BLOGGING FOR SELF-EXPRESSION
Abandoning my blogs was something I haven’t imagined. For two years, I have been very passionate about blogging, It has been a daily habit that is just so hard to break. It has become an addiction that rehabilitation is absolutely not possible 
Despite my tight and toxic schedule at work, I make it a point to update my blogs, drop cards, and interact with co-bloggers by commenting. It is an apparent fact that I don’t blog for my audience. I am here to express and certainly NOT to impress.
2-MONTH BLOGGING HIATUS
Owing to the circumstances surrounding my health and my work, I was forced to take blogging on the backseat for two months. At first, I found it very difficult not to sit in front of my PC. I must admit there was a time that I have been a stalker; quietly going through my favorite blogs. But I have gradually learned to adjust and slowly walked away from the habit that I so loved doing.
But lo and behold!
My blogging hiatus was NOT without reason at all. It was a period of learning for me. I have been more purposeful about improving my health condition. Indeed, my battle with hypertension was a real challenge. Procrastination has long been forgotten. Thanks to Windy who insisted that I really take serious measures to keep my health back on track.
TRUE FRIENDS IN ACTION!
In my absence, my friend Uncle Che from Cameroon masterfully took over the reigns of 
Lainy’s Musings while my cousin Allena of In the Eyes of the Beholder took control of my two other blogs, Our Journey to Forever and Kuerdas. I thank you both for a job well done!
I AM BACK!
I expressed my intention to return to my blogs via the post I FEEL BRAND NEW. My comeback was overwhelmingly welcomed by blogpals who have always wished me well.
THE WBE BLOG OF FAME NOMINATION
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With my comeback, the nomination by David Funk of Basic Bloganomics for the WBE Blog of Fame absolutely caught me by surprise. I was elated, honored and privileged to be in the list alongside with the roster of nominees who are truly equipped with unique blogging skills. My co-nominees epitomize the character of dedicated and passionate bloggers which made the blogging community a fun and better place to stay.
Voting is currently taking place at the WBE Blog of Fame until January 17, 2010. The Poll does not limit you to vote for only one nominee. You can vote ONLY ONCE for a maximum of 10 nominees.
Let me just emphasize that this is NOT a contest. Events of this kind adds up spice to our blogging community.
THANK YOU!
Now I would like to take this chance to express my heartfelt thanks to the beautiful and special people who had overwhelmingly extended their votes of confidence and unfailing support (in alphabetical order), to wit:
- A Grateful Heart
- A Maiden’s Testimony
- A Second Cup
- A Simple Life
- ANGEL The Cheeky Terrapin
- Art By Paul Baines
- Art Shout
- AsTheCrackerheadCrumbles
- atenean101 @ Blogspot
- Autumnal Confessions & SexyAdvice
- AZ Blogging
- Baterya.Com
- BeadedTail
- Beyond Feron
- Beyond Horizons
- Blazing Minds
- Blogger Corner
- Briggs Time for Escapades
- Business Sphere
- Comedy Plus
- Coming Back to Life
- Computer & Internet
- Connect with your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology
- Cornymans Blogreviews
- Cute as a Buggy
- DedeAndro
- Doing Business
- easy
- Fact of the Day
- Fledgling Blogger
- Forced Green
- Fragments of Thoughts
- Freaky Frugalite
- Funky Town Disco Music
- Goal For The Green
- Grampy and You!
- Happy Thoughts, Happy Tot
- History of Supernova and Sweet Pain
- Honey’s Inlove
- I Empower Myself
- I will have the…
- In the Eyes of the Beholder
- insomnimusing
- Jean’s Musings
- Jeff Aspacio’s Life as Experienced Daily
- Jodi’s Journey
- Joys in Life
- jt’s world
- Juliana’s Lair
- Just the Way It Is
- Karen’s Opinion
- Kutsara at Tinidor
- La Vida es Hermosa
- Learning How To Make Money Online
- I am hoping he speaks without bias though, LOL!
My heart is sincerely overflowing with gratefulness to all of you who continuously believes in me!
