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You should see what I got

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-05-26T15:05:41Z

Well another Mother's Day has come and gone and I must say, my kids always take good care of me. There is always the pick of restaurants for dinner and then nice gifts. This time I got a card with cash! Yay, I always like cash and then my other son gave me a gift card to my favorite hobby store and a beautiful bracelet made from Multi Gemstone Beads and I love it. I am really a lucky mom!

Dad put in an order today

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-05-26T15:00:46Z

I was surprised to hear from my dad today. I usually call him not him calling me. Anyway, my first thought was that something was wrong and it scared me. But no, nothing was wrong. He said he was thinking about me and knew that I was probably trying to figure out what to get him for father's day so he thought he'd say me the worry. LOL. He's a funny guy. It is true, I always prefer when someone just tells me what they want. Today's order was macanudo cigar . He says they are great, so cigars it is Dad!

That might look nice

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-05-26T14:53:52Z

I been kind of in the mood for a change around my house, but I'm just not sure what to do. I don't want anything big because basically everything looks really nice, and I don't want to spend a lot of money, but I want it to make a difference. Don't want much, do I? Ha. I was thinking that maybe changing out the switch covers around the house might be a cool thing to do if I can find some nice ones. They are small and inexpensive but they are noticeable.

I don't know what they are going to do

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-05-26T14:49:23Z

Oh boy. I don't know what my grown kids are going to do when we finally downsize. It seems we have become a storage facility for them. My garage is full of exercise equipment and random boxes of who knows what and now, my two guest room closets are full of percussion instruments ! I know I could tell them to get a storage unit but I hate to make them spend money, plus I know these instruments are very valuable, but I sure wish the economy would pick up where they could sell this stuff!

Silver

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-23T23:54:58Z

Well, I never was a big fan of silver jewelry because I always thought of it as cheap. However, times have changed and with the increase in gold prices one really has to look at silver. I noticed that now diamonds (nice diamonds) are even set in silver. I guess I just need to rethink my position if I want any jewelry in the near future.

PianoFool can have you playing piano in less than a month

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-16T19:33:18Z

Today I want to tell you about a program I found on the internet, but first a little back story. I have always wanted to learn how to play the piano. When I was young like maybe 8 my mom signed me up for lessons. Well, it lasted all of four weeks because I got so bored.

Later when I was about 14, a friend of mine tried to teach me to no avail. I just couldn’t get my fingers and hands working. Finally when I was about 30 years old, I signed up for lessons and the teacher started with scales and notes and music theory! I hated it! I just wanted to learn how to play songs. I resigned myself to the fact that I was not ever going to play piano.

Fast forward to retirement. My husband and I had a house built and there was a room that should have been a formal living room. It is bright and airy and has tall ceilings. I just didn’t know what I wanted to put in that room. In my mind’s eye I just kept seeing a baby grand piano. After a lot of talking and then searching online to find the best deal, we bought one. OMG it was beautiful!

I played around on it and searched high and low on the internet trying to do any and all of the online classes. No luck….I was discouraged but still not unhappy that I owned a piano.

Well, I was on YouTube one day and came upon a guy named Tim showing some things on the piano. His company/program is called PianoFool. There was just something about watching his one video that piqued my interest so I just had to try it.

So, let’s take a look at his program. I am a bit of a slow learner when it comes to the piano, but I have to tell you that this is the best program I have come across. Tim speaks my language and that is, learn how to play songs! I love it and I CAN PLAY a song now! Check out this video to see me play.

Now, you may be thinking, “oh big deal, she can play one song.” Well, let me tell you, I now know that by the time I complete the three other segments, that I will be able to play just about any song. It took me a little under a month to learn what you are seeing on the video, however; this program has shown me a method that allows me to play other songs as well which is so cool. When you are finished you will have the skills to go out and figure out how to play what you want to play like a pro.

PianoFool gives you the most direct approach to playing and Tim demystifies what you are actually doing. It is step by step with written instructions including diagrams and he shows you on video how to do it and how it should sound. Each section should be practiced for five days, so you should know your song in about a month.

