Daydreaming

Getting up early in the morning is always a challenge for me. I just feel that I will always need that extra minutes of sleep before going to work. 

But just watch me move if I have a destination to go to, a far away place to travel to. My mind will just kick start and raring to go. Never mind if I do not have anything on my stomach, I can easily prepare myself in ten minutes or less and would just walk like an energizer bunny.

That is why I need the day prior to travel to prepare all my things. Aside from preparing my things, it is second nature for me to fix things inside my room as well. I would like my things to be in place when I get back home.

I have read a daily blog of real or reel life that is full of conversations, like the novels that I have read. And I liked it a lot. Made me appreciate this kind of blog. Whether I want to do it in a short story, a long story- with a picture, without a picture... it will just be there. Free for all to see. Freedom. 

That blog made me realize that I liked the feel of artistic freedom. To write what's in your mind, share any of your thoughts without the fear of an editor slashing everything away just because its not perfect. Later on I may need help doing a more structured way to present, package and publish a very resourceful, knowledgeable blog. But for now, let me dream that I can someday make my own novel.

By the Mango Tree

Mango tree photo courtesy of Kyla Javellana (from the net)

When the weekend starts, we are thankful that even if we look at the clock that states its 8:30 a.m., we don't feel the need to scramble frantically to prepare our things for work that starts at eight. But as we take a sip of that invigorating coffee or tea, our to do list for the weekend slowly but surely reminds us that we should not be wasting time and move on to more important things.

And as I make this post under the mango tree, I am grinning from ear to ear knowing I have the full day for fun and relaxation. I would be spending the rest of the day with family and friends.

Happy weekend everyone. 

Google Penguin

Penguins to me are birds that lives in Antarctica or in cold climates that will freeze any body part exposed to nature. Or the popular crazy penguins of Madagascar that is tickling my funny bones.

 But now, since browsing oDesk job listings I came across a topic that will affect most web sites that uses SEO technique: Google Penguin . This will definitely impact those search engine rankings of websites who are being unethical in using keyword stuffing. Now, who is much crazy- those guys abusing the net or these crazy penguins?

SEO

On the second day on my quest to be a professional writer, I have learned the art of accepting a letdown on sending offers to be their online writer. The first one did not even bother to tell me I was not chosen.

Now, the facts. That employer was looking for a SEO. What is a SEO? At first glance you would think they are looking for a CEO, but no, SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization.  

Simply put, he wants to direct traffic or readers to a certain website via blogs or articles. Since I am a newbie, I did not put SEO to my skills. Another lesson learned, If you want to be a successful writer in oDesk or in real life, you get to be creative using links. And how do you that? By research and  experience.

Conquer your fears! Happy writing.