D A V I D F U N K!First commenter for this post…
I wish you blue skies and all things nice,
Yay! Lainy is back with a vengeance on blogging!
You do belong on the list finalists, and you are getting your share of votes.
Nice way to appreciate and thank those who helped you along the way especially during this time of year.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas Lainy! Or should I say LAINY!!!!! LOL!
David Funk´s last blog ..The Immaculate Reception on December 23, 1972
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Thank you for choosing me to be nominated in the WBE Blog of Fame, David My Friend! To be nominated is already a great honor.
I love to give recognition to where it is due. I owe these people so much for taking time out to visit the WBE Blog, for participating in the poll and for especially believing in me.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
You’re very much welcome te!!! I hope for a healthy you this coming year! Just put balance to the things that you’re passionate about. You’ll be fine if you’ll do that.
Congratz! You’ll always be number one for me no matter what! hehehe…. ingat! miss you!!!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Thanks for always wishing me well, Bang! Nakaka-touch naman itech! Hehe!
Uwi kana! Mag-SAMAL tayo uli
Hello Lainy . What a beautiful thank you post you have written!
Many congratulations for continuing week in and week out to entertain us all on all of your lovely blogs.
May you have a wonderful Christmas and an extremely Happy New Year.
Polly´s last blog ..The letter 
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 23rd, 2009 at 11:05 pm
You’re making me blush here, Polly. Thanks so much for the heart-warming comments.
Most of all, thanks for being a friend.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Hi! Lainy,
I casted my vote at WBE blog. I figured I have to do it now baka makalimutan ko. Alam mo na ulyanin na hahaha.
Enjoy your Christmas celebration. I wish you good health, peace and love during the holidays.
Juliana´s last blog ..You Are Shameless And Despicable!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Hi Sis! Salamat ng marami sa pagsuporta. I know in my heart you won’t fail me
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!
Madam Lainy, your the best and number one friend that I ever had. Take care always my dear friend. Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Ate VVVVVVVVVVVVVV!!!!!
What a come back!!!! Hehehe! Thanks for the all out support and I must say you have been a great mamasang, LOL!
PEACE!
Hi Lainy! I’ve casted my vote for you!
Best of luck and happy holidays!!!
xoxo,
Stacey´s last blog ..Let me wring it here 
Stacey
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Hi Stacey! Thank you for gracing my blog with your presence and also for the support!
Hope to see more of you across my blogs!
Welcome back! I voted too.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Thank you very much, Karen! I’d also like to thank you for frequently dropping your cards here. I hope I am keeping up!
See you around!
wow! so many voters!!! daghan pa nga nag vote na mga kaila ko but ok lang oi na hindi na i-mention..importante ni-vote cla..
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Lermz!!!! THanks to you for making it all possible- for being my campaign manager, hehe!
You’re indeed a very great friend! BTW, if naay ni-vote nga wa ko kabalo or kaila, please do inform me so that I could update my list and link them up.
Clap Clap Clap Clap.
Guess who this clap is for.
Oh No! You got it wrong. Ha ha ha..
Not for Lainy, but for Twerlyn, her competent campaign manager
I believe her contribution to these votes is invaluable.
Though Lainy can blog very well, I won’t give her 10/10 in the area of campaigning.
10/10 for Twerlyn. Thank You Sis.
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Look who’s here?
I have been waiting for you to get online, Uncle Che! I bet the internet connection and the endless power failures in Cameroon have again been the cause of your long absence. I am glad to see you’re back!
What would be blogging like without you? Definitely INCOMPLETE!
You are right! I don’t have the time to campaign. Twerlyn can do it on my behalf not to mention that she has quite a handful of friends.
I am all hats off to her!
Without any doubts, I knew exactly who to vote for
A friend who is more of a Sis, and a very smart and passionate blogger.
L A I N Y
She has won already
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Thanks so much, Baby Noela! It has been a long,long time! You and Uncle Che keeps surprising me with your presence.
I am taking all that as compliments and I thank you for always believing in me.
