I really liked Vox, but the blogging features are not for me as I have gone beyond just blogging. I like to tweak the templates too and "widgets" lacking. I'm now keeping and migrating my blog archives to WORDPRESS again.
As much as I don't want to leave Vox.com which I already earn a page rank of 3 ( if it means anything at the blogosphere). With the help of a web designer friend. It's back for wordpress for good!
so here it is...HTTP://CAFEMOM.I.PH
Kulay at Pagkukulay Exhibit
UP Vargas Museum
May 18 to June 17, 2007
Vox was having problems with uploading my photos yesterday that I decided to open an account in PHOTOBUCKET perhaps to make my life more easier and just one have unified image hosting for all of my needs.
Anyway, My hubby and I attened this opening at the UP Vargas Museum this Friday only after a slight detour at TRINOMA the new Mall here in North Edsa. I was happy to know there was some coffee shops there and Trinoma has a relaxing atmosphere --fountains, trees, a garden , and mini waterfalls located at some stairs. I felt I found a new hang out which was not far from where I live.
We were about 30 minutes late for the exhibit (Shame on us!) and we partake of the good food upon arriving there. Guest were already lining up to the dinner table. It was a happy occasion maybe because I overheard some people make nice comments on my hubby's paintings. There was only two hanging one is an ethnic and the other an abstract one. Frankly, I never liked abstract even if my hubby paints a lot of abstract. I want a painting that I can relate to, one that I can truly understand. ( I prefer the Landscapes and Nude series that my hubby paints because it was always colorful) I brought my favorite creative digi cam and I took some mini videos of the event.
The Curator was Ms. Anna Labrador,PhD and you if you want to know more about Vargas Museum, you can check out their site at Vargasmesuem.org
There were lots of fascinating paintings being exhibit there. Showcasing the used of mixed-media, oil, acrylic among others.
MUSINGS
I feel like I'm an Amateur trying to make her way out of the dark tunnel. I had a date again with my favorite writer/Author Natalie Goldberg. I'm half-way through with her book "WRITING DOWN THE BONES, Freeing The Writer Within."
There was this one essay l like it so much title: Doubt is Torture
After 2 years and a half of not writing anything and not getting published--articles or fiction otherwise. I was now having tremendous doubts that perhaps that I am no longer the writer that I should be.
Worst! Perhaps, I am trying so hard to convince that I am. I was frustrated lately...that after knowing I'm looking for a job in the wrong places and finally settle trying to get a Web Content Writing position, I wasn't been getting a good break and maybe....just maybe that I'm not cut out for being a writer but Natalie in her book, she knows how to hit the spot. She is like a friend talking to me, trying to talk sense to me, to knock me off this enemy of mine called DOUBT!
She shares about this musician/songwriter friends of hers that he wanted to go to Los Angeles with the aspirations on making it in the music industry.
"Well, I'll try my best. I figure I have to give it a shot, and if it doesn't work. it doesn't work. I'll accept it." he says but then this Zen Master of Natalie named Katagiri Roshi responded,
"That's the wrong attitude. If they knock you down,you get up. If they knock you again, get up. No matter how many times they knock you down, get up again. That is how you should go."
So...
According to Natalie...the same is true in writing. For every book that makes it, there are probably thousands that don't even get it published. We must continue anyway. If you want to write, write. If one book doesn't get published, write another one. Each one will get better because you have all the more practice behind you.
Like I dose of cold water. I went back to practice writing.
MY WRITING TOOLS
A notebook is not just a notebook for me. When I write I like to have the best ballpen and good ink to go with a fancy notebook. I don't buy just the kind of notebook that you can easily get one from your "suking" bookstore. Instead, I go stationery shops and the ones located at 168 store in Divisoria.
