If I were lazing in the shade of one of those palm trees on that beautiful beach, it sure would be easy, breezy and enchanting. It does me good just to look at that picture. But back here in reality, the living ain't so easy. It's so hot you can hardly breathe outside. I shouldn't blame the weather, it's that I am spending far too much time indoors and not acclimated to this 100+ degree heat. That's a clear advantage that jogging has over indoor fitness activities. It got me acclimated to all weather conditions. I'd jog in a 108 degree, midday sun without any problem at all. I'd jog in the freezing rain. I'd jog in the snow. Now, I can barely do any yard work at all without having to stagger indoors to revive myself in the AC. Pathetic. It bothers me that I have allowed myself to be so weakened as to be limited by mere weather conditions. It can't be helped. Forex trading is a 24-hour market, closing only for a short time from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Being such and having much to learn, I am always at it - thus accounting for no posts. It's been interesting. I have little variety in my life these days. Trading, commenting at Vox's, working out, chores, and eating the quickly prepared meal. Things are so uneventful for me that I am quite sure the cat leads a more interesting life. He spends hours outside, off on his kitty-cat adventures. When he returns I'm still in the same place, doing the very same thing I was doing when he left. Nothing more to tell here. I just wanted to post something for the few stragglers that may still come by. I apologize for abandoning those who used to visit my blog. Priorities and my determination to make this work have preoccupied my already addled mind. There's nothing left in there to enable me to write up anything worth reading. I have plenty of thoughts concerning other things, but they fizzle out as fast as a drop of water on a hot frying pan. Probably because when I focus on something, I pretty much exclude everything else from existence. Hope all is going well with everyone - as well as can be expected in these uncertain times. Regardless of what happens, we can trust in God to get us through it, somehow, someway. Of this I am certain.
Archived Comments
Res Ipsa ~
I drop by once a day or so to see how you're doing. Most days there is nothing going on. Thats OK.
How are you liking being a 24 hr a day trader? Have you considered executing a series of stop loss and automatic buy orders so you can actually not be looking at the PC 24/7?
How about a post or two on your trading strategies?
I hope this isn't a case of you getting buried in a pursuit to avoid other areas that could use attention. Drop me a line sometime.
Aug 04, 2008 17:54
Taylor ~
Hi, Res. You are so sweet to still come by my spider-webbed blog.
How are you liking being a 24 hr a day trader?
I'm beyond surprised how much I like it. I would never have thought anything like this could appeal to me. What I like most about it, is that it's just me and the beast. Failure or success is 100% in my hands. Nobody else is involved - at least directly.
You know, my mental capacity has taken a hit. Reading comprehension skills, language skills, retaining and connecting thoughts - all diminished. Everything I relied on for my work is kaput. But my visual and pattern recognition skills are still there. Forex is so different from what I used to do. I don't expect to be the wiz at trading (yet) like I was at programming, so I don't get frustrated and depressed when I fail. It's demoralizing to struggle with something you were once very, very good at.
Have you considered executing a series of stop loss and automatic buy orders so you can actually not be looking at the PC 24/7?
I'm not watching so I can close out an order. I'm studying, developing a system, programming some indicators, backtesting. In fact my current system is based entirely on triggers that will automatically buy or sell based on the price reaching trigger points. The take profits and stop losses are automatically set as well. It's based on a 1 hour chart so I need every hour to test and tweak it. I'm testing it on a lot of different currency pairs, so that gives me a lot of test cases every hour.
How about a post or two on your trading strategies?
I would if that beast wasn't constantly making a fool out of me and my strategies... But I am ever patient and persistent when I get this determined to do something. I know I can never tame this beast, but I am determined to outsmart it - at least long enough to get what I want - before it devours me!
I hope this isn't a case of you getting buried in a pursuit to avoid other areas that could use attention.
That's absolutely what it is. I've found my justification for being a hermit. For now. But it really is necessary at this point to reach my goal. I may need to moderate my behavior though. I don't want to cross the line from goal-oriented to obsessed.
Aug 04, 2008 19:40
WaterBoy ~
I also stop in to see if there's anything new. No problems, if there isn't. I, too, know about those priorities, since I've been spending most of my weekends remodeling my wife's salon.
