Work is hurting my MyLot earnings
By The Horse
@TheHorse (206066)
Walnut Creek, California
February 25, 2016 10:07pm CST
This morning, I was awakened at 7 AM by a phone call from my friend who is Director of a Preschool in Berkeley CA. One of her teachers was out, and she needed me to substitute teach for five hours.
Thursday morning is usually my morning to relax, grade some papers, and do a little extra MyLotting. But the kids at my friend's preschool are adorable, so of course I said yes. I got hundreds of hugs, read several books, taught some mandolin, planted some corn and green bean seeds, and earned something like $85.
But I wasn't able to do anything on MyLot. I noticed when I got home that I was having a rough day in terms of MyLot earnings. This afternoon, I had a 13-year-old kid client. We threw a football around, played in a park, taught a Russian/Israeli kid how to throw a football, sang along with Justin Bieber and rap music on my truck radio, and petted someone's pet bunny.
So now I'm finally able to get back to MyLotting, sipping some wine, and chilling. Does the real world ever get in the way of your MyLotting? I'll attach a picture of our Berkeley snow peas from last year. They're looking about the same right now, but I didn't have time to take my camera out at the preschool.
Yep, I'm pooped.
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@DanieGirl80587 (2713)
• United States
26 Feb 16
That's what I was thinking as well.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
@DanieGirl80587 Me three.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
26 Feb 16
Yup life does get in the way sometimes. It seems like I am always so busy. The only time I can shut out the world is late at night and I end up staying up half the night on myLot. hehe. But I enjoy it. Grabbing my laptop and laying in bed with the TV on and myLoting all night long.
Sounds like you had an awesome day in my book.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
It was a really nice day. I have one progress note to do, then I'll settle in and listen to or play music. Tomorrow I'll volunteer at the Preschool (unless she needs me to substitute) and turn in some progress notes at my "main" job. I have all weekend to grade my Wednesday in-class assignments from the College.
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@GardenGerty (157622)
• United States
27 Feb 16
I was envious of those peas until I learned that they were last year's. Yes, the real world takes me away from myLot and I feel disappointed about it.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
26 Feb 16
Aww teaching a class of pre-schoolers must be really fun! kids are so adorable but I get ya! Real life does sometimes interfere. 
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@TheHorse Aw that sounds so cute! When I was a kid - I would pretend to teach to my stuff animals lol.
When I was a kid - I would pretend to teach to my stuff animals lol.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
@infatuatedbby Aw, that's so sweet. Stuffies are important friends to kids.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
26 Feb 16
Yes, as I have mentioned before on here through discussions, That I have class to go to, and than have to work. So, yes, the worldly act does affect my Mylotting around on here. I also have a wife that I have to pay attention to as well. She's been fussing that I spend too much time on Mylot. But, I said that if I'm gonna earn any money on here, than, I've got to stay on here more than normal Facebooking. She didn't say anything after that. LOL I guess she knew that I was right. LOL So, it does sound like you do have a busy life before Mylot comes in. I pray that you will be able to slow down some and experience the love here at Mylot.
Best wishes to ya friend!!!
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
26 Feb 16
@TheHorse Yes, I do too. I enjoy this site very much. I think it's a good site. :)
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
@danny1971 I agree! I'll be back later this afternoon.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Feb 16
It sounds like you actually had a very productive day even if it wasn't on MyLot. I was off my laptop for over 24 hours so I am a bit behind myself.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@TheHorse lol I don't think anyone really counts we just read enjoy comment and repeat the cycle. The only ones I notice are the members who never respond at all which is strangely rude!! and unproductive.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
@BelleStarr Yes, some respond only to comments on their own posts. I think they're missing out on some fun.
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@vandana7 (98873)
• India
26 Feb 16
Always. :( I shuttle between my work and myLot. It is tougher now because if I close the window, myLot logs off. Good in terms of security bad in terms of fun. lol. Kids are always fun...now they come when dad is not around. :) That way I can get down to their level of childishness...even sit on floor and paint it more than the paper..lol. Not rich. :) Small flat...so no peas. lol. But yours does look good. :) Will be busy this weekend...it has already become way too hot almost like mid summer here. I can barely manage one work a day outside as it is exhausting in this heat.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
It must have been 70 degrees in Berkeley today. Absolutely perfect. I went outside and read three or four books to six 2 1/2- to 4-year-olds snuggled around me, and then we planted some corn and green bean seeds. Their love of life rubs off on me.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
27 Feb 16
We tend to forget what real life has in store for us is far more important than being here
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
10 Mar 16
@TheHorse I suppose we need to work out a balance so that none are neglected.
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
9 Mar 16
Almost all the time. But for me it's quite the opposite the past days -- MyLot is hurting my sideline job's earnings. Like, you know, right now, I should be starting that boring 7-page paper that was due last month but guess what? I'm still enjoying myself here. Funny thing is, I actually earn real income there and if exert extra effort I can actually earn more. Oh well, sometimes things we do really defy logic.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
27 Feb 16
pony is a psychologist (mainly children)/teacher/mountain climber/musician/crafter/repairman/child at heart/friend/all-around good guy.... even if he does play a pretty decent horse on myLot!
You really should have seen the YouTube video I posted of him on one thread where he was sleeping, snoring and ... uhm... something else, too, Adam.... LMFAO!1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Feb 16
@trivia79 To the very best of my knowledge, I am telling you the truth, Adam.
If I have something wrong, it is my mistake and not because I am deliberately lying to you. Those are all things I have found out about pony since I started talking to him here on myLot.
Wait, I might have one wrong. I sometimes mix up the two professions: psychologist and psychiatrist. Which one is correct, @TheHorse ?
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@milkyway24 (36)
• Cavite City, Philippines
26 Feb 16
So do you prefer myLotting than working outside? I mean I don't really know if myLot is categorized as a "real job" but if you happen to earn as much as doing an exhausting work then it's better.
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@TheHorse (206066)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Feb 16
@milkyway24 I feel silly, but that's the way I was thinking!
@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
27 Feb 16
Same here. It's just a bit hard to keep up when you are busy with your day job.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
26 Feb 16
The smaller they are the more pooped you get. But yes worth the time spent with the wee ones. I hope you can recover lol.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Feb 16
@TheHorse That's so nice. I am going to be with my great nieces tonight at a party. They are 14, 5, 4, and 2
@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
27 Feb 16
You had a fun day with little cute kiddies. :) I spent my day with kids too but they are not little. This get in my mylotting too...
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Lots of work offline really affects myLot earnings, but you can always take a peek on your rest hours. You plants look so healthy.
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