VLOGGING - who should be doing it?

My blog started back in 2009 with some entries of stories that I made myself. Back then, I was so influenced by friends and emotions that I decided to make stories out from them and sharing them in a way that people would be able to relate. Some stories I wrote included love, friendship and even death. Nonetheless, writing for me is a special form of art. I will continue to write and will always be writing whatever the outcome may be. 

With the advent of technology and people's exposure to the internet, many things have changed. Such of these are as follow: books became eBooks, CDs became MP3 files and (yes), BLOGS became VLOGS.

It took me quite a time to finally decide on making a video of myself in my Youtube channel. At first, it was an outlet for me to upload picture shows of the things that I have encountered. I never gave the thought of being "in person" in the video a good deal because I never had the confidence to see myself on a screen, better yet the internet. But then, I got persuaded by a friend who has a Youtube channel and pushed me to starting my own Vlogs.

Vlogging has its ups and downs. Most of the things I considered were the downs which I will be getting from the viewers or from any random stranger in the internet. I have anticipated the bashing and the harsh words people will be saying on the videos that I would be making which in turn made me doubt of my capacity to make a good video. Sir Junie, a friend of mine said that these things won't matter if the videos I will be making would make a difference in a viewers life. This was the driving force behind the videos and each edit I made in my Youtube channel. The same force that backed me up when I started this Blog account. From the first story I made, I imagined the lives that would be touched, the tears that would fall and each smile that would be painted on my reader's face after they would spend some time reading my posts. 

It just saddens me that most of the people in the web give much consideration to elements that, I can say are not much of a value. 

First on the list: a vlogger should be rich and famous.

Why do people think this way? We can all make a difference with whatever we have and whatever we do. Things we say does not depend on the things and bank accounts that we have. For crying out loud, being famous won't make it even better. We all have ideas of our own and I guess these two won't be part of the things I should prioritize. I'm not rich and I'm not famous. All I know is, I am always looking forward for the lives that I would be touching through the things I am doing and will be doing in my Vlog. 

Second on the list: a vlogger should be gwapo/maganda.

Of course, seeing someone with a beautiful face and a charming smile would be so pleasant to the eyes. But if the person in front of the camera has nothing good to say, I would rather watch that person on print. Great things come in small and unusual packages. On top of that, the internet is a free domain. There might be rules that we need to follow but these rules don't include looking good. To end this, we all have the same insides which means all of us are the same. 

Third on the list: A vlogger should speak good.

Consider a good speaker who doesn't know what he is talking about and an average speaker who is very well informed of the things he is saying; which will you spare time to listen to? All we want to achieve is to be heard of. And this does not depend on how we say things. Censorship is very important in the world  of vlogging and we all understand these things. As a vlogger, we are responsible of the things we say and do in front of the camera. As a viewer, we are responsible on the things we view and listen to in the internet. 

These are the things that I need to vent out about vlogging. It is a very enjoyable art and it can touch lives the same way we share a smile in the streets. I guess that having these things on print just make me feel better. It also creates a good stir inside me that I just made another blog.  :) 

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Peace y'all! 

some things for 2013

"We live in a culture that tells us what we are suppose to feel; do the things that we need to do and act the way on how we should react. This is not a right culture."

This would be my first blog this year. And YES it took me some time to write again. I don't know but somehow life has given me a lot of things to think about and do. Or maybe I guess, I was just preoccupied with things I wanted to see and know. To start of, the year feels great. No Chinese Zodiac intended but I feel that this year should be "gravy". I have made my bucket list of the top 5 things I want to do with my life this year 2013. To some it could be a raunchy list or like a tasteless list but this is what I think I can do and achieve this year. It's just a harmless list of somethings I think I want or need to do. Maybe my social network posts would prove to be evidences of the things I would be doing. (By the way, I have my SocialCam account already. SO don't forget to follow me! - https://socialcam.com/u/xEYwTHBR )

Here it goes.

I want to purchase something from a Luxury Brand. 

I don't know but this just popped in my head and I think I can so this. At the moment, I still don't have any idea of what it would be but i'm sure it would be something I can really use. About the price, it's gonna be expensive but I know I can manage this. Besides, it's gonna be mine anyway.  A bag would be nice; or a pair of shoes; of a good pair of jeans: or a beautiful watch would be nice. Whatever it is, I feel secured thinking about it. I mean, it would be an investment (for sure).

I want to get a tattoo.

Working abroad and living abroad, it feels that its my time to live free and let live. And this would include getting a tattoo. For the design, I'm still not sure but I'm planning to have an ambigram of some names that matter to me. I don't think inking some pictures on my skin would be such a good idea so I said to myself that letters and words would do great. On where it would be placed, I'm still not decided. I want to put it somewhere where people can see it. But then at the back of my mind, I want to surprise people that I have a tattoo when I remove some clothing (maybe around sexy time - HAHA).  

I want to scream like I was falling from the sky (seriously).

Do you happen to wake up at mornings that you feel like everything is gonna turn out the way your not hoping it would? Like everything is gonna be shit and crap all over? YES! That is the reason why I want to scream like I'm falling from the sky. And how on earth can I do this? Simple: sky dive or a roller coaster ride. From where I'm living, sky diving is such an easy booking to do. With just one call, I can make a reservation for myself. As for the roller coaster ride, I can go to Abu Dhabi and spend the whole day at Ferrari World. I can imagine myself being voiceless at the end of the day after doing stuff like this. But the point is, I still have to gather my shit up to face these fears. Let's just say that at this time, i still don't have the balls to do it. 

I want to make a difference this year.

We all have something we are passionate about in life. I guess this year, I really want to make a difference on something that I am passionate about: empowering people. Since before, I believe that I have backed-up and supported friends and family on things they want to do with their lives. I live in the mantra: We are tasked to take care of each other; if we can't do that, at least do hurt anyone. This year, I want to touch and empower more people as I can on a daily basis. I want to gain new friends, widen my connections and be a friend that a person would need. It may sound cliche' but I guess this is attainable and possible. I have started this and I think I'm doing a good job on it. Thanks to some friends who have helped me to do this specially, ZAG! ( alam nah!)

I want to be the captain of my ship.

For the past years, I have been riding the waves that brought me to places, conditions and situations that helped me to grow. This year I want to be the captain of my own ship. To be the one in charge of the journey; to be the one to decide, weigh things, quantify and qualify life's choices. I have been brought up to be independent and self-reliant. As I reach my 25 years of life this year, I want to take the wheel and be in control. I know that people would be there behind me to support me on this. I know I am loved and I love them the same way. With all the things I have in mind and with all the hope i have in my heart, things would just have to start rolling in. And this time, I will be ready to face them with now a stronger me and with God behind me. 

It's never too late to start living your life. But we have to take note that sometimes, we age with our shoulda,woulda,couldas. And I can't bare to live that life as I would grow old. I believe that we need to be reminded that life is how we make it, how we take it and how we share it. 

How will this year be for you? 

Have you decided on how you would direct your life this time?

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