New Years Resolutions? Share them in Times Square!

What is your New Years Resolution? Are you sitting there saying "Hell if I know." or "Probably a lot of the same ol' stuff..."  Well, maybe this year it can be different. I'm a big believer in the power of intention and putting what you want out into the universe. So aside from rambling on to someone after a few too many coquitos about how this year things are gonna change, put it in writing! Make a concrete affirmation that the things you want out of this life will in fact change.

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Under Construction - By A Novice.

So, I'm still trying to figure out how to use the "read more" function on my blog. I found this really great site that has user friendly explanation on how to add the javascript on BloggerBuster. That site is really great. But here's what happened. I'm a novice at this html stuff! Sure I got the hang of it with editing my old Myspace profile but this is a whole other ball game.
I'm having issues with javascript conflicting with the jump function, page load time, why the embedded youtube video disrupts the entire page ... and the list goes on and on. In my heart I think, "maybe if I give it some time to adjust, it will cure on its own," as though I were waiting for that layer of primer to dry before I paint. html is not primer. I know this. But I don't know for certain whether I'm even using the proper tech lingo, that's how lost I am. 

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The BronzeWord Latino Book Tour

The BronzeWord Latino Book Tour Presents a Virtual book tour for:  René Has Two Last Names/René Tiene Dos Apellidos. The tour been held between November 30-December 4 and interviews with the author Rene Colato Lainez will continue January 11-22.

Check back here on January 14, 2009 for my interview with the author! 

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Disclosure Policy / Privacy Policy

Disclosure Policy 

HerDeepThoughts.com is a personal blog written and edited by LaLicenciada "Li". I will conduct interviews and host giveaways if I think it fits well with my blog, which would, in turn, relate to my readers. I love my blog and treat it with respect. Its just a petite blog, just like me.

HerDeepThoughts.com displays ads from google adsense. When readers follow links from google adsense ads, the owner of HerDeepThoughts.com receives a commission.

HerDeepThoughts.com is part of the Amazon Associates program. When I mention books, CDs, Films, and other products, I may include links to their Amazon pages, if I think the link will be of interest to my readers. If readers follow those links and buy products from Amazon, I will receive a commission.

As the owner of HerDeepThoughts.com, I may provide an opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Most of the time I do this of my own accord. However, as the owner of HerDeepThoughts.com I may at times receive compensation for posts or advertisements. I will disclose this in the post or on a sponsored advertisement. I will always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. 

HerDeepThoughts.com may accept forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made on HerDeepThoughts.com. 

The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should ALWAYS be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

Privacy Policy 

At HerDeepThoughts.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by HerDeepThoughts.com and how it is used.

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Like many other Web sites, HerDeepThoughts.com makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

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These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on HerDeepThoughts.com send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.

HerDeepThoughts.com has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. HerDeepThoughts.com's privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective website.  

This policy is subject to change without notice.

If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at: info[at]HerDeepThoughts[dot]com.

Contact > Sponsorship

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HerDeepThoughts inspire its’ readers to find their bliss and live their best lives. We explore the bliss business when it comes to:

• Lifestyle - Wellness, balance, a love of café con leche, and pampering yourself.
• Entertainment – Commentary on the arts, film, NYC nightlife, and jetsetting!
• Beauty & Style - The Pursuit to look and feel good inside and out.
• Culture, Career & Relationships – Life, love & the law of attraction.

CONTACT

Please feel free to email me at Li (at) HerDeepThoughts (dot) com with any questions you may have! 

SPONSOR HER dEEP THOUGHTS: 

Sponsorship opportunities:

• BlogHer

“BlogHer  will bring over three thousand attendees together from all over the world to share hands-on learning, rich discussions, opportunities to meet with the brands that support them.”

• Blogalicious

 “The Blogalicious Weekend conferences are aimed at …ignit[ing] a sense of unity within the multicultural blogging community as well as educat[ing] marketers on the importance of our demographic in today’s marketplace.”

 

 

 

•  Latism

"At the heart of Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) is a commitment to integral action for and by Latinos. We believe in community action and our mission is the manifestation of that commitment."

To learn how your brand can benefit from working with HerDeepThoughts 

send your inquiry to:

 

Li (at) HerDeepThoughts (dot) com.

A media kit will be provided upon request. 

DEMOGRAPHICS ON MY DEEP THINKERS

My deep thinkers are primarily:

·         Employed

·         Single

·         Educated

·         Affluent

·         Hispanic, African American and Caucasian women (and some fab men)

·         Age range from mid twenties to mid forties.

