Blog Review # 10 - Poema Y Me

Name of Blog - Poema Y Me
Writer - Caca - Philippines
URL - http://poetrycamp.blogspot.com/


Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her personal profile) - to blog friends: can't visit (yet) as much as I want to, a little busy these days. :) *** I get sick too (too often, hehehe) *** Just someone who isn't sure about the future [where future- 100 years from now (har har har)] *** Come, watch me reap a barren field but more so, come, watch my turf expand.*** I want traveling to be my new destination (pano kaya yon, eh purdoy ako). *** If at first I do not care, don't walk away, STAY. If my lips motion to endless walks of shattered dreams, don't walk away, LISTEN. *** Just trying my luck to disentangle from finding and losing, to finding again and to losing again, and, umm, err, to never again. (hahaha) *** Nawala. Nanumbalik. Nangangambang mawala muli. Undeniably, in this lifetime, I shall always seek what I shall always find: Myself. *** I pick the wrong pieces, miss the right ones, I go back. Sometimes, I am blinded, deceived; the ones I thought would complete my life's puzzle, do not fit. I get tired too, however my strength has not left me. With all that happened, I believe I am made whole little by little. I will be complete.

Technical Features - Template is above average and layout is neat and pretty befitting that of a budding poetess. Her blog dons paid ads but she does not do paid post, must be in keeping with the motif of her blog.

Ratings For Technical Features - 9


Contents - Poema Y Me is a blog for poems through and through. Her poems are short, succinct and straight to the point but reveal her inner struggles. It is as if her heart and soul want to burst out in myriads of expressions. There is pain, longings, hurt, fears, love, expectations and doubts that intermingle in her literary masterpieces. There is a budding genius inside of her waiting to be revealed in time. She knows how to live her life to the fullest, never fearing the occasional stumbles along the way so long as she can get her valuable lessons in life. She yearns for the meaning of life and expresses her desire to be complete. Her poems and her constant meanderings in life speak eloquently of a budding philiosophy of her very existence. I am honored to be a friend and blogmate of her.

Ratings For Content - 10


Tags: Blog Review # 10, Poema Y Me, Caca, Purdoy, Poetess, Poetry, Poems of The Heart and Soul, Meanderings, Searching For The Meaning of Life, Complete

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

Blog Review # 9 - My Life's Journey

Name of Blog - My Life's Journey
Writer - Pia Go Olano
URL - http://myblog2002.blogspot.com/

Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her personal profile) - A Christian wife who loves to blog.


Technical Features - The template and overall layout are austere and simple befitting a Christian blogger. The motif is very Christian with a prayer request and a prayer room sub sections.

Ratings For Technical Features - 8


Contents - Contents are also simple and are expressions of the writer's abiding faith in God. Interspersed with occasional commercial plug- ins are articles of faith and personal struggles so typical of the faithful Christian servant and follower of Christ. The writer happens to be a personal friend of mine whose goodness and probity are beyond reproach.

Ratings For Contents - 8


Tags: Blog Review # 9, My Life's Journey, Pia Go Olano, Christian, Faithfulness, Personal Struggles, Friend, Friendship, Christian Values

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

Blog Review # 8 - Just Let Go

Name of Blog - Just Let Go
Writer - Emmyrose
from the Philippines
URL- http://emmyrose1028.blogspot.com/

Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her personal profile) - I'm Emmyrose. A twenty- something Filipina...an engineer by profession but writing is my passion. I take pleasures in simple things in life. I used to be like everyone else and I've been living my dream but I guess God has a different plan for my life. I was 23 when I almost died and was diagnosed to have Systematic Lupus Erythematosus. My life took an unexpected twist and everything changed. But God is so good. He made my darkest hour the greatest testimony in my life. I'm keeping the faith and though I'm not perfect, I'm not pretending to be one. I still screw up from time to time and I will always be a work in progress. Life difficulties and challenges had made me strong. I used to be a hopeless romantic but after experiencing a lot of heartaches and a series of broken heart, it made me feel all cynical about love. I sometimes wonder if I'll ever be in love again. Maybe one day, I'll be ready to take that risk again. As for now, I'm single and happy living each day as it comes.

Technical Features - The layout is beautiful and have a feminine touch. Pink is the color of the day as far as this blog is concerned. Although opening of the blog takes quite a long time, the waiting is worth the effort because the blog offers the best from Emmyrose. She has a very attractive widget in her sidebar and the theme of her blog says it all- "a hopeless romantic quest for true love and thoughts on the art of letting go." This blog is a combination of a commercial and a very personal and intimate blog rolled into one.

Ratings For Technical Features - 9


Contents - Contents of this blog are a hodgepodge of personal struggles through life brought about by lupus, her frustrations from failed past relationships, and her longing to finally meet the man of her dreams. Side by side with her personal anecdotes of her struggles with lupus and its debilitating symptoms, is her abiding faith in the goodness of God. The blog chronicles her almost personal dialogues with God, her longings, her dreams, even her fears. It is noteworthy to see a person, with a full time job and suffering from a debilitating disease, still able to keep up with her blogging chores. She even inspires others who are similarly undergoing their own trials and tribulations in life.

