I just couldnt wait to get home to share the news!!!
The first time home buyer tax credit has been extended!
Yes!
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Clarisonic Mia Review
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Back with a review, as promised.
So, I started using my Mia the morning I discovered that it had fully charged…..and I haven’t looked back since!
When used in conjunction with the MdSkincare line, my face thanks me each and everyday – quite honestly, at the risk of sounding over the top, I can’t stop staring at my face. *gushes*
My routine
Each morning while in the shower, I wet the Mia, apply my MDSC all in one foam cleanser to the bristles and massage my face for one minute – 20 seconds spent on my forehead, gliding my way down the nose, 20 seconds spent on the chin/around the mouth and 10 seconds on each cheek. (It automatically shuts off at the 60 second mark, fabulous!)
[To be honest, the very first day that I took my Mia out for a test drive, I may have overdone it by going for a full 3 minutes -- naughty! I know. *slaps hands gently*]
The experience
I honestly expected the bristles to be a bit…harsh on the skin. Not so.
Instead, it feels as though you are getting a soothing facial – which is partially what prompted me to indulge in a 12o second extension that first day. Needless to say, I’ve snapped back to my senses! The Mia’s power is amazing given its tiny size and one minute is more than enough for incredible results!
The result? Squeaky (literally) clean, smooth skin.
(I immediately dry my face and apply my moisturizing products.)
I adore the Clarisonic Mia and will be purchasing several replacement heads in the upcoming month being that I use it twice a day EVERYDAY.
Bonus: Travelling with this tiny tool is a breeze!
My body, my journey.
So I’ve realized that I haven’t kept up with the subject matter. Why, you may ask?
Well, I planned on having a photo journal (of sorts) which would encourage me to document things. This hasn’t happened because I have absolutely no idea where that camera of mine has disappeared to. As a result, I’m no longer as excited or as amped about the key things needed on my journey: increased caloric intake, working out like a mad woman for an hour each morning, my waist exercises, etc. I’ve even slacked on my water intake!!! This honestly bums me out because I’d progressed quite nicely and had been right on track…
Being naturally solution-oriented by nature, I’ve come to a decision.
I’m going to continue my hour-glass journey, however, I’m going to put the weight gain aspect of things aside for a month or two. I’m in the midst of making several life-transforming changes which limit my time. I’ll still do as much as I can in terms of meals and shakes but not as much as initially planned. (BTW, the initial plan was to have enormous meals…reallllly amp up my caloric intake.) I’ve been presented with an offer which calls for me to be “as I am.”
Translation – in full skinny bish effect 
Being naturally slender has had its perks. This opportunity was a pleasant surprise; I’d be foolish not to test the waters a bit.
So, there it is.
I’ll document my journey beneath the “Hourglass Journey” tab, thus maintaining the integrity of the blog as well as keeping things organized.
Task at hand: finding my canon.
Common interview questions.
What are your weaknesses?
I’ve been on a non-content related kick lately but I’ve just been coming across so much GREAT information, I can’t help it! Here’s the latest item I’ve found. Do you ever notice that one of the most difficult questions asked during a job interview is the one posed above? If your experiences are similar to mine, the books I’ve read in the past coached job hunters to turn your strength into a weakness thereby presenting you in the best light possible.
What if this isn’t the best method? A tad outdated, perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, here’s a new twist. :
Question: “What are your weaknesses?”
People usually try to list weaknesses that can actually be seen as strengths, such as “I’m too much of a perfectionist” or “I never say no when people ask for help.” These types of answers can seem canned and could make the interviewer wonder what you’re hiding.
What it really means: “How honest and self-aware are you?” and “How have you successfully dealt with a challenge in your career or adversity on the job?” Everyone has weaknesses, but not everyone will admit to it. Employers look for workers who can recognize their own weaknesses and also take steps to overcome them. Show the hiring manager you can do both. If one of your weaknesses is a fear of speaking in public, for example, you could point out how you had to speak in front of your executive team to present a project proposal. Although nerve-racking, the situation forced you to confront your weakness and take steps, such as first presenting at smaller meetings with your colleagues, to improve in this area prior to the big meeting. Since then, you’ve also joined Toastmasters International and continue to improve.
