Meow... I'm back!


Assalaamu alaikum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu. (May peace and the blessings of God be with you.)

Wow! I can't believe it! It's been exactly seven months since my last blog entry! I'm not even going to explain why I never got to update you, blog, nor am I going to make another promise to update you more often because I've broken that promise time and again! So, I won't ever promise again so that you won't feel disappointed and neglected, and so that I won't feel frustrated with myself or that I let myself down yet again. Tsk.

Yes, I'm talking to my blog because I don't exactly know where to start. Okay, okay, maybe I could start with what inspired me to blog again. I was talking to a very good friend of mine, Jo Joseph, and he was telling me how he wanted to start a blog. He's quite active in the worldwide web, you see. I encouraged him to do so because, well, from my experience, blogging is fun! So much fun! And, it helps develop the blogger's writing skills, imagination, etc. And, also, it's a good way to find really good friends. At least, in my experience, I met a lot of wonderful people through blogging. Before micro-blogging and all these social networking sites came about, we all connected with one another through blogging. I like the social networking sites, especially Twitter, my favorite, however these actually make me miss writing and reading longer blog entries. Much longer than the 140-character limit that is! So, yeah, I really hope Jo starts his blog soon! I'm already excited to read it! Hehe:-)

Sometimes, I wish I really had more time to spare so I can once again look for blogs that are riveting and really worth reading. Most bloggers I followed in the good ol' days have stopped blogging altogether. But, I am thankful that some have not so that whenever I get the time, I get to check their blogs and read. Thanks, y'all, who have not stopped blogging! I wish I had more time to spare so I, myself, could also keep updating this blog. I wish I had the luxury of time like before. I guess that just means I've somehow grown up? Grown up in such a way that I've become so busy I barely have time to do anything outside my work. Nah, I don't think so! I still have some time to spare despite my busy schedule, really, but these social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) have taken over my blogging and blog-hopping time! Shame! But, I'm trying to get my groove back! This entry is my first step, hopefully! Ooops, no promises!!! Ha! Let's just see where this "blog awakening" leads to. Ha, again! :-P

In other news, today (October 23, 2013) is a very special day! Another very good friend of mine, Tomas, is celebrating his birthday today and I'd like to holler out a resounding "Happy birthday!!!" to him! I'm not sure if he'll get to read this, but if he is, then, there! I want him to know how special he is and how his birthday is worthy of a blog entry! Haha! Love you, Tomas!:-)

Another thing about today is that I've chosen it to be the day to start practicing things I've been meaning to for a while now and also to stop doing some things that I've always wanted to stop doing. Hopefully, things will work out fine for me. The only thing I want to get out of all this is, of course, to be the best version of myself, to be the best that I can be. Isn't that what we all should strive for? I've always said that I do not subscribe to New Year's Resolutions because I am more inclined to the idea of daily resolutions. And, I'd like to make this day my personal "special resolutions day." Join me in this. Think of something that you've always wanted to start doing and decide to start today, and, also, think of something that you've always wanted to stop doing or give up, but you just never got down to giving it up or stopping it, choose today to finally stop or give it up! Let's do this together, shall we? *winks*

As I tweeted and said in my FB status at the start of this day, "Today is a very special day. Bismillahir rahmaanir rahiim." And, it is. It will be. :-)

To end this entry, I'm sharing a "Me" Collage that I posted on my Instagram earlier. I think it'll help anyone who actually reads this blog to know a little more about me. Here it is:

My Life, My Choice

Comments

Anonymous said…
yehey! ma'am d, you're back! i'm so happy. everytime i visit your blog with a new update, i felt very happy.

i want to join this blogging thingy too like your friend. but i'm shy to let you know. i will let you know one day. hehe

it's me again,
d.e.

10/25/2013 06:32:00 AM
BabyPink said…
Wow! Thank you for always visiting, D.E.! I really do appreciate it. And, please do start your blog so I may return the favor. :-)
10/25/2013 11:22:00 PM
Comment via Twitter said…
jie, i have mine na. hihihi. made mention of you by the way.

#underconstruction

http://theprinceoftheairwaves.wordpress.com

--Jo Joseph
10/29/2013 03:28:00 AM
BabyPink said…
Done reading! Left comments!

Thanks, Jo Joseph! :-)
10/29/2013 03:30:00 AM
Bing said…
before i forget, that line of cologne in the collage caught my attention. i love the smell of the pink one though i must say they all smell good.

am i glad to see your update again! in my case, i am trying to be relevant he he by participating in photo memes and writing about love (complicated love, i.e.) and other things. sometimes it is the multitude of things to do that drown the urge. here's wishing that blogging will be as exciting as before.
10/29/2013 03:59:00 PM
Patio Princess said…
welcome back!!!!!!!

love exchanging stories and insights with you.
10/29/2013 06:14:00 PM
BabyPink said…
Same wish, Miss Bing! That blogging and blog-hopping be as exciting as before! Mabuhay kayo at ang blog 'nyo! :-)

Thanks, Rhy! I love reading your blog, exchanging stories and insights with you, too. But, I really miss hanging out with you in person! When man ka muuli? :-)

11/02/2013 05:39:00 AM
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