Lainy's Musings: March 2009

2009-03-31

Contest Announcement

The deadline for the submission of contest entries for:

Lainy's Hottest Blogoversary Writing Competition: A Bloggers Celebration!

is approaching its closing date. This competition certainly has brought out the best in each contestant! Setting their best foot forward in narrating their own blogging experiences has become a source of inspiration and motivation not only for me but to a lot more bloggers out there! You all are winners in your own right!

As of March 31, we've got 25 beautifully and creatively written contest pieces. Twenty three females and 2 male-bloggers respectively shall be competing to become Hall of Famers in the field of storytelling.

However, I have received requests for an extension of the closing date as some bloggers have been unable to meet the deadline due to extenuating circumstances. Therefore, in the interest of these bloggers, I deemed it best to extend the closing date for entries by another seven (7) more days.

Therefore, the deadline for the submission of contest entries shall be on April 7, 2009 Midnight Central Time.

This I hope is a fair response to the requests made as well as afford more time for others who are interested to join. You just need to follow the contest rules from your word GO!

Bloggers taking part in this competition are coming from far and wide- The Netherlands, United States and the Philippines. I am expecting to have one from Cameroon, Africa and more entries from the U.S, too. Participants range from the working class to work-at-home moms; physician, a computer programmer and a call center agent. They all have one thing in common and that's blogging! So there is no excuse! If you have a blog, we definitely would want to hear from you!

Do have a peek at the 25 competition entries. Such interesting and amazing reads!

Z O R L O N E!

First commenter for this post...

2009-03-27

Contest Updates and More!

As of this writing, there's only 4 days, 18 hours, 32 minutes and 12 seconds remaining until the end of acceptance of entries for the Lainy's Hottest Blogoversary Writing Competition: A Bloggers Celebration! I must admit I had a great time reading the first 23 submitted entries. Such interesting and awesome reads! I got amazed how bloggers can be so creative while at the same time inspiring bloggers through their own blogging tale. It is such a pity though I won't have a say in judging the entries submitted.

As you all know, the competition shall be composed of 3 credible judges who shall make up 50% of the contest results. Too many people have been actually asking me bluntly for the judges' identities. I sincerely understand your curiosity and anxiety concerning the identities of those who will be deciding your fate as far as this contest is concerned. If I were in your shoes, I won't be different. However, I hope you do understand that for a clean, fair and transparent judgment, the judges don't have to be influenced in anyway. You must be assured that none of your competitors are mailing them and asking for favors or proposing bribes. On my part, I have done my best to make sure that the judges were carefully selected and I can truly vouch for their capabilities. They won't be passing on their judgment while blindfolded because they may or may not know the blogger behind each entry they are judging. As a result, I made sure I picked up people who are good in writing and have a mastery of the English Language, and above all, very objective but not so emotional.

If the judges are one of the reasons that's pulling you back from joining this competition, let me give you confidence by saying we have the best around here! That being said, I am sticking to the contest rules. The judges shall remain anonymous until such time the winners are declared. This is to give no shadow of doubts to the competition results.

As I have previously written, conceptualizing a competition of this magnitude is not a walk in the park. I wanted this to be something different from the usual contests. I made sure this contest will be worth the sponsors' pledges. This certainly is not your "copy-paste" thing. This time, I won't be going by the numbers but rather of the quality and effort that participants will be putting in.

I must confess, with the contest rules, I thought that bloggers were fighting shy to write stuffs.

I said to myself:

"It really doesn't make sense at all! Why would people shy away from joining? That's what bloggers do- WRITE stuffs! "

But the 23 official valid entries proved me wrong! Bloggers can be amazingly creative! And I know there are still too many of you there! Rest assured your efforts won't be for naught.

Apart from the major prizes, here's what's in store for you:

BEST STORYTELLER AWARD

READER'S CHOICE AWARD

The winners will be given due recognition in the Storyteller's Hall of Fame.

*** The following are the official valid entries as of March 30, 2009:

R E C E L!

First commenter for this post...

2009-03-21

The Eye is the Window of the Soul...

I am certain most of you are familiar with the adage:

The eye is the window of the soul; the mouth;
the door; the intellect; the WILL are seen in the eyes!

