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  • JakeDesign Mar 15, 2012 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Hello! I have sooo much to learn. I thoroughly enjoyed your candor and willingness to admit mistakes. It is all very intimidating but I am determined to, one day, become a giant squid. In the interest of full disclosure, I should admit that I teach web communication with an emphasis on social media at a local university. It just goes to show you, that you can never know enough about the digital world. :)
    Thanks
  • Feb 2, 2012 @ 3:06 am | delete
    I Thank You for sharing this great knowledge. You are the ideal for every lensmaster here. Though its impossible for us to achieve the same height as you.
  • PastorCher Jan 12, 2012 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    Love to see your updagted stuff. You've come a long way. Thanks for all your work here. It has helped me tremendously.
  • Showpup Dec 28, 2011 @ 8:47 am | delete
    I really enjoyed this lensography. Thank you so much for sharing your story and a bit of your stats for those of us who are setting goals of our own to live up to. It was quite motivating.
  • hysongdesigns Dec 27, 2011 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing your journey! I hope that your health is better, that your children's health is better and that you are able to nibble away the debt! What an incredible 3 years you have had.
  • bhthanks Sep 9, 2011 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    hello and thank you for your informative lenses
  • Ruthi Aug 18, 2011 @ 7:53 am | delete
    What a unique and fabulous lensography! I love that you share why each lens was created! Of course, I am delighted to have learned so much about you through this lens. (Glad I followed your Twitter tweet here!)
  • tssfacts Mar 15, 2011 @ 9:02 am | delete
    I always enjoy reading your works. This article was certainly a cliff hanger for me going from one page to the next. Well worth the read. I couldn't leave here without leaving a blessing from the SquidAngel of Lensographies. You are featured on SquidAngel Lensographies.
  • Wednesday_Elf Feb 3, 2011 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Took me awhile (2 months), but I finally completed my SquidAngel Tribute lens and now this fine example is featured in the 'Lensography' section of my "SquidAngel Blessings by an Elf" lens. :-). I also lensrolled it. Hope all is going well with you, my friend.
  • LisaAuch Oct 30, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    I was pointed to your lensography as a great example! and I can honestly say, I have sat missing my favourite programme on TV, as I just had to finish reading this. I never thought I would get to the magic 50 but I am nearly there, and like you have overcome personal ahurdles to get there, I loved how you opened out your whole life to Squidoo, and as you say it helped you and that is how I feel. This was just wonderful to read, thankyou
  • Othercat Oct 25, 2010 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    This is incredible. To think of what you've been through and what you've accomplished.......all I can say is "You go girl!". As one of the best lensography's I've ever read, it deserves (and gets) my angel blessing.
  • Wednesday_Elf Sep 28, 2010 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Hi AJ. Your Squidoo story and the wide range of your lenses and accomplishments have been an inspiration to me ever since I was a tiny baby Squid. :-). I first read this outstanding lensography and story of your Squidoo journey way back in December 2009 (well, that sounds like a long time ago :-) and left you my comments. Those comments didn't include what I now have the privilege of bestowing -- my ~~SquidAngel Blessing~~ for a lensography that is 'above and beyond'.
  • aj2008 Sep 28, 2010 @ 6:33 am | delete
    Thank you so much!
  • sema Sep 28, 2010 @ 4:57 am | delete
    Wow!what a wonderful way to share your lensography! It was inspiring to read about your life and your journey at squidoo.
  • aj2008 Sep 28, 2010 @ 6:26 am | delete
    Oh Wow! Thank you! It is comments like this that remind me I really must get this lens completely up to date as my Squidoo story continues!
  • drs2biz Jul 17, 2010 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Extremely comprehensive, and inspiring. It's great to have leadership that provides just that... a path for us to follow.
  • kimmanleyort May 19, 2010 @ 11:41 am | delete
    I LOVED reading about your Squidoo journey and it really is a journey, isn't it? You have given so much back already. I, personally, am learning so much from you, especially from your blogging experiment. Keep up the great work and happy 2-year anniversary in advance.
  • WeddingZazzle Apr 12, 2010 @ 3:41 pm | delete
    Wow! You've been busy. Nicely done. Blessed by a Squid Angel :)
  • BrandyT Feb 22, 2010 @ 4:31 pm | delete
    This is a GREAT Lenography! Now I'm going to have to go re-do mine.
  • OhMe Jan 8, 2010 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Wow, AJ, I don't know how I missed this one. It is fantastic. I read every word. Your lenses are always so good and I have been impressed with you since the first time I saw your avatar in the forum about 1 1/2 yrs ago. Thank you for all you have done for Squidoo and for me.
  • mariatjader Jan 6, 2010 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Wonderful work AJ! thank you for sharing
  • mukunda22 Dec 14, 2009 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    This is a gorgeous lensography and although I've been here before, I am flying by to give you a ####blessing####