Most of all, thanks not only for being a friend but for being a Sis!
I hope to meet more friends like you and Uncle Che!
welcome back lainy! congrats on the nomination! good lucK! and happy blogging!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 1:29 am
Maraming salamat po sa pagboto at sa pagdalaw!
Enjoy the holiday season!
I am 2 days late, but still . . . Merry Christmas!
Hope everything concerning your health is A-OK! Take care always!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 8:21 am
It’s better late than never, Mummy Sheng!
From my family to yours, Happy New Year in advance!
Please help! Paano ba bomoto dito! Anyway, I just want to greet all Adgitizers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! from Palawan, Philippines lang.
DingM´s last blog ..Popular Makeovers for Mothers
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Thank you for swinging by here! You can just click on the badge that’s located at this post. You will then be redirected to the poll post. Thanks for the anticipated support!
See yah around!
Just voted for you, dear Lainy!
How do we see who is leading? Hope you’ll get the most votes for you deserve it!
Sheng´s last blog ..Rain, Rain, Go Away! 
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 8:26 am
Thanks so much for the support, Mummy Sheng! I know I could always count on you!
Hmm, I think the results won’t be known not until the voting is over come January 17, 2010.
Anyways, salamat ng marami! I definitely owe you one!
hi, lains!
goodluck, i know you’ll gonna make it!
Happy holidays!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Ate Jinks! Daghan jud kaayong salamat for casting your vote in my favor and for believing in me!
Mwaaahugs!
i have visited your website, i would like ro congratulate u on building such a valauble site.
i’m sure your visitors find your site as useful as i did.
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Thanks so much for the visit! I will be returning the favor in a little while! Thanks also for the compliments.
wow Lainy! too many people love you! you deserve their votes and mine!
keep up the good work and stay happy!
happy holidays! hugs!
Scotty's Princess Reply:
December 28th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Hey Maxi Dearie! I am so glad we are friends! Nice to see you back here again.
MERRY NEW YEAR!
I’m glad that you are feeling better.Taking care of one’s health is the first thing that one needs to do.
mike golch´s last blog ..We didn’t start the fire 
Scotty's Princess Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Hi Mike! Thanks for dropping off a comment.
See you around!
Welcome back to the blogging world!
Natalie´s last blog ..It’s official…
Scotty's Princess Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Thank you, Natalie!
So glad you´re back and your health improved.
I´m here to wish you:
Happy New Year!
Hope 2010 brings all the best for you & your family.
Hugs, Mizé.
Mizé´s last blog ..Happy New Year
Scotty's Princess Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Hey Mize! Been a long time! I am so glad to see you here.
Thanks for the New Year greetings. I wish you the same and more!
came here to visit dear…have a wonderful new year! thanks for the visit…:)
Scotty's Princess Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Hi Dhemz! Thanks for returning the visit and for the New Year greetings.
See yah!
Welcome back Lainy, hope your health is back to normal. That was a smart decision, health is wealth so dapat unahin muna kalusugan bago bloggingan. you are blessed to have good friends and cousins who always there to help you. Happy New Year and godbless!
Shydub´s last blog ..Sticky Post-Badge and Link Exchanges Anyone? 
Scotty's Princess Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Hi Shy! Thanks for inspiring me with your comment.
Happy New year and may God bless you more and more!
Thanks for the thank you vote
Wish you luck on this.
RiA´s last blog ..Plurk vs. Twitter 
Keep writing and truly inspiring other people through your blog.
Take care
Scotty's Princess Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Hi Ria! Thanks for voting without having to think twice. I truly appreciate it.
I hope to see more of you soon!
Hey there Lainy, it was a pleasure to vote for you and I’m so happy you made it
Karen @ Blazing Minds´s last blog ..How To Select All Your Facebook Friends When Inviting Them to a Page or Group etc 
you really deserve it, congratulations, well, I hope the best for you always.
I’m proud to be one of the folks on your list. Congratulations and thanks for the shout-out.
Comedy Plus´s last blog ..Caption This 