Question: “Would you rather work alone or in a team?”
This borders on being a trick question, because it’s rare that someone would be required to just do one or the other in today’s workplace.
What it really means: “Can you work with minimal direction?” and “Can you describe a time when you worked with a colleague or group to solve a workplace challenge?” Managers seek individuals who can take the ball and run with it. They may not always have the time to walk you through a project step-by-step, so you need to be able to work autonomously and devise solutions on your own.
At the same time, you need to be able to work with individuals from different levels, departments, offices or even companies, so the hiring manager is trying to gauge how well you can collaborate with others. You might cite an instance when you led a project team, for instance, to improve your chances of securing the job offer.
By knowing what types of responses interviewers truly seek with seemingly simple questions, you give yourself a much better chance of impressing the hiring manager. After all, he or she has probably gotten used to hearing the same responses over and over again. Distinguish yourself with a response that gets to the heart of the matter.
If you are as intrigued as I was, you may continue reading here.
Homebuyer Tax Credit May Be Approved Early Next Week
I awoke to great news this morning, I just had to share!!
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) — Congress could approve extensions of an $8,000 first-time homebuyers’ tax credit and unemployment benefits as soon as Nov. 3, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said.
Reid, a Nevada Democrat, said today he has scheduled a vote late on Nov. 2 to bring debate on the issues to a close and clear the way for approval by the Senate, followed by the House.
“The House said that they would accept that and that could be done as early as” Nov. 3, Reid said on the Senate floor. That “would be a great relief,” he said.
The legislation has been delayed by Republican demands for votes on several amendments, including one to ensure the end the Treasury Department’s Troubled Asset Relief Program by the end of the year. The Nov. 2 procedural move, if approved, would enable Democrats to ignore those demands and put the measure to a vote.
Democrats announced plans earlier this week to extend the homebuyers’ tax credit, scheduled to expire at the end of November, until April 30. The plan also would let more people qualify for the break, including some who already own homes and those with higher incomes.
Homebuyers who have lived in their prior residences for at least five years could receive a credit of $6,500 under the plan. Couples earning as much as much as $225,000 and individuals earning up to $125,000 would also qualify. That’s up from the current $75,000 limit for individuals and $150,000 for couples.
‘Shore Up the Economy’
“The success of the American economy is closely tied to the success of the housing market; by helping to stabilize the housing market, the homebuyer tax credit has helped to shore up the economy as it begins to recover,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, a Montana Democrat, said yesterday. “This would enable an even greater number of potential homebuyers to take the credit.”
Lawmakers said they want to prevent home sales from slipping as the economy struggles to recover from the worst drop in home prices since the Great Depression.
More than 1.2 million borrowers have claimed $8.5 billion of the $13.6 billion set aside for the homebuyer tax credits this year, according to the Treasury Department. The Obama administration has endorsed the extension.
“I think the first-time home-buyer credit is a great example of funding that’s helped to stabilize the housing market and should be extended,” Jared Bernstein, chief economist to Vice President Joe Biden, said on Bloomberg television today. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner gave his support yesterday.
Three Years
The measure would require those receiving the tax break to remain in their new home for three years. They would have to repay the credit if they didn’t. Those buying homes worth more than $800,000 wouldn’t be eligible for the credit. Lawmakers also said they won’t extend the break beyond April 30.
“The American people should understand this – and the affected industries – this is the last extension,” Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican who cosponsored the plan, said at a news conference yesterday. “Tax credits like this only work by creating the sense of urgency to take advantage of them.”
The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated the revised homebuyer tax credit would cost $10.8 billion over 10 years. Those costs would be offset by provisions delaying a tax break for multinational companies scheduled to take effect next year so the bill wouldn’t add to the government’s budget deficit.
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