What do I look for a notebook? Good paper! I keep a big notebook for my short stories and articles and I keep small notebooks like the ones on the left as my ideas notebook. I carry this small notebook wherever I go and it fits perfectly inside any bag that I used. The ideas notebook is good for jotting down spur of the moment or a flash of lightning kind of thoughts, scribble down topics, at times, quotations, interesting conversations I had with interesting people.
Now...when its time to put the words to a word processing program. There are two wonderful softwares for writers which is also for Free that I used. I highly recommend OPEN OFFICE the best part on which MS Word is lacking is that Open Office Wrtier has a PDF icon already intergrated which can easily convert to a PDF file ( a good way to making an ebook!) another one which ROUGH DRAFT it has a NORMAL, SCREENPLAY, STATE/RADIO PLAY AND PROSE mode to choose from and it has a side panel that serves as files,list,insertions or notepad located at the right side. I've been using this one since the first version now it is already in version 3 and lot's of improvements like the spellchecker etc..;
Although, this softwars don't promise you can be an excellent Writer. It only serves as tool to help you get on with the creative process.
Bookmania
Gone are the days when I used to buy my books at National or Powerbooks but times are hard now. So I scout around the Metropolis for booksales. If there is something in my life that I can't live without or simply can't give up was my love for books and occassionaly magazines. I like reading Good Housekeeping Philippines and Working Mom.
For the stateside, I like People and Oprah. Now you get those back issues at lowest prices at Booksale. But in Booksale, you must have a lot of patience of finding the books you want and just a few days ago. I went to Booksale Cubao branch with my unico iho Stephen. We were heading actually for Ali Mall to watched Spiderman 3. I haven't step inside the movie house for a long, long time probably because the ticket is costly and like countless Filipinos, I'm one of those suckers for "pirated" DVD's which being sold by our brother/sister "Muslims" in this Country. Not really generalizing them but most of my "suki" were indeed "Muslims".
But there are "Art" films that sometimes you can watched it for free or for a very nominal fee and those were when Spanish, French or Indie Movies festival.
Two years ago I watched those Spanish films in Glorietta, Makati. It has English sub-titles and there I get to see the Pedro Almodavar's work.....but Hey! I'm here to talk books now.
I spent an hour just going through the piles of books/magazines and I did find myself such lucky finds such as a 65 pesos worth of Oprah Magazine a back issue but neverthelest, I was after more of the articles and contents of the Mag which I still find relevant and this Bookmarks magazine. Cost me 90 pesos but it gives good book reviews. I wanted to find out which are the latest good reads for 2007. I also got this
neat book titled: The Matter of Grace for such a steal at 40 pesos only---Yum! Yum! Yum. It reminds me sort of of the Divine Secrets of the Yaya Sisterhood. This book is about friendship. One is dying of cancer, the other is having an affair and of course, I had to finished it yet. I also found Frank McCourt's "Angela's Ashes" but then I must be a glutton for punishment if I delt too much on human misery and add more to my "bipolar episodes". But I really wanted to read Frank McCourt because it is indeed one hell of a literature. Maybe when I am no longer depressed, I would gather the courage to read him. I wish I could add more links or tweak with the templates but it seems Vox is for newbies something like Live Journal, it limits to what you can do.
Anyway, even with the popularity of Ebooks. Still, nothing beats like having the book in your hands, smells its pages and be amaze with its magical words as you flipped right throught it and browse at your heart's content.
"The Painting has a life of it's own. I try to let it come through!"
-JACKSON POLLOCK-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErsbVN1Y1c
Thank God for Digital Cameras! It almost took ten years but I manage to upload my hubby's video in YOUTUBE. I tried uploading the video here in my vox blog but it's almost taking forever. When I tried the importing the video from YouTube to Vox and prompting me to use a keyword it gives me frustration on th highest level; When I type my hubby's name it was a Loren Legarda's propaganda video turning up. Using his first name and last name didn't help either as it keeps coming up with a lot of videos and I can't even embed it here since there is no html feature on Vox, that I can tweak my blog post on.
