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It’s my birthday and I’ll post if I want to. Yes I’m a fabulous Sagittarius and if you can’t talk about yourself on your own blog then where else is it appropriate?

 I want to take this time to sing the praises of online friendships. Today was made extra special by the friendships I’ve developed online by way of P90X and Facebook.  Even though I am YourBlackfriend online I was one of those people who doubted the value of social networking. It’s supposed to be for self-aggrandizing and to some extent I’ve been able to use it for that. Of course not the extent that I’d like but that’s for 2010; YourBlackfriend is working on making herself more available through podcasts and maybe even personal appearances. Nevertheless, the friendships I’ve made through people seeking me out online have been amazing. If you’re unacquainted with P90X, it’s an exercise program that I had the dumb luck to be associated with and subsequently appeared in their DVDs (PamtheBlam) which are doing amazingly well, and also work as advertised. I’ve helped to contribute to that company’s bottom line so if you want to check out their product, you should buy through me. In doing so you’ll also be helping a non-profit that I believe does excellent work.

Social networking has also led more people to my book. I know this because each week I send loads of books to Amazon.com for delivery. And while I am immensely grateful, Amazon takes 55% of my profit, simply for listing my book. I can’t quite understand why people opt to purchase through Amazon when they can securely purchase through this website. Why oh why???? If you really want to be a friend BUY through this website. I can even personalize my book to your liking and it’s less expensive. At the very least, click on the new and used options on Amazon and buy through YourBlackfriend there.

 Okay, where was I? It’s been a great year. I thank all my online friends who helped to make me feel special today. I moved to a new city (Denver) after traveling abroad (Central America) for 3 months and this birthday could have been ugly. But the love was spread and felt online. As I memorialize this day as the start of my new year I look forward to increasing my contacts, cyber and otherwise in the New Year. I’m also open to any suggestions of what you would like to hear from YourBlackfriend. Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!!!!! 

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