Do It Yourself: In the Beginning

~ in the beginning ~ ©Thesunsetgirl.Com

~ in the beginning ~ ©Thesunsetgirl.Com

My journey in the blogging world started in February 2007 when I accidentally clicked the “Yahoo 360″ button on my Yahoo Messenger window. As the result, I automatically opened a blog page.

I didn’t even know what a blog is!

Needless to say, I had no idea what happened at that time but I gave it a go anyway. I did that by experimenting with all the features there. I figured, I already hit a button by mistake. I might as well hit the rest of them! I still remember my first blog ever, just a post with one sunset picture (the one I use here) and a short paragraph to describe it. It was as simple as that!

Little that I knew what was about to hit me.

I became addicted to blogging since then. I personally like the way it allows me to express myself and interact at the same time with variety of people. Of course, to each his own. For me, blogging opens many doors of learning opportunities. I started learning how to write blogs on Yahoo 360, then how to take pictures on Flickr before I moved to Multiply where I learned how to design a page.

I enjoyed every single one of them!

It is a tad different with taking sunset pictures, though, because I have loved the sunset for as long as I can remember. However, it wasn’t until 2005 when I started taking its pictures with my first digital camera. The fact that the sun can rise and set in different ways never ceases to amaze me. It’s like a silent reminder of how beautiful life is.

That there is time for everything under the sun.

Having said all that, I’m glad to be back on track and start blogging again. It hasn’t been an easy journey with all the ups and downs but I chose to count my blessings instead: the people I’ve met (on-line families all over the world) and the things I’ve learned so far. As of now, I’ve been learning by sharing for 3 years and that part will never fail me!

Yes, that’s what blogging is to me.

Welcome to my “home”!


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  • http://WordPress.com/ Mr WordPress

    Hi, this is a comment. To delete a comment, just log in, and view the posts’ comments, there you will have the option to edit or delete them.

    This first comment, just as this blog, were posted automatically after I opened this page (April 9, 2010). The posted date of the blog, however, was edited based on the time I’m done designing this page (April 12, 2010). ;-)
    ~ Lusy

  • http://WordPress.com/ Mr WordPress

    Hi, this is a comment. To delete a comment, just log in, and view the posts’ comments, there you will have the option to edit or delete them.

    This first comment, just as this blog, were posted automatically after I opened this page (April 9, 2010). The posted date of the blog, however, was edited based on the time I’m done designing this page (April 12, 2010). ;-)
    ~ Lusy

  • Vallya

    Hi sist!!! I’m finally here… Thank u for add me as one of the early reader of ur new page. It amazing how u learn all these years and now u do ALL BY YOURSELF… wow… I like the design so far… ur fave color – BLACK! Like ur old page on Multiply ya? But different a bit. This one better… look professional! Congratulation!!!! :-) HUGS!!!

    • Vallya

      Sist, sorry for the double comment and thanks for editing it for me… :-P

  • http://thesunsetgirl.com lusysunsetgirl

    Hi, cousin!!! Thank you for being here so quick… I’m still editing the post to try all the blog codes and features. Yes, it is a DIY page but I’ve been learning so many things all these years in order to get here so all credits go to my blogging friends – my on-line families. :-)

    Anyway, what happened was, I bought the domain on April 9th and spent 2 days thinking what I want to do with this page. After that, I bought another premium feature to tweak the design. I stayed up all night for 2 consecutive days. Now that the site is ready, I’m posting some early blogs to see how each page here looks like so that I know what else I need to tweak.

    Again, thank you so much for all your supports! Hugs!!!

  • Vallya

    I see… so all this done in 4 days? WOW!!! Well done, sist!!! U write, take picture and design page. What next? ;-) Btw, I really like the smiley here… so cute to post it in my reply. Good luck with everything, sist! See you here – there – everywhere… haha…. :-D
    HUGS!!!

  • http://thesunsetgirl.com/ lusysunsetgirl

    I like the smileys too – need time to learn about them though. I have so many things to learn and I’m so up to them! Thank you for being on the journey with me, cousin! After doing all the design by tweaking the CSS codes, I do need to check how the comment section on this theme works and your comments really help!!! Big big hugs!!!

