It was far from perfect, I know. But my first talk just went fine, nonetheless. I goofed up on a few lines, but I do hope I was able to inspire young people to write. It was my first, though I offer no excuses. It was a golden opportunity to make a difference… I just [...]
Tags: Combined Hearts High School Edition, guest speaker, poem, reflection, Roy dela Cruz, SM Clark, speech, Winners, writer, writing
In less than a week, I will be having my first talk as a writer. Yup, you read that right… I will be talking in front of many people, in a public place, about writing. The date: August 26, 2011 The time: 6:00 p.m. The place: SM City, Clark The event: Awarding of winners of [...]
Tags: Angeles City, guest speaker, Light Crystal Publishing, Roy dela Cruz, short story writing contest, SM Clark, The Struggling Blogger, writing
I was late. I was preoccupied with the publishing of my book, with my book launching, marketing my book, etc., that I totally forgot about the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011 writing project. I’m not really late, it’s just hat I was usually one of the earliest to submit the Top 10 list. [...]
Tags: EIB 2011, Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011, writing project
“WANT IT? WORK FOR IT!” That was one of the my criteria in choosing my list of Emerging Influential Blogs last year, and it is still this year. Yes, I just read a post by Janette on her Facebook wall which led to her post for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 211, and [...]
Tags: EIB, EIB 2011, Emergeing Influential Blogs of 2011, emerging influential blogs, writing project
Friendster, Multiply, MySpace, Hi5, Facebook, Twitter, etc. – name it, we’ve all been there, these so-called Social Media. How many friends/connections do you have in them? How many are actually talking to you? If you’re like me, I guess it’s just a (very) small percentage. Some people, after adding you, or accepting your request, wouldn’t [...]
Tags: Jonha, SCB, social media, Standard Chartered Bank, WCI, World's Coolest Intern
At the start of 2009, I made a very bold statement when I included in my goals and plans for the year that I would receive a ‘real world’ blogging award. It was a shot in the dark. I do not know of any blogging awards, but I knew that with a big community such [...]
Tags: ambition, contest, dream, EIB, influential blogs, Philippine Blog Awards, Struggling Blogger, winner
Yes, this early Janette Toral sent out her invitation for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs of 2010 via her teaser post. There will be modifications in the rules for this year’s EIB nominees, and I believe, the same requirements also apply to the blogs who will make the nomination. The Top 10 Emerging Influential [...]
Tags: emerging influential blogs, Janette Toral, Philippines, writing project
Just when I was getting cozy and comfy with 2009, it has to end. Hey! I’m not complaining though. 2009 has been a good year, one that could be tough to follow. But because of all the blessings that were served, I am now raring, and with an an enthusiastic heart, ready to face 2010. [...]
Tags: 2010, Happy New Year, hope, looking forward, Roy
It was a year of fruitful struggling… and I am a very thankful. The year 2009 saw me received more blessings than I even asked for… and to think that at the at end of 2008, I was facing 2009 with nary a hope in my heart. But I was wrong… oh boy! Am I [...]
Tags: 2009, blessings, friends, gift, Influential Blogger, Inspirational Book, Roy, thankful, The Struggling Blogger
Okay, so I’ve featured my girl dancing in school program. I’ve also showcased my son singing (although not seen on the video) singing with the choir. Would it really bother you if I show you more of them? This time, I’m featuring our family Christmas Party. It’s a tradition where the kids and I hold [...]
Tags: Christmas 2009, Christmas Party, Dela Cruz Family, fun and games, parlor games, talents, tradition, video
