15.MayWhy blog?
Bakit nga ba ko nag-blog? Maraming dahilan. It took a while to do it though.
For years friends are my captive audience. They receive my emails with topics not always limited to “hi, how are you”.
Dahil “OFW” na daw ako, mas dumami ang aking “angst”. Mas madami kong napupuna. Maya’t maya may gusto kong sabihin o pag-usapan pero this time limited na talaga ang audience ko. Afterall hindi naman nag-subscribe sa akin ang mga tao bakit i-spam ko sila ng drama ko.
May mga panahon na sige type na lang ako ala-”Doogie Howser, MD“. Private journal ko na kung kelan ko lang maisipan o kung kelan may oras e nun ako susulat.
Then about 3 years ago I came across an INQ7.net’s article on Mona Veluz’ blog. I knew about blogs but I wasn’t keen on reading them at first. But link after link, I found different sources of information, amusement, relaxation, and release. I was hooked.
My lunchbreak used to be reading the online news in Pinas and UK. I ditched those now. Most times I get my “current events” fix from blogs anyway, plus more! When interested, I read the comments posted & it’s really entertaining to see opinions raised from all corners of the world, granted not always representative of all walks of life.
Like a true newbie, I was a silent stalker at first. My first comments were tentative. I got hooked with 5 blogs (jason, batjay, mona, connie & angel) which I read on a daily basis. I was a starstruck fan & was always very happy when they reply. I kept thinking “uy I got noticed”. Finally I leapt on the bandwagon but with no grand expectation at all, I still don’t have any.
I realised my homesickness, anxiety at work, stress, happiness, my views, everything, I can put on the net. I was not looking to be read or tagged, but at last I found my release.
Joining Pinoymomsnetwork is the best decision I’ve made with regards to my “online life”. I found more interesting blogs. I get tips & good advices, too. Even better, I made new friends. Yes, these are all virtual. But still I’m just really happy to have at least found a forum where I can put my thoughts across & get decent responses back. Something that has been lacking in my life since I’ve moved to London.
Kaya sa mga nagbabasa dito, kahit konti lang kayo, know that I really appreciate it. I enjoy this so much, kaya lang di ako pro-blogger ha. My updates are random & I have no idea what my blog “theme” is. My topics will vary, too.
In any case, kung maubos man ang interest, okay lang din. As long as I can write & I’ve got somewhere to publish it, okay na okay na talaga.
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auee, ditto! =D
i kept written journals before. and have a virtual journal now. it helps me keep in touch with people especially since this place can sometimes makes you feel so isolated.
i got to meet and interact with great people like you.
so keep on blogging! =D
blogging must be one of the best things that have happened to all of us. the younger moms are luckier–they are able to document their kids growing up years in their blogs.
Auee, blogging for me served it’s purpose… to while way the loneliness and boredom of a monotonous life here ,and now,I’m happier.
I can never be a pro blogger (whatever that means), it seems like a big responsibility :-)
Keep on blogging…I was reading your previous posts, and too bad I haven’t discovered you beforehand… you’re posts are delightful :-)
hi sheilamarie, you’re right being away from Pinas & its comforts can make you feel isolated. Thankfully we have blogs now hehe
hi sexymom, it is indeed! Im thankful for digicams too, easier to get all those shots you need to take!
hi pining, same here. Saludo ko sa mga working moms na ang gaganda ng blogsites
:-) Salamat for the compliment.
blogging keeps me sane.
just blog hopping… great blog you got here.
hi jo… thanks for dropping-by. Yes blog saved a lot of people from boredom & depression, me included
:-)
It’s your personal testimony and kwentong buhay that you just choose to share virtually.
Isn’t it great that we suddenly open up the world of girl friends across all international borders?
Keep on blogging!
hi jane, thanks for dropping-by… yup i intend to blog for as long as i’m able… hopefully I can keep it up even when I’m overloaded at work
:-)
tulad mo ako dati, kung kelan maisipan dun nagba-blog. I think hanggang ngayon, pag madaming sumasago sa isip ko, that’s when I blog. Lalo na kung madaming sentiments….
If I may add, na-hook ako masyado sa blogging nung nabuntis ako. I was into babycrowd.com, na talaga namang lahat ng detalye andun hihihi!
hi mitch… thanks for dropping-by. Pareho nga tayo. Ngayon lang kaya madami kong napo-post kasi wala pang gaanong work sa opisina
:-P
hi auee: touched naman ako with the mention. i’m happy my early writings inspired you.
Hi Auee. Thanks for always supporting viloria.com
Keep blogging! =)
hi mona… wow! You’re here!
:-)
Salamat sa pagbisita, I’m honoured.
hi angel… my pleasure.