He brought this DVD's about documentaries and life stories of some famous artist a few days ago and I watched documentaries about Monet and Pablo Piccasso. I watched a movie about the life of Jackson Pollack, Gustav Klimpt, and Amadeo Mondigliani. Pollack was played by talented actor Ed Harris, Mondi was played by Andy Garcia while Klimpt was played by the ever sooooo great actor and my favorite John Malkovich.
They were geniuses with their art but a bit eccentric too. Pollack in one scene from the movie had a bad temper. Mondi (means Curse in french) was alcholic and at odds with Piccasso while Klimpt was well...simply love women.
Typical artist temparents.... I suppose. I become so engrossed with them because I am living with an artist. My hubby can be such a "bohemian" at times but he was responsible man. I'm not saying Life is perfect for us but we try to work as a team. Most people would asked me if he is moody. It was me he had to put up with. I was the moody one and when I write something and I was disturbed, I turned into the Incredible Hulk. When I write, I don't want noise and I don't want distractions unless it was an emergency. However, I am not as much dedicated to writing anymore. A fact that frightens me. There are many stories brewing in my head just waiting to be put on paper but I keeping it on hold. I know I was in the "Dark" again. Where doubts and despair was such a deadly mixed.
A month ago, while wating for these book buyer to arrived in Trophical Hut in Quezon City Circle. Something caught my attention. A group of streetkids come in and followed by this descent young man. My gut feeling told me that it must be some NGO program they have. Finally, the book buyer came and after some chit chat it seems my hubby had made some small talk with the guy in charge of the streekids. I can see they were happing eating. It turns out it was Child Hope Asia. I sign up with Hands on Manila after I resign from this Call Center but for some reason the Project or Program where I sign up didn't seem to materialize as I don't get any call from the organizer. I was suppose to teach kids on Computer Literary.
Anyway, the guy's name is Sherwin and after that he contacted me about being a volunteer. I did offered I want to volunteer while I'm in the middle of looking for a job. He oriented me about the Org's main goal and it's about the street children. Giving them options or choices to leave the streets and lead productive lives. They give informal education and referred them Goverment agencies/centers.
STREET EDUCATION PROGRAM- CHILDHOPE ADVOCATES THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF STREET CHILDREN. THE PROGRAIM AIMS TO ENSURE THAT THESE CHILDREN, WHO ARE MAGINLIZED, ARE STILL ABLE TO ENJOY THE BASIC RIGHTS AS HUMAN PERSONS, SPECIFICALLY AS CHILDREN, TO THE FULLEST.
Some of their Programs and Services
- Alternative Education
- Health and Medical Services
- Counselling and Psychosocial Interventions
- Sports and Recreation Activities
- Protection and Legal Assistance
- Advocacy and Social Mobilization
- Emergency and Relief Assistance
- Technical Assistance
For those who have time and want to make a difference to these children. You may contact Sherwin at 563-4647, 561-7118 or email at chap@childhope.org.ph
As I was saying. Listening to Sherwin made me realize how tough it is what the Street Educators are doing. I really take off my hats on them talking from my previous volunteer exprience with Dawv Foundation and Voice Network. It was no piece of cake. I volunteered to help out with their blog and sites and I told him what to work directly with the street children.
The next day.....I had a rude awakening.... I met some of them...
Sherwin told me to observe on how George (full time Child Hope Street Educator) at work. They usually bring the children to QUEZON MEMORIAL CIRCLE. They came from the Commonwealth and Tandang Sora area. I didn't bring my digital camera. I wanted to take some pictures but since I am being introduced and this whole thing is definetly new to me. I decided against it. I was indeed excited to meet them. I wasn't the only volunteer to be introduced, I was also with those young bright 16 years old from this well known all girls school in Antipolo (if my memory serves right).
Oh...yes there you have it. I met these street children and as I go along to get to know them. I was wondering if volunteering to teach them was such a good idea.
