Just the way it is...

That was yesterday exactly. By the way, should you wish to know how this blog have started, you may read the story from HERE.

So it's Just the way it is... turned 4 years on the 4th of August. I don't normally celebrate blog anniversaries with huge online bashes like what other bloggers do however, I realized for the last three years I have never given my visitors and readers any complementary gestures to show how grateful I am for their support - big or small. And so around mid-last month (July) I launched Name Your Own Dot Info Domain Giveaway! My humble way of saying...

There were 30 participants so far and today is going to be the last day of entry submission. The contest badge is still at the sidebar for those who haven't join yet or simply click the contest link above to help you get started. At this early, I'd like to say thank you in advance to those who have participated and will still participate later today. Good luck and may we all be blessed in many ways!

Hello everyone! Name your own dot info domain giveaway is ending in 9 days. This contest is open to both international and local bloggers so to those who haven't submitted their entry yet, click the image below to see the contest mechanics. Good luck!!

Hello ladies and gents! Here's an invitation for you to join my domain giveaway. You’re probably thinking of making a new addition to your blog collection so this could be your chance to make it happen.

Just the way it is.. is turning 4 exactly 18 days from now so to quickly celebrate I am giving away 2 dot info domains to name for your own! That’s for two lucky winners. 

However, I know you guys are all busy so I made the mechanics real simple for you. No blog post required.

Simply get the following done:

1. Like Just the way it is... on Facebook (1 entry)
2. Follow Just the way it is... through GFC (1 entry)
3. Subscribe to my feed via Email (For new subscribers only) - This is optional but for the effort I give 2 entries provided that the subscription is verified.  For old subscribers you may want to try other options below for earning additional points. Widget is on the sidebar.

For Added Points:

Like on Facebook and Follow through GFC Kat’s Box and Dice (1 entry)
Like on Facebook and Follow through GFC I blog today! (1 entry)
Like on Facebook and Follow through GFC Daily Grind (1 entry)
Like on Facebook and Follow through GFC D’ TOUR (1 entry)
Subscribe to any to any or all three blogs above (1 entry each)
Share about this contest (FB/Twitter) (2 entries)

When done, write down the details of the tasks you have completed at the comment section of this post. Kindly indicate usernames, email address used, and proper URLs of the tasks you have done so I can easily count them in. Only submitted entries in the comment form will be validated.

That’s it! Good luck and let the contest begin!

I am officially joining this!


Looking around you'll see different bloggers talking about this in their pages - a contest hosted by Levy - a fellow Pinay Mommies Community (PMC) member and you just have to believe that she is giving away $500 worth of cash and prizes (as what the widget says) to the lucky winning entrants come next month. Isn't it getting near?

You'll probably be thinking how she managed to raise that huge amount for her prizes. Well the people behind all these links below were the ones who made it possible for her.


Here you can dream big and have the change to win big as well. This contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers and to help you get started all you need to do is visit Levy's Contest for the official contest mechanics. Have fun and good luck everyone!

The most diligent mommy blogger I know was here again along with her warm invitation to join another giveaway of her for the 2nd or perhaps the 3rd time now. Thank you Mommy Rubz for always thinking of me and I'm sorry for the delayed entry (as usual)! The last contest (Follow Me Philippine Giveaway) I've joined in last month hasn't even drawn yet and now here I am hoping for some luck once again with Mommy's Merry Month of May Blog Giveaway!

I must admit I envy Mommy Ruby's devotion when it comes to blogging. She doesn't rans out of brilliant ideas to motivate other bloggers. I can't even imagine her ability to perfectly manage her time being a mom of three and a successful money maker. She simply has a very inspiring strength and dedication in everything she does.

Well, mommy good luck to your new main blog and thank you for sharing your success and blessings with us. I would definitely love to win a free domain and a one year hosting service! -:D Good luck to all participants!

This quarter of the year is a season of contests indeed. Did you know that by simply sharing your idea you maybe able to bring home this $200+ worth MDV3BA Pro Series Vacuum? It’s a perfect tool to keep your sensitive electronic equipment and computers free of dust and can be yours for free!

All you need to do is tell us which side of the debate (Organized or Messy Desk – which is better?) are you on. That easy! Now, are you ready? What are you waiting for? You don’t want to miss the chance of taking home this useful toolkit now, do you?

It sounds like the second quarter of the year is a season of giveaways. Just the other day alone, I got 3 invitations for blog anniversary contests. I'm still contemplating though whether to grab them all or not. But this time for sure I am glad to announce that I'm officially joining Mommy Ruby's Follow Me Philippine Giveaway! I'm sure you know her and her pop blog, Pinay Mommy Online.

I'm not actually so fond of joining online contests but when I saw Janet Toral's Blogging from Home book listed as one of the major prices, I didn't think twice. I've seen how some bloggers went so gaga about this book. Who am I to refuse if given a free one? On top of it of course is $10 cash, 5000 Entrecard Credits, 468 x 60 banner ads for one month and who wouldn't want an info domain and blog hosting services for one year, all for free courtesy of the proud Business Minded Mom herself, Mommy Ruby!

Another reason why I decided to join is because I feel some sense of luck when it comes to Mommy Ruby's contests. If not for the winnings I bagged from one of her contests last year, I may not just bother to join again this time so to me it was an inspiration.

Well anyway, now that you know what are at stake for each qualified entrants, what are you waiting for? Don't be left behind! I promise you don't need to do handful of tasks to be able to join. And one more thing... this contest is open for Philippine resident bloggers only. But international bloggers, don't frown! Something bigger I guess is in store for you in the coming days so better keep an eye to that big announcement. It's coming up next...