positive Bitching

I find myself bitching about things in the morning. We need to bitch about positive things. Think of positive pitching like bragging to yourself.

"I don't have to run any errands today!"

"I ate a healthy lunch today!"

"The weather is awesome today....just like me!"

Instead of "my boss is so stupid" try "I am so much smarter than my boss".

"I'm so glad I read about positive bitching on the Orphan Handbook blog today!"

Reminder: I'm gonna post the Mother's Day chat early so you can bookmark it. I will also post my twitter and make it so its public and not private just for the weekend. I also will post a link to my Youtube page so you can watch videos if you get bored. I will be tweeting all day on Mother's Day so you guy can keep up with what I am up to.

Don't give up!

No matter what you are going through....DON"T GIVE UP. Life isn't over yet. Things can change at anytime for better or for worse.

Everyday I find myself focusing on the bad in my life. I have to remind myself to list the good things and above all don't give up.

An orphan would give up...but an heir or heiress would not.

I want a better job. I want my car paid for. I want to move. And I won't give up until I get what I want. Even when I do get what I want...why give up then?

A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.- Zen saying.

Wait til the last minute to give up.

I used to be so hopeful but now its hard to dream. I just have to try harder. And you do too! That is how you accomplish your goals...by not giving up. Keep up with the positive thinking and think of ways to solve your problems. Everyday try to write a positive paragraph. Instead of writing about all your problems try listing your progress and the good things that are happening.

Here is my positive paragraph for the day:
I dreamt of hot guys last night and my headache went away. My boss isn't as mad at me as he was Friday. The weather is nice. I put gas in my car. I have no bills to pay today. I have a feeling I will sleep well tonight. I have made progress on my car payments. My mom died before she could ever teach me what a credit card was...and thats a good thing.