I was clueless. I thought, I could relate more to them since I also experience how it is to be poor and how much I struggled to put myself to college.
I feel I was like from another planet. I felt I was the "Abnormal" one. I try to blend in and talk street smart but it seems it falls short. I am probably trying to hard but I am so touch when George told me their individual life stories.
[****NOT THEIR REAL NAMES TO PROTECT THEIR PRIVACY***]
I get to know *"Chaz" whose already 18 years old and need to "graduate" from the program since he is considered already old. (ChildHope only caters up to 17 years old). He was tall and thin but full of enthusiasm. He told me his looking forward to studying in Don Boscos for a vocational course.
I later found out from George that *Chaz* was on the verge of being turn down because of his medical findings.- He had TB and among other things and they were wondering what to do with him next in case that happens. *Chaz only reached grade 3
and probably what shocked me more was *Henry* already 17 and never set foot in grade school. He asked me in his shy way of speaking if I could teach him ABC'S one on one and not within a group. George said, *Henry doesn't want to be laugh at and tease but the others who manage to be in grade school.
Contrary to popular belief. These bunch are really "polite" and respectful and I oberved them for the duration of the whole afternoon. They were happy and relate more well to those volunteers from the Exclusive Schools. They know how to go down to their level and they didn't show that they came from the upper class strata.
I just realize no matter how sincere I am on helping them. I have to acknowledge my limitations. My hubby told me that I had no experience what so ever in this sort of thing unless I am going to teach "computer literacy" to those kids which at the moment it is not possible and he made me jolt out from my senses that it is better just to volunteer in another way related to the previous works I do like IT.
At least, He is also joining and will committed to teach ART to them which he had already have an experience. Therefore, much more effective street educator than me. It is also great that My hubby supports me and My only child understand my beliefs and activities.
I really wanted to give something back. I have accomplished something in life. I may not be rich but God was good to me.
You should see their faces...they smiled when they left and they were going back to those lonely polluted streets they called home.
http://noliespanola.bravehost.com
I was keeping busy this week while wating for the results of my job applications. To get my mind of things so I won't worry too much about not having a job yet and the financial aspect. I manage to finished my hubby's Art Portfolio website. I have it hosted for free at this well known web hosting company. I'm still testing its waters if all turns out well, I'll transfer to a paid web hosting. My good old friend Jeff (from our TP days) was still in touch in with me and I used this software that he gave me to make websites. It was the most easiest to used than Frontpage. Although, I also liked using this very neat software called FIRST PAGE by Evrsoft.
It's also good if one knows a bit about HTML as I made a few tweaks. After that I finished this E-Commerce website as a requirement for my E-Business Distance Learning course at the Asian Develompment Bank Institute. They provided the software like Mysql and PHP in order to make this site. My "Dummy" website is an E-Business about perfume (the thing I can't live without as a woman). I choose "pink" to show that the site's target is mostly girls/women. I think it was kinda easier for me to do I used to work for an American SEO and Web Development Company.
Among other things...
I hope the election fever would be over soon. I couldn't stomach anymore of those political Ads in T.V which makes me want to puke and serves as an insult to what ever intelligence left among the viewers. Imagine they are still using this dance and sing routine as it is enought to answer the plight of our people in extreme poverty. To add more insult to injury, I felt bad for Julia Campbell,this American Peace Corps volunteer who gave unselfishly for this country and this she got for in return a violent death and a Justice Secretary ( I can't name him because I consider him a non-entity and evil encarnate brewed and concocted in the kitchen of GMA) who is nothing but someone who brings shame and disgrace (Hey! Where is Nicole's rapist now????) to this country with his tasteless and careless remarks. It makes you wonder what he might have done that makes GMA so beholden to that she can't kick his A--- out of office.
Oh ...Yes! I am indeed angry. I am a Mom and if we had this kind of people running our Goverment, what kind of future would my son have or our children would have?
Am I being bold? I still like to believe that Democracy is still working here in the Philippines.
