As of this past Monday, I have been a writer on Xomba for two years. Looking back, I remember what it was like to sign up here, sign up for Google AdSense, and make my first foray into the world of article marketing. There weren't that many people back then, at least not like it is now. Idlewild, rawnak, mamamia07, mythman, taprial, and even Publius were some of the other writers with whom I interacted on a daily basis.

I was selected into the inaugural Xomba Hall of Fame last year.

If I had to pick two words to describe my experience here, they would be community and attitude. I am a firm believer in the community part of Xomba community, as many of you know from our interactions. I am also an adherent of the Universal Law of Attraction and of maintaining a proper mindset to achieve success as writers and in life.

I still write articles and I am still learning new tricks with SEO ("search engine optimization" for the uninitiated). In between it all, I still find time to help my fellow writers and participate in Xomba's unofficial neighborhood watch to help the moderation team by flagging articles in violation of the posting policy. (You might say I've planted more flags than the British Empire. But, I digress.)

Without further ado, here is a selection of my favorite articles that I've written over the past two years. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them!

My very first Xombyte:

Advantages of Plastic Water Storage Tanks Over Galvanized Steel Tanks

My Xombyte with the most reads:

What is Coprophilia? 24,992 reads

My first Xomba testimonial:

Hello, my name is Jim and I'm a Xombaholic...

My Highest Rated article also voted by my peers as one of the best Xombytes of 2008:

How Much Money Would You Like To Make Today? 66 Points

A few articles showing support for equal rights and fair play for all:

• Women Should Have the Right to Go Topless If Men Can, Too (See Photo)
• The Right to an Opinion
• Excuse Me, But What's With the Labels?
  
  In The End, We Do What Works For Us
• Do You Like People Telling You What to Do? A Case Against U.S. Foreign Policy
• There is No Such Thing as Colorblind
• Gay People, Report to the Back of the Bus!
• America vs. The World: Why No Respect?

Helping you keep safe while online:

• Don't Install Codecs to View Movies on the Internet! Warning! Warning! Warning!
• OMG! Did you click the link and install the codec? What now?
• McAfee Site Advisor--Protection from Movie/Music/PSP Download Fraud
• Net Surfer Safety Pack

Attitude isn't everything, it's the only thing:

• There are those who read history and there are those who make history. Which are you?
• How Do You Define Success?
• Attitude of Gratitude
• Why Yesterday Doesn't Matter
• You Have the Power
• Stop Trying So Hard!
• You Have Everything You Need to Succeed Right Now
• You Need to Ask Before You Can Receive
• Shouldn't Christmas Be Celebrated All Year Long?
• The Dying Art of the Thank You Note
• Why We Have Vexing People in Our Lives
• Well, What Did You Expect?
• Why Being Ignorant Isn't Always a Bad Thing
• Can One Person Really Make a Difference?

Being a Writer's Writer:

• Are you editing when you should be writing?
• What To Write When You Are Not Writing
• Using Search Engines for Article Research
• Comments Add Value to Your Article
• Google Stop Words--How to Avoid Those Pesky PSA's
• The Importance of Having a Profile Photo
• Commenters: Poopyheads or Grown Adults?
• If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail
• Using Personal Experience to Create an Original Article
• What Your Choice of User Name Tells Your Readers
• Do You Want a Free Refill With That Article?
• The Importance of Sacred Space for Writers
• Why You Should Care About Who Has to Read Your Article
• Everybody Has a Story to Tell

How about a rant?

New law says turn signals are optional in new vehicles

Just for fun:

• Baby Got Back--Gilbert & Sullivan Style!
• Play Your Favorite Naughty Games Online Right Now! Miley and Vanessa, too!
• The Unbelievably True Story of the Seagull Assassin
• I Have a Magical Cat Litter Box
• The Apprentice: Religious Edition--World Peace is Possible!
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  What's on Your Royal Reading List?