This morning Bossy woke up thinking about the money she doesn’t have. Bossy knows you’re not supposed to obsess about what you don’t have, and instead should focus on what you have — but Bossy would rather focus on what you have. Deal?
Here’s what you have:
It’s an apartment in a New York City apartment building.
In Bossy’s spare time she likes to shop for Manhattan apartments and decorate them in her mind. For instance, this morning Bossy located a charming one-bedroom apartment in Chelsea. This is the living room as it appears on the real estate website:
And here’s the living room after Bossy moves in:
Next up we have the bedroom before:
And here’s the bedroom after Bossy paints a black frame around it:
And finally, here is the kitchen before:
And the kitchen after. After Bossy buys the apartment next door to make the kitchen larger.
But back to the money Bossy doesn’t have to buy or rent this modest apartment, or any other.
It occurred to Bossy that if every single person who reads this blog donates one dollar a year to Bossy — to simplify, that’s one-hundred pennies in three-hundred-and-sixty-five days — Bossy could afford her independence.
Bossy can sum up her realization in this way: But collecting that money is like herding cats. Impossibly hairy.
Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about your dream way of financing your life? If you could make a living doing anything, what would that be and how?
And be sure to check back later today for the dreamiest money-making schemes on the web.
Cecily says
March 22, 2011 at 12:58 pmWrite a book. Buy big house. Buy house in SFO.
Alison says
March 22, 2011 at 12:59 pmWin lottery, donate half the money to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Relax.
Leanne says
March 22, 2011 at 12:59 pmSleeping late, writing novel reviews, and taste testing ice cream. 🙂
Scottsdale Girl says
March 22, 2011 at 1:00 pmRescue Animals. Love the Animals. Get paid beaucoup dollars.
rockle says
March 22, 2011 at 1:01 pmWin the lotto, learn to surf, then become surf instructor.
The Domestic Goddess says
March 22, 2011 at 1:01 pmMake a living? Bah! I’m hitting the lottery for dough!
BOSSY says
March 22, 2011 at 1:02 pmWrite that hit song. Then another. And another. Then more.
BOSSY says
March 22, 2011 at 1:03 pmNeed someone to travel around and write about it?
rebekah says
March 22, 2011 at 1:05 pmInherit bread. Open vintage movie theater. Profit negligible; happiness not.
SuperDuperDadNY says
March 22, 2011 at 1:11 pmRecording artist/novelist/Sexual lubricant tester / Race-car driver (weekends.)
TLB says
March 22, 2011 at 1:12 pmWrite the Next Great Vampire Novel. Or the Next Great Werewolf Novel. Or the Next Great Jane Austen mashup novel. Whatever will sell megabucks, so you don’t have to sell blood to live on while you write other, more artsy-fartsy novels that no one takes seriously anyway.
TLB says
March 22, 2011 at 1:14 pmThat was more than ten. Get paid by the word.
Lisa says
March 22, 2011 at 1:14 pmPutting smiles on people’s faces, one greeting at a time.
Jennifer says
March 22, 2011 at 1:18 pmLove the fun virtual decorating! I want to learn how!
kirsty says
March 22, 2011 at 1:18 pmSwept off my feet by non-druggy rock star – good life!
Lori says
March 22, 2011 at 1:23 pmWho actually pays philosophers to think? I wish I knew.
Heather says
March 22, 2011 at 1:25 pmSow, Reap, Sell, Teach, Write, Draw, Read, Cook, Enjoy, Love.
WebSavvyMom says
March 22, 2011 at 1:27 pm–>Professional philanthropist. Or beer tester. Both rewarding. *burp*
vuboq says
March 22, 2011 at 1:36 pmPottery Bar. Half pottery studio, half bar. Homemade infused vodkas.
Kizz says
March 22, 2011 at 1:44 pmOn the stage. On the stage. On the stage. PLEASE!
Bonnie says
March 22, 2011 at 1:47 pmTravel Writer for Lonely Planet Italy, England, Mexico and Bahamas.
Bonnie says
March 22, 2011 at 1:48 pmOR – marry 82 year old billionaire, get own Reality TV Show.
NOT.
Joie says
March 22, 2011 at 1:49 pmDisclaimer before the ten words: I’m an Episcopal priest.
Pastor church that is a sustainable community: farm, restaurant, retreats.
foolery says
March 22, 2011 at 1:50 pmMake money anonymously, still go to Walgreens looking like hobo.
OH-Ang says
March 22, 2011 at 1:54 pmPhotographer for 5-star hotels, free travel plus get paid lots.