What I learned in attending the Iblog3 Summit is CONTENT IS KING!
but I guess most long time bloggers knows about this already but I am so thankful for the organizers that they put together this event that will has helped a lot of bloggers especially the newbies out there.
I can't remember how I get to know about this Iblog summit if it was an email forwarded to me or if I read it in some mailing list. (this is really a sign of old age...I can't seem to remember =)
I'm also thankful that my friend and former office mate Aj was also there to accompany me and text me to remind about the event.
How did I start to blog anyway?
A co-worker used to asked me out of curiosity cause I was advocating blogs at my former office for this American IT company.
I scratch my head. Should I tell her the whole truth? Why I spent time putting my thoughts for the whole world to read?
Was it an ego thing?
I would really liked to answer this way.....
"You see I'm a manic depressive individual and blogging is a stress reliever better than taking prozac ang seeing a shrink."
Yep...I was kinda selfish all right. Using a blog as a theraphy.
Ha! its now out in the open.
But of course, I didn't say that I was afraid that disclosing it. I might get the following:
A) A shocked face- complete with raise eyebrows, bulging eyeballs or mouth open wide.
B) I might "infect" others and rub my depression on them
C) I might loose my job that I really liked and they might think being manic depressive will hinder my work or worst Management might think I might not fit for my job.
Well...I just simply said its Fun to blog! Period.
I've been blogging since 2003 and I credited this introduction to Blogging from my yahoo group: PINOYWRITERS
I learned from some of them how to create a weblog. My first blog was in Blogger (that was way before Google get into the picture).
But I must admit even for a considered a "jurrassic" in the blogosphere. I don't pretend I know everything that is why I'm so happy to attend the Iblog3 Summit held at U.P Diliman. ( I always looked forward on going to U.P, when I was young I used to make "tambay" sa U.P Creative Writing Center. Even if I'm not a student there. I was hoping that I would become a writer. But that is another story!)
Anyway.
Applause ! Applause! to those organizers and speakers for the event which is FREE!!!!!!!
I really benefitted from some of the tracks.
UNLOCKING YOUR CREATIVE BLOGGING POTENTIAL by Marcelle Fabie (MrVader.com) was very entertaining, his magic tricks really "wow" the crowd and make me consider again reading my own copy of The Artist Way by Julia Cameron. That book I already have for almost two years and I still have to get passed chapter 2. but thanks to him I didn't realize I had this "tool" all along to helped me unblocked or unleashed my creativity again.
Mr. Vader you really rocked!!!!
While Dean Alfar (deanalfar.blogspot.com) on his LITERARY BLOGGING EXPERIENCE, OBSERVATIONS AND TRENDS really hit the nail in my lukewarm Literary yearnings in me. (I stopped writing for magazines in online/print and making journal entries for two years) since being interested in Information Technology) made me want to reach my notebooks filled it up with words again. I couldn't stopped laughing with his humour/jokes that if voting would take place, I'm sure he will rank high as a good public speaker (meaning: not boring us to death!)
Another I would say was very interesting was Ms. Malou Mangahas of GMA network and Manolo L. Quezon 111. Both made us realize how powerful is Blogging and how should a blogger be responsible truly for the contents they put or write about. Manolo (I liked to call him that, although I don't know him personally) ignited the part of me which was gone years ago, when I was an still an Activist/Idealist) the pursuit of truth,justice and Politics not left behind.
Of course, the very icing of the cake when to Jayvee Fernandez (abuggedlife.com) informing us on how to be a Problogger and share insights on how to make money on blogging. (Gosh...the dollar sense was enough to motivate me!)
Altogether...I made new friends ( Hi there Carol and Arch). Exchance tips on blogging and exchange blogging urls and it what can I say....this might be the start of something great.
brighten up a boring day."
