Have you tried ‘Googling’ your name? I do sometimes and I found out two things today. (Sorry to be out of the subject matter as I can’t resist to blog about this incident…)
First, I was surprised to see the article, which I submitted earlier this year, was published. In fact, I had no clue at all that it was accepted and published. It is entitled ‘Catching Up With the Relics of Bygone Eras‘ for Valley Scene Magazine.
Secondly, I found out that my article ‘Bangkok Sightseeing Vacation – Frugal Tips‘ in EzineArticles was used by another blogger without proper credits. I felt my copyrights were violated because the blogger didn’t include at all the author’s name and resource box. The EzineArticles allows anyone to publish and to reprint articles however there are terms and conditions that you need to abide.
Anyway, I hope the blogger will realize that it is unethical to use the articles without the author’s proper credits.
As for the recap of my writing pursuit in 2009, I would say that it has been very prolific year in terms of honing my skills and learning the ropes of freelance business. 2009 was a challenging but profitable year for me and my sacrifices really paid off.
This is the reason that I am culminating year 2009 with a smile and a deep sense of accomplishment.
I am excited to welcome 2010 and I hope to land more lucrative projects next year.
Happy New Year everyone!
contoveros
December 27, 2009 at 3:41 am
Congratulations, and if I use any thing from your site, I will gladly give your name as well as the name of the blog so that people will have two ways to access your work.
Happy new year. Uh, you are on he same year as the West, aren’t you!
By the way, how did a nice girl from the Phillipines end up in Muslim territory?
What’s that you say? I gotta read your earlier blogs. I mean “posts?
Gladly.
With a smile!
michael j
contoveros
December 27, 2009 at 5:38 pm
My new Asian friend now living in UAE,
“About Face has the incriminating evidence with no statute of limitatons to bar prosecution.
michael j
Pipay
December 27, 2009 at 8:09 am
Ehem. That’s all. Hahaha!
Happy New Year Cy! Hope this coming year will be one of the best years of our lives.
May email nga pala ako sayo!
Frugal Expat
December 28, 2009 at 3:34 pm
@ Pipay: Many thanks sa email.. I received it… and Merry Christmas din sayo..
nothingprofound
December 28, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Congratulations on the publication of your articles! It’s always a thrill to know one’s work has been recognized and appreciated. Have a happy new year!
Frugal Xpat
January 3, 2010 at 5:03 am
@ nothingprofound: thank you.. thank you.. wishing you too for another year of abudance and happiness…
contoveros
December 31, 2009 at 12:00 am
Frugal Expat:
Gave wrong info before. It “used to be” About Face. Now it is simply About Contoveros
Abigail
January 1, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Congratulations! It is always nice to know that you are published and recognized. Bummer about the snake who did not give you credit. Grrrr! I would pursue that!
It is really nice to be able to finish the year with a smile.
lorela
January 5, 2010 at 5:31 am
hello, gurl!
that’s great to hear that you’ve been published again. i know you can make it, too. your patience and determination will get you somewhere.
and it takes a while, though, to really get over the feeling, and it’s maddening at times when you finally see your name in print. ahahaha
anyways, keep moving. you’ll get there in time. i’m keeping the promise i told you, though it might come a bit later this month. been terribly busy – as usual! lol
more blessings to you this 2010! when you come home, we should meet…
lorela
Wiseman
May 10, 2011 at 2:15 pm
You’ve hit the ball out the park! Inrcbedile!