The Golden Hat Foundation-Autism

Hi All!  I haven't written in a while.  I have been compelled to tell you all about "The Golden Hat", a foundation that helps autistics around the world.  My eldest son is autistic.  I will tell you the reason behind it is the MMR vaccine.  I know, I know, fighting words.  I don't care what doctors, media, therapists, ANYONE has to say.  I am able to prove in MY son's case that the MMR was his breaking point.  Not the case for everyone, just speaking for myself.  Whew...ok moving on.  Kate Winslet is their spokesperson...I've always liked her, now even more!  The website is goldenhatfoundation.org 

I encourage everyone who has someone autistic in their family or knows someone who does to check out this site.  I was moved to tears when I read the blog written by 16 year old Michael Weinstein who is finally learning to speak.  My own son doesn't have conversational language ability and I was so happy to read about Michael's personal triumphs!  Keep it up!

You can also purchase a dvd on there called  A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism for less than $20.00!  Here is a quick synopsis:

A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism, a documentary by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, tells the story of Margret, a mother who has done everything in her power to help her son. Keli Thorsteinsson is eleven years old and has severe autism – his mother doesn‘t even know if he understands what goes on around him. Even if Margret holds no unrealistic expectations on behalf of Keli, she has the quenchless thirst for knowledge about the mysterious and complex condition that autism undeniably is. Along the way, Margret meets other families and hears their unique stories about how they too have been touched by autism.

On a course set to include the United States and Europe, she meets with scientists in the field of autism and autism therapies and the parents of autistic children who share her passion: to break down the wall between the children and the surrounding world. This journey becomes lengthier and more dramatic than she envisioned at the start. During the trip, she catches a glimpse of hope that her son can be helped to a larger degree than previously assumed.
Perhaps it is possible to break down the wall of autism and get to know the individual behind it?

A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism is narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet.

 

Quick Update!

Hey all!  Just trying to squeeze in a quick post here.  The house I told you about in the last post rented in less than a week!  Of course I priced it very low to create interest.  There are a lot of homes for rent in Florida so competition is fierce.  The new tenants are moving in this weekend.  I am thrilled but, what's more amazing is that I wrote "House repairs done and house rented in a week" in my little "wishbook" last week and it happened.  No BS!  I love it!

Now I am devoting all energy towards the other house that has people living there that don't want to move out!  Yes, we live in America but these people don't pay a mortgage, don't pay HOA fees and don't feel that they should pay rent.  I know what would happen if I thought like that...I'd be out on my arse.  I guess these folks don't think the rules apply to them and the kicker is they own other properties...how does that work?  

I'm keeping positive, hired a lawyer and hope to have them out by months end!  Wish me luck.

Hello Again! Much to share!

Hi All,

I obviously took a hiatus.  Got into a bit of a tailspin there with all the changes.  SO, I'll give you the short version.  We'll go back to the last post about real estate.  I took the bull by the horns and jumped in...with not so great results...initially.  I bid on a home in Florida and only after realized that I didn't do my homework as thoroughly as I should have.  Afterall, I should have NOVICE stamped on my forehead.  Turns out there were significant liens on the property including a humungo mortgage.  Yeah, not so cool.  

I refused to lose my money so I asked for it back.  In Florida you have to go to court and I "appeared" via the telephone.  Turns out the lien I purchased was from the HOA.  HOA's are very powerful in Florida and can sell your home in much the same manner as a foreclosure if you don't pay your dues.  Anyway, the judge ruled that the property was mine and wasn't giving my money back.  I spoke with several knowledgeable people and they said just write it off as a loss.  CAN'T.  

I did a bit of digging and found a website called "The Creative Investor".  Awesome site.  Guess what?  I wasn't the only NOVICE and several people had posted similar situations to mine.  The way to get my money back was to follow in the HOA's footsteps and rent the property.  HMMMMM....