I was at the Powerbooks Greenbelt the other day. After a disappointing job hunting. I was being offered another job position which I didn't applied for and yet they scheduled for a last interview (thinking its about the position I wanted) only it turns out that the job I wanted was no longer available. Talk about unprofessionalism or miscommunication. My time was really wasted. I feel I went all the way to Makati for nothing! While feeling sorry for myself, I drop by at Starbucks, ordered my favorite coffee Frappucino white chocolate mocha. I savored it like an old hermit stranded in some Arabian dessert. Really, sipped it all the way down and even the cream that used to be on top and that was when I passed by Powerbooks and went straight to the Filipinia section. I was looking for another book of Filipina Author Lakambini Sitoy. I have her short stories collection called Jungle Planet and believe me I couldn't get enough of her stories. Aside from good ole' Prof. Dalisay. I really like reading her stories with a lot of twist and surprise endings. If only Sir Tony is still with the U.P Creative Writing Center, I might have the chance to meet her. Sir Tony almost knows every famous writers. Didn't I get Luis Katigbak's autograph on my book or what does those writers call it? Autograph signing sounded so Showbiz. Geez! But I am more at awe at writers who made it big! Then the latest gossip on the ever raging temulous relationships of Kris Aquino. However, it seems Ms. Sitoy is in demand. I can't find any book of hers neither to the other branch. Instead, I just end up with Richard Matheson's "I AM LEGEND" and because it also helps there was an introduction of my fave Author Stephen King. He really endorse this one and besides I heard there is a remake movie about this book.
Ahh......the creatures of the night!
I couldn't get enough of it. Really....
I just love reading a good Vampire novel or watching a Vampire movie. The last one I watched was Underworld 2 and I even also bought a book about Underworld.
So...what did I discovered?
Its the most creepiest vampire story I have ever read next to Salem's Lot. I couldn't put the book down. I finished it in just one day before 12 midnight. Its' about this guy who is immune to this so-called plague or disease and his the only guy on the planet who hasn't turn into a Vampire yet. It's about trying to survive when most of your neightboors wanted to taste your blood!
Of course, the ending was....a bit sad but liberating for the character.
Richard Matheson is sorry...more good than the horror master Stephen King and I know he would agree with me =)
I just simply love Vox! I hope I can find a blogging client that is compatible to this like Windows Live Writer or W.bloggar.
" I'M NOT AS MUCH INTERESTED IN AN HOT CUP OF COFFEE AS I AM A CUP OF HOT COFFEE. I CAN DRINK IT BLACK AS INK, WEAK AS WATER, SLOW AND SMOOTH AS MAPLE MOLASSES, OR QUICK LIKE A SHOT OF EAGER EXPRESSO. - Dave Davidson (taken form A Cup of Devotion with God)
I dragged my family last week to see the Mall of Asia. I wanted to see this new SM mall and find out what the hype is all about. The Mall is indeed huge and architectural wise---it is modern and elegant like its made for the AB crowd in mind. But because is as humongous like as if an Elephant can roam around I even need a guide map just to find all those favorite stores of mine. I bought a long overdue teddy bear instead. Although, the main activity was just go window shopping ( since I'm currently jobless at the moment) it was a welcome respite from also being a concerned relative for a near dying cancer striken cousin-in-law of mine. He was in my heart and thoughts latetly and even if we were not that close. I try to remember all his good deeds he has done for my family especially My Mom and retarded hemophiliac brother so I couldn't bare that he was in story state and it makes me want to vomit that some relatives of his could not face up the responsibilties of taking care of someone who is now near death.
On the lighter things. I am indeed quite happy that although,I am in a hiatus from writing. I manage to be included on one of those favorite christian sites for women---- http://comfortcafe.net. it so good that I can be a writer again. I wrote this essay tititled: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO DAVID.
Why....it even feels even more better that I can blog again. I am looking forward with this blogging summit at UP come April 13 so I'll be a more informed blogger. ( http://www.iblogph.org).
