I am a stay-at-home mom of 5 children. My husband is in the healthcare industry and we live in a very modest home located in Oswego, New York. I have a strong background in law and all things related to pregnancy, babies, and parenting. I am passionate about writing and I do it mostly for the relaxing effect it has on me. I enjoy learning new things and challenging myself to try writing about things that are out of my comfort zone.  Despite my love of writing this is the first time I have really put much effort into writing online.  I had a blog once but didn't get much traffic or comments and was easily discouraged.  I am one of those people who like to see instant results for my work....I know, I know, this is probably the wrong business to be in if I am looking for an immediate pay out.  Alas, I am here and I am enjoying every moment of it.

Hi! My name is NYMiskovic and I am addicted to Hubpages. I joined just a short five weeks ago and I am already a hubaholic. Despite the hundreds of other sites out there that will pay me pennies per word for writing an article it just isn't that much fun! Don't get me wrong the money is fun, but being forced to write about a topic that you don't know anything about or you are not passionate about sucks! Hence, here are some of the reasons I am addicted to hubpages.

The Platform:

The ease at which a newbie to this site or someone who only has a very basic knowledge of computer skills can compose a hub is amazing. It is sooo easy!! I have been on other sites that are very complicated.

Complicated = No Fun : (

The Forums:

Ahhh..what can I say about the forums?? Fun Fun and more FUN!!! You can talk about anything you want and get some real feedback from your fellow hubbers. It's like a chat room without the negative stigma of being the dork in the chat room. It's great!

The Hub Community:

I have never been part of a site that has such a welcoming, helpful community. Everyone is eager to offer advice, helpful criticism, encouragement, and friendship.

My Loyal Fans:

Okay, so I many not have as many fans as some other hubbers here, but the feeling I get every time I log in and see that I have a new fan is amazing. It's like being a kid in a candy store : ) Having fans that enjoy your work and want to continue to read what you have to write makes you want to write more. I do it for you my fans...thank you for your support.

The Money:

I will admit I haven't earned a single red cent from hubpages...yet! I am hoping I will or I will undoubtedly have to focus some more of my time on other sites that will actually pay me something. I'm broke and need some cash. The success stories I have heard from actual hubbers here are inspirational and I hope I will be among them one day.

Unfortunately I was not a member of this virtual writer's paradise when this first hub challenge took place. I have heard that for many it was a cash machine for them. I have also heard that it was extremely difficult and many couldn't pull it off.  No harm in that because quite frankly I don't think I could have pulled it off either!

I have also heard the buzz that it ruined this wonderful hubpage's community.  Let me reiterate--I was not here during the first hub challenge but I don't see how something that could have such a positive effect on a person's bottom line or something that challenges a person to do something they normally wouldn't could be a bad thing?? 

This brings us to ....

I eargly agreed to par take in this challenge for several reasons:

First, I want to boost my overall hub score. I've been bouncing back and forth between 93 and 95. I want to reach 99 or 100! I have always been an obsessive overachiever when it comes to grades (I maintained a 4.0 GPA all through college!) and to me, this is like a grade.

Secondly, I want to publish more hubs. This is just the kick in the pants that I need because I get very competitive especially when I am competing against myself. Failure is not an option.

Third, I want money cuz I am broke!! Which I hate to be broke more than I hate to get bad grades or fail at something. I have heard many success stories that this type of challenge can boost your earning here at hubpages. So, I am ready to start earning : )

Finally, I think it will be fun! And easy. Publish one hub a day and in 30 days you will have published 30 hubs! What could be more simple? Well, the official kick-off was this past Friday, July 24th. Today is Monday, July 27th and this is only the second hub I have published towards this challenge. (Read the first one here) So right out of the gate I am already behind--I need to make up 2 hubs to get back on track. Kind of disappointing but it's okay because I work better under pressure!

I am so addicted to this place that I tell myself every morning that I will NOT come here for one whole day and concentrate on a few other sites where I can make some quick money. Guess what?? This is always the first place I come every morning. So then I tell myself that I will just check my score, traffic, comments, and to see if I have any new fans. Four or five hours later (this is no joke--I really do spend that much time here daily) I drag myself away only to return after my kids are in bed. Of course when I finally pour myself into bed, my mind is racing with new ideas for hubs so I lay away for hours tossing and turning in bed thinking about this place and what I can do to improve my performance here! I get up the next morning and start all over again. It's a viscious cycle.

Oh, and don't forget the little notebook I carry around with me so when a brilliant idea for a hub hits me, I can write it down.

Alas, I am an addict of hubpages and although I have no intention of quitting cold turkey, I am seeking a little help before this gets out of control. Does anyone know of a good 12-step program?