Friday, January 19, 2007

A Little Blatant Self-Promotion

This week is Australian Week, so as a tribute, I have prepared some little-known facts about Australia. Ready? Ok, here goes. In Australia you will be fined for not voting. Think about what that would do here in America...little lost old ladies at the polling booths. I can just hear them screeching "I can't figure out how to work this damn machine!"
Ok, another little known fact about Australia...there are only two mammals that lay eggs, both of them originate in Australia. That'd be the enchida and the platypus, I believe. And they must keep their eggs warm by laying on them. Most birds do this to their eggs.
Third little known fact about Australia: This contenient is responsible for 70% of the world's wool supply. So if you're allergic, you know who to blame. It's those sheepherding Aussies. These little-known facts are thanks to Emma S.
I've been sheepherding myself, well wordsmithing, I like to call it. Writing keyword articles. Took me about an hour and a half to complete one article and there were about three of them. I finished them and hope...sweet hope...that they reach the ears of the company and they will publish them. Even though they're just keyword articles.
The first was on cancer blood tests, and I learned that there is a blood test to cancer. What I want to know is why we all aren't using this test? There must be some sort of unconclusive works in the scientific community against this type of testing. Personally, I would be glad if they included in my routine medical exam.
The second was on Dragon Naturally Speaking 7, a program that writes what you say. Didn't even know that such a program existed. How amazing that you don't have to be able to type to write an essay or a novel, even.
The third was on wedding dress alterations. There's so much that goes into it. Hemming, sleeves, bustle, pressing and steaming. And all that costs money. I promised myself I'd buy a simple but elegant one. Hey, every girl wants that pretty white gown.
Does this get me where I want to go... possibly. It's up to the editor to decide if my articles are good enough for his copywriting company. Next time I think I'll try harder, as my articles weren't chock-full of yummy adjectives, mostly they were nouns and verbs, trying to get the job done. So lovely Friday's come and passed, it's the weekend, and I know ya'll will be partying, but don't forget to read my blog, updated daily.

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