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13 Years and Counting in Blogging

by Bogie February 23, 2021

It was 13 years ago that I started blogging. I started for the reason that people can make money in it. It was not easy from the start as there were a lot of things to learn. I totally started from scratch. Moreover, there were times that I ran out of creativity and topics. My experiences has made me realize that I have grown to be a better blogger. Most of all, it has led me to expand my horizons.

Being Part of a Community of Bloggers and Content Creators

Blogging has given me the opportunity to meet new friends who are also into blogging. What’s good about being in a group of people who share the same passion and interest is they are able help you grow and inspire you to do your best. Whenever I run out of creativity in writing, I look to my blogger friends and ask for some inspiration. Most of the time, our community often conducts a series of activities that helps us grow in our followings, improve our contents and strengthen our relationships together as a community. 

Joining Events

Because of blogging and because I am part of a community, I am able to join events. From store opening, product launchings, conferences, community developments, talks and many others. These events enabled me to meet business owners, managers and a lot of wonderful people. Joining events gave me the opportunity to improve my social skills. 

Even during this Covid-19 pandemic, I am still able to join online events. It is very exciting as I am able to meet a lot of bloggers from different parts of the country. 

Improving and Learning New Skills

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One of the areas that I have also grown as a blogger is on the development of my skills. Through blogging, I was able to learn photo editing, a little bit of video editing, graphic design and many others. Most of all I have improved in my writing skills. Over the past years, I am just writing for the sake of writing, but now I am mindful of what topics to write and what topics that create interests to my readers. 

I am also thankful to friends who taught me how to tweak my blog a bit to make it look more pleasing. From blogger set-up, my blog is now on WordPress. Up until now, I am still learning some of the technicalities but someday soon I’m gonna be able to master it. 

Blogger to Social Media Influencer

I now have the chance to be working with local brands through their campaigns. The moment I got my first collaboration, my confidence grew. It inspires me to do my best and be a better influencer. This experience has taught me to be authentic and unique in everything that I do. Most of all, I have learned to just be yourself and do not compare yourself to others.

Exploring More

With all the good things blogging has brought me, I am still open for more experiences and learning. Many people are now making money on different social media sites. That is why I am into building my Youtube channel, but I am still figuring out what better contents that I will be creating. Moreover, I wanted to explore more on building followings on my Facebook Page and Instagram. I might be joining TikTok soon, but I am still contemplating on it. Whatever that will help me grow, I will definitely pursue it. 

Throughout the years of blogging, I have learned that things do not happen by accident. If you want to pursue something, you will have to make a choice. If you want to improve on something, continue learning, be teachable and most of all be yourself.  I am looking forward to many more years of growth in blogging.

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5 Things I Miss While on Quarantine

by Bogie April 13, 2020

Today is day 29 of general community quarantine here in Cagayan de Oro City. But while I’m stuck at home for almost a month, I realized that I have been missing a lot of things lately. Here are top 5 of the things I miss while on quarantine.

1. Dining Outside

I miss dining outside especially after a tiring day at work. I miss eating restaurant cooked meals with friends and family. But while on quarantine I just focused on perfecting my skills on home cooking.

2. Going to Church

Doing church in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed mostly for all churches. I miss the joy of gathering together as one church. Although we meet online every Sunday, but I miss the joy of worshiping together face to face.

3. Meeting Friends

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On these quarantine days, I am still keeping in touch with my friends online. But I miss the real encounter, the unending chit chats and the road trips.

4. My Students

I miss my students cuteness. I miss their innocent looks and their amiable personality.

5. My Relatives

This month is supposed to be the time of the year where I spend time to bond with my relatives. But because of the quarantine, I guess the get together will have to be cancelled.

There are days that I find staying at home a bit challenging. Despite that, I am thankful for the opportunity to be at home with my family. Added to that, a lot of people around the world are fighting the battle against COVID-19 and staying at home the is least that I could do to help “flatten the curve” of this pandemic. Praying that this will be over soon.

*Day 13 post for the 30 Day Blog Challenge done!

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What is Your Love Language?

by Bogie April 11, 2020

The Five Love Languages are a concept developed by marriage counselor Gary Chapman. It is based on his anecdotal research from thirty years of doing marriage counseling.

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The five love languages are:

1. Words of Affirmation

Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Furthermore, hearing the words “I love you,” are important. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.

2. Acts of Service

Whatever you do for someone can be an expression of love? Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Finding ways to serve speaks volumes to the recipient of these acts.

3. Receiving Gifts

Don’t mistake this love language for materialism. This means, the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous – so would the absence of everyday gestures.

4. Quality Time

In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful. Quality Time also means sharing quality conversation and quality activities.

5. Physical Touch

This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Moreover, hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face – they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love.

Why is it important?

Knowing your love language will enable you to connect with your loved one with intimacy and fulfillment. Added to that, it will give you the opportunity to effectively communicate your emotional needs as well as meeting the emotional needs of your partner and your children.

My Love Language

My love language is WORDS OF AFFIRMATION. This means, unsolicited compliments mean the world to me. I find this true for myself because I always believe that words have power. Kind, encouraging, positive words are truly life-changing.

 “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” – Proverbs 16:24

Know Your Love Language

So what is your love language? Take the 5 Love Languages Profile. I suggest you take it with your partner. Answer it separately and then come together and discuss your test results. This will help you learn how to meet the emotional need of your partner by knowing her love language. Last night, I have learned that my husband’s love language is ACTS OF SERVICE and since then I have decided to do anything for him and offer help in case he needs it.

If you don’t have a partner, do not worry. You can take the 5 Love Languages Profile for Singles. There’s even for teens and children too.

Day 11 of the 30 Day-Blogging Challenge done!

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