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For a good profile the author of the book* says:

-Know what type of audience you want to attract and make a targeted profile for that audience.

-Use key messages throughout the profile for a theme. If you think you're intelligent, be intelligent in your profile. Same for funny, sweet, etc. Don't specifically use those terms, but show the reader through the profile what your key messages are.

-Marketing uses the power of 3. Talk about 3 interests, 3 favorite movies, etc. You don't have to list them in order, but whatever you work in, marketing has shown that people gravitate and remember groups of 3s the best.

-Use a short first sentence.

-Avoid listing weak adjectives (funny, smart, kind, etc.) Be specific. You can put that you love Italian food, but you'll stand out more if you say you love a good Fettuccine Alfredo. The more specific, the more memorable you will be.

-Keep your profile in the present. No need for backstory on it.

-Don't over-elaborate on topics. You want to get emails with questions, so leave room for people to ask by giving them just enough.

-Be confident. Avoid "My friends say I'm...." Don't be cocky, but you don't need to justify your personality by saying what your friends think. Exude who you are and it will show.

-Spellcheck, spellcheck, spellcheck.

-Make sure your last line leaves a good impression of you. Don't say, "Message me for more info or if you have questions!" Make an impression!

-Avoid words like don't, never, not, unfortunately, etc. Keep it positive.

*I have not personally tried her tips yet.

It's a regular day off for me today. My niece sent me a Flat Stanley cutout I have to take to my "favorite places in my city" and photograph myself with it. I just did this for my nephew 2 weeks ago (they are in different classes with different teachers). I guess I'll go out and about today to get some pictures with Flat Stanley. I'll have to take him to some exciting places...well, exciting for 3rd graders, lol.

I am reading a book about an online dating service developed by the owner to help people maximize their chance of finding love online. The author showed examples of how she "improved" a few profiles of men and I cringed at a of the few profiles, as they were pretty cheesy after she got a hold of them.

Last night I stopped by Ulta to get a few things for a thank-you gift and they didn't have anything I needed. One was discontinued (Goodbye Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Blackberry...you were the perfect red for fall) so that wasn't their fault, but the other two were out-of-stock. I feel like Ulta stores never consistently have stuff in stock and it gets annoying. I walked next door to Target to get one of the items I needed and they had plenty of them in stock.

What did he say after he mentioned meeting up?

Did you give POF your Paypal account for some reason? I've never had to put in any sort of payment information on that site.

bg, I am so, so, so, so jealous. OMG.

Selfie on my 30th birthday (eek!) last week. The trip was great...ready for the next one!

I tried Not Your Father's Root Beer tonight. I was disappointed. It's too sweet yet savory for me.

Tell me about it. Is it worth $99/yr for movies and shows access? I don't care about the 2-day shipping or music.

Thanks @blueyes623, Eureka1984, calle28, sweetchix. I am feeling better. I got quite of bit of cleaning done, and now I'm contemplating going to the mall or not. Hmmm.

I normally wear gold jewelry with brown, but I think any jewel-toned color would be pretty in jewelry, too, with that dress especially a deep orange or burgundy.

Face: MAC Studio Fix, Hard Candy Glamoflague, ELF HD setting powder, Milani Baked Blush in Coralina, NYC Bronzer in Sunny, ELF Brow Set in Light, MAC Brow Set in Girl Boy

Eyes: NYX Nude Eye Shadow in Blame It on Midnight, Maybelline Rocket Volume Mascara in Black, a teensy bit of Wild N Wet aqua shadow on the lower lid, UD 24/7 Eye Liner in Baked in the inner eye

Lips: MAC Neon Orange and Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti f

I am LAZY today. I am trying to convince myself to get moving. I probably won't make it to the mall, but I at least want to go to Ulta! Maybe I'll bribe myself with RedBox and ice cream...

I just ate leftover pizza for breakfast. Now I'm lounging, but later I am going to the gym and am debating going to the local mall to see if I can find some good pieces for my trip since most stores are having big sales.

Last night I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and went to a birthday where I only knew the birthday girl. While I'm proud I went, it wasn't great. I was sat by a couple where the wife talked about MONEY, MONEY, MONEY. They spent $20,000 on a cruise! A certain Caribbean county is the worst so they upped and flew to a better country! They have a huge house on a gazillion acres! And so on. Travel came up and I told another guest I was going on a trip soon. She told me she contracted a parasite at one of the places I'm going and she talked about it for at least 20 minutes.