May 2, 2006

A Fresh Start

It’s a bit awkward taking over someone else’s spot. It’s nothing quite like birthing my own blog, where all ideas are originally mine and mine to take anywhere I choose. This time, I’m replacing someone who’s done a remarkably great job at this site. So I’m a little timid at first because of course, Gloria has her set of fans and regular readers. And you’re like “Grace? Who’s she? I thought the name was Gloria?!”

So I say - give this new author a try, will ‘ya? If nothing else let this be a fresh breath to FILIPINA SOUL. If you’re either Filipino or in love with one, we’re kindred-kababayans. We’re in this together and the success of this blog highly depends on readers like you, both Gloria’s fans and the occasional ones who visit.

Well, we’re here to have fun, so I’m jumping in right where Gloria took off, ok?

11 comments

11 comments to A Fresh Start

  1. Christina
    May 2nd, 2006 at 12:50 pm

    Go right ahead, and welcome, Grace. I am not Filipino or married to one, but I have become very attached to this blog and learning about the amazing culture in the Phillipines. There is nowhere else like it. :) Thanks so much for being here, Grace, and please, make yourself at home!

  2. Grace
    May 2nd, 2006 at 1:11 pm

    Thanks Christina.
    like Gloria mentioned in her earliest entries, one of our nicer cultural qualities is our “irresistable charm” (HAHAHAH!) So we’ll try to live up to that.

  3. Gloria
    May 2nd, 2006 at 8:04 pm

    Hello Grace. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll do a great job. Grace-Gloria-Grace-Gloria. Isn’t that great, it’s like you were destined to be here at Filipina Soul.;-) Have fun blogging Grace!

  4. angelo
    May 4th, 2006 at 8:58 am

    Hi Grace!

    I happen to be a Filipino, so the stuff in this blog are close to my heart. Have fun blogging! It’s nice to share our culture with other people. Afterall Filipinos will someday rule the world!! (evil world domination laugh) But seriously, it’s happening! Every country you go to has a bunch of Filipinos!

    Drop by http://www.nbaobsessed.com and give your fellow b5er a lift! =)

  5. Grace
    May 4th, 2006 at 11:32 am

    hey Gloria - thanks! i hope you the best too where your new endeaver takes you. heard you’re from IRRI?!

    Angelo - thanks, man. seriously, ‘Flips’ rule! i’ll check out your site.

  6. Shai Coggins
    May 11th, 2006 at 9:45 pm

    Grace: While I am sad to see Gloria go, I’m very pleased to have you on board b5media. It looks like you’re already doing a fantastic job here, so keep it up!

  7. Grace
    May 12th, 2006 at 6:08 pm

    thanks, Shai for the warm welcome. I try my best… and I really do enjoy writing again.

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