I don’t want to WRITE about them (too much work), just stay in them and take the pictures. 🙂
GreatAunt says
March 22, 2011 at 1:56 pmWrite great writings everyone will read. Or win the lottery.
Mel says
March 22, 2011 at 2:03 pmMove to Iceland and design woolen products that *everyone* wants.
Kathy says
March 22, 2011 at 2:27 pmAnything to do with cooking would be the job for me.
And on a side note–I too share your obsession with John Cusack. Would be great to have a blown up picture of his face in my living room–make me smile all day!!
teriboberry says
March 22, 2011 at 2:32 pmLottery, must buy ticket to win, travel, see the world
Stacey Ball says
March 22, 2011 at 2:42 pmPlan events and parties. In summary, help other people drink.
Jean says
March 22, 2011 at 2:49 pmWould someone please just pay me to be a parent?
BOSSY says
March 22, 2011 at 2:49 pmThere goes hoping millions of people would donate dollars! Yeesh!
classicsgirl says
March 22, 2011 at 2:54 pmPut up a paywall, charge $1 per year, I’ll pay!
GK in MI says
March 22, 2011 at 2:59 pmgarden, genealogy research, horseback lessons teacher, or win big in the lottery. Maybe all!
Amy says
March 22, 2011 at 3:00 pmI paypal-ed you a buck to support yesterday’s famous cleavage.
🙂
Lynda M O says
March 22, 2011 at 3:07 pmTiny babies want me to care for them. for money.
bruce says
March 22, 2011 at 3:08 pmcrossbreed plants until pretty new one appears, then introduce, marvel.
kathy says
March 22, 2011 at 3:18 pmSamantha Brown retires. Wants me to take her place- yay!
kathy says
March 22, 2011 at 3:24 pm.Scanning vintage bookshops. Rare Mark Twain unknown to staff
kathy says
March 22, 2011 at 3:27 pmBuy book for song-sell at auction.I am rich!
kathy says
March 22, 2011 at 3:28 pmNever have to sell another book long as I live.
Louise says
March 22, 2011 at 3:43 pmBaby panda keeper. Actually, I would do it for free.
BossysMom says
March 22, 2011 at 3:58 pmI get paid handsomely for being opinionated…
certainly less remorse.
Jenny says
March 22, 2011 at 4:01 pmWine taster. Beloved novelist. Professional TV watcher. Baby holder. Chef.
(Guess how many of those things I’m actually qualified to do? Hint: Not the hard ones)
Leaf Probably says
March 22, 2011 at 4:04 pmWin lotto, become a big spender who makes great decisions.
Missy says
March 22, 2011 at 4:10 pmBe an insufferable know-it-all. I do that now. Doesn’t pay.
KathyB says
March 22, 2011 at 4:12 pmWrite columns with wit and style of Molly Ivins.
Caretaker (mgr only, no digging) beautiful cemetery: write fiction anonymously.
Gig I have , loafing in second adulthood ,sassy and happy 🙂
Three separate entries, ten words each.
Missy says
March 22, 2011 at 4:12 pmOR
Pay me to parent your kids – I’ll work pretty cheap!
Sewmouse says
March 22, 2011 at 4:21 pmGet paid to play World of Warcraft – FOR THE HORDE!!!
BOSSY says
March 22, 2011 at 4:29 pmPaid to fix other people’s broken ideas/wardrobe/scripts/songs.
BOSSY says
March 22, 2011 at 4:30 pmTina Fey broke her arm, can’t write? Bossy’ll take over!
BOSSY says
March 22, 2011 at 4:31 pmWrite for Jon Stewart? Sure. Can Bossy marry him too?
km says
March 22, 2011 at 4:32 pmbon bon tester
Aimee says
March 22, 2011 at 5:01 pmI would like to be paid to review vacation destinations.
Janet says
March 22, 2011 at 5:19 pmTraveling the country to buy the junk that hangs on the walls of restaurants.
Angela@beggingtheanswer says
March 22, 2011 at 5:27 pmBest-selling author. Famous modern dance choreographer. Retire early. WIN!
Ruth says
March 22, 2011 at 6:07 pmMarry up.
That not being probable…. Best Selling author is good for me… where it is a full time job with words just begging to be typed.
Lauren says
March 22, 2011 at 6:22 pmFood critic. Eat, drink, write, get paid? Reservations for one please.
JennyM says
March 22, 2011 at 6:52 pmProfessional gadabout. I gad very well.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
March 22, 2011 at 7:31 pmKeeping track of Bossy’s road trip husbands? My dream job.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
March 22, 2011 at 7:32 pmTesting out thatched huts in Bora Bora is another dream.
