book cover

 So this is the mockup of the book cover. What do you think?Check out more about the book by going towww.cdsthebook.com and following the Instagram @cdstheb...

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The pitfalls of publishing a book

So, It's been almost a month since I finished my manuscript and now, I am just waiting for the editing to get done and then it's off to the illustrator and then finally once i get it back from the illustrator I'll do the finial edits and then time to get it published. I am pushing to have all of this done by October 15th so that I can have it printed by November 1st and then have the book launch party...

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I finished my manuscript!

 Well i finally finished my manuscript! I am so freaking happy. Today I have been setting up an online PDF with electronic signature so that I can get it signed off and start sending it and a review copy to reviewers. I now have to get it edited, and formatted.I’m really going to push to have it published by October 2024 instead of March 2025.If you would like to check out the website for the...

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Something to think about…

I woke up this morning and this flowed out of me, I feel that it is something that we all need to think about and apply to our lives. If there was just one thing that you were able to find out about your future what would it be? And how would knowing that one thing change who you are today? And why...

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My experience with The Freestyle Libre 3 CGM

So, after a recent visit with my Diabetic care doctor, I was prescribed the Abbott Freestyle Libre 3 Continuous glucose monitor. Now in the past I have tried the Dexcom, starting out with the G5 (which in my opinion was the best version and should have become their stopping point) and the G6 and then...

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Mental health classes and book writing

 Man, I have hit the ground running this year with completing 5 courses so far, and getting the certification to become a Digital Navigator, and now this latest class when finished will give me a diploma in mental health. As for the book, at the time of writing this, I only have about 47 more pages to write. I am trying to keep a good working balance between writing, schooling, and my day-to-day...

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2024 🤔

Well 2023 was sure a shit show towards the end. July was probably one of the worst months I had in a while. Still trying to recover from some of the bs. The holidays came and went just as quickly. And New Years, well that was just another day. I didn't make any resolutions this year. I only set out to take a few more classes and to get things in order. My house, my car, and my health are all...

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Know Your Rights: Bipolar Syndrome Is Eligible For SSD

Bipolar syndrome is a serious disorder that can often occur with other mental disorders such as anxiety or schizophrenia.  It often requires medical treatment.  Bipolar syndrome can be so severe that a person cannot work.  In that instance, Social Security Disability (SSD) may be needed.Receiving SSD is not a guarantee, but it is a possibility that can be considered.  Many attorneys...

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The winds of change

 The winds of change never blow gently, but rather often come at gale force. I have so many things piling up on my plate right now that i have no real idea as how to effectively address them. My brain is stuck in teenager mode right now where the very basic concepts of things are alluding me. I consider myself rather spry in most aspects of life, finance, technology, and the like. However,...

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Where have I been?

 So I know it has been forever since I've updated this. But if you have been following along with the Podcast or the YouTube channel then you will know that I have been writing a book. And along with doing that, I have been having some ups and downs with my health, and a ton of stress here and there.I start with my biological egg carton. So she's been homeless, and then she was living with a...

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