I realize how important our eyes are. It gives us the opportunity to see the beauty of life and everything that God has in store for us. But it is such a pity! I have been suffering from severe myopia since I was 15 years old. I am a complete invalid without my contact lenses or my eyeglasses. I have been advised by my ophthalmologist a few years back to undergo laser surgery for me to get rid of the hassle of wearing both contacts and glasses but I only laughed it off! Where would I get the huge amount of money? It would take me a whole lifetime to be able to save that amount! So I entirely forgot about the surgery.

I had my annual eye consultation today. The good news? No increase in eye grade; still stands at 1000 on both eyes. The bad news... I was over refracted. Meaning, the eyeglasses that I am currently wearing is way above the normal grade that I am supposed to have. But that's OK, the doctor says so. The only important thing to take note is to change my contact lenses every after six (6) months and not one year since I am living in a very dusty community.

The doctor had my eyes dilated. He actually hesitated at first because there was no one with me. I surely will have a difficult time going home. But I insisted. I told him I can manage going home all by myself. So he proceeded with the over-all check up.

Everything was on a blur after that. I can hardly see and I had a difficult time going home and coming online. My Prince decided to call it an off night despite my complaints. I hated it when I couldn't spend my time with him! Long distance relationship is killing me! But he lifted my spirit up when he called on the phone instead and told me not to worry so much because we have a whole lifetime ahead of us. Isn't he such a sweetie?

Going back to the results of the check up, the doctor told me that the problem with having such a very high eye grade like mine is that it creates some sort of stretch marks on my eyes. Apparently, there is a need to monitor my eye condition every now and then. If symptoms like flashing occurs even when my eyes are closed, there is a need to see a doctor right away. If problems won't be detected at a very early stage, the stretch marks will result to a hole! Oh sweet heavenly! I don't want that happening to me and to anyone for that matter. So we better take good care of our own eyes before it's too late.

Anyhow, I would like to make a quick update on the Lainy's Blogoversary Writing Competition: A Bloggers Celebration! Six (6) official valid entries were able to make it for the first week since the competition's kick off. They are the following:

We are awaiting more submissions with still 10 days, 1 hour, 48 minutes and 56 seconds remaining (as of this writing) until the end of acceptance of entries. I hope I haven't scared away all potential participants with that rather long contest post, LOL! There was no intention to scare you off. This contest was meant only for fun and I hope you guys will find it that way when you share your inspiring blogging tale to the world. A contest entry is truly appreciated especially if one's HEART is on it. I know most of you are all up for the challenge.

Go! Go! Blogger! GO! You can do it!

Note: Please visit the post Lainy's Blogoversary Writing Competition: A Bloggers Celebration! for more updates!

G A G A Y!

First commenter for this post!

2009-03-17

My Daily Routine

Going to the mall and going out with friends whenever I feel like it are only two of the few things that I have missed doing for quite some time now. I miss those times when I just can be with friends and have fun, eat out for lunch or have dinner at some cozy restos while doing all those girl talks and more. My daily and usual routine revolves around work for eight long hours, keeping in touch with my Prince everyday without fail (except for Thursdays since it's our Midweek Worship Service and time constraints would prohibit us both from meeting online), church, and blogging. I have been used to this routine of mine since I have discovered bliss from blogging. Some may find this daily activities boring but mind you, I find this all fun and invigorating!

Well, I can not say for how long will I be having fun from what I have used to doing for two long years but suffice it to say that I am making the most out of these things for the time being. I am all passionate about these things and it makes me feel renewed and fulfilled. Some might find me a dull girl but hey! It's my life and I can do anything with it. Just be happy for me, Ok? ;-)

For months now, I haven't been to the mall. You might be shocked to know that going to the mall today is in my itinerary to purchase disposable gloves. You ask me for what purpose ;-)

2009-03-15

Lainy's Hottest Blogoversary Writing Competition: A Bloggers Celebration!

To my blogging comrades, visitors, and all who lurk in Blogosphere!

To celebrate the first anniversary of Lainy’s Musings, I wish that you would share together with me, my joy for having been able to consistently blog this far. My blogging journey has been topsy-turvy given the initial frustration and difficulty to understand Blog’s technical issues. However, in comparison, all that dissipates due to the inspiration and fillip that blogging has introduced to my life… as a blogger and my identity.

