Hi Maria,

To quote the warden from the movie

"It's nice to have you back"

I do love that movie, one of the best ever.

Yes, your own life is proof we can fly higher than the chains of those who would be tyrants and force them on us. Your own story would make for a good book or film.

I do hope that you've been feeling more rested and yourself since your return. I know you started work again, which could have either prolonged your state or returned you back to normal. I also know it must have been tiring regardless, especially given how hectic your nights can get.

Thanks so much as always for stopping by and adding your thoughts.

"Life without hope seems dark! It is better to live with hope!"

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I appreciate your appreciation of my blog. :) I like your

"You are the “Don’t ask Google ~ ASK ME!” person!"

I figured you got called away last night as I only saw you post tat one time there. Hopefully tonight it might slow down for you a little during class.

Yes, I'm off tonight, other than I need to take the class and work on my blog, as well as do some beginning work on the Python. I really don't get much down time, hah hah.

Kudos to you on getting a jump on the YouTube channel. I found this training here. Although it's 4 years old, maybe it can help.

I tried Camtasia some time ago, and it does a good job. Skipping around in her tutorial video she seems to cover some of the musts, like gaps in the sound and such. How to shoot,edit& upload videos to Amazon and Youtube Hope you're getting some much needed rest right now.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I just saw you commented here. I find I still don't get all of my notifications.

I'm starting the Python class later today. I don't have time for it really, but I'm tired of having no time or money so making time where there isn't, hah hah.

I figure it can open many doors. It's possible I could land an entry level programming job which would pay more and not be dangerous like my current position, and I definitely can use it to make money (which is where I want to use it to be free) in making my own AI. Initially for mass producing websites to flip.

I hope you are figuring out the YouTube. I plan on doing that at some point down the road, so maybe you could make some tutorials once you have a good system down and be a mentor for the rest of us. :)

I hope your night went well.

I had to get up hours ago to drive to another town to do some major grocery shopping as I hate having to run her to work and then go back and get her if I need my vehicle. It adds almost an hour and a half to my day just that part of the driving.

So I'm going to stretch back out here is a few moments.

Thanks so much for keeping me in your multi tasking rotation system. :)

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

The grocery stores are limited to expensive ones in my town, so I have to drive to a town 20-30 minutes away dependent on time of day and traffic. Which is compounded more if I wait to take her to work as I then have to make 2 round way trips to her work which adds an hour and a half of driving on.

I hope you got some good sleep. I'm lurking in Jays class now as I reply to comments. :)

Can't wait to see your YouTube channel.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I'm still doing intro stuff in Python where it discusses where we will be going.

Jays class was a waste, its really a class on using SiteKit which I had to uninstall, not actually one on installing GA4. I'll need to find training that actually covers it. I feel the title of the class was very misleading and wouldn't have logged in had I known.

I'm going to go be productive elsewhere now, hah hah.

Have a nice night and enjoy your wedding tomorrow.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I got a notification you replied with the link to your post on GA4 on your Memorial day celebration, however nothing shows up there when I click the notification. I did find the post however manually scrolling your blog, but there weren't any instructions on it.

I researched (off of WA) and think I may have it fixed, but have to wait up to 48 hours for it to collect data to know for sure.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

No, I was up figuring out (hopefully) GA4. My boot camp will likely take longer than many get through it, as I never seem to have the time already for actions before jumping into this as well, hah hah.

No worries on the blog. Sometimes I really need something step by step, which is my ignorance rearing its head.

Yes, tax write offs are plentiful for business. Something I knew before he said it this way (Robert Kiyosaki)

When you are employed you pay the government first, when you are self employed you pay them last.

I'm much the same way in viewing my membership here. I'm not like many and easily hooked on the social side of things being more of a loner, but when I look at my knowledge now compared to coming here I see a vast improvement.

Each week being immersed here with those doing, taking the live classes many weeks 3 times a week has really begun affecting my knowledge base and inner dialogue from that.

I'm glad you feel the same way. I believe as personable as you are that as time goes on you will become a sensation in your niche as your personality is like a magnet, warm and inviting.

Remember what Eric says in relation to making videos. He mentioned how bad his were when he started and how he was a work in progress to get to the smooth operator (my words there hah hah) he is today.

Hope you had a great evening.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I had to delete SiteKit which deleted the tag I need for Analytics 4.

I had already been pondering it as my site was having speed issues and others like Brenda were insisting it was Site Kit. Then one day it stopped working and said I had to give Google Ads permissions to run correctly so ditched it. I don't plan on EVER using Google ads on my sites so as is so often the case, refused the demand for intrusion where it isn't called for.

I actually got pretty good at using maps, driving so much cross country in my life. I did get to cheating though and over the last 20 years would print out the Google maps and every time I would hit a new leg of the journey write down my mileage and calculate the distance I should be at the next leg so I could be alert for it.

I'm glad Tom can see what you're doing. My family all feels the same as when I was self publishing, that I'm just goofing off online. Even my partner makes comments every now and again about if this worked I'd be making money from it.

And yes, I appreciate your mental capacities especially when you write one of your thought provoking posts that I am in shock to read here at WA, hah hah.

I hope the wedding is going well, and rain is cooperating. We are to finally have rain for the next week here. Temps went from high in the low 90's to high in the 50's.