"There are moments of electric epiphany when ideas and thoughts combine to form words and patterns so intricate I often am astonished. It is only after these periods begin to wane that I realize I have nearly finished my third cup of coffee. - M.M MCLAHGHLIN.poet (Taken from A Cup of Devotion with God by Dan and Dave Davidson.)
I hope my blog hopping days is over. Really over. I tried them all but Vox seems to be very promising. I also transferred some of my blogs from blogger to wordpress. Wordpress is neat, I only manage a few multi-purpose blogs and not an online diary that I can really rant and rave my heart's content. I keep my old blog archives at http://tabulas.com/~cafemom but still I keep on searching for the perfect blog. I also tried Live Journal but when I was using a blog software like blogdesk and Qumana the pictures failed to show up. I hope Vox can also come up with an xmlrpc service so I can blog offline. I haven't been blogging for the past few months. But now I had time. I just resigned last month from a stressful telemarketing job. I wanted to get this job at Accenture but after 3 phone interviews I didn't make it. I was depressed for a while. I really wanted a day job. But I'm looking forward for being a volunteer for Hands on Manila this April. I was suppose to teach some kids how to used MS Office. I might try to introduced them to OPEN OFFICE and the wonders of using open source software. I mean afterall, we are a third world country. Open Office had been my default office suite. I like that it already has a PDF conversion which MS OFFICE lacks (YOu have to buy the professional Adobe Acrobat) if you want your word file be converted to PDF. I'm also taking the time off to learn new things and catch up what's left of my writing skills (Sucks! I now call myself a former writer). It seems ages ago since I have any published work. What I missed at my last work in Ortigas was that I constantly treat myself to my favorite coffee every payday at either Coffee Bean or Starbucks. I liked this iced white mocha at Coffee Bean. I like the atmosphere too. I tried to write there and I have Natalie Goldberg and Julia Cameron for company. I do need a change of scenery after a very stressful day. I was hoping it would cure my writer's block. I wanted to be creative again. Maybe my friend AJ was right in my pursuit of finding a new job again. I was looking at the wrong places. I was getting offers from the ka-zillion call centers sprouting around in the Metropolis and deep down I know as much as the lure of earning good money. I would still like to explore some options before I take the plunge again. I also consider applying for a Barista for Starbucks ( I still had their application form) afterall, I am an HRM graduate. I do fancy myself working in this coffee shop but I am still contemplating of this career shift. I am getting old that's the major obstacle.
BACKLOG
When M.V Doulos was here. I have to drag my family to the Pier with anticipation of a child attending her first Circus event. I was simply overwhealmed of those tons of affordable books. I was heaven for me but the shipped was like a mecca of people who seems have the same mindset like me. The heat of those sweating bodies colliding with mine was too much. I couldn't go around much. I regretted not bringing enough money. I bought books for my unico hijo too. I bought 4 books namely:
1. 101 Ways To Be a Great Mom
2. Overcoming Mistakes ( a bible study) Women of Faith
3. Walking through the Wardrobe
4. Devotions for Women on the Go (my favorite)
Shame on me. I haven't finished either one yet. Because it's summer time again. I have to lessen my old books at my house so I set up a booksale blog at http://bookwormheaven.wordpress.com. I really have tons of books. books which are good enough I sell it at a low low price while others I donate it to my fave public library at the Quezon City Hall. I like going there. I like it better when my son is with me. It is good that he inherits my love for books. He is indeed my son but when he wants it his way he runs to his Dad. His Dad simply adores him that I get frustrated at times when it comes to discipline. I make it a point to lessen my book buying because I still have these books to finished and not to mention "Starddust" by Neil Gaiman is beckoning me to read it.
It feels good to be blogging again=)
I hope my blog hopping days is over. Really over. I tried them all but Vox seems to be very promising. I also transferred some of my blogs from blogger to wordpress. Wordpress is neat, I only manage a few multi-purpose blogs and not an online diary that I can really rant and rave my heart's content.
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