    Ah what an exquisite pleasure!!
  • Light-in-me Dec 13, 2009 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    I came by here a few weeks back and read about half of it, I had to log off all of the sudden so I bookmarked it so I could come back. It took me awhile lol, but I finally made it back. I love this lens and found it very interesting, you can feel your passion for your lenses and I can understand that because I feel the same way. I love how you told us about each one and what it means to you. Nice job thanks so much for sharing.

    Robin :)
  • Wednesday_Elf Dec 3, 2009 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Wow! Here I was busily doing a search on Squidoo to see if a Title I was thinking about had been used - came across your lensography and decided to take a look, as I need to make one. 30 minutes later, I have reached the end (would have taken longer, but I carefully forced myself not to get further distracted by clicking on so many of your lenses listed I want to read - which I will do later). Your Squidoo journey is fascinating and your adventures along the way prove what I've always believed ... 'Things happen for a reason'. If your life had continued on your original path, you may never have discovered some of the interesting things you are doing today. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments on Squidoo.
  • shankapotomus Dec 1, 2009 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Wow. What a journey. I would like to see the stats for this page to see how long each visitor stayed. Thank you for sharing.
  • Laniann Nov 15, 2009 @ 6:33 am | delete
    I took the time and read this lens completely and I am glad I did. You have a wonderful out look on life and share an interesting, inspirational journey with us. Thank you, AJ.
  • tandemonimom Nov 10, 2009 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Wonderfully inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story!
  • Pixelrage Oct 23, 2009 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    This is a really inspirational lens about what one can do with a Squidoo lens! Love it! Thanks for the lens blessing, too ;)
  • BrianS Oct 18, 2009 @ 11:45 am | delete
    This has been quite a journey for you over the last couple of years, glad to hear you have coped as well as you have and got to work for one of your heroes that must have been a lovely bonus and just shows that writing a lens really can get you noticed. Well done.
  • MiaBellezza Oct 17, 2009 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    This is the nicest lensography I've seen so far.
  • mbgphoto Oct 14, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    This lens is fantastic! What a wonderful recap of your time with Squidoo! Very inspiring! You are my hero!!
  • Tipi Sep 27, 2009 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    No, I don't think RocketMoms is sexist! ` Lol! I had to laugh when I read that, did see that before. Aj, I just lost about 80 links to other lensmaster's linsographies and returned to get the link to this first. Grrr! That same thing happened to me a couple weeks ago on another lens that were info links to that topic. I know, its all good and everything works together for good... Wanted to say hi, and wish you all the best once again. ~ Oh, I got a charge today when Linda Holley the author of Tipis Tepees Teepees visited my book review lens. She was gracious and gave me a word of encouragement to update and add new content, so I've been busy since. Fun how a word can motivate us. That was so neat that I wanted to share it with you.