I'm much like Tom in disliking such affairs as the wedding. People putting on fake masks pretending this or that for the most part, and I always have a hard time as I can't connect to that.

Like you, I go back to work tomorrow night. So enjoy your last night off this round.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I also use the GeneratePress theme, although I did upgrade to premium.

Jay said at the beginning of his class that he decided since the site promotes the use of SiteKit he would stick to using that.

I used a header hook based on a video I found off site, and will check tomorrow likely to see if it has begun collecting data.

I do look forward to seeing your videos. and yes I'll give you an honest appraisal.

I dislike the type of events you mention, as it seems many are for the show and strutting etc. Nice of you to tolerate it for a good friend.

In todays climate where the culture pits men against women it seems many times the man is viewed for his wallet, so I hope alongside you for your friends sake she does want more than that.

It's funny you mention Tom has issues with sleeping too. I should be asleep right now but had to get up due to breathing. Hoping I might catch an hour or two more before I have to start getting ready for work in a few hours.

I'll be curious to read any input you might have on my latest topic. I understand that many would shy away from the topic as to both avoid becoming targets as well as rocking their own upvote boats, hah hah. But there are many folks getting tired of this, and have been for some time.

The other night in live chat was crazy as there was some back and forth taking place on the issue as I watched quietly as I normally do. I've been thinking on this topic for awhile now and took that as my omen to get it done.

The AI is going to be the future for at least a bit, and I agree after much analyzing that learning it now will give one an edge over the rest in the future.

But you get those vids done first. We only have so much time and attention and I'm a testament that spreading ourselves to thin means usually nothing is getting done.

As to the emotional part you mention, that creative side of you also helps you immensely in connecting with others. Social cohesion, once solidified often then takes a back seat to the emotional side.

Appreciate your thoughts as always.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

Next time I get on my email from my computer I'll send you the screenshots. :)

I suspect you'll do better than you imagine. Aquarians are artists at heart.

I'm picturing each attempt by the bride to box you in on the visit getting a little bolder as she grew frustrated, hah hah.

I didn't get much sleep, and my night was tense sadly.

I hope you got some decent rest before your shift, and that your night was one of the better ones for you.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

I would be writing a long list if I went into my night. I'll say this though, my coworker is ALWAYS late (by a lot) for every shift and it creates quite a burden for me to start my night. Last night when I texted her to see at what time we should expect her highness she actually got testy with me, which I let her know that wasn't going to fly.

The screenshots are of the live chat you asked what happened in. :)

The Aquarian I was with was one of the laziest folks I've ever met, with an excuse for everything so in many regards the two of you are vastly different. :)

I am indeed working tonight, and hoping I get some great sleep today. I'm doing laundry right now and will likely lay down shortly after it's done.

Regards,

Jason

Hah hah, she was born at the end of the third week of January.

I'm sure I'll love your videos. :)

I don't look there that often, usually in the morning as Partha and Diane will often be there. I lurk, but learn a lot. Plus those two are like watching a comedy team, hah hah.

It was a fluke I saw it the other night.

Yeah, my partner just doesn't understand this stuff, and I have to keep reminding her she felt the same way when I got into self publishing.

I definitely know I'm on the right track. I was looking both at entry level Python jobs, as well as prompt engineer jobs, and the freelancers are making a killing at the moment.

I'll say this about my partner I have now though. She is a hard worker, she just doesn't see things that I do much of the time. She understands routines and working for others and not so much outside of that box.

I'm a magnet for crazy folks period, the stories I could tell you, hah hah.

Drive safe and enjoy having the house to yourself with your two furr babues.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Maria,

Tonight and tomorrow night then off again.

I'm going to try to make tonight's class but I should be asleep right now.

When you get to working tonight, remember to try having fun with it. The folks who have fun are always like a magnet for viewers.

Regards,

Jason

Hi Mel,

Yes, you hit it right on the head. So often we are the one who puts ourselves in these restrictive boxes.

I would guess you're not alone in being guilty of this, as likely we all have been. I know for sure I have, in pretty much all facets of life at various times.

I love your last line Mel, one of the best self affirmations I've read.

"I will do my best to do better than before."

Thanks so much for stopping by and adding your thoughts here. So often the comment sections are where the real gold is found, and for sure your comment here shines brightly on this truth.

Regards,

Jason

Thank you very much Jason!

Mel

Hi Frank,

I don't see you like Brooks, yes you are similar to Andy. You've shared enough with me for me to see you've always marched to your own beat.

Part of what made the movie such a contrast was the difference between Andy and Red. Red was stuck in his mind to a certain play, one where inside he was an important man. On the outside, a man who had nothing of value. It was only because of his love for Andy he didn't give up like Brooks and stepped outside of his mental trap at the end.

Your mention of your parents solidifies your office manager and my assessment of you.

Thanks for stopping by as always.

Regards,

Jason

Thanks, Jason!

I'm a lot more like Dr. Emmett Brown in Back To The Future. Lol 😂🎸

hah hah

Hi Joanne,

I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you found this helpful. It's always a great experience when we are able to relinquish thoughts that have kept us from realizing our true potential.

Years ago I saw a meme that really summed it up well.

It's a horse tied to a plastic lawn chair, believing it is trapped there because of the rope. It never dawned on the horse it could drag the chair wherever it wanted.

I hope you have a wonderful evening, and thanks so much for stopping by.

Regards,

Jason