Fruits of Blogging
Posted by: Roy in Announcement, Reflections, blog, internet, links, sources, thought & opinions, tags: blogging rewards, online friends Jedi Knights, online income, Sala Set, Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs, top commentator
Yes. The picture that you see is the Sala Set that I have tweeted just a few days ago (that is if you follow me on Twitter).
While most bloggers would pose with their new laptops, cell phone and other techie gadgets, I opted to put a picture of a sala set.
This, my friends, is my FIRST tangible proof of HARD blogging labor. Nothing against gadgets and all, would love to have those too. Maybe it’s just a matter of priorities. At least now, our house looks like a home.
Not really out to brag (though I would understand if you think I am, because maybe I am), but just happy to share that I am DOING SOMETHING RIGHT. I am not trying to mislead anybody into thinking that there’s fortune here, I’d like to reiterate… it’s a fruit of HARD LABOR.
I have been blogging for more than two years now, and it’s only now that I have something to show for my work.
I am very much tempted to write a post and tell everybody how to make lots of money through blogging. Unfortunately, I can’t. I really don’t know how, because I’m still trying to find the formula myself.
All I know is that, it’s not an overnight thing and that one must really have the heart for it.
The gift of a laugh time
Last night, as I was about to sleep, I received a text message that said I have been given P300 worth cell phone load. I just need to dial 223 and enter the card number and PIN when prompted.
Since I was really sleepy, I didn’t mind it and went straight to sleep.
This morning, I read a text from my friend Jan asking me if I have received the P300 credits he sent me. Apparently, it came from him as my prize for being the third among his top commentators for June.
Imagine that! I received a prize, and all I did was tell him ‘knock-knock jokes!’ Okay, not all of them, some were ‘used in a sentence.’
Seriously, I never really thought I would land in any blogger’s top commentators list.
Thank you Jan! My two sons send their gratitude too.
The intangibles
The rewards of blogging are not always tangible, there are more intangibles actually, and they surely make blogging worthwhile.
First, I need the mention this – is the ongoing Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2009 by Janette Toral. Being consistently included in the weekly summary, makes me think, I could actually win! 
At any rate, the euphoria that this recognition brings is really priceless and I am savoring every moment of it while I can.
But that recognition could be short lived. Once the contest is over and winners are announced, it’s back to being a solitary blogger.
Not if you have blogging buddies.
I am proud to say that I have been included in an elite list of blogging buddies called the Jedi Knights and Lady Warriors, and with their ready support, blogging is indeed a worthwhile experience.
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Congratulations for earning the fruit, err, sala set of your blogging labors Roy. Mukhang kulang pa, we can ask Jena to provide the pizza, sagot ko ang soft drinks! LOL
Z
oo nga Z, walang laman yung table hehe…
Wow, congrats. ako rin dati ang nabibili ko lang eh shampoo, ngayon sapatos na. baka next time sala set na rin. hehehe. ^^
Except for the radio… ehehe… may sala warming ba tayo? Wait til my car gets fixed. Pinapaoverhaul ko pa e. ~sigh~ ang gastos!!! Sana makarecover ako sa mga gastusin ko. hehehe
That means I really have to work my a@# off!
Z
lol at least nag-improve fedhz hehe…
sa susunod plasma tv na lol
sa tingin ko isa pang magandang dala ng blogging e yung pagkakaron ng mga kaibigan. congrats sanyo! and good luck sa influential blogger.
@Z
yung radyo, that would be the position of the TV i will buy next lol
@Badong
thanks! napalaking bagay ang iyong mga tulak (encouragement)
Hays, buti ka pa Roy. May fruits na ang iyong blogging tree. Ako pulos eyebags. Pero I am not complaining. I know very well the amount of hard work and patience na dinidemand ng blogging. Ako pa e I read the best in blogging. May friend pa akong di nagbebenta ng ilusyones at false dreams in blogging. That’s you, Roy.
Wala pa akong material things. Pero what do I need it for e I feel I already own the galaxy with my uber Jedi blogger friends and lady warriors. O di ba?
Pero project ko talaga laptop. I’m blogging sa secondhand desktop. Anytime, puedeng sumakabilang buhay na ito - wag sana muna, maawa ka! ahahaha. I’m giving up Kindle2. Saka na lang - first thing first muna.