    I think of you often!
    Susie
  • mulberry Sep 24, 2009 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Time, patience, persistence, quality, committment...and more, make your success. You've been through a lot and it's good to see you have "arrived".
  • Michey Sep 19, 2009 @ 7:05 am | delete
    It is the right time to re-visit this great lensography, I like you attention to derails, your story, and the way you work toward your success. You are a great lensmaster.
    All the best to you Michey
  • SpellOutloud Sep 14, 2009 @ 12:03 am | delete
    What a nice recap of your Squidoo journey!
  • sam3erry Sep 3, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    WOW, i do love this lens,
    as an artist I'm always looking for inspiration,
    and this lens has tones of it! 5*
    thanks a lot.
    cheers
    sam
  • Shelly Aug 11, 2009 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    This is fabulous! Give yourself a big pat on the back and then go into edit mode--congratulations, you have met one of your ambitions and have been a Giant Squid all summer already, time to update that list! I'll put in a good word for you to Seth about that job opportunity.
  • momto4 Aug 7, 2009 @ 12:32 am | delete
    Great lens! Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story.
  • ChapelHillFiddler Aug 6, 2009 @ 6:02 am | delete
    Whoah, this is fabulous. How inspiring and I feel I know you a little. You're doing a great job of finding a way to enjoy the detours life threw you! I found Squidoo when I was looking for a way to improve my music's rankings in Google but it's quickly becoming a interesting place to share things I'm particularly interested in. By the way, I LOVE the way you used the allposters links. What a smart idea!
  • lakern26 Aug 3, 2009 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    This lens was very inspirational. The WAHM lens by Janet21 is also the very first one that I read and the one that inspired me to join. As a stay-at-home mom myself, I look to Squidoo as a way of earning extra money, too, but have found it to be so much more. Thank you for sharing your story and how you've continued to come up with ideas for more lenses. Also, I really appreciate your visiting my lenses and, especially, the Angel blessings. Thanks again!
  • Laniann Jul 20, 2009 @ 4:36 am | delete
    I enjoyed reading your lens - you have a very nice writing style. I learned a great deal from this lens, thank you. 5*s
  • Home-Interior-Designer Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:25 am | delete
    Great lens. What a lot of work you've put into this. You're definitely one of the more familiar lensmasters and that is a testament to your squidoo skills. A UK convention sounds fun.
  • SimeyC Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Excellent Lensography - congrats on the Giant Squid in June - dorry for the lateness of this, I assumed that you were already one!!!! 5* and lensrolled to my Lensography!
  • thewishpearl Jul 17, 2009 @ 8:00 am | delete
    Enjoyed reading your lensography, I like the idea of a Squidoo convention, and we will certainly look into the play Hairspray:)
  • RobFonner Jul 16, 2009 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Great story! I started writing lens recently to increase traffic to my wife's website. I find I have a knack for writing although it's still in its elementary state. Congratulations on your achievements at Squidoo and we will follow your progress through life.
  • SilverBlueRose Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:30 am | delete
    I loved the way you explained how you got your ideas. I personally find thinking up ideas the hardest part.

    P.S. I read a rumour that Charles might call himself "King George" if he ever makes it to the throne. So you might wish to nab king george as an URL too and leave it unpublished just in case (I would do this myself, but whenever Charles' name comes up I turn Republican, so don't really want to write about him LOL - Am hoping Queen Bess lives to 120).
  • sandyspider Jul 9, 2009 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Congratulations on your Giant Squidness! I try to get to all the Rocket Mom lenses. I can't believe I missed this one. The squid body looks good on you. Nice lensography!
  • _Joan_ Jul 6, 2009 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    Congratulations!
  • JenOfChicago Jul 6, 2009 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Great lens, thanks for sharing your journey on Squidoo with all of us - looks like your future is definitely going to be even brighter!
  • Spook Jul 5, 2009 @ 2:30 am | delete
    What a lens, what a Giant. Congratulations all the way around Aj from a little leprechaun.
  • julcal Jul 3, 2009 @ 10:26 am | delete
    What a piece of work! congrats! You certainly deserve it!
  • MeltedRachel Jul 3, 2009 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Congratulations on becoming a giant squid! This is a great lensography (favourited so I can come back and read through your lenses- think I'd better check the etiquette one seeing as I dived into Squidoo so quickly without learning everything first!!)
  • MeltedRachel Jul 3, 2009 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Congratulations on becoming a giant squid! This is a great lensography (favourited so I can come back and read through your lenses- think I'd better check the etiquette one seeing as I dived into Squidoo so quickly without learning everything first!!)
  • kiwisoutback Jul 3, 2009 @ 9:04 am | delete
    Congratulations on making Giant Squid! You've poured a lot into your lenses, each of them are incredible.
  • WhitePineLane Jun 30, 2009 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    AJ - I LOVE this lensography! I love it that you chronicle your entire "Squidoo journey"! I spent so much time looking through it and reading your lenses that I feel as though I know you. What a creative and original way to present all your lenses - right in the order you made them, and in teh context of your life. Very, very enjoyable - and you can't say that about a lot of lensographies! Five stars, favorited, and I'm tweeting it right now! :-)
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 18, 2009 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    A 100% bless-able lensography!
  • Suzie-Shine Jun 17, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Gosh, this is a super, super lens. Your personal story and so much more is so 'real' and feeling. I hope you achieve all that you wish for.
    Suzie.
  • CleanerLife Jun 15, 2009 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Wow! What a great way to organize your Lenses!