There are four popular songs to learn and then when you are finished you will know all of the chords and how to play them like a pro on any song. It’s actually foolproof. If you have always wanted to learn to play the piano, then I would highly recommend you visit http://pianofool.com.

The program is inexpensive and downright cheap when you figure that you are going to learn in a month what some people take two years to learn. I am so excited that I would really like to tell you more about it, but I don’t want to give away his trade secrets. Visit his site and you will see more of what I’m talking about.

Right now, though, I need to go work on my next song! Here are a couple of links for you: Check out the Core 4 program.

You can get a free video lesson and Chord Chart by going to: http://youtu.be/H9eSG6ookdE

http://www.pianofool.com/pfp1_cbdl/files/Crucialchordchart.pdf

Enjoy!

A bunk bed would work

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-16T16:53:54Z

My oldest son is getting married at the beginning of next year. His girlfriend has three older kids so he is trying to get his apartment set up so that it will be comfortable for all of them. He has a little den and one spare bedroom. I suggest a bunk bed for the little den that the oldest boy could use and then put two bunk beds in the extra room for the two younger girls. I think it is nice to see him so concerned about their comfort. My baby has really grown up.

New drums

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-16T16:50:10Z

My youngest son as loved beating on drums since he was a little boy. A few years ago he bought himself and set and I never knew whether he actually played them or not. I talked to him yesterday and he said he was ordering a set of Dave Smith Drums . Really? Do you actually play? He said that he did and that his girlfriend was also learning to play. I guess that's cool, but I'm thinking I wouldn't want to be his neighbor.

His scrubs came

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-16T16:44:30Z

I wanted to pick up something useful for my son and I know he is always buying scrubs. He's very tall so I have to order them online. I found a great place and ordered him three sets. They came this morning so I think it will be a nice little, unexpected surprise for him. I love surprising people for no reason!

Testosterone

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-16T16:37:44Z

I'm always looking for things that might make me feel better. Lupus tends to zap all of your energy so you can't even get any real exercise, which I know would help. Anyway, I was reading an article about how even women can get some benefit if they increase testosterone levels in their bodies. I thought that sounded very interesting. I would assume it would just be increased by a little bit. They say it will give a girl strength and energy. I might ask my doctor about this.

Getting a tv

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-16T16:32:56Z

I finally talked my husband into letting me get a tv for the bedroom. I don't really know why he has been so resistant, but anyway, I think I am going to get maybe a 30 inch flat screen. I don't want to clutter up the room or my dresser tops so I plan to get a flat mount for it. This way it will be on the wall and out of the way.

Update from Piano Fool

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-07T16:07:06Z

I just received this from Tim and if you were looking at his program make sure you read what he had to say.

I wasn't thinking. Official Apology

Have you ever known a secret that was so cool that

you just couldn't keep it to yourself? You just had to

share it with somebody because of the impact it could

have on them?

Well that is the way I feel about my Piano program.

BUT... I went too far this time.

I decided to run a promotion for the Core 4 which you

most likely know by now because of the emails you have

received, and didn't really think about what weekend it

was falling on.

So considering this is Easter weekend and chances are you

are spending it with family, friends, and other quirky

relatives, not worried about whether or not you want

to learn the piano, I have decided to extend the Core 4

promotion till Tuesday 4/10 at midnight.

So please accept my apologies and enjoy tomorrow!

I will get back in touch with you on Monday.

Here to Serve,

Tim (PianoFool)

P.S. I am very thankful to be able to share with you what

I know about piano, so thank you for listening.

Announcement: $91 Savings w/PianoFool's Core 4 Program

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-04-05T15:38:49Z

I told you all how excited I am about these piano lessons I am reviewing. It won't be too much longer and I will have the review and video ready for you all to see. However, I had to post this as it is a great deal and I didn't want anyone missing out if they were looking for online lessons....here it is:

So here's the deal...

We had a lot of people say they

missed out on the opportunity to

get into the Core 4 Piano Training

Program for one reason or another.