I have become passionate about blogging. Besides exercising this passion to its fullest, I was motivated to emulate others. I hope to establish a Blog that conveys quality. Hence, it is my desire to mark the first anniversary of Lainy’s Musings!

Most of all, it is because of the many beautiful people who contribute to making my blogging hours memorable and I cherish that.

Therefore, without further ado, this celebration’s Theme is:

LAINY’S HOTTEST BLOGOVERSARY WRITING COMPETITION:
A BLOGGERS CELEBRATION!

I now wish to return the inspiration and joy you have graced my blogging journey.

You are invited to this writing contest to narrate your story. A story that narrates your blogging experience and win rewards! “Very easy?” yeah! Amaze the readers and our panel of judges with your writing prowess.

I. CONTEST PROCEDURES

a. This contest is open to ALL bloggers. (The entrant must possess a Blog)

b. Only one entry per person is permissible.

c. Entries must be written in the main English language. (US or UK English medium. Other English variants are not accepted)

1. An Entry is considered VALID provided it has satisfied the following:

The Contestant entry includes:

1.1 The text link, my Blogs, Sponsors’ Links, and the competition banner.

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4. The contest officially begins today, March 15, 2009 until March 31, 2009.
5. Readers’ polling shall officially start April 1 until April 25, 2009.
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7. The result of the Winners will be deemed final on my Blog’s birthday - April 26, 2009, Winners shall be declared within a week following April 26.

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The story must be original.
Imaginary or real, it must have a good plot.
It must be interesting enough for there to even be a SEQUEL to the first story told.
It must be written in good grammatical English, with a small allowance for English jargon, for conversation quotes or description.
This being a Blog contest, it should be enhanced with animated images, photographs, banners, gravatar, and animated gif 125 x 125px or even point to other links for added support.
Presentation method - the more creative, the higher the score!
There are no minimum words. Therefore it relies on the Contestant’s ability to make the story readable, well written, so that it would make everyone sit up and notice the writer’s creativity and style. Make the content count!
The THEME to be used for the Contestant’s entry:
“Blog to the world; Blog for you and me”

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A panel of judges selected and approved by yours truly.
The final score is not dependent solely on the panel of judges. Judges scores will account for 50% of the total score.
The Anonymous Panel of Judges will judge the contest entries based on the following criteria summarized below:

3.1 Writing style and composition, which will include writing correctness such as grammar, spelling and punctuations (25%).
3.2 Subject matter, originality, organization of thoughts, expression and length (25%).
3.3 The remaining 50% will come from the reader’s appreciation via a Poll.
3.4 The Contestants can publish a campaign post at their respective blogs to seek for poll support from their readers.
3.5 A reader’s poll will be on display for readers to submit their rating.

A Storyteller is NOT allowed to judge his or other Contestants submission. Any Contestant breaching this rule will be DISQUALIFIED.
The final score will be the combined weighted scores from the Judges and the Pollsters.
The Winner/ s will be in accordance to the result of Item 5.

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Two Special Shield awards will be given. One Shield to the Best Storyteller and the other Shield is the Reader’s Choice Award.

The Best Storyteller is given to the Contestant who has gained the highest weighted average score from the judges.

The Reader’s Choice is the Contestant who has gained the highest poll from the readers.

These Shields will be displayed at the Storyteller's Hall of Fame.

Last but not least, there is one more special award shall be given to which everyone has a chance. This will be for LUCKY Contestant. This Award is given to the Contestant from a Draw. The Draw will be conducted under the auspice of http://www.ramdom.org/.