AUDIENCE ON HER DEEP THOUGHTS

As of March 2011, the traffic on HerDeepThoughts.com is as follows: 

Monthly unique visitors: 934 
Monthly pageviews : 2,363
Feed subscriber numbers: 124

Followers Via Google Friend Connect: 120

HER DEEP THOUGHTS FOOTPRINT

On Twitter via @LaLicenciada:  1,730 followers

HerDeepThoughts on Facebook:  138 “likes”

HerDeepThoughts on Youtube:  20,399 “views” on most popular video;
39 subscribers; and 1,718 channel views

BLOGGER BUZZ

Brands that have worked with HerDeepThoughts: 

• Bare Escentuals
• Eucerin
• Victoria's Secret
• Aviesta
• Sprint
• Fox Home Entertainment
• Uprinting
• Rascodog
• Turtle Neck Jewelry
  
  
  

LaLicenciada and HerDeepThoughts have been featured on:

• YahooShine
• Creative Women in Social Media STB Radio Guest Panelist
• New Latina
• Blogadera
• UrbanoTV
• UrbanLatinoRadio

Posts and Video Blogs have been published on:

• GirlyGazette
• LatinoLA
• SpitefulCritic
• LatinaOnAMission
• NewYorkChica
• TikiTikiBlog
• TheSweetLifeofJandE
• HyperhidrosisAndMe

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY POLICY

The rates and policies vary depending on the type of review, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Event Reviews
• Product Reviews
• Restaurant Reviews 
• Spa, Resort and Hotel Reviews

Goodbye To Another Year

The years have flown by. Looking back on my life, I realize that I have accomplished a lot during the short amount of time I have spent on this planet thus far. That's something to be proud of.

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The Spirit of Christmas

The  Operation Santa Claus program is something I've always wanted to be a part of. But I've been a little afraid to think I am bringing gifts to a family that may not want to see a stranger at their door. But after reading Santa's Blog I see there are many ways to contribute and I can just mail the gifts as being, "from Santa". I'm really excited about this!

According to Santa's blog, you can get "Dear Santa" letters at a participating location in your town. To participate in New York:

You may visit Operation Santa Claus at the James A. Farley Building in New York .... Letters must be picked up in person.... Each person requesting "Dear Santa" Letters can receive a maximum of 6 letters.

...The Operation Santa Claus program will commence on December 1, 2009 and will end on December 24, 2009. You cannot pick up letters on Sundays. If you have any questions about the program please leave a voice mail at 212-330-3000 and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

If you want to participate but don't want to buy any gifts, you can donate to the program online.  Please check out Operation Santa Claus where you live to see if it moves your spirit of giving. In the meantime, you can follow Santa on Twitter  for updates or become a fan on Facebook.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil (In light of the Presidential Address)

Many of us walk around with blinders on. We don’t want to hear about war. We don’t want to see images of war. We don’t want to speak about war. And in doing so we neglect those who fight on our behalf. We take them for granted… just as we take it for granted that as Americans we do not see war on our soil. In fact, September 11, 2001 was the first time many saw a glimpse of the terror that is too common-place on foreign land. Although we may “never forget,” we are so shaken-up that we don’t want to think about it. But we have to take the time to think about it.

So many of us are oblivious to what the troops go through to make sure we live safely in our little bubbles. Many of us go to work every day without worrying about the travesty’s faced by war-riddled countries or about the sacrifices of our troops. However, this “ignorance is bliss” attitude is not a reflection of how we feel about the men and women overseas. It’s just a type of avoidance - a defense mechanism for those of us who find it too difficult to bear. I am guilty of this type of avoidance, even though my cousin is serving in the Air Force, did four tours in Kuwait and is currently on tour in Iraq.

When I was a little girl in the late 80’s, three of my cousins came to live with us from Japan. They lived on a base, traveling around every four years or so, and when my aunt and uncle split, I was introduced to my cousin “Cruz.” Cruz was a little older than me and became the older brother I never had. Cruz taught me how to ride a bike and he also taught me a little rebellion… (a kid-type of rebellion, like telling me I didn’t have to finish my food if I didn’t want to). During the year he, his sisters and my aunt lived with us, he taught me the art of torturing my little sister and informed me that it wasn’t the stork that brought her to our life. Growing up, Cruz was quite a riot! As a child, I never would have thought he’d be fighting a war when he grew up.

Cruz has been a very charming and kind person. Years passed and as we got older we lost touch. I found out Cruz was in the Air force when I was in law school. He called to tell me how proud he was of ME. I have never told him just how proud I am of HIM. He learned Spanish while living in Texas and met the woman who he would eventually marry, and with whom he has a daughter.

Cruz is one of the most well-rounded individuals I know… He is my cousin and I love him. Yet, I have never told him how much I appreciate what he is doing for us. I never asked him what it feels like to leave his wife, little girl, sisters and parents behind. I never asked him if he is ever afraid. When I see my cousin I stick to questions about the here and now. I cannot bear to think about what he has gone through or the what-ifs of what he is facing. I don’t know that I will ever have the courage to ask those questions. But it is time to take the blinders off and tell Cruz as well as those fighting on our behalf, “THANK YOU.” Without them, without people like my cousin, we wouldn’t feel safe at home.

WE MISS YOU.

WE THANK YOU.