As the Holidays approach how are you? You just won one of the most important elections in a generation or two, maybe even more. Why aren't you happier? Could it be someone in your family has lost their job or their house? Or maybe you and/or they are just really close to having your/their world change dramatically because of the economy. Whatever has put a damper on your Holiday spirit you need to get through it, we have a lot to celebrate this season.
I asked "Are You Ready?" because if you're like most that I've run into, there seems to be something missing in the Holiday spirit. I think there is only one house in my neighborhood that has completed their Christmas decorating and it was the one that had the McCain/Palin yard sign, so it's not about the election.
As the Holidays get even closer if you're still not in the spirit try volunteering at your local Food Bank or Soup Kitchen, it might give you a new perspective and a positive feeling. Perspective that you are not on the receiving side and a good feeling inside knowing that you are helping other.
And remember this; Character is doing for others when there is nothing in it for you. By using that quote I mean to make the point that when you do something for someone less fortunate, you don't have to tell the world for it to be a good thing. Take personal pride, not public bows, it not about extending your obit.
Now, (I'm talking to myself here too) finish putting up those decorations and have a Happy Kwanzaa , Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas and don't blow it at the New Year's Celebration.
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- If you comment you have to recommend all comments. (in order to recieve mojo you have to give mojo. It's only good mojo manners.)
- Everything you say may be taken as a joke (so if you ask a question, expect a silly answer)
- You must recommend the diary (and pimp it unapologetically)
- You don't have to comment to recommend.
- You can't steal my idea (right, like that ain't goin' to happen)
- Please, no pictures or YouTubes until after 300 comments. Now after 300, use a little common courtesy and be responsible in the number.
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Mojo Friday Goals
A. at least 300 different commenters and 1000 comments by 1:30 PM EST and 1500 by 5:00 PM EST Friday Night that it's posted.
B. 100 recommends for each comment, at least.
C. Stay on Recommend List at least five hours (this requires some strategic planning by you guys, refer to guideline #3)
D. At least 200 diary recommends. 300 would be better, spread the word.
E. And always, fun fun fun.
F. Have at least 75% average participation rate as seen here in the Mojo Friday Postgame Show by Hedwig.
G. (New) Have at least 30 kossacks over 90% participation (see here for some tips).
H. Overload the servers with recommends, not to mention dominate Top Comments Mojo list. (we do tend to mess with the site with all of our recommends at one time)(also, to dominate the Top Comments Top Mojo we need at least 50 comments with over 100 recommends, see guideline B)
I. That's enough for now. (Have a suggestion? Post it.)
MKinTN posted a diary to help everyone achieve greater success called How to Succeed at Mojo Friday Without Really Trying.
Now, a little housekeeping:
- Hedwig has a Doctor's appointment next Friday so The Post Game Show may be delayed unless his second is able to run it at it's usual time.
- I may need two substitutes in December, the 19th and the 26th. If you want to write and have been a little reluctant, here's your chance. Contact me via my email, it's on my Profile page.
- There was a small adjustment to the guidelines. Look at number six(6) please.
- For those of you knew to MF (Mojo Friday) we have our own lingo about a few things. Thank's to MF'er Jez(the link will explain) go to this diary for a little more fun and explanation. Official Mojo Friday Snecktionary