Besides, you're on the circle of links I regularly follow and I'd have to recalculate my entire route if I dropped you off it. :)
Aug 04, 2008 20:15
Taylor ~
I'm honored that you guys check in on me. I really am. And it makes me feel a little rotten that I don't post with any regularity. I shall try harder.
since I've been spending most of my weekends remodeling my wife's salon.
Sounds like a worthwhile project, WaterBoy. Hope it's going well and turns out great. Your wife must be very happy about it.
Aug 04, 2008 21:36
Wendy ~
May your learning curve be quicker than you expect. :)
Aug 05, 2008 00:01
Taylor ~
God bless you, Wendy!
Aug 05, 2008 00:44
AJW308 ~
Taylor, if your system isn't ready for a show and tell, then it's ready for some admiration and constructive criticism.
I've waited for Vox, Jamie, and Difster to educate me on trading. Difster done that via chat and Triton's blog has mentioned things that set me googling.
Throw your system up there. I'd like to see it. Sounds like Res would to.
I think it's good that you've tackled something challenging and productive.
Aug 05, 2008 17:33
Giraffe ~
Hey, a post!
I am also interested in trading strategies. Of course, if find something that works, you'd best keep it to yourself.
Don't spend your whole life as a hermit.
Aug 05, 2008 17:39
Taylor ~
I'm going to sleep now, AJW, but I wanted to give you a link to a site: http://www.babypips.com/
I ran into this site a while back. There's a lot of very useful information there. It's especially good for the beginner. I'll get back to you later. I'm pretty wasted here...
Aug 05, 2008 17:42
Taylor ~
Hey, Giraffe. I can barely keep my eyes open here. Talk to you all later.
Aug 05, 2008 17:43
AJW308 ~
Thanks Taylor.
Aug 05, 2008 20:08
Taylor ~
It seems a lot of people are interested in learning about trading forex.
Forex trading is not something you can do as a hobby or a part-time activity. It's a discipline that requires full-time attention, many hours of study, reading, researching, practice, strategizing, backtesting. Consider it a full-time job.
I've learned everything on my own. I've invested many, many hours, days, months in this pursuit. I can see no other way to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to have a half a chance to be successful at this. All the information you need is on the Internet. There are many books on the subject as well. I haven't purchased any though.
I don't plan to turn this into a trading blog. I can understand why people would be very interested in getting tips and information from those who have experience, but unless it's a comprehensive course, a little information here and there is really of no value at all. In fact, it can be very costly. And frankly, even after all my efforts, I'm still as clueless as anyone on this. I know the very basics, and that can be learned online.
I have been burned by listening to others, thinking they somehow had this crystal ball or special insight. There is no crystal ball, no magic formula available for anyone. There is no 100% guaranteed system. The risk is always there. Don't depend on someone else's word to risk your money - unless they're paid professionals whose business it is to risk your money.
Aug 06, 2008 01:02
Taylor ~
It just occurred to me that there is no such thing as half successful in Forex trading. It's an all or none thing. Either your profits will exceed your losses, or your losses will exceed your profits. No middle ground in this business. If you're trading, one or the other of these scenarios is taking place AT ALL TIMES.
Aug 06, 2008 01:17
Res Ipsa ~
Taylor,
You're 100% right about the trading. I worked with a guy that used to floor trade on the silver exchange. He made great cash because he traded for himself as well as his co. After 3 years he quit, he had made is million, lost his family and lost most of the money to his wife's gambling and drugs.
In order to be successful in some things you have to give up others. You're in a place in your life right now that you can focus on this pursuit. Go for it and enjoy. I hope you make a ton of money.
Aug 07, 2008 17:35
Difster ~
I've studied options trading a LOT over the last couple of years and the more I hear about Forex, the more interested I am.
I'm reading through the Babypips link you provided. So far, there is nothing there didn't know, but I'm still in Kindergarten ;)
Sounds like you might have found your niche Taylor.
Aug 12, 2008 20:55
Taylor ~
lost his family and lost most of the money to his wife's gambling and drugs.
I believe it. This stuff is all-consuming. If I had anyone in my life, they'd have left me by now. I think even the cat is quite upset with me. I do take a few minutes every day to dangle a string for him to play with.
In order to be successful in some things you have to give up others.