Ratings For Contents - 9

Tags: Blog Review, Just Let Go, Emmyrose, Lupus, Struggles, Failed Relationships, Heartaches, Pains, Hope, Joy, Grace, Peace, Love, God

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

Blog Review # 7 - The Home of Talking Fingers on the Web

Blog - The Home of Talking Fingers on the Web
Writer - Fingertalks
Url - http://www.fingertalks.com/

Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her personal profile) - Hello! I'm FINGERTALKS, or simply FT, the author of this blog. I'm an overseas Filipino worker by day, and a blogger by night. I have been blogging since 2005. I maintain a lot of blogs. I have overwhelming ideas on various things. FINGERTALKS- born a reader, writer, leader. I am defiant at times. But I know when to follow, and when to take the lead. I read a lot- all sorts of books, journals, blogs, magazines. I currently have the fascination to read online novels. I live with my husband in a far, far away mixture of clouds, land, water, air, lots of cables and wires called CYBERSPACE. I enjoy tinkering the INTERNET till my fingers drop. I'm not much of a geek, but rather, a Certified Internet Addict (CIA). You won't find me chattering about gossips. Well, I sometimes entertain myself with showbiz gossips, politics, mythology, and more. One more thing, my brain's gender is 53% female, 47% male. My fingers talk; your eyes listen. This is my blog, the inspired expressions of my talking fingers. I blog my naked soul.

Technical Features - The blog is quite slow to open and looks like a typical information blog. Everything is neatly layouted and there's not much decorations or eyecatching widgets except for the moving bird. Template is very simple. It used to have an apple tree for a template but it was replaced by a very sober and simple one .

Ratings For Technical Features - 7


Contents - Fingertalks is a born writer if I ever saw one. She is one of the few exceptional writers in the blog world who can whip up an article with the click of her fingers. It is as if she was born with a computer by her side, and when she starts to write, you will never know when it will end and where it will lead you. Being a consumate and voracious reader who would read anything and everything that have sense and value, her command of the English language and her grammar are so impeccable and perfect. She is definitely a professional writer who will shame any run-of-the-mill professional writers of today. I have not seen her other blogs, she's very discreet about them, but I know she has a wellspring of ideas and knowledge whose source seems to be never ending. She was able to tap the Creative Mind of the universe so that she can write about almost anything under the sun. My hat's off to the master writer of bloglandia.

Ratings For Contents - Perfect 10

Tags: Blog Review # 7, The Home of Talking Fingers on the Web, Fingertalks, Consumate Writer, Never Ending Source of ideas and Information, Creative Mind

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

Blog Review # 6 - Sameera's Haven

Name of Blog - Sameera's Haven
URL - http://www.desiduck.blogspot.com/
Author - Sameera Ansari

Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her personal profile) - Ms. Sameera Ansari is a physical therapist working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She describes herself as "a mystery to the unknown, an open book to the known. I swing between polarities, in a small world of my own. To know me better read me, these writings I lay here; which reflect the essence of my soul, simple and clear."

The Blog's Technical Features - Sameera's Haven is a delight to behold. The layout is outstanding and the template is near perfect. I have seen how this blog evolved in its physical transformation. The setting up of different widgets as its template is a feat only a real computer techie can achieve.

Ratings For Physical Features - 10

Contents - Sameera is one of the few bloggers I truly admire in her writings. She never fails to impress me with the magnitude of her talent and the erudition of her writing style. My hat's off to her in her story telling. Her stories are really masterpieces worthy of commercial publication. Her poems reflect a deep commitment of her soul and a heart yearning to burst out of its emotions and feelings. She is good natured and extremely loyal to friends. She has the capacity to express great love and friendship to everyone. There is a philosophical nature inside her that many times are radiated in her works. She can be a prodigious writer if she wants to and if only her professional work does not hinder her. Her grammar and sentence construction are excellent and impeccable. You will glimpse a beautiful soul yearning to love and be loved in her writings. A real professional blogger that stands out in the sea of myriads of bloggers.

