I am absolutely not joking when I write that I had to Google “in the black” to confirm that the meaning of that idiom is “making money.”
I thought it might be “in the red” or for some reason, “in the pink.”
Well, anyway, I’m very proud and humbled to say that thanks to you readers, after expenses (hosting/bandwidth), this website has clocked it’s first $25 profit.
While not enough yet to support the mortgage or my American Girl Doll obsession, it’s a start. And, as I was thinking about it this afternoon, what is most exciting for me is that I’m being paid (albeit a little amount) to be myself.
If this site can continue to grow, great. If all I ever earn is $25 a month, so be it. I’ll buy something on Amazon to earn free shipping.
And hopefully you don’t think it’s a blowhard move to brag about making a few bucks. I’m just so grateful to you for reading because you have made it all possible.
Please visit my sponsors (two more to be added in the next few days), and click on their links. Show them some love, since they’re doing the same for me. They’re over there on the right, down the page.
Thank you for giving me hope that being myself could lead to fame, fortune, and riches. Then I can leave you behind and hang out with celebrities, who we all know are better than the rest of us.
Seriously, thanks. You’re amazing fans. Means the world to me.
Viki_Manera says:
@delfinparis Congrats! Give me a few words on your experience up till now? Thinking about starting one…
D.J. Paris says:
@Viki_Manera Thanks, VK! What’s most exciting is that I can just be myself, which is a mixture of hard truths, humor, and poor grammar.
BellyBillboard says:
Congrats! If it weren’t for me selling message space on my gut, I would be in the red big time. I’ve made maybe $50 so far. I think we should have a contest. Starting February 1st, ending September 1st. Who can make more with his blog. Winner gets a guest post on the loser’s blog to say anything he wants about the loser. What say you? Is it a bet? Hah?
arminiemi says:
Congratulations! That must feel awesome after all the hard work you have put into your blog! 🙂 – And cheers for many more !
D.J. Paris says:
@arminiemi That you Armi for the kind words! I appreciate your readership!
circustoybox says:
Which reminds me I have no idea what your job is…oh wells, I will just assume you are an unemployed rich kid.
D.J. Paris says:
@circustoybox You’re close… I’m fully employed and poor.
changethetopic says:
Congratulations, that’s awesome news! You go, boy!
D.J. Paris says:
@changethetopic I love that Yucko is your profile pic. Hilarious.
YoungmanBrown says:
Proud to support you. More proud to be supported by you (like a good bra).
D.J. Paris says:
@YoungmanBrown Everyone – visit his website – it’s on the right hand side up the page!
Jessica_thereader says:
You are so amazing and so is your blog!
Sunburnt says:
Congrats! You deserve it, This is my favorite blog! I’m pink with envy. Soon you’ll go all diva on us and get a chihuahua or something.
D.J. Paris says:
@Sunburnt Chihuahuas are gay.
toristoptalking says:
Why do those dolls have to be so expensive? I just wanted to buy Pioneer Addy a velour track suit so we could match. Husband wouldn’t let me get a second mortgage though.