Never in my life before did I ever dream of being a writer. Writing was not my cup of tea. It was one of the activities I loathed during my schooldays. I hated to work on essays, reaction papers, and the like. I totally despised all written projects but to accomplish them was a must or else my ratings would suffer.
Moments of monotony and boredom enveloped my being one day. My spirit was down. I felt I had stagnated. I needed a diversion to erase the ennui in me. I thought of blogging. And I did try it.
I went places…
captured moments…
took photos…
scribbled my thoughts in my handy notebook…
put the experiences into the blank screen of the computer…
let my ideas flow here and there…
clicked publish…
and finally shared my piece…
The first time I received a “like” and a comment in my blog, I felt appreciated. I was inspired to keep going. I felt the urge to learn and improve my manner of presenting my thoughts. Then I started to love to blog.
Then out of the blue, as I opened my email, a new message in my inbox appeared. The sender was not familiar to me. The email stated,
Hi,
Congratulations!Your blog (chasingpotatoes.wordpress.com ) is a Finalist for Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2015 under Best Cebu Photo Blog Category.
I was apparently surprised if not shocked. It was an undescribable feeling to be afforded such recognition as being one of the finalists in Best Cebu Blogs Awards (BCBA)I thought I was just coming out slowly of my little world unnoticed like a chrysalis emerging from its cocoon; but somebody nominated me after reading my posts.
I am extremely happy to be a finalist in the Cebu Photo Blog Category. I sincerely and wholeheartedly thank the organizers. Thank you, BCBA. I felt so blessed,honoured and privileged. The hater of writing before has now been given a boost of confidence to love the art and find joy in it.
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On December 6, Cebu’s Prime Awarding Body founded by a Blogger and dedicated to Bloggers, Best Cebu Blogs Awards (BCBA) is celebrating its 8th Awards Night. As co-presented by SMART Communications Inc., BCBA will acknowledge the excellent craft of Cebu-Based Bloggers over the year. With the help of Three respected Bloggers from Luzon and Visayas as the Judges, they were able to evaluate and come up with Winners from Seven different Niches/Awards such as Best Cebu Technology Blog, Best Cebu Personal Blog, Best Cebu Travel Blog , Best Cebu Food Blog, Best Cebu Fashion Blog , Best Cebu Photo Blog and Best Cebu Events/Entertainment Blog.
This Event is made possible with the help of the Sponsors and Partners.
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Anyway, It’s better late than never. Hahaha Congratulations!
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Thanks a lot Lai ♥
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That is wonderful, and well deserved! I love your style of writing – it has a foreign elegance to it, that’s the best way I can describe it!
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Hi Mimo! 😀 Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it. 😀
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[…] “down” or annoyed or just need a change, go visit my young “friend*” The Wanderlust Keeper (AKA Chasing Potatoes) for some wonderful pictures and some good thoughts, too. You will not regret […]
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😀
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It’s inspiring to see bloggers such as you around here. Makes me want to go forward with what i thought as a daunting task of blogging what my mind speaks. Thanks!
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Thanks too Clarenz for dropping by. Have a great day 🙂
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This is amazing! It becomes my inspiration.
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Thanks Kzel ♥ 😀
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huwow ang galing. Congrats dito!
At like ko yung tattoo sa tagiliran ha ha at inggit ako sa abs ha ha ha
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HEHE 😀 Thank you Aysabaw. How I wish na ako yan hahahaha! Ako lang ang nag-picture, lol!
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ah hindi ba ikaw yan? ha ha ha
kala ko pa naman…pero ang galing mo magpicture 😀
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Hahaha salamat, salamat friend. 😀
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Awesome, a blogger’s dream, happy to see yours coming true xoxo BING.
P.S. awesome post great photos there’s a reason why you were nominated woman, congrats”)
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Thanks a lot Bing for your kind words. I appreciate it. 🙂
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Good for you! Congrats
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Thank you! Life is a celebration! hehe 🙂
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Congratulation dear! Great job! ❤
http://www.fashion-utopia.com
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Thanks Wioletta 🙂
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I’m very happy for you Gly. 🙂
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Thanks Roneth, the Fickle Feet. 😀
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Congratulations most of all on finding passion (writing) in life. It helps us discover our purpose and gives our lives more meaning. Congratulations on being a finalist in the blogging contest as well. The best news is knowing you have already become a winner in life regardless of the outcome of the contest. Wishing you good health and happiness always!
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Thank you Jncthedc 🙂 That my blog would be recognized was beyond my expectation. And such recognition has inspired me to keep on going–to keep on blogging. I am really grateful. I feel like a winner already. 😀
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This is so amazing! Congrats! You have such a beautiful blog.
https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com
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Thanks Assalows for the appreciation. You just keep me going. 😀 🙂
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Congratulations!!! 🙂
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Congrats to us! Coming out as a finalist is a great achievement 🙂
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Check!!! Hehe. Such an achievement indeed. Especially sa akoa nah wala pa lang koy one year aning blog hehe
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Ug kaduha pa jud ka nanominate. Hehe
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Hehe bitaw. Xmas blessing guro ni haha
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nindot kaayo na blessing. hehe 😛
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Congrats!
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Thank you. I’m happy that I made it to the top 5. Aaaand I was super glad that I saw both of you. WOOHOO! 😀
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Hehee! Very happy to have met you too! 🙂
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😀 🙂 😉
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Fly fly fly the butterfly hahahahaha
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As of this moment, I wanna be a fluffy cow. HAHA 😛
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Congratulations on being a finalist!
Well done!
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Thanks a lot Rechito! Even though I didn’t get the award, I’m still happy and grateful to be one of the finalists. 🙂
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Aww congratulations!! 🙂
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Thanks Venus 🙂 😀
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