@Fedhz: From shampoo to shoes? Wow, di ka na ma-reach. Buti ka pa, Fedhz. “,)
@Jan
what you have is more than what could be measured in terms of $’s and P’s… you have gained the respect of a lot of people in the blogosphere
Hi Roy,
I agree with you that there is a more priceless gift from blogging - and that is , good and loyal online friends.
Jan, I don’t know why I say this to you in Roy’s blog, but my initial impression of you was that you were an individual who just did it because you’ll gain something from it; but now, I know better. You’re really a person with a heart of gold and I admire your sincere and heartfelt friendship. Ano ba ito, sana email na lang kita. he he he…Perhaps I want Roy to be a witness because I know he feels the same way too. Now, there’s a lump in my throat, I’m growing maudlin…lol…Okay, okay, enough.
Roy, congrats on your sala set, sana makabili rin me ng something from my blogging money. All I do with it is eat and eat…sa pagkain ko ginagastos ang kita ko…kaya lalong tumataba.
Tamang tama ang suggestion ni Doc Z, pizza is on me, and burger of course.Tara na sa sala ninyo.
Jan, lipad ka na dito.
Of course, si fedhz, badong and the other jedi knights and lady warriors , if they want to join.
good job. humble naman ng sala set mo. hope next time to see a pic of ur family sitting on that set.
sa akin naman, kita ko sa blogging ginastos ko na lahat, plane tickets, allowance ko sa Pinas for 6 weeks noong nandun ako last feb. atsaka modification of our house sa Pinas and lastly monthly financial support sa family ko. Hayyzz salamat at may blogging.. saan nalang ako pupulutin nito pag wala si blogging.
Keep blogging and nice to see ur fruit of labor!
Mag two years na rin fatherlyours ko this Oct. Yung kinita ko sa entrecard dati pinang kain namin ng mga anak ko. Wala pa ako nabibili. Nung PR 2 pa yun maY MGA opps din kaso nawala nung naging zero. Kulang sa oras is Fatherlyours eh! hehehe.
Congratulation sa achievement mo for being one of the Top 10 influential Blogger. Kung wala ka, wala na rin si Fatherlyours. Isang karangalan ang makada-upang palad ang isang tulad mo. Mabuhay ka kapatid at sa iyong Jedi Knights and Lady Warriors.
wow, congrats sir for the tangible and intangible rewards in blogging. ako din had my first camera thanks to blogging. pero wala pa aking real life friends from blogging, puro online pa lang
@Jena
tignan natin, baka i-hand carry ni Jan yung libro mo hehe…
@texas_sweetie
wow! you mean, kayang bayaran ng blogging income mo ang plane tickets mo nung umuwi ka?!
astig!
@Sir Mon
thank you din sa suporta Sir Mon!
@Dinah
thanks! wow naman camera!
ako kasi, ngayon lang medyo nakakuha ng malaki-laki e, dati eksaktong pamasahe lang hehe..
Congrats Kuya Roy, I love the sala set. Very Filipino-ish.
I am rooting for you to win rin sa August 8 Kuya… 
wow! astig roy ah! congrats! i am happy for you that at last after ng paghihirap sa blogging ay nagbunga rin, sa isang komportableng sofa set.
tama, buti na lang you mentioned na baka may mga ibang tao na isipin na easy money dito sa blogging. sobrang paghihirap muna talaga,e hehe!
and lots of blogging buddies to support you ehehe! go jedi knights and lady warriors!
@Snow
thanks! excited na ako sa list mo Snow
nung una, natutuwa lang ako sa contest… ewan ko ba, mukhang sini-seryoso ko na ngayon
@elmot
thanks bro!
looking to your new Pinoy sounding board
Congrats po sa fruits of your blogging! I’m considering your blog on my vote for the Top 10 Emerging Influential blog.
Wow!
Thank you very much Leomar!
‘appreciate it very much!
Very nice, Roy! Congratulations. I must’ve missed that tweet, but it’s a beautiful set.
Thanks Holly!
Roy, congrats! mukhang mamahalin yang sala set ha. hehe… I’m sure isa ka na sa mananalo sa Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs…
It really feels great when we see some tangible proof that we earn while we blog
@Tyrone
Hi Bro!
mag-dilang anghel ka sana hehe…
@earthlingorgeous
tumpak!
iba ang feeling kapag kita ang bunga ng pinaghirapan
thanks ulit sa nomination
Beautiful sets… yan ang type kong sala set. Good job sir Roy!
congrats on your fruits of blogging! other than gaining friends, one can actually earn money by blogging!
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