Forgot about writing?!

It's been how many weeks? days? that I haven't wrote in this blog. 

I missed this, in the middle of the night drinking coffee and writing what is going on in my mind. Anyways, thought of having a new article by the end of this week. Working out on an article, that would (somehow??) suffice what you guys want to read. 

Anyhow, just keep posted on my new articles. Get ready to be blown away by what I'm about to say..:)(that rhymes) 

Just keep posted!!

--rachelle--

INTERVIEW OF A BLOGGER

My partner and I had the chance to interview one of the most promising bloggers in our school. Ms Jewel Villaflores and Ms. Katrina Chan answered some questions that would help some bloggers in their site. (http://atongbisaya.webs.com)

1.  What pushed you in creating this blog site?

-          We’ve decided to focus on “balak”/ poem because it’s one way of promoting Cebuano culture.

-          Our love for the Bisayan language.

 2.  Why did you choose the name “Atong Bisaya”? Why not other names?

 -          It’s catchy and it shows our passion for the “Cebuanong Pinulungan.”

 -          We want to create a blog that will appeal to the mass.

 3.  What is your inspiration in making this site?

-          We are inspired by all Cebuano writers/ mambabalak. We also want to continue this site. It’s nice to read balaks and we would like to feature other balaks.

4.  What made you decide to make/ create that kind of template/ layout?

-          We’ve decided to use something that’s relaxing to the eyes. We’ve also decided to make it simpler and the layout was easy to apply.

5.  Since when did you start blogging?

-          (JEWEL) I started blogging ever since I was a kid. I started writing about music, sports, and movies. My recent blog was about music and how it moved me. My passion for writing moved me.

-          (KATRINA) I only started blogging; in short it’s my first time to blog.

6.  What articles are you coming up with in the upcoming days?

-          If there are new balaks, we’d like to feature them. But for the articles we haven’t thought about it.

7.  What can you give back to your followers/ viewers in reading your blog site?

-          We should help promote our Cebuanong Pinulungan and learn to love our language.

-          The love for the Bisayan language, that’s what I can give back to our followers.

   posted by: Rachelle S.

INSIGHTS FOR THE BLOGGER INTERVIEW.

Katrina Chan (atongbisaya blogger)

     Being proud to be a coffee lover is awesome but to be proud of being a Cebuano is something. The bloggers Jewel Villaflores and Katrina Chan is very proud to be a Cebuana, why? They just made an awesome blogsite called “atong bisaya” which highlights on the “balaks” that Cebuano writers wrote. Talking to them was fun; it’s as if they are experts with our very own language. I learned a lot from them from being a culture critique to a culture lover. Loving your own language makes me proud as a Cebuano because nothing/no one can take that away from you because that’s in you.

     Encouraging their viewers to love the Cebuano culture is just one of their strategies to attract viewers to view they’re site. I was attracted by their posts and it was so interesting. It may sound funny that I’m talking of being a Cebuano rather than of coffee but trust me guys if you are going to be proud of your own culture you should learn from other people who knows best about your culture you might not know that the things you know of your culture is not enough for you to be proud of your culture.

Jewel Villaflores (atongbisaya blogger)

     I learned so many things about being a great Cebuano with the help of two bloggers (Villaflores and Chan). Being a Cebuano is not about having no choice because we are living here in Cebu instead it’s about loving your culture, knowing what is it really to become a Cebuano/Cebuana and of course knowing we’re you came from. There is a saying that goes “Ang taong hindi marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.”

     BEING PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE IS THE MOST AWESOME THING THAT YOU CAN GIVE BACK!

posted by: Rachelle S.

HOW-TO FOR BLOGGING AND WRITING

   My partner and I are so proud because we came this far. Now, it’s time for you to share to the people what you got, here are some tips of how to become a great blogger and writer.

1.  Choose an interesting topic that your viewers would love to read.

  2. Layout and Presentation should be appealing to the viewers and that somehow they will get bored in reading your posts.

  3.  Use illustrations and or pictures to give more emphasis to what you are writing and of course to bring color and life to your post.

4 4. With these pictures posted in your site walks hand in hand with the caption of course; we need captions in your pictures so that your viewers can identify what the picture is.

5.5. Be careful in choosing words so that your viewers will not have a hard time understanding your article and also to avoid misunderstanding with your viewers.
  6. Always update your site with new posts or articles because your followers are always expecting something new in your site. If you haven’t posted something new then at least you can apologize to your viewers for not coming up with a new post.

  7. Make sure that the font of your words is very clear to your viewers, not only the font but the color as well. The colors should not irritate the eyes of the viewers or else the viewers might not read your posts or articles.

8 8. Lastly, make sure that your articles stick to the idea of your blog site so that your viewers will read your articles or posts more often; and of course, together with that, have fun in making your articles.

  So there you have it, our very own How-to for Blogging and Writing. But before we end up your excitement to learn about blogging, here's a video of professionals that somehow it would help you in writing your very own blog. 

     posted by: Rachelle S.

