How Many Blogs Do You Have?

This is an important question if you are trying to make money online: How many blogs do you have? More importantly: Do you make money off of them?

If you have several blogs, that's great news. You'll get lots of opportunity to make money online. But if your the words on your sites do not translate into dollars, you're just wasting your time.

You see, if you build a blog because writing is your hobby, that's fine. But if your intention is to make money, then be aggressive and build site the correct way, especially if you want to make money off of google adsense.

Ask yourself: how many hours have I spent on one blog alone? For how long have I been doing this? Did it pay off?

If you don't even break-even, it's time to re-check and re-evaluate your techniques. Else, you'll to continue to waste time for nothing.

Family Out of Town: Cebu - Kawasan Falls

Before I go back to work in the US, my siblings and I, together with corresponding partners, went to Cebu for a family vacation.

We spent 3 days (2 nights) in Cebu, and the last leg of our trip was in Kawasan Falls, which is a wonder of nature!

Kawasan Falls is far from Downtown, Cebu - around 4 hours trip. Special thanks to Karaan Family for their help, we were able to get there. They provided us transpo so we can go around Cebu.

In the picture above, we were standing on the foot bridge going to the Falls. No vehicles are allowed from that point on.

It was a fantastic getaway, and a great bonding experience with family. I hope to have a repeat of this trip or similar.

Happy Easter 2009

Happy Easter 2009! This is the day that Jesus resurrected from the dead, so we Christian celebrate this important day.

What is Easter?

According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday and three days after Maundy Thursday. Source: wikipedia

So make sure to go to mass this Sunday; let's celebrate and pay due respect to the Lord our God.

MRT Ayala Station During Rush Hour

This is how it looked like at MRT Ayala Station during rush hour. Tons of people waiting for the train ride. Just imagine how it would look like inside the train. Wow. Inside the car you'll probably smell different odors, mixture of good and bad. If you're sitting, you probably have to deal with disgusting rubbing of legs. Oh, you also have to be extremely vigilant of pick-pockets.

By the way, this was taken today, after my girlfriend and I finished shopping for wedding bands/rings.

Happy 3rd Month Old, Yesha!

To my first immediate niece, Yesha - Happy 3rd month old! Her mom - my younger sister (next to me) Shandell - always makes it a point to celebrate this on a monthly basis. I think this will go on for a year, until Yesha celebrates her 1st birthday on January 11, 2010.

I'm happy I finally got the chance to her in person, and kiss and hug her.

LRT Suspended for Holy Week

I was supposed to use the LRT going to my girlfriend's place when I saw this sign hanging on the rope blocking the stair's entrance. No LRT for the entire Holy Week. Are you kidding me?

If you can't read the sign, it says:

Walang Byahe ang train simula April 9-12. Stop operation of Train: Monday pa ang byahe 13 sa Abril sa train. TY.

I kinda like LRT - it's cheap and much faster than taking a cab/jeep or driving. *sigh* What can I do?

10 Days in the Philippines

I'm in the Philippines for a short Easter vacation. This is my 2nd trip to my country of origin in a year. My previous visit was August of 2008.

This year, I'm spending my 10-day vacation with my girlfriend. This trip is for her. We're going to talk about our future together, and other plans for the "big one" next year.

Also, I'm planning to spend quality time with my brother and sisters by going to Cebu for a 3-days 2-nights trip. It should be fun.

April Fool's Day - Did You Get Fooled?

Yesterday (April 1, 2009) was April Fools Day. According to wikipedia, "The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on a fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible."

Luckily for me, I haven't been pranked on this day. Ever. At least not directly. But I know I've been fooled by sneaky internet articles before.

So, did you get fooled yesterday?