Feb 10 2009
They Like Me! They Like Me! They Really, Really Like Me!
So I got home from class tonight, and logged on to check my emails. I had a ton in there, which is not normal for me. I started scanning through, trying to pick out the most important ones, when I saw the email confirming a payment from Today.com for my blogs.
That was good to see, because I was expecting a $100+ paycheck from them this month (there is a $50 minimum payout each month, and last month, I ended the month with $49.69 in the payout slot. Couldn’t make it up if I tried.) So I was pretty thrilled to finally be getting paid.
Except when I clicked to open the email, I saw this instead: $389 and change. What the heck? ::head scratching ensued:: I knew that couldn’t be right, and although it would have been nice to keep that much money, I knew that they’d figure out their mistake sooner or later, and come asking for it back. 
I started writing an email to the payroll gal, when a thought occurred to me.
No, that couldn’t be it.
Really? Maybe? I mean, it is possible. Anything is possible.
Okay, just in case, I have to go look.
I went to Today.com’s blog, which is only in existence to announce the monthly winners of their contests, and scrolled down to see if perhaps my name was mentioned somewhere on the list.
AND THERE I WAS!!!!
Okay, I know it’s bad form to yell online, but I was so excited, I was jumping up and down and yelling in real life, so that just gives you a little taste of the excitement I was feeling.
Turns out, they had chosen me for the Editor’s Choice Award for the month of January, and awarded me $250 for my efforts. It is my birthday tomorrow, and I think this is just about the coolest birthday present I could receive.
So I’m going to go download the cool award plaque thingy and put it in my sidebar, and then we can all gaze in rapture at its ultra-coolness. If I don’t post for a week, it’s because I’m still staring in rapture at my award, and cannot be bothered with, you know, posting and stuff.
THANKS, TODAY - YOU ROCK!!!
Havs
Congratulations Hava on a well deserved award. You have a truly fantastic blog. Even though I’m more of a fiction reader, I still enjoy your blog for your library stories (I thought about being a librarian at one time myself!) And once in a while, when I get in the mood for a non-fiction book, I know a great place to look for a recommendation.
You made me smile and laugh,, LOL,, congrats congrats congrats,, and Happy Birthday,, go celebrate,, or do your homework
I am really happy for you,,cheers
Keep up the great work
I have really enjoyed looking over your reviews, you definitely deserve the award. As a humble reader I was wondering if you are a fan of Terry Pratchett, I know I’d love to read anything related to his works. Keep up the good work!
Congrats, and Happy Birthday!
There’s a plaque? Should I have put it on my blog? Does it stay there?
Oh, :D, and CONGRATS ON WINNING! Good for you, Hava.
Also, for having a birthday just one day different than my husband’s.
I’m jealous of your birthstone. Happy birthday!
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
Oh! And thanks for adding me to your blogroll! I’ll add you to mine after work tomorrow (it takes me forever to re-figure out how to do things over here)
And thank you for your patience with me and all my questions getting moved over here!
Congratulations! There’s not much I can say that hasn’t already been said, but I’m really glad for your success.
(Particularly because this time I can bask in the reflected glory. Whee, the Editor’s Choice winner let me do a guest post! I’ve never even had this few degrees of separation before.)
I agree that it’s well-deserved, Hava. You obviously spend a great amount of time on your blog, know the subject well, write well, promote it, and are engaging and helpful with others. Enjoy!
I am really happy for you they took my pay per post away as of tomorrow. At least I know there is something to work for and your site is great they should pay you more!
Where can you download this award plaque thingy?
congratulations
of course they like you….duh!
Congrats on the award!!!
Hooray! Congrats on your award from Today.com! –Michelle, http://entersweepstakes.today.com/
It was great hearing your good news and that you shared your reaction with us. I’ve added you to my blog roll because I enjoy your posts.
Way to go. I’m also wondering where I can get a shiny award plaque.
What a great surprise for you! Congratulations! You deserve it, you have a pretty great blog! Keep up the great work!!
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Happy birthday Hava!
How’d you guess I voted for librarian stories? 
Congratulations and Happy Birthday.
Maxie
What an awesome Birthday present. I hope to see you blogging on today at your next birthday!
CONGRATS! I’m so new here, I didn’t know such an award existed. Happy Birthday to you as well.
Sandy
Libraries…the hours I spent there with my daughter, her favorite place in the world.
Welcome mats always out for visitors
Congrats!!
That’s awesome Hava! You should have told me earlier! You deserve it! Happy B-day yesterday by the way.
I saw you won on the Today blog, and was so happy for you. This is a great blog, I love reading it, and I’m glad someone who deserves it won the cash! What a great birthday present, too.
Hope the rest of your birthday was just as good!