What is it about blogging that makes it so popular? My blog is about 3-4 years old already but for the past two years, I have sort of "forgotten" it. I'm blogging now because I find myself doing nothing but read Brian Gorell and Kitty Go's blogs. I love both their writing styles--an eclectic mixture of wit, sarcasm, humor, and yes, grace.
When I started reading blogs again, it reminded me of my own reasons for blogging. I blogged simply because I loved writing about my experiences and other people's experiences. The blog is an avenue and an opportunity for people who simply love writing.
Two months ago, I was asked to edit/re-write an English script for an Argentinian television series. I had such a hard time writing it since I had to make the lines in synch with the scenes. I heard the directors and dubbers had a hard time with the script I made so that was the end of my career as a dubbing writer. I felt so bad for them since they stayed up all night editing the script that was supposedly edited already. (Although, they said the grammar bit of the script was fantastic...) After that, I told myself I'm sticking with blogging.
Bloggers have the freedom to write whatever they want to write about, bash whoever they want to, or destroy evil men and women who think they are better than other people just because they call themselves elite.
What about you, why do you blog?
A blog (an abridgment of the term web log) is a website, usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
--WIKIPEDIA
Here are some popular blogging terms from WIKIPEDIA (again...what will the internet be without wiki huh?!) that are absolutely entertaining to know...
Blaudience --The audience, or readership, of a blog
Bloggerazzi- Blogs written by blogger stalkers (a portmanteau of "blog" and "paparazzi)". (is this true? are bloggerazzis out there?!? Can someone point me to the blogs of blogger stalkers please?)
Blooger --A blogger who exhibits adolescent tendencies and lacks basic social graces or good manners. A portmanteau of "blog" and "booger."
Blogorrhea--A portmanteau of "blog" and "logorrhea", meaning excessive and/or incoherent talkativeness in a weblog. (sounds like diarrhea..)
Blogsnob--A person who refuses to respond to comments on their blog from people outside their circle of friends. (Don't be a blogsnob!)
PENUS--Potentially Exciting News Under Scrutiny. Use this when you have something big that you can't wait to show to the blogosphere. (I think Brian Gorrell of http://delfindjmontano.blogpot.com and Kitty Go of http://chichitsthefan.blogspot.com have done successfully well in announcing their penuses to the blogosphere.)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
Writing Again
I haven't posted anything in almost two years and the reason for this was because in my current office, blogspot is banned (at least from my station). However, as I am writing this, I am using the department's only super computer and I tried my blogspot account and it went through!
So here I am writing again...and I really missed doing this. Since I've been very busy for the past two years building a career, I totally forgot how writing can help ease stress. For me, writing even the most mundane experiences can help and I don't know why I haven't been able to update this blog for so long. So now I'm back...
So here I am writing again...and I really missed doing this. Since I've been very busy for the past two years building a career, I totally forgot how writing can help ease stress. For me, writing even the most mundane experiences can help and I don't know why I haven't been able to update this blog for so long. So now I'm back...
Friday, January 20, 2006
When I failed Math ..
Failure is an event, never a person. ~William D. Brown, Welcome Stress!
There is no failure except in no longer trying. ~Elbert Hubbard
Yesterday, I had the most interesting job interview. The hr personnel asked me straight away why I had one failing mark. It's been three years since I graduated and about 7 years ago when I failed that course. So I simply said, "that's because I failed." Anyway, the point is, I don't know if I should feel insulted or irritated because I was reminded of that first failure I ever had in my academic life.
This led me then to my recent failure of getting a much coveted job and an almost failure in doing business. Just thinking about all these things made my head hurt and my heart ache. Why is it hard to accept failure? If failure is an ingredient of success...then I really hope that with all my recent failures, I will come out of it with honors.
I'm a closet drama queen so to speak. I take things hard and blame myself for the failures in my life but someone once told me to take baby steps in life because my feet were not meant to take giant steps. It never did make any sense at that time but I realized that my failures were a result of this race I've been having with life. My sister told me last night that I was still young and that I could still turn my life around and make it better. She was right. So with eyes wide open and arms outstretched I now fully embrace all my failures as a child, sister, daughter, student, worker, and lover.
There is no failure except in no longer trying. ~Elbert Hubbard
Yesterday, I had the most interesting job interview. The hr personnel asked me straight away why I had one failing mark. It's been three years since I graduated and about 7 years ago when I failed that course. So I simply said, "that's because I failed." Anyway, the point is, I don't know if I should feel insulted or irritated because I was reminded of that first failure I ever had in my academic life.
This led me then to my recent failure of getting a much coveted job and an almost failure in doing business. Just thinking about all these things made my head hurt and my heart ache. Why is it hard to accept failure? If failure is an ingredient of success...then I really hope that with all my recent failures, I will come out of it with honors.
I'm a closet drama queen so to speak. I take things hard and blame myself for the failures in my life but someone once told me to take baby steps in life because my feet were not meant to take giant steps. It never did make any sense at that time but I realized that my failures were a result of this race I've been having with life. My sister told me last night that I was still young and that I could still turn my life around and make it better. She was right. So with eyes wide open and arms outstretched I now fully embrace all my failures as a child, sister, daughter, student, worker, and lover.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The Year that was 2005...
Ok, so I'm sort of getting ahead of myself this time. It's not yet 2006 yet and I'm writing as if 2005 passed already. I'm just excited to sum up the whole year since I just turned twenty three last week.
