Who am I?
I am Ben, a college student. I recently enjoyed writing, when our teacher introduced essays, and reading, when I read Harry Potter last December. I am not a lonely person. I have friends. But I prefer expressing my thoughts and feelings on writing. I don’t know why. But everytime I finish a composition, I am delighted regardless on how bad it is. Reading is no different in writing. It relaxes my mind, body and soul. I can be reach at magicoficecream@gmail.com.
What is the blog all about?
I have to admit I hated writing and reading for all the years I went to school except now, at college. Maybe because it’s time consuming. Maybe because it’s the field I always failed. Whatever reasons there are, I resented it and I want to fill the gap. The blog is all about my Reading and Writing Journey. I want to list the books I’ve read, discuss the film I’ve watched, what are my thoughts on it. I want to write my feelings, see how bad/good it is in place.
What do I want to achieve?
This blog is for self-actualization. I don’t write for you; I write for myself. I want to exercise my mind for its purpose: to think. Thus, I hope, by reading and writing I can achieve my optimum potential. Learn and understand myself better. For how long you ask? One word: forever. Maybe some day I may/may not end up writing for a newspaper, for magazine, for a book. I don’t know. It’s too early too tell. I just want to enjoy the moment. No pressure. No rush.
Can you help me?
I have a lot to learn. I need help, we always do. If you happen to know a good book to read, an engaging film or an interesting article, could you recommend it to me? Let me share your happiness. If you happen to read my blog posts, could you drop a line of suggestion or violent reaction? If you can, mention my grammar, diction and composition. Any type of help will do. Your thoughts will not be a waste. If you are like me, keep in touch. Let us grow together.
I wish you all a happy and long life.
ben, such a small and simple name lol.. nice to meet you ben.
Haha, Yes it is but that is not the name my friends call me. I just had to shorten it. Oh! You look like a food eva. :]
^lol yea my icon are kababs…and just wondering…what do they call you btw???
It’s good for you, well I didn’t expect for an “Ice-cream post” here. I just thought that you just love the name 🙂
I love your freestyle of writing. At least, after my long boring day, I got a blog and some posts to read and comment on. Keep it up and keep posting more frequently for me. 😀
Oh sure, I am already subscribed :] I will be your avid reader, count on that.
Ye, I subscribed even before you did. 😀
haha…………. dat was cool …
Great! Glad you’ve joined is in the writing world. I also like your writing style.
(Hmm, now you have me thinking I should go make some ice cream now that the weather is warming up.)
Thanks robin, means a lot.
Oops, that should have said “joined us” in the writing world.
Every writer begins with a first word, then another, then another. Write your heart out. Write everyday! You are off to a great start 🙂
Cool but I cannot associate ice cream to a girl but hey whatever floats your boat. great keep it up
Hello Ben, this is Marantha Jenelle, of Marantha’s Memories, Mumbles and Mutterings here on WordPress. I like you style.
Um, you mentioned the “HP” books as having been the only ones you have read. I was sort of wondering if you would like to do a “tradsie” (I would read your story and you would read mine, offering opinions and possible suggestions that might make us both better).
I write predominately fantasy, though I have since discovered a sci-fi/horror muse lurking in the background, much to my shock!
If you are interested, email me at my secondary email address of words2ponder@gmail.com and I will do a return and give you my primary address. Put on the subject line “Marantha, this is Ben from WordPress” so I don’t delete it by mistake.
Blessings and hope to hear from you soon,
marantha jenelle
OOPS, FORGOT TO TELL YOU WHAT THAT LINK WAS! IT IS SOMETHING I MADE FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED ME WITH THEIR KINDNESS AND ACCEPTANCE HERE ON WORDPRESS. I LEFT A POST FOR IT ON MY PAGES.
you’re really good. we have the same age but you’re way way better in writing than i do! well i’m not saying that i envy you (although a little) ;)..you’re more of an inspiration to me. keep it up dude! 🙂
hi ben 🙂 it’s nice to know there are lots of Filipinos using WP 😆 nice posts there 😉 Are you also an accountancy student? well, if you are one, good luck satin. hahaha 😀
You are provoking me to write my long due- book reviews- coming soon. However, I’d be in a different genre- self-help and personal development- haha- seriously. If you want this for self-actualization- fine I write for you. See you around. Mabuhay ang Pinoy blogger!
I think it would be great reading a review out of my genre. (But seriously I don’t know my genre. I read no particular books, regardless of fiction or nonfiction). I’m interested on your posts. See you around too. :]
Hi Ben,
Kumusta? I just moved to a new address and trying to find a way to re-direct. Please visit: http://www.robaminute.com. Best regards to you and Happy New Year!
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011:
I HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU ON MY PAGE…
http://1wordywoman.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/an-unexpected-honor/
WISHING YOU ALL OF HEAVEN’S MANY AND WONDERFUL BLESSINGS,
MARANTHA JENELLE
I have something for you on my page https://1wordywoman.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/jinxed-but-in-a-totally-wickedly-bad-awesome-way/
I hope you will like it, for you are deserving of it and it is my honor to present it to you.
marantha jenelle
Nice getting to know a bit about you. Love the name of your blog and the contents too 🙂
Thanks. I hope I can make my blog as good-looking as yours
Before I read the content of your “About Me” page, I actually looked at the people who commented. And after reading, I now know why the page is swamped with comments. The page is like a hot girl who’s worthy of a second look.
Just had a problem though with one of your beautiful words there considering that it was misspelled. But I I’m sure, it was just a typographical error. That word is, READING, which is found in your response to the question, What do I want to achieve? Second sentence …
The reason why you got me by the way is you are also a philomath. Of course we all are … I know that. But the way you wrote it at the last paragraph is something. That is, admitting that you still have a lot to learn. I am that person too, Ben. So I hope you will do the same to my blog posts. I need your “kicks” too.
I just reread my comments and I saw how I fell to own corrections. Tsk tsk tsk. Overthinking is the culprit. “I I’m sure”.
I just reread my comments and I saw how I fell into own corrections. Tsk tsk tsk. Overthinking is the culprit. “I I’m sure”.
I also discovered my love for writing late. But I have been reading since I can remember. Just practice and write about what you know. That’s what I do in my blog. And keep reading (I will suggest books another day). The good writers are always those who also read a lot. Don’t worry about grammar so much. Everybody makes mistakes, especially non-native speakers of English like us. 🙂
Thanks. Reading is indeed a preparatory for writing.