So I am gearing up for the first giveaway/contest I've ever held, and I'll tell you more about that as soon as I can. If for some reason it falls through, it isn't because I've decided not to go through with it, it is because someone is playing a cruel joke on me and by extension, you. I suggest fire. Maybe urine. In the car.
I thought I'd take this time to talk a little bit about how I feel about ads, giveways, contests, etc. I don't think I've done so, really - I also don't think that you care about it, but if you do, and I know there are times where I wonder how a site gets what they give (not in a mean or skeptical way - I'm just honestly amazed), here is how I feel about it.
Free stuff, winning free stuff, is one of the biggest thrills in life. And the reason I said yes to this giveaway, and might continue to do so in the future, is because I enter those giveways on other sites myself. Are you giving away reuseable shopping bags? A Kitchen-aid stand mixer? Something you found in your glove compartment? Rotting food from your fridge? Here's my name, e-mail address and my opinions on or answer to whatever question you've posed. Hook me up with that t-shirt, and in exchange I'll tell you whether or not I prefer V, Scoop or Crew necks.
I've never had ads on this site, and I don't know why. Same with sponsors, though I think that is a great idea that really strengthens bonds between blogs and small businesses, which are often one and the same. I don't have them now. I might have them later. I might not. I don't have strong feelings, either way.
But. I will always, when given the chance, offer you the chance to win something. I think that is neat. I think it is fun. And I would like to add, that should you be a business owner, a public relations rep, if you have something you would like to give away, feel free to contact me and we can work on arranging a giveaway or contest. People who read this site are, nine times out of ten, smart, savvy, beautiful and handsome, kind to former child stars, and hip - the remaining portion also have wings. You want to hook them up.
And I am always up for giving away things. Because I am fat, male, with a white beard, and a martyr complex. "No, this is for you. I give and I give and I give. No, I can climb back up the chimney by myself. Don't, you know, don't extend yourself. Wow, cookies and milk. Even though you know about my issues with lactose. Even though soy beverages are available nationwide. No. No, I'll drink it! I'll drink it. I don't want to upset you."