Shelley says
March 22, 2011 at 7:52 pmPowerball. Or a successful behind-the-scenes producer TV person.
Cage Free Family says
March 22, 2011 at 8:05 pmI think Bossy means “next door” not “next store” ;-p
Running a New Life Program for impoverished families built on a self sustaining farming community for artists.
Deb says
March 22, 2011 at 8:13 pmHGTV Voice Over Person. Cash Check Working Anonymously In Jammies.
AngAK says
March 22, 2011 at 8:36 pmInvent handy gadget needed in every home.
Pegster says
March 22, 2011 at 8:52 pmCater to mildly appreciative teenagers – should pay big bucks!
Pegster says
March 22, 2011 at 8:54 pmexcept I obviously can’t count to ten – need more sleep
Joeroc says
March 22, 2011 at 8:59 pmSitting on my ass, selling junk in basement on Ebay.
Nancy Wurtzel says
March 22, 2011 at 9:04 pmGet crowned Blog Goddess 2010 (5’2″ and under category)
Jenn @ Juggling LIfe says
March 22, 2011 at 9:32 pmWin lottery. Found my own school AND travel with family.
Kathy from NJ says
March 22, 2011 at 9:36 pmWin lottery, share with family, buy huge kitchen, bake cookies.
JaneK says
March 22, 2011 at 9:52 pmI would be idependently wealthy and not have to work
Craftwhack says
March 22, 2011 at 9:57 pmJust stand around being all super and catch money in my mouth. P.S. I longingly shop for real estate all the time online, too!
Cindy in Walla Walla says
March 22, 2011 at 10:36 pmOwn Scandinavian shop. Must go on many buying trips. Bye!
GrandeMocha says
March 22, 2011 at 10:37 pmShop & do lunch. Just gotta find somebody to PAY me.
Catherine McP says
March 22, 2011 at 10:50 pmArizona winter, Minnesota summer and fall, Philadelphia spring. Lottery win!
rory says
March 22, 2011 at 11:07 pmI probably suck, but I like my life really good.
Kate says
March 22, 2011 at 11:12 pmFind $1,000 bills in wrappers of surprisingly tasty nonfat chocolate.
Summer says
March 22, 2011 at 11:16 pmHow do I get paid to travel and take pictures?
*wistful sigh*
Gail says
March 23, 2011 at 12:40 amHusband sells business, I become June Cleaver! Wait, that happened! =)
andrea says
March 23, 2011 at 12:40 amWindfall + move out of city to country + land + animals = Bliss.
Slightly shocked says
March 23, 2011 at 9:15 amMotivational (helpfully judgmental) commenter to blogging’s best < only 7 ~ FTW!
allison in houston says
March 23, 2011 at 9:32 amPhilanthropist with beaucoup lottery dough to fund it–only way
km says
March 23, 2011 at 9:47 amofftopic Elizabeth Taylor is dead. Sad
lesliereid says
March 23, 2011 at 10:25 amEdit grammar and punctuation for those less neurotic than I.
Sandy says
March 23, 2011 at 10:40 amTravel the west in an RV…just Hubby and me!
Elsewhere says
March 23, 2011 at 11:39 amConfused: are we still talking about making use of boobs?
Susan says
March 23, 2011 at 12:52 pmJust wish I’d patented my Lysol Wipes idea in 1996.
(YES, I was the one who presented the idea to Lysol. They told me they’d never sell. I saw them on the shelves about two years later.)
Marinka says
March 23, 2011 at 2:10 pmOnce Bossy get money from readers, snatch it and run.
Dara says
March 23, 2011 at 5:27 pmBecome a CRNA. Put my kids through college. That’s all.
Style Maniac says
March 24, 2011 at 9:05 amMoney from my blogs and books-to-be. I like that plan.
Hula Girl at Heart says
March 24, 2011 at 9:26 amTraveling the world taking award winning photographs.
DawnA says
March 24, 2011 at 11:34 amSmall restaurant/bakery. Open odd hours. Maybe just breakfast/lunch.
Sheryl says
March 24, 2011 at 11:12 pmPaid millions for sitting at the computer reading Bossy’s blog.
Pat (aka Coffeedog) says
March 25, 2011 at 8:02 amI do the same thing, browse NY apts and wish I had the $. I mostly dream big though, no one bdrm charmers for me, no sir, I go for the ones in the millions!
Ten Words
Buy some land in Hawaii and build a recording studio
Natalie says
March 27, 2011 at 8:01 pmPay off house, school loans. Stay home with toddler daughter.
helenel says
March 28, 2011 at 8:19 pmGet to be librarian again – in huge, gorgeous library – no budget
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