Off The Pill by Nikka Almazan (Guest Blogger)

Nikka Almazan
(Guest Blogger)

When I get out of bed, I think of ways of how to get coffee. I want coffee, every bit of it, even the neurotransmitters that keep me up. I talk as if caffeine is all that and it is. Well, to me, anyway. After every moment of stress, I try to grab a cup, even if it means emptying my wallet. I think it’s a release pill. Sometimes, I’d think it’s just my self-created theory. Oftentimes, I’m right about the feeling. Either way, I like it.

If there isn’t any Starbucks joint nearby, I’d get another latte, which is my ultimate favorite. As of now, I’d go to Cofifi, a coffeeshop a few steps away from school. I do what I can just to get my cup of caffeine. So, when I’m seemingly off this pill, I’m actually not.

Although people warn me of caffeine high, it doesn’t really bother me. I’ve got my own kind of high anyway. Kidding aside, it’s not just the feeling it rewards me with that tempts me to keep drinking. At times, caffeine with large doses of sugar tastes better than anything else. It keeps me sane (somehow) and makes me think that I’ve got things in control. This is why I’ve been so loyal to caffeine, just like how it’s always been to me.

STARBUCKS doesn't only sell you coffee, it sells you real estate!

STARBUCKS is the best :)

Unlike some people I know, I can very much survive a day without coffee. No matter how demanding the work day is, I will never rely on that caffeine-laden to make me function. I’m no coffee hater! I just prefer it served in a particular way, and in a particular place.

I may not be a coffee addict but I certainly am a Starbucks-goer. Starbucks Coffee House is more like a hub for non-serious coffee drinkers like me, because what they serve are more of hot and cold desserts-in-a-cup, as I’d like to call them. Who could ever resist a grande, Java Chip Frappuccino (P150)? Smooth and frothy coffee dotted with bits of chocolate, topped with the frap staple, whipped cream and fudge syrup. And sometimes, my ever changing mood for food will tell me to go for java alternatives such as teas and citrus fruit blends. A must-try would be the Pomegranate Peach Frappuccino (P130). It’s a refreshingly tangy beverage (like melted fruit sorbet) packed with nutrients.

Aside from their beverage list, and of course their delectable dessert menu (which is also one of the main reasons why I can’t forgo a Starbucks visit), I truly enjoy its ambiance. I’ll never forget my best friend (half-American, half-Filipino)  telling me, “Starbucks doesn’t only sell you coffee, it sells you real estate.” True enough, the warm and cozy space that Starbucks offers has served as a venue for my group study sessions, business meetings, and even some precious alone time. I can stay for hours and hours with just a good book or a laptop, as if it was an extension of my living room. And with the very friendly baristas around, I never feel like a stranger. I’m not rejecting the possibility of becoming a full-fledged coffee convert here… I can have strong coffee, but just put it beside a slice of chocolate cake.posted by: kimberly/kisses

My Blood Type is COFFEE :)

I LOVE COFFEE

I'm sure many will have to agree with me, for the reason they love coffee. Now, you will love it more.

The heavenly aroma of coffee keeps our senses awake especially when we are working on something important either at home or at work. The moment we start to drink it and gets into our system, the power of coffee suddenly restores our energy even if weve been working for long hours already. No wonder why people can manage as much as 10 cups of coffee a day. As for me, I’m good with just up to 2 cups a day .(Yeah, I'm kinda addicted to it.)

Now has anyone of you here bothered to look into the health benefits of drinking coffee? Of course, it would be a bonus for all of us to realize that aside from the heavenly taste that coffee has to offer us, there are after all health benefits that we can avail, convincing us to patronize coffee even some more.

If consumed in moderation, with 2 cups the most a day, is a good source of antioxidant. Have you noticed sometimes when you have a headache, you just drink coffee and your headache will vanish? First of all, the reason why you had that headache is because the oxygen supplied in your brain is not sufficient, and coffee is the answer.

Drinking Coffee can prevent various diseases and illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, skin cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, liver-related sickness, etc. Meanwhile, with coffee as a good antioxidant, studies show that it can prevent certain types of cancer because of the presence of an anti-cancer compound called methylpyridinium. This compound is only formed when a coffee is roasted. Methylpyridinium is also present in instant coffee, caffeinated, and even the decaffeinated ones.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/10/031015031251.htm

It is safe to say that coffee is one of the most consumed beverages today and the popularity of it continues to grow. Now that you know that there are after all good benefits of drinking coffee, you need not worry anymore every time you drink that favorite coffee of yours.

My blood type is coffee.

Posted by: kimberly/kisses

Have a Break!

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted seed called coffee beans from the coffee plant. Coffee has played a crucial role in many societies. The energizing effect of the coffee bean plant is thought to have been discovered in the northeast region of Ethiopia, and the cultivation of coffee first expanded in the Arab world. Coffee berries, which contain the coffee seed, or "bean", are produced by several species of small evergreen bush of the genus Coffea. The two most commonly grown are the highly regarded Coffea Arabica, and the 'robusta' form of the hardier Coffea Canephora.


Now, I don't want to bore you with all this information but instead I want to inform you about the exciting world of coffee, how it is made, the presentations and of course all the coffee shops (from the known one to the not so unknown but has a lot of great coffee) here in Cebu.


This is just a hint of what our blog site is all about, so that's it for me. I'll talk more about coffee till next time..
--rachelle--