    Also, I found Janet21's Lens "Are you a stay at home Mom or Dad?" to be very inspiring -- it was certainly one of the reasons I decided to stick with Squidoo!
  • JaguarJulie Jun 15, 2009 @ 11:58 am | delete
    Hmmm, this lensrank is wonky! Like my lensography that plummeted. Not sure what happened to this lens as it is quite remarkable.
  • CCGAL Jun 14, 2009 @ 9:47 am | delete
    This is the most detailed lensography I've ever seen. I'm embarrassed by my own lack of records - I could no more tell you what order I've made my lenses in than I could fly. There are so many details I admire about this lens, I doubt I can get to all of them in a mere 1000 characters.

    First, I love the voice in the narrative - as I read it, I could easily imagine watching an indie art film unfolding. Perhaps a premonition of your undoubtedly famous future self's work?

    Second, I had no idea of the personal struggles you'd been through - knowing that part of your story adds a dimension to your story that cannot help but touch hearts.

    Third, the layout is very easy on my eyes. I love the airy, simple look that disguises the complexity of the narrative. Great use of allposters.com graphics, too.

    Fourth, the detailed accounting of when and why each lens was created was simply fantastic. I had to beat down the green-headed monster of envy here. I so wish I had kept records. 5*
  • TheGreenerMe Jun 9, 2009 @ 8:45 am | delete
    This is a beautiful lensography, very detailed! I like the fact that you've broken it down by lens and given us some further insight on each lens, it makes it very personal.
  • debnet Jun 6, 2009 @ 6:14 am | delete
    Really interesting read Aj. Your motivation and love of writing is an inspiration ;) Good luck with your quest for Giant status! I know you'll do it :)
  • C-Joy Jun 6, 2009 @ 1:39 am | delete
    I really liked the reasons that you added for writing your lenses!
  • WhiteOak50 Jun 5, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    This is a fantastic lens! I did not read it all, but fav'ed and 5* it! Great job!!
  • j_barnhart4 Jun 4, 2009 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    There are no words that I can use to accurately descibe this lens. Absolutely phenominal! It was creative and very unique. I feel the same way about Squidoo as you do...writing on here and making new friends has really helped me in my everyday life. I'm excited for you...almost to 50! I know you will make this deadline...wish I could say the same for me. I guess you will have to go for the 100 mark next ;) Good luck!
  • mukunda22 Jun 4, 2009 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    A great way to do a lensography--shows how Squidoo can lead you down pathways leading to ever greater vistas. Important to recognize and acknowledge them and celebrate them!!
  • kiwisoutback Jun 2, 2009 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    Wow, amazing lensography! I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this is the best lensography I've seen to date.. and it kept my attention from start to finish. Well done, Squid Angel blessed!
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Jun 2, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Amazingly detailed lensography! Great work and a very engrossing read. :)
  • WindyWinters Jun 2, 2009 @ 12:22 am | delete
    Wow! This is wonderful! It should be a book! Thanks for sharing! :)
  • ArtByLinda Jun 1, 2009 @ 11:54 pm | delete
    I do like this lens AJ, very much so. It reflects your life (I was so sorry to read about your illness) and it tells of your journey here at Squidoo. If I were an angel I would bless this lens and you!
  • drifter0658 May 31, 2009 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    The put the "ROCK" in RocketMoms because you ROCK!
  • BevsPaper May 31, 2009 @ 2:22 pm | delete
    Tremendous! It was great to get to know you a little better and find out why you have written your lenses. By jove, I believe you will make that Giant Squid status this time around.
  • jasmineann May 31, 2009 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Absolutely wonderful lensography!... well it seems more than that really. You have wonderful lenses and it was interesting to know the reasons behind them and lovely how you shared your story here.
  • Tipi May 30, 2009 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lensography. A very nice lens!
    Be blessed by angels! :)
  • nightbear May 29, 2009 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    Wow, what a very interesting lens. Very detailed and very complete. I love all the statistics and your candidness. Really great job.
  • MsSnow4a May 29, 2009 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    Great lens AJ, i love it.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen May 29, 2009 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    Wonderful lensography!
    I'm a Squidoo addict and have no intention of kicking the habit. It's one of the best things I've ever "stumbled" across.
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • The_Bard May 29, 2009 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    Nothing to share...save to say that you're a good egg! We've never met, but I feel enriched by your presence. You're a woman of substance dear heart, and I'm proud to know you! (Enough of those flowery sentiments....) It's a great lens from a great lensmaster!
  • mysticmama May 29, 2009 @ 5:42 pm | delete
    Wow...awesome :)
  • Squidster May 29, 2009 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    What a great way to do a lensography! But then again, every lens you do has so much purpose and focus. I especially appreciate your style of writing although it keeps me glued to the lens until I've read every word. It's time well spent as I'm always gaining something new or a unique perspective. Squidoo is definitely a better place because of you! Here's to wishing you ever increasing success in the financial department as well. Blessed, of course! ^:)^
  • chefkeem May 29, 2009 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    It is remarkable to see how much love you put into your Squidoo work, AJ. Each one of your lenses is a piece of personal art. You're a wonderful role model for all lensmasters. This lensography deserves a hearty Squid Angel Blessing. :-)
  • spirituality May 29, 2009 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Wow - what a great way to do a lensography - but I think your next one should be a topical lensography. Like about family, or writing, or a niche you've been making lenses about - a theme I see emerging is UK topics, for instance. Loads of affiliate products related to that, I should think :)

