I left my job in the Philippines a few months before I left for Japan to join my husband. It was a decision that I made without second thoughts even though I am unsure of what awaits me there aside from the fact that we will be together at last. I am not used to doing anything, just sitting around at home and waiting for the Hubby to return home from work. I was bored so I taught conversation English at a well-known English conversation school. The pay was good but I had to limit my classes for the reason that I got pregnant.So to while away my time, I surfed the Internet and chatted with relatives back home. Then a good friend introduced me to blogging. My first blog was published on a subdomain and since it was a free service, I didn't care much about PRs, traffic and all that. I was just content at being able to share my thoughts on motherhood and of course, brag about my little Samantha.Later on, I realized that if I wanted to continue blogging, I should find my own niche and also get my own domain so that I would have my own identity, my own place in the blogosphere. And so the search for a good website hosting service began. And my new domain with the same blog title was born. There were many web hosting types available to choose from and I am happy with my choice. Thanks to this great site, webhostinggeeks.com, I was guided in my decision. Should you need more information before deciding on whether you should publish your blog for free or not, go check them out. The reviews are made by the customers who have availed of the services themselves. As for me, I am happy now that I am blogging my time away. And earning on the side too!
Ever since I started blogging way back in 2007, I have come to know other bloggers and even found my niche. Only recently have I been actively blogging and blog hopping and met along the way mommy bloggers like me. There is one particular blog that is one of a kind and I find really refreshing, entertaining, honest, funny even. And that blog is none other than the PBA 2009's Blog for Family and Living, Make or Break authored by Mommy Pehpot.I only know Mommy Pehpot and her blog Make or Break for a few months now. I was drawn to her call for backlinks because she recently changed to a new domain and I could understand that if you change to a new domain, it's like back to zero. So that's how it all started.I admit I am not able to visit her blog on a regular basis but I know that there will always be something new in store for me. I had a blast at her contest, Jump for Pehpot. It was through this contest that I learned that Mommy Pehpot is a very warm and open person, no reservations or pretensions whatsoever and I like that in a person.Her personal posts about her family are very heartwarming. I enjoyed reading her small anecdotes as a mom to her three boys and as a pregnant mother to her little Sati. I had a good laugh at calling the crow, which shows that she has a good sense of humor and always looks at the brighter side of things.Mommy Pehpot also values her blogger friends very much and I find it very ingenious of her to have organized the She Bloggers. To think that she is pregnant and all. How ever did she manage to organize such an activity?And with the damage that Ondoy left them, both emotionally and physically, I am amazed at how she remained composed and strong. She has been broken yet she emerged victorious. I am not surprised at the support that her family and friends have extended at these trying times.And all I can say is that she is a Supermom!
I know Christmas is just around the corner. Stores are already being prepped for the Christmas season. I can see twinkling lights, reds and greens, silvers and golds. And I know many of you already have made your Christmas wish list or have started shopping for gifts that you will be giving out. As for me, it is all written clearly in my mind. Hehe!But I too have a wish or two for Christmas. I am pining for this doggy tag pendant or eternity hoops earrings from LuShae Jewelry for Christmas. For a change, I would like to receive jewelries this year. Hehe! I just love the dog tag with the heart. And I want a pair of eternity hoops to match my ring. This is just wishful thinking though but should I win $200 dollars cash from this store's sweepstakes draw, I would really be a very happy girl!I am crossing my fingers. I still have two chances to win, this month and next month.Plus, there is Fedhz' Blogversary Contest over at Home Buddies! The first prize is also $200 CASH so if you haven't joined yet, come join us!
