Living in the City

No dice as they say. I am not sure if announcing that I put up an amazon store through an earlier post was the reason why it was taken out of my blog. Deciding to try adsense early this week I got excited when the ads came out. But for a few hours :-( I guess. Because when I got back, nada - it's gone. Now I am in a dilemma. Was there something about their 'rules' I didn't understand or missed out or perhaps failed to understand? The terms of use were not exactly brief and uncomplicated in my opinion. It wasn't fine printed or anything but does anyone really read these things in its entirety. I wonder. Here I am looking for some cash. Just for the heck of it really. But hey, if things turn out alright, why not? I'd feel accomplished? Is that the right term? For the record, I have earned 35 cents since Monday :-) Like a child getting her first toy it was pure pleasure. Felt like I won big bucks. It's not the money, you see. I am not sure if I am making sense

Something to ponder on today... I saw this blog. And I liked the message. Commenting I said: Hi there, Be truthful no matter how painful it could get. That is the ideal. But how many of us practice this? People in government particularly. Politicians who have the gall to twist the truth at every instance and still manage to look you straight in the eye. Ahhh, "honesty is hardly ever heard", goes the song... Nevertheless, I wish everyone honesty in their seemingly, ordinary daily lives. The author's response was: Thank you for your comment, lotusflower. Honesty may be a rarity in our world of smoke and mirrors, but I'm glad it struck a chord with you. Dishonesty stems from believing that a lie will impress others or bring unearned value, but for the most part a fraudulent person is finally trapped in his own dung. Personally, I like to sleep well each night knowing that the way I conduct myself each day is built on integrity and service. Mayb

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I just did this early tonight, took a screenshot of my Amazon Store, cut and pasted it on my sidebar according to instructions. But alas, no amazon store in sight. Sigh. Well, I just need to be patient. It's like waiting for my chicken to hatch its first chick. Amazon has gotten me excited. My ice breaker, so to speak. Anything, as long as I sell something from the store. I am starting with books.

I got into this new blogging community. Well, to increase my online visibility, that's why. Initially, blogging was a means to drown my on and off depression. It kept me busy and productive in a way and I am succeeding I suppose. My new shot of adrenaline urges me to take it to the next level. Meaning - on a permanent basis, if things go well. The 'next level' means to make something out my blog/s. How on earth I'd accomplish that is another story. But that's my plan. For starters, I am trying to change the look of my blog. At the moment I could not afford to ask a professional to change my blog's design. To improve it aesthetically, you see. I am on my way. The sooner the better. Once I get something going, I promise I will give Ibanag In the City a blog makeover. Also as part of the change, I removed the widgets of unproductive communities (in terms of increasing my blog's audience or readers). I know content has also something to do with that and

Yes! Tonight at 10:54 P.M. local time, my amazon store is finally out here in my blog. Oh, wow. I am so excited. I think, finally I am going to start earning some moolah :-) So to all my blog catalog, my weblog, spicy, blogcave acquaintances and friends, please check it out. I am sure you will find something useful that you like. Enough to take out your credit cards and make the purchase NOW! Oh my God what happened? I edited the width and the height of the amazon widget and now it's missing again. Aarrgghh.. Sigh. But hey, Cheers!

I stumbled upon this web campaign here . After browsing through the site I thought what a great idea, something worth supporting - all the way. My take: 1. Filipinas are more than just mail-order brides. We are great wives to our husbands, mothers to our children, daughters to our parents, sisters to our siblings, girlfriends to our boyfriends, confidantes to our friends. 2. Filipinas are not only good domestic helpers. We are competent accountants, teachers, writers, lawyers, media practitioners, office workers, salespersons, factory workers, market vendors. 3. Filipinas are not only great caregivers but we are also terrific nurses, doctors, medical professionals, social workers, etc. 4. Filipinas are also capable call center workers, baristas, cooks, chefs, sometimes working and grinding the graveyard shift. 5. Filipinas also include self sacrificing OFW's and 'japayukis', striving overseas-based singers and band artists, fashion industry workers, ect. I believe all t