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BEST STORYTELLER AWARD

READER'S CHOICE AWARD

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My So-Called World- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
SimplyWP- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Mariuca's Perfume Gallery- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Through the Rain- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Adventures Online- 500 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

KissMi- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Joys in Life- 125X125 Ad spot for 1 month
Juliana's Lair- 125X125 Ad spot for 1 month
Basic Bloganomics- 125X125 Ad spot for 1 month
walkingnewspaper- 125X125 Ad spot for 2 weeks

Second Prize:

$30 Cash courtesy of Technology Talks
$ 5 Cash Courtesy of In the Eyes of the Beholder
25, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below)
Customized header of any size courtesy of The Designers Blog
One (1) Free Domain Name Registration for one (1) year worth $10 (or shall be converted to cash if the winner doesn't need a domain) courtesy of My Blog Says
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
Text Link for six (6) months at Mama ASID's ENTREPOD
eBooks worth $100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

25, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

Windmill on the Hil l- 5, 000 EntreCard Credits
What Have You- 2, 500 EntreCard Credits
Words of Love- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Library- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
Twinkletoe Writing Space- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
Wishing on a Falling Star- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Towts 4U- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
The Lady Programmer- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
A Mommy in Manila- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Iowahippiechick- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Piece of Paradise- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
EastCoastLife- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
A Freelance Designer's Blog- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Lifetime Mom- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Crossroads- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Chronic Chic Talk- 750 EntreCard Credits
Thomas Travel Tales- 750 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Night Clicks-125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Blazing Minds- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 week
Dancing in Midlife Tune-125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
e-Pamilya- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Third Prize:

$25 Cash courtesy of Juliana's World
15, 950 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
Text Link for 1 month at Filipino Online Community
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

15, 950 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

Briggs Time for Escapades- 3, 000 EntreCard Credits
Everything Has a Reason- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
Mommy's Little Corner- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
Daily Stop- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
Things About Computer- 1, 200 EntreCard Credits
Rare Ordinary Thoughts- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
God's Best Gift- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Life and Family Journey- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Online Diary- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Whole New World- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Thomas Web Links- 750 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Random Thoughts- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Net Source- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Heart Random- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
My Barefoot Journey- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Fourth Prize:

$ 10 Cash courtesy Happy Family
$ 5 Cash courtesy of Fragments of Thoughts... A Piece of Life
10, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below)
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

10, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

The Reporter- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
A Simple Life- 1, 500 EntreCard Credits
Ask Ms Recipe- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Confessions of a Fitness Diva- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Praning's ShoutOut- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Nita's Corner- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Serradinho- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Take a Coffee Break...- 500 EntreCard Credits
There is Happiness- 500 EntreCard Credits
Twins Happiness- 500 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Juliana's World- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
A Moment to Exhale- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
iLuv Contest- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Sherry Contest- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Fifth Prize:

5, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below)
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

5, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

The Maiden's Testimony- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
A Life to Remember- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Ericson Home- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Wonderful Things in Life- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Night Clicks- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Twinkletoe Writing Space- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Dancing in Midlife Tune- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Computer Technology Gadgets- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Also Mommy- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Sixth Prize:

4, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

4, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

A Moment to Exhale- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Random Thoughts- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Net Source- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
The Modern Mom- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Healthy Living and Style- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
walkingnewspaper- 125X125 Ad Spot for 2 weeks
Take a Coffee Break- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
e-Pamilya-125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Seventh Prize:

3, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below)
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

3, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

My So Called Life- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Medan Daily- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Make or Break- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Another Contest- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Erlinda's Wandering Thoughts- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Pinoy Medical Doctor- 125X125 Ad Spot for 2 weeks
Sherry Rambling- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Storyteller:

$10 Cash courtesy of Our Journey to Forever
5, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
One Free Wordpress Domain Name Registration for 1 year and Webhosting courtesy of He Likes to Rant
1 Blogger Shirt with accessories as freebies valued at $10 courtesy of A Closet for Limitless Adventure (ships only to
the Philippines) ***
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

5, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

Girls are Made of Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice- 2, 000 EnreCard Credits
Life's Journey- 1, 000 EnreCard Credits
Kusinera sa Amerika- 1, 000 EnreCard Credits
Mama Asid's Entrepod- 500 EnreCard Credits
Angels in My Life- 500 EnreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Web Blog of Sapimoto- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
My Country Home- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Elai's Haven- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
My Blog Says- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Reader's Choice:

$10 Cash courtesy of Kuerdas
5, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
One Free Domain Name Registration for 1 year courtesy of JoyOz Photography.
1 Blogger Shirt with accessories as freebies valued at $10 courtesy of A Closet for Limitless Adventure (ships only to the Philippines) ***
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

5, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

In My Kitchen- 2, 000 EntreCard Credits
Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Everything Under the Sun- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Elai's Haven- 500 EntreCard Credits
History of SuperNova and Sweet Pain- 500 EntreCard Credits

Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Symphony of Love- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Show Me Your Interest- 125X125 Ad Spot for 2 weeks
Shopping- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Novice Master- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month

Lucky Winner:

$5 Cash courtesy of The Certified Fashionable Chic
5, 000 EntreCard Credits (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
1 Blogger Blog Lay-Out Valued at $ 30 courtesy of The Designer's Chic.
4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure (Please see the names of the sponsors below).
eBooks worth 100+ courtesy of News2Buzz.