This year was all about new beginnings. I started with having someone in my life who literally changed every tiny bit of my life. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I needed someone who could truly show me that there was more to life than being jaded. I tried to figure things out as we went along our relationship and soon, I found myself looking at a brand new me. It took lots of guts on his part to stick it out with my stubborn self. I'm not perfect, and I don't intend to be, but I guess even I had to agree that I was a better me because of him.
Another new beginning started last June 17, 2005. It was the day we chose to open a rather risky investment called ORANGE CHICKEN! Everyone at home was having sleepless nights and 18-hour work hours, but it was worth it. Things are not perfect yet, but we're all working hard to do something about it. Putting up a business is not as simple as other people think. It gave me stress, bulges, eyebags, and one simple pleasure: being my own boss. In the end, the store gave us hope that we could still make it here at home sa Pinas. We don't know what the future of the store holds but we can only hope for a better and bigger business.
Yet another start was the fact that I'm starting to consider a career in writing. I used to be realy insecure with my writing but I guess all I needed was someone to push me and believe in me. So, this is it, I hope it really goes well.
There were lots of arguments, situations, circumstances, and the like that makes this year another one to remember. I think I'll bring the rest of the good ones next year.
On another note, I would love to see someone get struck by lightning. **I cross my fingers and wish some more....No pun intended, just wanted to make someone smile, you know how much I love you... =)
This year was all about new beginnings. I started with having someone in my life who literally changed every tiny bit of my life. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I needed someone who could truly show me that there was more to life than being jaded. I tried to figure things out as we went along our relationship and soon, I found myself looking at a brand new me. It took lots of guts on his part to stick it out with my stubborn self. I'm not perfect, and I don't intend to be, but I guess even I had to agree that I was a better me because of him.
Another new beginning started last June 17, 2005. It was the day we chose to open a rather risky investment called ORANGE CHICKEN! Everyone at home was having sleepless nights and 18-hour work hours, but it was worth it. Things are not perfect yet, but we're all working hard to do something about it. Putting up a business is not as simple as other people think. It gave me stress, bulges, eyebags, and one simple pleasure: being my own boss. In the end, the store gave us hope that we could still make it here at home sa Pinas. We don't know what the future of the store holds but we can only hope for a better and bigger business.
Yet another start was the fact that I'm starting to consider a career in writing. I used to be realy insecure with my writing but I guess all I needed was someone to push me and believe in me. So, this is it, I hope it really goes well.
There were lots of arguments, situations, circumstances, and the like that makes this year another one to remember. I think I'll bring the rest of the good ones next year.
On another note, I would love to see someone get struck by lightning. **I cross my fingers and wish some more....No pun intended, just wanted to make someone smile, you know how much I love you... =)
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
The power of words....
I'd like to quote my friend joacs...you have a gift for words..."Knowing something is the beginning of a long process of acceptance. And in the middle of accepting truths and lies in life, sometimes you just have to rechannel that anger or frustration somewhere else. And hopefully, it doesn't accidentally fall on someone you respect and/or love."
I am rechanneling my anger towards writing instead of causing violence and pain. But I do believe in KARMA. Tamaan ka sana ng kidlat.
(smiles...chuckles...and smiles again....thinking if Icould sing the song ako ang nagwagi...or was that the title of that song?!)
I am rechanneling my anger towards writing instead of causing violence and pain. But I do believe in KARMA. Tamaan ka sana ng kidlat.
(smiles...chuckles...and smiles again....thinking if Icould sing the song ako ang nagwagi...or was that the title of that song?!)
TODAY
Today I woke up with a smile
the same smile I had when we got together...
I still look at you lovingly
and I know I will through out the rest of our lives..
when you said you'll do everything....I know you meant it...
I love you rabbit...
Enough said...
the same smile I had when we got together...
I still look at you lovingly
and I know I will through out the rest of our lives..
when you said you'll do everything....I know you meant it...
I love you rabbit...
Enough said...
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Oh the Men in my life..
I'm dying right now waiting for my hubby to fetch me from work. Somehow in the past eight months, my love for this guy grew from zero to infinity. I can't seem t0 get enough of him just like my bestfriend Lara can't get enough of her mr. smooch.
MEN.
We just can't live without them. I know my mom agrees with me. She practically worships the ground my dad walks on...and I can't blame her. Some men can be total jerks but the men in my life are simply awesome. Lee takes care of me like no one else does and even offered to do the laundry when we're married already. (even if he doesn't know how to...) My dad drives me around and thinks I'm still her little girl. My brothers Jig and Jared are my constant companion during dvd marathon nights or late night snacks.
I don't know if it's just pure luck but I am one lucky girl to have them.
To the men in my life, I offer you more laughter and buckets of beer!
MEN.
We just can't live without them. I know my mom agrees with me. She practically worships the ground my dad walks on...and I can't blame her. Some men can be total jerks but the men in my life are simply awesome. Lee takes care of me like no one else does and even offered to do the laundry when we're married already. (even if he doesn't know how to...) My dad drives me around and thinks I'm still her little girl. My brothers Jig and Jared are my constant companion during dvd marathon nights or late night snacks.
I don't know if it's just pure luck but I am one lucky girl to have them.
To the men in my life, I offer you more laughter and buckets of beer!
Monday, September 12, 2005
Weary
this weary heart
often wonders of that dream
yet wishes seldom come true
lost in the winds of change
to cope is what she must do
declare not the impossible
i promise not to
until that day of yonder
im a little bit pessimistic, less anxious, and more into looking out for what's next after dreaming....
often wonders of that dream
yet wishes seldom come true
lost in the winds of change
to cope is what she must do
declare not the impossible
i promise not to
until that day of yonder
im a little bit pessimistic, less anxious, and more into looking out for what's next after dreaming....
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