Do you Tweet?
I noticed that I hang around Twitter longer each day. When I wake up, I like checking @Inquirerdotnet for local news that I might have missed during the time I was snoring away…
I really do not care who is following me because I have seem to attract enough Internet Marketers and spambots that I stopped wondering who my followers are. For some reason, some felt it is interesting to follow my tweets, but I like following my favorite Twitterfolk.
As I continue to tweet and retweet information which I think were worth retweeting and relevant, I can now understand what @davewiner has said about the importance of real time information and how it is important for blogging to join in the foray of the release of real time information now or be obsolete.
It was amazing how I have watched and lurked @davewiner, @Om, @Scobleizer and the honcho of WordPress himself @photomatt discuss the future of blogging as it rides and innovates along with Twitter, Facebook and FriendFeed.
Weeks ago, I have asked my Twitter friends why they tweet and their answers were:
@abeolandres- famed local blogger, entrepreneur and founder of Yugatech.com, he tweets because its saves him more money. It is amazing how some people use Twitter like SMS messaging– another way to communicate and send messages, not just to the person himself, but this message will go along the stream of real time messages, thereby reaching other people who may or may not be interested of the exchange.
For businessman, @magnotti, who is part owner of @TryBPO, he uses Twitter because it is quick and easy, especially with programs like Seesmic. As a business owner, @TryBPO uses Twitter to send and share information about the benefits of outsourcing and how affordable it is.
According to big time blogger, Connie Veneracion also known as @sassylawyer, “what’s too short for a blog entry goes into Twitter.” For mom blogger and business owner, @brandyellen, “twitter allows me to connect on amore personal 1-1 way with bloggers and pros in a way Facebook cannot.”
Just imagine us cramming some cohesive message into 14o characters! Just imagine the power of real time information running through Twitter! I can only imagine what the servers of Twitter looked like. In time, Twitter will be as big as Google… In the end, I agree with @MarieisRukia that “Twitter is a faster, simpler way of sharing and getting information with less fuss and minus the crap we don’t need.”
So, why do you tweet?
Read MoreThe Challenges of a Web Worker – Time Difference
Having launched my freelance work full time now has given me confidence and more sense of independence. Although I love the fact that I am earning some dollars into my account, the manifestations and effects of my work is beginning to take its toll on me and my children.
Time Zone Difference. My work hours start at 6pm. I needed to report to my clients and receive instructions either via Skype or email. At first I managed to wing it. Sleeping a couple of hours during the day and taking short naps at night whenever I can. When I am expected to report or speak with my clients, I set my cellphone and alarm and it worked for awhile until I started to feel the effects of sleepless nights.
For one, whenever I am awake, my children especially the small ones wakes up too. It seem like they have a mommy is awake detector… I started missing sleeps and these affected my work as most of my tasks are time bound. Not only that, whenever the babies are up, they both wanted to be cuddled. Just imagine me hunched infront of the computer trying to finish article, or trying to create a powerpoint presentation or monitoring website activities while cuddling one and even two children on my lap. It is a wonder I still managed to finish, beat deadlines and receive good feedbacks on my work. To me, this is one of the indications that I am good at this, and I can be better.
Financially, I am beginning to enjoy the fruits of my hardwork and late nights. I have already opened accounts on several local banks and have been saving more. The feeling of independence is definitely great… and yes, I can now buy all the books that I want without blinking and hesitating.
Read MoreTesting Globe Broadband– DSL at Last
The Globe contractor came here today and successfully installed Globe Broadband in my home. At last DSL na!!! Let’s just hope the speed maintains itself…
Read MoreBusy Bee
I have been extremely busy the past few days. My VA work load is peeking up and I am starting to enjoy my work more and more everyday…
Read MoreMahalo Fever
I have heard of Mahalo months ago, and honestly, I check the site once a day to see if I could answer or even share my views to those looking for answers and ways to increase their Mahalo Dollars. I certainly am not very optimistic in earning money from Mahalo, but since the new site and Jason Calacanis needed the boost, bloggers like me just don’t mind lending a hand.
What is Mahalo Answers? Mahalo is a place where you can offer tips, earn money and get paid. One of more ways of earning points in Mahalo is to view more pages in a day. For example, viewing pages in Mahalo also earn you some Mahalo points. To view the Guidelines for the points system in Mahalo, click here. My answers were chosen as best answer several times now. I am proud to see my answers ranking high at Mahalo even though I have not really earned anything from them. I like reading through other people’s inquiries and sometimes, when I feel I am competent and even have the time to research and respond to other people’s inquiry, I do not mind spending some time with my answers. Come and join the fun at Mahalo! To view my answers at Mahalo, click here.
What’s inside your Bag?
Lets just say what in your bag can quickly tell anyone what kind of person you are. My bag has always so many things inside. Think about this. I am a mother, so expect children-related items in my bag, blogger, so expect a small notebook, phone, and yes a camera inside my bag for quick documentation, and a woman, so I have spare pantyliners, lipgloss and small perfume tucked inside my bag. THAT among other things.
Here are the things I never leave the house without:
1) spare bottle and milk- for my youngest baby Ia. I carry one spare bottle whenever we are out of the house. This is handy so I do not have to breastfeed in public (huh!).
2) JJ Wipes- very handy!
3) Hand Sanitizer- for obvious reasons. This is very handy for me as I am always traveling or walking around with children. Hand washing is very important especially children.
4) extra nappy- another one for baby Ia.
5) cloth wipes (lampin)- for wiping, etc…
6) household keys
7) wallet with my debit cards and some cash
emergency pouch with asthma and allergy medications- life saving medications for myself and my children.
What about you? What is considered as necessary in your bag?
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