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           

Blog Review # 3 - Happy Family Matters

           Blog's Name  -  Happy Family Matters

           Author -              Angel Cuala

           Pen Names -     Guardian Angel, Pandong

           Blog's URL -     http://whatparentsshouldrealize.blogspot.com

           Other Blogs

             by the author- Humane Blogging Tips     

                                         Father Blogger dot com

Personal Profile - (Excerpts form his own personal profile quoted verbatim) -  I am a Filipino engineer who recently discovered himself more comfortable  in writing  letters instead of numbers, and more at ease interacting with humans rather than machines. I am happily married for 12 years and a doting father of two wonderful children.  I feel it is my advocacy to inspire spouses, parents and children. This is because I believe that all problems in the world start within the family  and how kids are being treated even before they were brought into this world. Finally, this is also to let the world know that a product of a broken family like me can still be happy, that being among the poorest of the poor is not a hinder to fulfill a dream.    

The Blog Technical Features -  The blog is a combination of a commercial and family blog rolled into one. The template and layout are simple and not that eye  catching  yet their simplicity probably make them more attractive since the posts in this blog are mostly serious and family oriented.  Opening of site is moderate- not too slow, not too fast.

Ratings For Technical Features - 8

Contents - This is a serious blog written by a person who has a personal mission in his writing and that is, to spread the message that one can succeed even from a humble beginning and being a product of a broken family. The life of Angel is one of personal struggles through grinding poverty and the effects of a broken family in  his young formative life. He worked at a tender age when others of his age would still be playing and pampered by their parents. More than his personal schooling (he is a licensed engineer), Angel learned so much from the school of hard knocks. These backgrounds reflect so much in his articles that focus more on the bonding and strengthening of family ties. It is as if he wants to shield his kids and other kids too from the struggles and trials he carried on in his younger years. His articles are fraught with so much practical information about children development and interpersonal relationships within the family. His articles are probably a mirror of how he and his wife are bringing up their family.

Ratings For Content -  9

Inspired Quote of The Day - "Finally, this is also to let the world know that a product of a broken family like me can still be happy, that being among the poorest of the poor is not a hinder to fulfill a dream."   (Quoted From The Personal Profile of Guardian Angel)

Tags: Blog Review, Blog Ratings, Happy Family Matters, Angel Cuala, Guardian Angel, Pandong, Humane Blogging Tips, Father Blogger dot com, Engineer, Poorest of The Poor, Broken Family, Bonding, Interpersonal Relationship

Blog Review # 2 - I Love/Hate America

Name of Blog - I Love/Hate America
Writer - Bingkee
Name - Viene Coyne
URL - http://www.fliploveusa.typepad.com

Foreword of Blog - An immigrant's Love-Hate Realtionship with all things American. Not necessarily things I hate but things I find appalling, disgusting, scary, uncomfortable and unlikeable. The right words to describe the way I relate myself with American are just either I love it or I dislike it. Although "Hate" is not the most apt term to use but it's the opposite of "Love." Don't be intimidated by the intensity of the word. This is more of commentaries on the American way of life as seen through the eye of a foreigner. (Quoted verbatim from the blog's header)

Personal Profile - I'm a Filipino married to an American living here in the Northeast of USA. I love writing but it's only now that I have started blogging. Thus, I'm a newbie. I'm sweet yet frank and straightforward. I love God and I'm thankful for all His blessings even for the life I live here in America which I sometimes love and sometimes hate. A former advertising and public relations copywriter and owner of a modeling agency, now a stay-at-home wife. Loves reading classical literature, the Bible, and bestsellers (except chick-lit). Dabble in painting, scrapbooking and designing. Typically a clotheshorse, I love fashion- apparently, a frustrated fashion designer. To keep me fit, I dance hiphop, jazz and some Pilates. (Quoted verbatim from personal profile at Blog Catalog)

The Blog's Technical Features - The blog is just a new creation started only in July 2008 and I have seen just minor alteration of its overall design and layout. Template and layout are simple and ordinary, not that eyecatching to a first timer and would be reader. Opening of the blog takes quite a time because of the numerous widgets at the sidebar. Commercial bloggers and perennial bloghoppers whose times are gold might avoid it because of the longer opening time of the blog. It looks like a very typical blog on the website.

Ratings For The Technical Features - 7

Contents - This is where the blog's strength lies and this is what's attracting an ever growing number of loyal followers. Posts are very meaty and straightforward although quite lengthy especially for commerial bloggers whose bloghopping times are so precious. The author is blessed with a good command of writing skills and grammatical expertise. Each post is well presented and very well articulated. The author does not mince words in expressing her personal views to her readers. She shows signs of tenderness, loving feelings and deep emotions in her posts. Her narratives are eye riveting for her picturesque way of relating events in her life. There is a crusading spirit inside her that wants to correct the wrongs she sees all around her. It is always a reading pleasure to read and absorb all her posts.

Ratings For Content - 10

As she is still relatively new in the art of blogging, readers are assured that physical features of the blog will surely improve as they undergo the process of improving and restyling.

Tags: Blog Review and Rating, Bingkee, I Love/Hate America, Viene Coyne, Advertising and PR Copywriter, Frustrated Fashion Model, Owner of Modeling Agency, Stay-at-Home-Wife

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla
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