Absolutely. Fortunately for me, I had already given up on everything, so it wasn't any real sacrifice.
I hope you make a ton of money.
Thank you, Res. I've never before focused on making money. And really, for me, it's the challenge that's hooked me. The money-making potential is huge, of course, but I'd have to find it interesting to devote this much time to it. It's quite fascinating to me, apart from being utterly frustrating at times.
Aug 13, 2008 03:25
Taylor ~
Hi there, Difster.
If you've studied options trading, then you're well ahead of me from when I started Forex trading. No wonder Kindergarten isn't a challenge for you. But Forex is very volatile - you can go from being in a nice profit into a huge loss in a matter of minutes or even seconds sometimes. I have to confess that I get quite a rush from that kind of roller-coaster ride. It does take a certain kind of psychology to do this - it's not for everyone. And discipline! Above all, it takes discipline.
Sounds like you might have found your niche Taylor.
I may have. I find myself regretting not having started on this much sooner. But then again, I was never at a place in my life that would have been as accommodating to this venture.
Even my programming experience is coming in very handy. I've created a few indicators that have been quite helpful.
Aug 13, 2008 03:44
Clay ~
Well. I do stop by from time to time...but, apparently, it's been some time, this time.
Good to see you back, Taylor.
Keep plugging away, and when you get rich and famous, remember, I'm always available for employment as a Cabana boy:)
Aug 14, 2008 16:37
Taylor ~
Hey there, Mr. Clay.
I will keep plugging away, you can be sure of that.
when you get rich and famous, remember, I'm always available for employment as a Cabana boy
I can handle the rich part. Famous, never. The very thought is frightful to me.
Employ you as Cabana boy, eh? You want me to PAY you to slather suntan lotion all over my bikini-clad body? HaHaHaHa!
Aug 14, 2008 17:36
Clay ~
Well, I can wash cars and mow lawns too, you know.
I'd throw-in the slathering for free.
Aug 14, 2008 22:36
WaterBoy ~
Clay, just remember that tanning oil is more effective than drool...
Aug 14, 2008 23:11
Taylor ~
Well, I can wash cars and mow lawns too, you know.
Oh, I'm sure I could put you to some better use. You probably fire up a mean barbecue. I'm still thinking about that Gulf yellow fin tuna you went after a while back. That's it, you could be my official fisherman/game hunter/preparer. I love freshly caught beasts.
The slathering part would be a little extra reward for an especially fine animal you happen to bring me.
Heh. I'm already eccentric. With a ton of money, well, there's just no telling what I'd be capable of...
Aug 15, 2008 03:31
Taylor ~
But I will never join the Bilderboogerheads!
Aug 15, 2008 03:34
Difster ~
Taylor, you can't be eccentric UNTIL you have a lot of money. If you're not rich yet, you're just crazy. Get rich then you'll be eccentric.
Aug 15, 2008 20:39
Clay ~
I don't know where that beach picture was taken, but I've got my eyes on the Seychelles Islands. Talk about beautiful, and secluded. Google them up.
I've promised myself I'll retire early, and move the hell away from here.
Live a simple life, maybe run a chartering boat.
Speaking of those Yellowfins, we were 100 miles of Grand Isle, in 5-6 foot seas. Not pleasant, even in a 65 ft. boat. We caught about six Yellows, but about 11 Blackfins.
We did limit-out on red snapper on the way back in, when we got to the shallow waters, so that was cool.
But, it was rough out there. First time I ever felt sea-sickness. Never blew my lunch, but felt pretty queasy.
Sharks were out big-time though. Caught a few of them, too. They let me shoot them with my .357, before they unhooked them. That was fun.
I'm looking forward to hunting season. Gonna get to go on my first mule deer hunt.
I'm your Bwana, baby.
Aug 16, 2008 03:06
Taylor ~
100 miles off shore sounds scary. As much as I love the ocean, I'm a total landlubber, so I have a great deal of respect, if not outright fear, of its power.
That beach is in Fiji. And I've always wanted to go to the Seychelles myself. That charter boat business sounds like a plan, Clay. But, do you have enough experience to do that?
First time I ever felt sea-sickness.
I've only been on boats that stayed within sight of land, but I think I may be susceptible to seasickness. I was laying on one of those big inner tubes, eyes closed, relaxing, just bobbing around close to the beach - and I got seasick.
We did limit-out on red snapper on the way back in,
Hey, fresh red snapper is delicious and probably a better quality fish than tuna. I've always heard that tuna is a scavenger.
They let me shoot them with my .357, before they unhooked them. That was fun.
Those damn sharks are everywhere. At least you rid the ocean of a few of them. They're killers and I have no problem with exterminating them. I'm sure a lot of little fishies were very grateful to you.
Oh boy, I have a Bwana!
Aug 16, 2008 04:25
Clay ~
Whew!
Yeah, I can run a good boat. No prob. Remember, I'm the Captain....deck hand(s) do the dirty work:)
The Seychelles are gorgeous...and out of the cyclone territory. I'm serious about that.
The snapper AND the tuna are best-cooked in my little smoker. Tasty:)
I had my revolver in my luggage on the boat, and I asked the Captain if I could shoot a shark I caught. He said , Hell yes! Just don't shoot my boat! And he held the shark on my rod while I stumbled down below to get my pistol. I shot him once in the middle, and the Captain said, "shoot him again!"
Good times. 'cept for the queasies.
Aug 16, 2008 04:49
Taylor ~
If you're not rich yet, you're just crazy. Get rich then you'll be eccentric.
It does seem to be that way, Difster. But, it makes sense. We respect wealth and know it's not something that usually happens by accident. When a wealthy person acts crazy, we can't really call them crazy in a derogatory manner - they have more money/power than we do. Anyone else, all things being equal - yeah, we just consider them plain ole crazy.
I've known people who were wealthy and kind of crazy - but they weren't stupid.
Aug 16, 2008 05:02
Taylor ~
Remember, I'm the Captain....deck hand(s) do the dirty work
It's not the dirty work that would scare me, it's getting in rough seas and going down faster than Monica Lewinski in the Oval Office...
Aug 16, 2008 05:06
Clay ~
BTW, I belive Bwana's are required to call their White Cargo "Missy", this & that.
Missy Taylor.
Aug 16, 2008 05:07
Taylor ~
I can live with Missy Taylor. It wouldn't be the first time I've been called Missy, but it wasn't as a form of respect, more in lieu of a spanking, actually...
Aug 16, 2008 05:19
Taylor ~
I am quite freaked out! Just got an email this afternoon that my broker is shutting down its US operations! Just like that. Last day of trading is August 22 - next Friday. I've been looking all day for another broker. I think I may have zeroed in on one that has all the features that fit my style of trading.
I didn't see this coming. Maybe it's for the best and this new broker will be even better. Still, it's a bit disconcerting to have that happen. It's like I've just been fired and have to look for a new job.
Aug 16, 2008 05:27
Taylor ~
Oh, and this is why I'm commenting now and relaxing a bit, because I HAVE found another broker after hours of a rather exhaustive search. Otherwise, I'd still be at it. Priorities, you know. And the market is closed now anyway. I have all weekend to confirm my choice with further research.
Aug 16, 2008 05:46
Clay ~
Can't keep a good girl down!
Time for your spanky, Missy:)
Aug 16, 2008 06:09
Taylor ~
Oh, I'm too mentally worn out to be up to any spankable antics. I've been pondering pouring myself a glass of wine, but if I did, it'd probably extinguish the last of my energy. I feel like I've run a marathon. Crap, I hate surprises.
Oh yeah, I just remembered why else I might be mentally worn out. A boyfriend from college has been calling me. I haven't answered my cellphone because I didn't recognize the number. He must have gotten it from a mutual friend. He finally left a message on the last call. It's very strange. I thought he was living back in Iran. He said he wanted to talk to me - and had come by my house! I must have been next door when he came by. Oh boy, I hate that - people dropping by without notice. I would have freaked out if I had seen him standing at the door.
Aug 16, 2008 06:25
Taylor ~
All my ex-boyfriends track me down.
There is only one boyfriend that I've tried to find on the Internet. He was my first love in grade school. He was wonderful. Super intelligent, handsome and athletic. Broke my heart when his family moved far away to another state in 7th grade. I always wondered how he looked as an adult and what he did with his life. He'll still pop up in my dreams now and then.
Aug 16, 2008 06:37
Clay ~
You're so funny. BUT, people are funny, too. I'm the same way. I rarely lock my door...and my 24 year old daughter will just walk in in, after hollering "hey!". And I always have to say, "Alex...what if I had a naked girl in my living room?"
And she just always says, "Oh Daddy, not at this time of day"
Sigh
Aug 16, 2008 06:45
Taylor ~
Oh, I would think you'd probably lock your door if you had a naked girl prancing around the place.
And you should lock your door anyway. I'd never leave my door unlocked. It's a habit with me.
Aug 16, 2008 06:53
Clay ~
*Prancing*
I don't think I've seen that one for a while.
Lock my door? As long as they can't get in my gun safe, no problem.
And they can't get the safe out of house without taking
the doors off the hinges.
Plus, it weighs 1,100 lbs. NOT including the guns and ammmo inside.
Aug 16, 2008 07:15
Taylor ~
Bwana needs to take care of himself - not just his guns. They can take all my valuables, it's not what I'd be most worried about. I guess men don't have the same concerns as women.
Aug 16, 2008 07:21
Taylor ~
I wish my neighbors would still be out of town. A dip in their pool right now would bring me back to life. I've taken two sips of wine and am fading fast. I knew that would happen.
Aug 16, 2008 07:24
Clay ~
You tart.....I didn't realize you were sneaking into their pool, while they were away.
I just thought you weren't giving them the satisfaction of seeing your hot behind once they came home.
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
How can I be a Cabana boy, without a pool?????
I guess Bwana & a spinkler hose will do.
Till they go out of town again, I mean:)
Aug 16, 2008 07:44
Taylor ~
No, no, no. I can go anytime I want to their pool, without sneaking - I have an open invitation. But, I only go when they're not around. Did you think I wouldn't go into my OWN pool just because the neighbors are in their house? Ha. As if. Sometimes, I mow the lawn in my bikini.
Fear not, Cabana Boy/Bwana. Don't you think I'd have a fantasy pool built once I had a bundle of money?
Aug 16, 2008 07:56
Taylor ~
CaBwana boy!
Aug 16, 2008 07:57
Clay ~
*Snert*
Aug 16, 2008 08:06
Clay ~
I usually try not to show off my manly body to the general population.
I'm saving myself.
Now, where's my low-carb, protien-enriched beer?
Aug 16, 2008 08:14
Taylor ~
Well, aren't you the modest one.
I am too, actually. But, in my own home and working around the yard, I will be comfortable. It's not to put myself on display. And all my neighbors are very decent people - no creeps around. Just the one writer, who has made a lot of excuses to come around - but he's stayed away for a while now. He's not a creep, though. I'm very fortunate to have great neighbors.
Now, where's my low-carb, protien-enriched beer?
This is why I don't drink beer. Too many calories, too little alcohol. I don't piddle around with 5%? 3%?
Aug 16, 2008 08:33
Taylor ~
This Missy is done for the day. Goodnight, CaBwana Boy.
Aug 16, 2008 08:49
Clay ~
G'nite, Missy. I'll put the skeeter tent up for you, and stoke the fire to keep the novelist-wannabe-Bigfoot's away.
Aug 16, 2008 09:13
CaBwana Boy ~
I kinda like that too....in a kinky sort of way:)
Aug 16, 2008 17:35
EN ~
Well, I guess we know how often I check this blog. Every two weeks or so on a slow Saturday.
Clay, If I had a nekkid woman prancing about in the day time, I's sure as hell leavin' the doors open and pray one of my sons bursts in. Hell, anyone can burst on if that's happening. I want everyone to know.
Aug 17, 2008 00:10
Taylor ~
I see. Well, I'll be sure to remember to lock the doors myself should I ever find myself prancing about in either of your houses.
Aug 17, 2008 05:36
EN ~
If it was you it would be different... that I'd want it on DVD.
Aug 17, 2008 06:01
Taylor ~
Uh huh. I'll also be sure to remember to check for hidden cameras.
Aug 17, 2008 06:29
EN ~
Give a guy a break. If it ever did happen no one would believe it. I'd need proof.
