Netiquette

Netiquette - Netiquette (a portmanteau of "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette") is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums. 

The nature of my work entails email correspondence as the major way of communication between us and our clients. It's only prim and proper for us to follow the basic netiquette of sending, replying and confidentiality which aspects are common and similar to what we practice everyday even offline.

Although blogging is therapeutic it wouldn't always promise a happy day. Time will come you will encounter trolls and flamers. But anyhow, if you haven't experience one -----> lucky you!

The not so lucky me would like to share some netiquette I found applicable for blogging although I know you already know them.

1. Remember the Human - it applies like the golden rule. Do unto others as you'd have others do unto you.  In front of us is a tangible computer screen but do not forget, at the end of a computer network is a human being with feelings. Be careful with what you write because others may misinterpret your emails and comments because emotions and facial expressions weren't conveyed through them except when you really know the person.

2. Lurk before you Leap - When I come across a new forum, website or blog that interest me, l lurk and do backreads to have a glimpse of what it's all about and how people interact before leaving a comment. 

I also find it necessary, though it does not apply to everybody, to introduce yourself to new blogs you followed before leaving a comment. Whereas, if I read the post and I don't know how to express my thoughts properly , I  skip leaving comments.

3. Respect other people's privacy - although people share information through writing and their life is an open book, they're still entitled for a piece of privacy. It's rude to ask people about private information via comment. If you want to ask them something private or personal, you may send them an email.  

And though we have freedom of expression, let us be responsible for what we share. Think before you click. 

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Think Before you click is a campaign by GMA News and Public Affairs to promote responsible use of social media

My Antidote

The plague brought by the pessimistic virus has ended. But we should all be careful because it is contagious.

Walking is a great way to stimulate the endorphin,

the hormones that reduces pain and create pleasant feelings

(Tillman)

Back when I was  child (insert the tone of "Dance with my Father" here), I find walking as a great relief to my aching heart. This is one of the activities I am good at and I love doing it whenever my father's bicycle isn't around (yes folks, I learned cycling using my father's mountain bike). 

I was clueless then why it gave such a relief, but now I am aware. Walking is my antidote to depression and stress. Sometimes I forgot that I have this antidote, besides who would remember if your mind is preoccupied. But in time, circumstances will find a way to remind me that in the midst of a chaotic situation I can leave the situation for a while to witness not only the therapeutic benefit of walking but also the wonders of nature. Yesterday, I did it again and look what I found; a piece of happiness from mother nature. 

Wondering how this grass made it up

on the tree trunk... hmmm, silly grass, isn't it?

a new life is coming out from the tree. Amazing

These are simple things that most of us don't appreciate because our eyes are gaze on the far end of the world.  But if we will fix our eyes on what we have, we will discover that true happiness lies within ourselves and on everything that we have around us.

Have a great weekend everyone!

I'm Sorting Things Out

I've become sort of a lazy gal  due to overwhelming busy life I had the past few months. I just feel the need for enough sleep (I feel I'm deprived with sleep) and rest, until I realized I spend the rest of my precious hours doing nothing but sleeping. What a waste of time isn't it? So, before squandering the time I have on non-productive things, I should take my move to pursue the plans which are long forgotten and rekindle the interest on things I love to do.

I am glad to say I added a few addition to my stamp collections. It's been a long time and the only option I have is to buy them from local post offices because snail mail is no longer in. The rest of my collections were acquired through snail mails and gifts from friends so this was the first time I added a collection through buying. But don't worry they don't cost that much. So if anybody out there has some stamps left forgotten, AHEM, *cough-*cough....I'm here.

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Next thing in line is putting documents together and completing the requirements for my Masteral's Degree. Yes, it's been an altered plan due to unexpected circumstances that blocks the way but now that things flow smoothly, I guess this is the right time to polish the plan so I could start as soon as second semester starts, if not at least I am ready for next year. I now have an intimate relationship with thick books to get my way ready for a long term study again.

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These are few of the things I have in line while preparing for a long term plan. I will let you know soon as it gets to kicking but for now I will keep it a secret.

Negativity is striking us but I don't want to waste my energy on things that would hinder my way. I am glad that optimistic people surrounds me and I am happy that  way. I'd rather focus on things that will make me grow and appreciate life more. Besides life is too short so why waste it. Have fun and enjoy things that life brings. "When life gives you lemon, make lemonade"

The Unwed Mothers

My mind is vacant now. I'm trying to free it from work stuffs anyway it's weekend and I think I am entitled of enough time without stress.

But I don't know what's wrong with my brain. It seems to work even when I'm at sleep and it doesn't want to stop thinking. This morning, I found myself scanning the web looking for pictures of mother and child. I don't know what's with these kind of artworks but they really fascinates every bones in my body and they unleash the hidden artistic cells in me.

Then suddenly I thought of the unwed mothers and I was thinking if they are suffering the same disgust and insult if they're living on the other side of the world. I know my county is transforming from the contemporary to modern ways of living and there exist today those with open minds who can comprehend a lot and do not judge. However given that we're a transformation from a conservative country doesn't make the unwed mother free from the prying eyes of those who cannot bring their mind to understand.

I have a strong believe and love for our traditions and our beliefs and I do attest that my point of views drastically changed with the changes around me. If I was younger, I might judge them based on the judgement impacted to me by my society. But I feel so privilege that today, I see things differently. They may have been wronged but that doesn't mean they will be mistaken  for the rest of their lives. I cannot imagine the ruthless and unending criticisms they reaped for a mistake they once did but will continue to be endured by their lovely children. How sad but true that for them, the wound may heal but the scar will be visible forever.

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I am happy that I can take my stand to let the whole world know that I admire unwed mothers. Taking care of a precious life they choose to live and taking into themselves all the criticisms this world has to offer, yet they can still stand and give a good fight to life.  They are much to be admired than those who are hiding their sh**s pretending to be saints.  Anyway, everyone deserves a second chance after all.

Amidst my Busy Life

It seems like eternity since my last update. Dallas won (hurray), classes starts and the blogger dashboard pretty resembles that of Wordpress which only proves that I missed a lot. 

For those who are concern, I know I owe you a lot. I promised an update from the camping and I promised to show you the pictures. I was caught in the midst of two things (1.) My busy schedule at work and (2.) my malfunctioning brain.

For once, things at work never seemed to slow down. Everyday gets busier and the only time for me to relax is the time I press my thumb on the biometrics.  We felt the sudden importance of work concentration because  the projects we're currently working at are not so common. We have to take good care of them or else we'll be liable if we suddenly lost their business.  I have to monitor deals with deadlines and these weren't ordinary projects. Fortune 1000 made me tremble.

At home, I'm soundly sleeping  because of my antihistamines. Yes, I am on a two weeks medication which will end next week. Nothing serious (though others think it is) but I cannot procrastinate anymore. Health is wealth and I am to become the poorest person living on earth. 

I am optimistic that everything will turn out right and hopefully I could buy myself a little time to go back to my regular posting schedule. Geee, by straight hair is now curly because of these things I can't seem to manage properly.

It's almost weekend and I hope to visit you this weekend. Please bear with me and hope you all had a great time always.

I am still amaze with this new blogger dashboard.  Loving it!!!

That's what one of our client's quoted. It really make sense.