Okay.  I finally got someone at the the HOA to help my by checking the house to see if anyone lived there.  No one did.  I took a trip with my husband and we did a thorough cleaning on the property.  I had to replace some appliances...craigslist helped me with that.  We found a realtor willing to manage the property as well for a monthly fee and I'm on my way.  We will be listing at a price lower than everyone else and the home itself is in a very nice development and in a great location.  

I must say that I've tied this up in a neat bundle for you to read.  But, there was really a lot sleepless nights and negativity involved here.  I ramped up on Kevin's cd's and followed Dr. Vitale's advice.  I was also pleasantly surprised when my library got "The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons" by Napoleon Hill.  Its my new bible and I take it everywhere and read it all the time.  I love this book.  Read it!

Still HERE!

Hi All!
Its been a while since my last post and much has happened.  I am full blown reading everything I can get my hands on about real estate.  Remember in "A Charlie Brown Christmas" when Charlie Brown asks Lucy what is it that she really wants for Christmas and she replies..."real estate".  She's onto something!  LOL.
Question is do I want to be a landlord??? See, the housing market sucks right now but, I figure if I can get something (yes preferably a foreclosure), I could rent it ...wait for the market to get out of this cycle and sell it later.  In the meantime, the property could pay for itself. 
Sounds simple, right?
Well, a few things do need to come into play...pricing on the property I want to buy, what rents are going for and of course...finding a GREAT tenant.
Its why I haven't posted in a bit.  I have been looking for the right property and of course trying to avoid pitfalls by reading as much and questioning as many people as I can.  If anyone has their two cents to put in...i'm all ears!

The Universe Rearranging-I guess!

So more bad news was received by me.  I will not say what it is...privacy issues and all, but a body blow just the same.  I wasn't upset at the news however, whereas in the past I would've been floored.  I just have this understanding now that things will work out.   I should credit Dr. Vitale for this calmness.  I have listened to the "Missing Secret" and "the Awakening" disk sets several times now and am currently focusing on the "clearing techniques" that he recommends. 

I am almost done reading "Think & Grow Rich".  Next on the reading list is "A Lifetime of Riches". 

I think i'd like to listen to KT's "Your Wish Is Your Command" disk set again. 

I wish I had something more positive to report but, we'll leave off as the universe re-aligning itself for me!

Where I Am At With LOA

Just wanted to give a quick update as to where I am at with the Law of Attraction business that I was introduced to by Kevin Trudeau's "Your Wish Is Your Command" disk set.  As I previously posted I discovered Dr. Joe Vitale through Kevin and I am listening to his disk set called "The Awakening".  Its kind of a continuation of "The Missing Secret".  Pretty interesting stuff though. 

Dr. Vitale talks more about the phrases, "I'm Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Thank You and I Love You".  I always have that mantra running through my mind now...kind of like when you have a song stuck in your head.  I know you probably think I've finally succumbed to madness...I assure you I haven't. 

One thing it's definitely done for me is lower my anger and frustration.  That's huge to me because i'm not wasting energy on a negative, pointless emotion. 

I am still reading "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.  Awesome book and one I could read again and again. 

As far as the Laws of Attraction go....some more negative events came into play recently.  The old me would've probably been upset.  Instead I shrugged it off....things always have a way of working out for me, in a good way.  I'll keep you up to date on that.

The library has the Napoleon Hill biography that I'd like to read but, no more Kevin Trudeau books.  I'd like to read Free Money and Debt Cures II next. 

I'm BAAAACK!!!

Well the week in Sag Harbor was AWESOME.  Yes, I began reading one of KT's recommended books, "Think & Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill.  I'll tell you what....i'd love to attract that whole Hampton's lifestyle.  Just looking at all the yachts in Sag Harbor from around the world made you see wealth on a whole new level.  We did sneak away from the kids one night and had dinner at the American Hotel in town.  The food was awesome...the crowd was a bit pretentious.  A lot of old people dressed gaudily and women with too much makeup (and too much plastic surgery)...but, we enjoyed a break from the kids. 

I think this trip really opened my eyes to what could be and I am more devoted to KT's "Your Wish Is Your Command".  I plan on educating myself even more and begin to act on my ideas like KT recommends. 

This should be interesting.