Aug 17, 2008 06:37
Taylor ~
I didn't think gentlemen were supposed to kiss and tell. Discretion is the better part of valor and all that...
Aug 17, 2008 07:25
EN ~
OK, OK, I'll keep my mouth shut. I promise...
Aug 17, 2008 08:48
Taylor ~
Hah! You'd start a blog, Doing Taylor, post your hidden video, along with a lot of still shots, and have long discussions over every detail of it.
Yeah. I could see that. Then, of course, I'd have to kill you and end up in the pen. Best if we just stick to blogging... :)
Aug 17, 2008 11:04
EN ~
Yep, I'd finally have enough to Blog about. And one can assume that would also increase your posting here? It's win, win!
Aug 17, 2008 16:29
EN ~
Wanna bet Jamie would be jealous? It would be amusing for sure.
Aug 17, 2008 18:50
Taylor ~
That "killing you" part hasn't sunk in, has it?
Aug 17, 2008 20:05
EN ~
Some things are worth being killed over. Besides, I'd be a legend over at VD's place. And I would live forever on the internet... as would you.
Aug 17, 2008 22:36
Taylor ~
Some things are worth being killed over.
You sure don't make it very easy to kill you, EN. Rather impossible, actually. Yes, I definitely would have to get someone else to do it.
You'll just have to find yourself another prancer, EN. I have no desire to live forever on the Internet. In fact, I'd hate it with a passion. Being the subject of people's natterings has always made me feel so common. I hate common.
Aug 18, 2008 00:15
EN ~
Of course you're not common, which is why I would need proof. My friends wouldn't believe it. Hot young woman and old guy?
Aug 18, 2008 00:18
EN ~
If you were Britney or Paris who would care. It's all been done before... many, many times before. But Taylor? Try and see this from my point of view.
Aug 18, 2008 00:22
EN ~
How about if I just showed the pix to Jaime and mocked him?
Aug 18, 2008 00:22
Taylor ~
Aren't you putting the cart before that prancing filly, EN?
Aug 18, 2008 01:05
EN ~
Why yes, I certainly am. But who can blame me?
Aug 18, 2008 02:48
WaterBoy ~
Wow! Lotta mileage out of this post, eh Taylor?
Something you said struck me oddly:
A boyfriend from college has been calling me. I haven't answered my cellphone because I didn't recognize the number. He must have gotten it from a mutual friend. He finally left a message on the last call. It's very strange. I thought he was living back in Iran. He said he wanted to talk to me - and had come by my house! I must have been next door when he came by. Oh boy, I hate that - people dropping by without notice. I would have freaked out if I had seen him standing at the door.
How could he give notice if you weren't answering your phone?
Aug 19, 2008 20:44
Taylor ~
How could he give notice if you weren't answering your phone?
That's not the point, WaterBoy. He went ahead and came by. Not having the opportunity to give notice does not negate the courtesy that one should give notice prior to visiting someone. It's just rude. You have no idea what's going on with the person you're visiting and could be arriving at a very inconvenient time.
It's especially true in this case, since we haven't been in contact since college.
Anyway, I've since spoken to him and everything's OK. Evidently, my state of affairs is getting around the grapevine and people are concerned about me. Even friends from grade school and high school have tried to contact me.
It's interesting to talk to them because without exception, everyone of them are in total disbelief that I've fallen apart. To hear them, they think of me as some kind of superhuman. I just tell them, well, that person doesn't exist anymore. They still don't accept it and insist I'll be fine again. I'm not as sure as they seem to be.
Aug 19, 2008 23:50
WaterBoy ~
"It's just rude. You have no idea what's going on with the person you're visiting and could be arriving at a very inconvenient time."
Hey, no disagreement there.
Eh, no matter. Like I said, it just struck me as odd that seeming incongruity; not only this guy, but anyone else trying to reach you could be similarly affected.
Aug 20, 2008 00:06
Taylor ~
not only this guy, but anyone else trying to reach you could be similarly affected.
And that's the way I want it. I mean if someone wouldn't even take my phone calls, the last thing I'd do is go see them in person.
Aug 20, 2008 00:11
CaBwana Boy ~
Hey peaches):
Just saying hello
Besides the fact I'm not totally insane. I have references, you know.
Aug 22, 2008 07:33
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