    Anyhow, came by to wish you a happy birthday (belatedly) and this is another blessed lens :)
  • Heather426 May 29, 2009 @ 9:53 am | delete
    loved reading more about you!
  • QueSea May 29, 2009 @ 6:20 am | delete
    God Bless You~! Your journey is benefiting others. Your lensography is inspiring. It's a bit like reading your journal, something that is precious. I'm sure I'll use some of what I've learned here and look forward to more of your work!
  • Joan4 May 29, 2009 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Oh this is really great, AJ! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your story - and checking out a few of your lenses I had missed! You are such a superb lensmaster! Blessed by a joyful angel!
  • Michey May 28, 2009 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    AJ I enjoy your incredible story, You have strength and you are a winner. You will be a supper winner soon.
    All my love to you and yours
    Michey
  • GrowWear May 28, 2009 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    AJ, thoroughly enjoyed this lens. Here's to your health and wellness! And to your Giant Squidness! Love.
  • poddys May 28, 2009 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Every lens is better than the last AJ, and this is no exception. 5***** and a great lensography. Lensrolled to mine.
  • JaguarJulie May 28, 2009 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    You have done probably the most thorough, thought-provoking lensography I've seen to date. It is nice to read the stats for each lens, get an idea of the order in which they were made, and also to understand a little history behind their creation!
  • MikeMoore May 28, 2009 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    This is one of the best lensographys I've read to date. No matter how you landed here, Squidoo is lucky to have you within its ranks.
  • MikeMoore May 28, 2009 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    This is one of the best lensographys I've read to date. No matter how you landed here, Squidoo is lucky to have you within its ranks.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 28, 2009 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    Wow! What accomplishments! I would love to have you as a mentor. So many of the things you write about hit home to me. I wish I could have known then what I know now about promoting lenses without Spamming. I am afraid that in the beginning I thought that just getting my links on every page possible was a way to get known. Now when I see that in others I cringe.

    This is a lens that I will read over and over as it is the most inspiring lens I have ever read. I am recommending it for LOTD!
  • inkserotica May 28, 2009 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Wonderful story and a beautiful lens! 5*
  • 24websurf May 28, 2009 @ 11:36 am | delete
    You are such and inspiration to me. So wonderfully written and expressed, that I could not stop reading! You are in my prayers.
  • bdkz May 28, 2009 @ 11:29 am | delete
    AJ you are amazing! What a spectacular list of accomplishments!
  • bdkz May 28, 2009 @ 11:29 am | delete
    AJ you are amazing! What a spectacular list of accomplishments!

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