Google Queen
I received an email today a few hours ago which is the second offer I received in a week's time to be an editor and/or write for blogs. The first option was sent to me through email by Maurice: he asked me to contribute articles about 'things to do' in London related to art, design, photography etc. and become an editor of his professional blog aimed at the business he's in which is related to photography. I would have plenty of time to write something or look into things. Of course I agreed to do this because it's fun and he's a close friend! Although I'm always surprised to hear that people like my writing and read it, I'm flattered, yes...
The second email I received started with: 'You have a great writing. I have enjoyed the articles on your blog' which I thought was quite funny because according to my stats this person didn't spend much time on my blog at all. He was offering me a so called 'journalist' function as part of some kind of bloggers news community which seemed to be based in India. I would never just trust any email that I'll get thru my blog from any stranger that is offering me anything in particular. People will have to earn my trust no matter whether I expose myself to the outside world through my blog or not. Just because they can read my stories doesn't mean I have to allow them access to other aspects of my life.
And because I have antennae I'm pretty good at separating the wheat from the chaff... So something started buzzing straight away... and because I consider myself the Google Queen I did what I'm good at. I searched the World Wide Web for information and found exactly what I was looking for. A confirmation to my gut feeling. So my answer to those who contacted me today is a loud no, thank you! I don't write to collect followers. I'm not interested in your offer and I'm not writing to make money: I don't want the four bucks, you could donate it to charity and please don't contact me again... you really underestimate my intelligence.
On a different note: I've decided to put some more positive Qi in the office... I'm not really into the Feng Shui thing, well at least not conscious that is, perhaps on a subconscious gene-wise level, but adding some extra positive energy never did anyone any harm *hehe*. So I bought some Chinese lucky bamboo [Fu Gui Zhu] and organised a glass vase and some nice tiny stones to hold the bamboo. I bought six of them, yes I am superstitious. Like I said earlier, it comes with the genes *wink* Anyway... six of these silly stems because the word six sounds like "Luck" in Chinese and will bring me prosperity and favorable conditions.
Well well good luck on your assignments, I am glad that these positive things are coming your way. I like the photo it really reminds me of some Japanese manga movie like "crouching tiger hidden dragon". I am so fascinated by the Asian culture.
Hi Reuben, thank you :)
I'm happy that you like my pictures and I see what you mean by the 'movie effect' of it: it reminded me of 'House of Flying Daggers' [Chinese, Wuxia style] in which there is a brilliant feast-for-the-eyes scene in a bamboo forest... Everything is in green... I can't even try to describe the atmosphere but it's amazing! One I most certainly recommend :)
I will certainly give it a look, thanks for suggesting. Well have a nice weekend Tess.
Hi Tess!!
Cool post and great pictures! The one on your monitor is really nice. I showed it to my colleagues and they were all amazed :)
It is good that you googled those guys who were sending you those e-mails. It is not nice.
Oh guys (Reuben and Tess)! I love "Crounching tiger, hidden dragon" and also "The house of the flying daggers". "Hero" is another of my favorite movies.This last time always makes me cry everytime I watch it.
Good luck with the articles Tess!
Hi Wen, how are you, will be over to yours in a few ;)
I'm happy you [and colleagues] like my bamboo :) I could send it to you if you like? You can use it as a screensaver. I noticed it had an extremely calming effect on me somehow, so I already decided to leave it there :)
About the guys: they seem to be a scam working from India, if you ever get an email in from someone asking you to be their local journalist, let me know, because I could verify for you if those are the same people. I refuse to mention their name on my blog because they're after publicity and I'm not gonna play their game ;)
Hehe, seems like we have a bunch of Chinese movie addicts here *LOL* I haven't seen Hero yet but it is still on my list. Have you seen 'Little Red Flowers'? Not a Wuxia movie at all but so Chinese and so amazing... ;)
I personally LOVE your writing. :) Good luck on anything you start.
And OH the Qi sure must be doing well in your office. I think I'm going to get something close to that for mine! :)
Hugs,
Mon
Jeez, you know how to make me blush don't you? *hehe* Thank you!!! :)
Qi is doing brilliant, it honestly makes a difference. I can't wait to see what your 'sacred and quiet spot' is gonna look like. Don't forget to show some beautiful pics when done please? :)
Really looking forward to that! Hugs back at ya!
Hi Tess!!
Hero is a very, very, very good movie. Hihgly recommended ;) I have a copy I like it so much :) It is subtle and the music, and the script...it's great :)
Thanks a lot for the offer regarding the picture! My e-mail address is 'removed'@gmail.com I would love to have your picture in my screen saver :)
Yes, if I receive such an e-mail from the network that you mentioned I will let you know :)
Have a great evening!!
Hi Wen, your enthusiasm is addictive *LOL* I will definitely try and see if I can get a copy over here. I know what you mean by subtlety that's what I find so beautiful about these type of movies, they're almost fragile in a way and so realistic!
My bamboo is about to fly to Malta... ;) Have a beautiful day!
Good I'm so far away, I'd be tempted to nick.
I could use a bit of Qi. . . and wouldn't it look nice since I rearranged my space? The sun could shine in and I could still "spy" ;-)
Oh, and your pic sure puts the one Apple included with Leopard to shame!
I would have given you some ;) and yes it would look extremely nice but unfortunately no direct sunlight ;) You'll have yours some day, they're waiting for you and you know where to look :)
*LOL* you make me curious about the Leo one now :p
What? No direct sun? hmmm ;-)
Somehow I thought they would like that.
Well, no problem. You know my plans for my window, but till then I've patience to wait for "some day".
Oh, Leo one is sharing space with some ginger now ;-)