About Blog Improvements, Of New Features, Of People and of Real Stories: LOOK WHAT'S NEW

In line with the changing of the year, I also have devised some changes, improvements, and features in my blog. A combo of both new and old but improved features will be frequently seen in my blog. As true to its main reason – which is to really inspire bloggers-readers, I have come-up with this idea. As a writer in the online world  and though blogging is subjective, I somehow feel to be utmost responsible with what I write. And what better way to write than to inspire your readers with things not as extra-ordinary but of simple event or situation where anyone can derive inspiration, embrace hope, and uplift drowning spirit. 

This year, I will be writing a more seasoned and relevant write ups. Those which has the element of human-inspired stories, those that can collectively stir the mind and heart of my reader to pedal their own dreams, those which are community-based wherein ideas and insights can be an effective tool in effecting and affecting positive changes in one's community and/or organization. On a larger scale, I will be writing in support of the development and improvement of my country. 

Though, I want to clear the picture by saying that I write not to impress but borne out of love. My writing is raw, imperfect, with flaws, isn't far from erroneous grammar. Technically,I am not a trained creative writer and I don't write based on structure. It's free flowing of thoughts captured by my pen out from my mind.  As long as I am not hurting anyone, I will continue to write. And best of all, it's God's gift I'm just putting in action.

So, what are these new features? Do you have any idea? Or while reading you're keeping your guesses intact. Ok, lemme put it straight. Here are the new features my blog will be frequently be seen of:

1. "The 365 Life Lessons Project" - You might think, "what's this? Well, this project aims to scribble everyday life lessons as it unfolds before my very eyes. These life lessons may come from anywhere, any given situation, any circumstances, and any people. Through this, the author (me) gives you (my readers) a positive thought/s to ponder on a daily basis no matter how bizarre a situation might be. It's a matter of picking up what's in it to be cherished or what's in it to be improved, or what's in it that God wants me (us) to learn. This project does not mean that I will have my entry everyday to complete the 365-days cycle. Entry can be two or three in a day or there will be day/s where no entry is posted. 365 Life Lessons- because I will complete my entry until it reaches 365 entries for one year. Got it? 

I was laughing hard while I put these two small photos above.
The one in the left was taken in Brentwood Place - Baguio City in 2005
The one in the right was taken last Christmas of 2009. See the difference?
Payat pa ako dito hahaha! Lol!

2. "The 100 Inspiring People Of My 2013" - Why not say "of 2013 " instead of saying "of my 2013"? Well, I have to explain that these people (whoever they maybe) are people whom I will draw inspiration from or simply people who will inspire me in 2013. This segment or feature isn't that new in my blog as I have featured several inspiring people here. But, I'll just intensify it this time. And who will be in this category? - Anyone - I will write about them. It is not limited to people I know, but it will also feature people I meet along the way, in the street, in the concert arena, in the sports stadium, people I chat with, people I look up to but haven't meet yet, my co-bloggers, people in my community, people whom I read in the book (like authors), people in the government (public figures), people in the faith aspect, and also people that are stranger to me but made an impact in my life. Basically, it will focus on ordinary people, humble ones yet living an extra-ordinary lives because of their works in their field and their positive advocates about life. People who spreads the value of unity, camaraderie, people who selflessly devote their time, talent, and treasure plus their energy to improving the quality of life of others. People who does not necessarily seek the limelight for recognition. IT MIGHT BE YOU! YES YOU! So watch out for that.

3. "My Weekly Awesome Blogger" - It can be you. YES! Anyone from my circle of blogger-friends has the chance to be featured in this section of my blog. And what's the criteria to qualify and be enlisted as one? Nothing -it is simply my own prerogative. I won't put any specific criteria since having one will just make you guys conscious about it. Unconsciously, you won't really expect that it is you who will make the cut of my weekly feature blogger. It is about being yourself and celebrating who you are as a person.

4. "Akda Sa Sariling Wika" - In this segment of my blog, I will exercise what I learned in my Filipino subject way back in HS and in college as well. It is so fitting to acknowledge the help and mentoring of my former Filipino teachers by writing an article fully done in my national language. Articles here can be random post or based on a topic on a national level. 

5. "The Poetry Corner" - This blog segment will showcase my long lost love and passion for the arts of lyrical expression. I have been a lover of prose and poetry eversince HS and you can find some of my works in Post Poems - where I have several collections of self-made poetries. I may also write poetry in Filipino to delight my readers who love to read "Tula in Tagalog".

And there you go, these above things are my new blog features. Who will be the lucky ones to make the first cut to be listed as a "Weekly Awesome Blogger". And who will earn the spot of my number 1 in the list of 100 Inspiring People Of My 2013.  What will be my first Tagalog entry? And which topic will be my first peom entry for 2013? Finally, what will be the ice-breaker entry in the section of "The 365 Life Lessons Project"? Are you excited? Watch out for it.

Spread love and stop animosity!