5, 000 EntreCard Credits courtesy of the following:

I'm Walking on Sunshine- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
La Vida Es Hermosa- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
I Thought So- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
My Kitchen- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
All Blog Contest- 750 EntreCard Credits
Simply Shinade-250 EntreCard Credits

4 Ad Spaces for Free Blog Exposure courtesy of the following:

Sir Robbie Rob- 125X125 Ad Spot for 2 months
Joys in Life- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Name Sherry- 125X125 Ad Spot for 1 month
Pinoy Medical Doctor- 125X125 Ad Spot for 2 weeks

The three (3) First Valid Submitted Entries shall each receive EntreCard Credits as reward courtesy of the following:

First Valid Entry Submitted: 1, 000 EntreCard Credits & Ad Space

This Is So Me- 1, 000 EntreCard Credits
Ad Exposure for 1 month

Second Valid Entry Submitted: 500 EntreCard Credits

Third Valid Entry Submitted: 250 EntreCard Credits

The Painted Veil

*** BUMPER BAG: If the winner is unable to gain the prizes listed below, they may opt to have these items exchanged with other winners.

3 Blogger Shirts with accessories as freebies valued at $10 each courtesy of A Closet for Limitless Adventure (ships only to the Philippines).
1 set of bracelet and earrings courtesy of My Online Adventures (ships only to the U.S. ).

Note: The Novice Master and My Blog Says have added more suspense to the contest and shall give a very special prize to the official FIRST and SECOND valid entries submitted. They both have not disclosed the prizes, not even to me ;-)

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

NOTE: Some words are in bold and color font for emphasis. Yours truly reserves the right to alter the Contest Procedures if deemed necessary. Should you need further clarification for something mentioned above, please make it known through your Comment here or e-mail me: (eleyn29 at yahoo dot com)

Official VALID Entries:

2009-03-13

Thank You Is Not Enough!

I woke up early morning today to do some stuffs for the upcoming Lainy's Hottest Blogoversary Competition: A Bloggers Celebration and of course to finish my daily dropping chores. I don't usually run after doing my drops, so basically, Greg's blog post of He Likes to Rant didn't go unnoticed. Who wouldn't have known him? Not only is he the Dropaholics mastermind but he's also among the 130 sponsors for the upcoming blogoversary contest. I was surprised to see my contest campaign banner waving at me while I was doing my hop-hop dance at the different blogs in the wee hours of the morning.

Polly of Random Rambling's post as usual touched the very core of my being. She often would write so many good things about me. Well, I hope I could live up to all your expectations of me, Polly My Friend without me trying so hard, LOL!

Another sponsor and at the same time, a really cool and good blogger friend of mine in the person of Rosilie of A Closet for Limitless Adventures shouted to the entire blogosphere how proud she is to become a sponsor for this competition.

Two more sweet blogger friends made a very sweet post out of this competition. One is Mize of Net Source and the other one is Bill of My Piece of Paradise .

And of course, my dearest cousin Ally of In the Eyes of the Beholder. That's what families are, sticking together come hell or high waters, LOL!

Thank you so much Greg, Polly, Rosilie, Mize, Ally and Bill for the sponsorship and at the same time for that very sweet campaign postings.

Some more friends took their time and effort in placing the contest campaign banner at their respective blogs. They are as follows:

And of course! How could I forget? The Master Graphic Artist of that beautiful banner...

none other than...

Windmill of Windmill on the Hill!

Clap!

You are the best, Windy!

Words are not enough to let you ALL know how much I am truly grateful for helping me out in spreading the word for this competition. Thank you so much! Now, I can't wait for March 15!

M O N I C A!

First commenter for this post!