Ratings For Blog Contents - 9.9

Tags: Blog Review # 6, Sameera's Haven, Sameera Ansari, Short Story Writer, Poetess, Feature Writer, Physical Therapist, Dubai, India, United Arab Emirates, Compleat and Excellent Writer

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

Blog Review # 5 - Life - 4 hours At A Time

Blog - Life - 4 Hours At A Time
Writer - Bluebirdy
Address - Canada
URL - http://bluebirdyliving.blogspot.com/

Other Blogs:
1. Old Fashioned Girl With Modern Spunk
2. Profound Quotes & Silly Jokes

Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her own personal profile) Trying to bear enormous stress, makes lupus worse, causing other diseases, as it destroys each organ. In July 2007, was given a year to live. We wonder who will go next, (in a house of 3 terminally ill people). Hope to start a new life, TO ENJOY AND LEARN AND DO AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE in this short SCHOOL called life. God will decide when I go, not a Dr. Remarried but no honeymoon yet, hubby is in war zone. Dad died Nov. 07. I am very close to my Lord, and love to study what others believe. He is my tangible comfort and strength through each hour. My every thought and decision is for Him. I'm only useful 4 hours each day, and not all at once. I do computer work in bed & housework or exercise for 5 minutes at a time, then rest half an hour. I'll share the hard days as well as the great days, for that is reality. I am here on earth until I finish what I was sent here to do. I WILL LAY DOWN AND BLEED A WHILE, THEN RISE AND FIGHT AGAIN! (Over and over again). I would like people to see how bad off I got, so that when I am helped, and hopefully healed... the world will see that miracles can still happen.

Technical Features - For a person who is so sick that she uses her computer in bed, her template and over all layout is not bad at all. In fact, it is a lot better than the normal run-of-the-mill blogs. The simplicity of the blog and that soft feminine touch inspire readers to take a second hard look at its contents. She entertains listeners with soft mellow music in her instant music audio while they are perusing her blog.

Ratings For Her Technical Features - 9

Contents - If I will search the whole blog world for a writer whose messages flow from her heart and soul, Bluebirdy is that writer. Although steeped in unbelievable pain and personal problems, she can still weave her magic spell on her blog posts that speak about her personal struggles with lupus, fibromyalgia and other exotic diseases that would have downed any strong man to his death. She has that so called "suicide disease" that is characterized by so much agonizing pain on the nervous system that many lesser victims have sought quick death through suicide than a lifetime of lingering pain. But through it all, Bluebirdy maintains her sweet charm and poise and grace brought about by her undying faith in God who has kept her alive inspite of the fact that her doctor told her that she would surely die in 2007. She is now living on a borrowed life, pouring out her heart and emotions through her awe inspiring articles that have never failed to produce amazement and awe from her readers. And she has a very grateful spirit, grateful for any minute improvement of her health like now that she is feeling a little better because of D-Ribose. She has not failed to trumpet this to the world so that pain sufferers like her could have access to pain relieving miracle drugs. If I would live a thousand years, I would probably not meet another soul whose glorious legacy shines brightly amidst the darkened skies of this materialistic world. Each article of Bluebirdy is fraught with her heart, soul, emotions, love and awe inspiring faith in God. Not even in her darkest and most painful moment would she ever consider blaming God for her excruciating ordeals. Indeed, she's a modern lady Job worthy to be emulated by all men who are undergoing trials and sufferings in their lives.

Ratings For Content - Perfect 10

Tags: Bluebirdy, Blog Review, Life- 4 Hours At A Time, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Suffering, Faith In God, Living A Wonderful Life, Inspiration, Shining Star in The Firmament of Heaven

Posted by:Mel Avila Alarilla

Blog Review # 4 - Walk Through Money Online Journal

Blog's Name   -      Walk Through Money Online Journal

Writer  -                   Ester "Tey"

Blog URL-               http://www.teyonlinejournal.com/

Other Blogs by The Writer

1. Blogger's Recollection

2. Raptured Dreams

3. Concealed Mind

4. My Daily Thoughts in Search of Self Fulfillment

5. Embracing Health for Life

6. Health, Fitness, Science and More

7. Celebrity Entertainment Matters

8. Array  of Hopes   

Personal Profile - (Quoted verbatim from her short  personal profile) - Hi, I'm "Ester" from Toronto, Canada. Safety and quality assurance associate in an American company.  Working at night, blogger during the day.  A busy working mom who always try to find time to blog.  Learning more on how to make money online.

The Blog's Technical Features -   This blog is a practical one, a rare hybrid of a practical blog and a commercial one.  Only Tey can do that.  Template is ordinary.  Layout focuses more on practicality rather than aesthetics.  She's definitely a practical commercial blogger.

Ratings for Technical Features -  8

Contents -  Contents are just about perfect for a practical commercial post.  It's neither too short nor too long.  She zeroes in on the subject matter and tackles only the pertinent information needed.  No going around the bush  or flowery words.  In other words, no frills.  So far, of all the blogs I surveyed, she epitomized the ideal commercial blogger, and I would not be surprised if one of these days she will realize her long cherished dream of working full time on her online blogs at home.  She's on her way to that with her prodigious output of ten (10) quality blogs although the tenth one is absolutely neither here nor there.  I think it is linked to another site with a strong Christian message.  Her blogs are well defined and clearly delineated.  She never post an article or paid post that is out of context with the theme of her blogs.  I am learning so much from this lady dean of practical commercial blogging.

Ratings of Contents - 9

Tags: Blog Review # 4, Blog Review, Blog Rating, Ester, Tey, Walk Through Money Online Journal, Practical Commercial Blog

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla