This is Why I Have a Personal Blog

A lot of people ask why I even bother with a personal blog when I have all those other niche blogs. Click to know my answer... MWAHAHAHAHAHA! :P Seriously though... I have a personal blog because it is my outlet for everything, my happiness, my sadness, my excitement, my angst, my favorite things, my pet peeves, the people I love, and those I hate. It's like having a counselor, only it doesn't tell me to do things. I also serves as my virtual album and memory bank. Whenever I browse through my archives, I am amazed at the things I wrote, the events in my life, I emotions I felt, and the people I met along the way. I also reminds me of my mistakes, and the lessons I've learned. So why do I have a personal blog? Because I want to, and there's nothing you can do about it. :P

Lessons I Learned Today

Here are some things I realized throughout this day... 1.) Be patient. 2.) Don't not be quick to say things when you are angry. You might regret it. 3.) Trust. 4.) When feeling intense emotions, take a deep breath, work, immerse yourself in productive things rather than wallow in anger or pain. 5.) Let go of things that only add to your stress especially if these things do not contribute to your personal growth. 6.) Smile. Laugh. There's always something to be happy about. 7.) Be thankful. There is always something to be thankful for.

I am Attending the First Mindanao Bloggers Summit

This Saturday, expect me to be busy as a bee (as if that's not my usual state), because I am attending the First Mindanao Bloggers Summit (MBS1). MBS1 is going to be held as part of the 6th Mindanao ICT Congress and 1st BIMP-EAGA ICT Conference. It is going to be held at the NCCC Mall of Davao (located along McArthur Highway in Davao City) on October 27, 2007 from 9 am to 6 pm. Registration and participation is totally free for all bloggers. Just register HERE. The tentative Program of MBS1 is as follows (may change): Opening Remarks: Building a Bloggers Community by Blogie Robillo Keynote Speech: Blogging & Participatory Governance by Hon. Pete Laviña Blogging in Mindanao: Travel & Technology by Bob Martin Socio-Cultural Mindset of the Mindanaoan by Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ LUNCH Transition from “Emo” to Niche Blogging by Kim Castillo Blogging as a Way of Life: Problogging & New Media by Jayvee Fernandez How to Optimize Your Wordpress Blog for Top Search Rankings by Marc Macalua Presentation of Summit Resolutions: The Role of Bloggers in Fostering Understanding & Peace in Mindanao Pick Their Brains Session with A-List Bloggers: Abe Olandres, Aileen Apolo, Andrew dela Serna,…