So we decided to go ahead and

open up the Core 4 training registration

today, Wednesday 4/4, until midnight

Sunday 4/8.

Click Here To Start Playing Piano

The Core 4 is the combination

of PianoFool's most successful piano

training programs all in one package and at a

huge savings from purchasing

them all individually.

Click Here To Start Playing Piano

Turns out that the program is so well laid

out that it isn't taking up nearly as much of

my time as I thought. And its important to me

to be able to serve you, because I do

care about whether or not you finally play

the piano like you have always dreamed.

So click the link below and you will

be taken to the page where you can watch

a video explaining it all:

Click Here To Start Playing Piano

Here to Serve,

Tim (PianoFool)

P.S. I couldn't believe all the comments on

this page. Curious what you think about them.

Click Here To Start Playing Piano

P.P.S. Make sure you turn your speakers

up and click the play button to get the

video started.

Click Here To Start Playing Piano

Earthquakes in California

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-03-30T17:56:15Z

Guest post from: Bruno Smith

A few years ago when they were having all of the earthquake issues in California I was not too worried because I didn’t live there. I always wondered why people would want to live on a live fault line in the first place but never thought much about it past that. After my husband got transferred to San Jose my thoughts on the matter changed dramatically. Not only is my husband successful in his job but I am too. I have a small business based out of our home with a few employees that help me process orders. The other thing that helps me process orders is San Jose T1. With fast internet connection I can really crank them out the door. My only problem now is worrying about when and if an earthquake is going to strike and knock out my internet connection and in effect slowing down my business. Of course I worry about other things like safety but my company is growing so quickly right now it is really my top priority over everything else.

Guess what I got????

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-03-28T16:37:50Z

I got a new, cool, lg lcd tv! I am so happy because I have wanted one for my bedroom forever. My husband doesn't like the idea of a tv in the bedroom but I love it. I can relax and enjoy tv in the comfort of my bed. Yay!!! I don't know why he cares, because he falls asleep as soon as the tv goes on so at least now he will be in bed!

Rack cans

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-03-28T16:33:34Z

Do you know how hard it is to find rack sack bags ? Well I'll tell you it ain't easy! I bought these trash cans years ago and it is so hard to find the right bags for them. Fortunately I did find a site that sells them so I can go back to using them. I'm always happy when a search is over and it was successful!

Piano lessons are going great

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-03-28T16:31:24Z

I have always wanted to learn to play the piano and was never able to do it. Well I found a great program (which I will tell you about later) that is really makiing me feel like it is possible. I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself!

Selling gold

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-03-18T17:18:30Z

Since the price of gold has gone up, every other commercial is about selling your unwanted gold. Doesn't apply to me though, because I've only had one significant piece and I lost it! Anyway, I was just surfing the net and was reading an article about how some of these places rip people off, especially the mail in ones. I can't believe anyone would mail something in not knowing what they will be paid for it! It also said something about if you take it to a place, check to see if they are using mettler balances ? I guess they are very accurate.

Safes and files

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-03-03T16:20:16Z

Okay I am finally working on getting my home office cleaned up and workable again. I really let it turn into a mess over the last year. Well, I've got most of it organized and a lot of the trash taken out. I do need to go get some stack on safes and files. Once I do that, I will strip the floors and rewax them and I should be done. Yay!

Baby

Cathy Jourdan — 2012-02-28T20:36:17Z

Thanks to Wm Rowe

I guess moms really are supposed to do it all. I can't tell you how many hours I have spent rocking sick children or how many noses I have wiped, or how many poopie diapers I have changed, or how many times I have patted a back and shushed a baby to sleep. I used to think if only I could get payed by every rock of this chair, I would be a millionaire! I mean, I am going to rock my baby for nothing, but it would be nice to get something tangible from it. Especially when I am a working mom and I have to get up the next morning to go to work and I am supposed to be all professional and then I look down at my shirt and realize that I have oatmeal on my lapel. How is that supposed to work? I have become a serious multitasker though. I can be changing a diaper and be on my phone to Compare Electricity Providers. That is talent for you! Show me a dad that can do that!