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I have Vista on a new machine and it hasn't really been that great with me. My personal feeling is that its a bit to bloated. Some of the features are too much of eye candy than actual use. I decided not to use it as my primary OS anymore and will dual boot my PC with XP as well.

I find my self most productive when its dark outside. I get the most work done between 10 at night and 3 in the morning. Not very good as far as rest goes, but little sleep is one of those things I am pretty adjusted too.

I used to make pretty good money doing freelance article wriitng. I somewhat slowed down to think about blogging. I don't think I am ready to make the commitment so I decided that I might as well continue my article writing. I wish I could find steady work. Any advice?

From what I hear from friends Smorty is pretty good. The only thing I don't like about sites like that are that people often get carried away and blog substance often disappears when there are to many sponsored posts. I guess thats something to keep in mind and remember.

I also have never been able to use IE again. Now IE7 just seems to much of a knock-off to even bother trying to use it. Now that I switched to Mac I still use Firefox because of all the customizations available as well as the speed and efficiency. One you get used to Firefox its hard to use anything else. It really has become a new browsing standard.

I know a lot of people have been ahving compatibly problems with Office. For the last versions they didn't change the file type, but I understand that they need to change it because of all the new features. While I like the features, older version intergration is cruical to keep a good consumers happy.

I prefer OpenOffice because I can export to whatever file type I need. Its free and great, I installed it on all my family members computers.

I would have to say that the thing I love to write about the most is music. I was actually thinking about starting a blog dedicated to music reviews. (If you guys think its a good idea please tell me!) I also like to write about technology and books. I can write about a lot of my interests as well. I once wrote about crafting and I actually enjoyed it. My concept is write about what you know.

I tried ODesk twice. I applied for the jobs but did not get them. I felt that ODesk wasn't worth it because of the all the time it took to even find something decent to do. I would rather use another source more dedicated to writing. I might use ODesk for my graphic design, but at the moment its to complicated for me.

I've tried to use Google to find jobs, but most of the time I end up finding eBooks that cost way to much. I learned to rely on blogs and forums. You can find good leads from them. I actually found Associated Content from a WAHM's blog.

The thing to remember about Social Bookmarking is that while it might not help you right away, it can have pretty good long term effects. I actually read that article that was linked a while back and was happy that someone said to the masses. Its important and everyone needs to know that.

I make a pretty good amount of money off of Associated Content. I got some pretty good upfront payments like eight dollars. My average is 6 dollars and I still get a decent sum from the page view bonuses. If you write about timeless topics that are a bit more rare then your offer goes up. I like them a lot and can see myself writing for them in the near future.

I normally am in New York for New Years, but this year I'm not at home. I guess I will miss the regular going into the city to see the ball drop, but change is always good. I hope 2008 is as eventful as 2007 was for me. Happy New Years Everyone!

I know for a fact that I want to take up running. To encourage myself I am going to buy an armband for my iPod so I can listen to it while I exercise. As far as professional goals go, I am going to work a bit harder and have more goal as far as money goes. I noticed a good way to try to make goals is to find something to work towards.

My cousin was trying to get me into Prison Break. She recorded every episode on her DVR and when I came over tried to get me to watch it with her. I didn't think I would be interested so I skipped out, and played with the dog. I guess I'll give it a chance too.

I think that what you are reading does afffect the style of your writing. What I like about reading books by different authors is that you get exposed to different ways to get your point across, new words, and many more ways to manipulate the language to spread your message.

The last book I read was probably The Girls of Riyadh, which is a fictional book based on the lives of some young women in Saudi Arabia. My friend recommended it because it gives you a broader image on other cultures.

I really like the site, but calling it How to Make Work Fun isn't really that appealing to me. Maybe if you changed up the words then it would sound better. Some of things you put in bold text was appealing, but there was some other options. A larger font size would have made it even better for some words to really make it catch my attention. Overall it was pretty persuasive.

The only thing I can say I am addicted to is chocolate. Its not very good for me and when I was at home my mom rarely bought chocolate for that one reason. They said I learned to eat Dark Chocolate I'd be healthier, but I never got around too it. I guess I can try.

My story is pretty simple. I also liked to write. I started writing poetry and people liked it. I was shocked. Around that time I was in middle school, and my teacher actually accused me of plagarizing. At that point I realized I enjoyed writing. Last year, I turned 18 and during the summer I was in need of some extra spending money. I was tired of asking my parents for everything, and I didn't have the time to get a conventional job. By then I realized I could do more then write some poems. I started writing for Associated Content and I realized I enjoyed it. I guess I am motivated by the fact that people are willing to read what I have to say.

I also listen to a lot of different kinds of music. I listen to anything from Linkin Park to Ne-Yo to Lupe Fiasco. I also listen to artists like Alaine, Sean Paul, and Kevin Lyttle. Music is something that I rely on everything and I think I would be lost without it.

I am trying to find a way to manage my time, but everything I've ever tried failed miserably. Right now, all I do is make a list of things I need to do, and hopefully they will get done. There are a lot of productivity systems out there, but none of them are very good for creative people. If I ever do find something I will happily share.

I watch a lot of CSI, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and Law and Order: SVU. Some other shows I like are Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty. A lot of shows out there try to hard, and end up get canceled pretty quickly so I try not to get addicted. My most recent thing I enjoy watching is Heroes. I wouldn't have watched it, but all the press it gets encouraged me to give it a shot when the second season started.

The internet can be a great time waster, but if you are disciplined you can use it to your advantage. I unfortunately get distracted easily and instant messengers can be the thing to blame. A lot of productivty sites and articles say to turn off email notifications and sign off of all communicators including cellphones. I can't ever bring myself to do it.

I never took a typing class. I guess you can consider me one of those people who grew up on a keyboard. People say I learned how to type so fast because I am on the computer so much. The last time I checked I type roughly 75 WPM with 95% accuracy. I guess you can say thats pretty good. I type with most of my fingers, but I don't really notice my finger patters, but I can say its pretty traditional.

I think music helps me a lot. I read somewhere that it can actually clear writers block. I am more alert if I listen to fast paced music, but I found that R&B can be very helpful if you are in a creative mood. When I am totally stuck I end up listening to Linkin Park, because the music is a lot more stimulating than the lyrics. It has a lot to do with personal preference.

My dorm room is also what I would consider my office space. My roommate is a great person so we don't really disturb each other if we seem in a very serious mode. If I want to get serious things done, if often take my laptop to the library or some place different. A change in location helps a lot. When I was at home, I figured out that I got more done in the dining room than anywhere else in the house. If I try to limit my distractions I play some really loud music on my computer or iPod. I find that music makes things less stressful and you don't have to think as hard, because your state of mind becomes more natural.