  • Jens

    I am not able to see the picture as it is blocked from my server, you could add the alt=”Photo of a Balinese beach with the sun setting in the horizon” – if that is what is on the picture…

    So in the beginning is when the night comes? I know you are a bit of a night-owl but is that not a bit extreme?

    • http://thesunsetgirl.com lusysunsetgirl

      I see!!! First of all, thanks so much for letting me know Jens! Now I can bear that in mind every time I want to link a picture from my Flickr. There is already a pop-up description on the picture here whenever we hover the mouse over it so maybe I can use that and add more information about the picture as you mentioned here? Ummm… Let me see what I can do…
      :-D @ in the beginning is when the night comes!!! I’ll get you for that. Again, thanks so much!!!

  • http://balantina.wordpress.com balantina

    Hi, kak Lus! Congratulations for your new blog! I hope this one will be able to give you

    It’s really an honor to be one of the few first people who can see your blog :) It’s still simple, but it looks so nice! Your long nights are paid off. But, I’m sure there are still so many things you want to do with this blog, right? :D

    You really have to teach me your tricks with blogs some time. :D

    Oh, and for my blog, I think you want me to leave it here? I hope it’s okay that I leave it here. You can always delete it anytime.
    http://liabalantinas.blogspot.com
    http://balantina.wordpress.com

    Remember when I said that I let you know when I’m ready? I guess this is it. Even though I feel that the contents are still not good enough, I decided to “open” myself since last April 11th.

    Thanks and congrats once again!
    HUGS

    • http://balantina.wordpress.com balantina

      Hi, Valya! Nice to meet you too!

      Yes, I have two blogs. But don’t get it wrong, It’s just a very simple blog. As simple as I just make it a title and post my writings there. Nothing is special really. That’s why I still need to learn a lot from your sister. :)

      Thank you very much for your prayer, Valya. You always make me blush! Kak Lusy is very lucky to have a such a caring sister like you :)

      GBU too!!!

  • http://balantina.wordpress.com balantina

    Ups, really sorry for the unfinished line.

    I hope this one will be able to give you the audience and responses you want.

    Once again, sorry :D

    • http://thesunsetgirl.com lusysunsetgirl

      No need to apologize, Lia… I am beyond grateful to have you here. THANK YOU so much for all the supports, input and suggestions. Of course I will share what I’ve learned so far. No problems! Just let me know where and when… ;-) I am so happy you decided to open your blog for public. Way to go!!! Thanks for leaving the links here. Yes, I want them – will add them in my blogroll as soon as I figure out how I want to do it. There is a way but you know me, I move my own way. Anyway, let’s continue learning life by sharing its stories, shan’t we?

      PS: I forgot that a comment here needs to be approved… such a WordPress newbie!!!

  • Vallya

    Hi, Lia! Nice to meet u here. Sist Lusy tell me u are very nice friend. Btw, u have more than 1 blog? Wow!!! Both active? Well done! I not have blog becoz my English not good. :-( But I like read blogs.
    Anyway, thank u for the support to my cousin, Lusy! May u be bless more because of that!!! :-) Hope u understand me … sorry if confusing … GBU!!!

  • http://nes2010.wordpress.com Novita

    I always like to see your sunset picture including this picture… gefeliciteerd met jou blog in wordpress. En thanks for add me…see you soon *big hugs!!…

    • http://thesunsetgirl.com lusysunsetgirl

      Dank je wel, Ita!
      I see you opened your own page on WordPress instead of just a username? Does that mean you will start blogging too? I’m so curious now.
      If yes, I will help you the best I can. Just holler at me and I will be at your service. ;-) Big hugs right back at you!!!

  • http://lulu.tel/ Lu2Ar

    Keep the good work! step by step, then I am sure you will get an on-line home you like, and most especially a homey one to everyone who drops by.

    • http://thesunsetgirl.com lusysunsetgirl

      Thanks ever so much, sis! That’s a great reminder!!!
      Of course, all can only be done when one feels at home on his/her own page first!
      Everything should start from ourselves, right? ;-) Love you! Hugs!!!

  • Jens

    John 1:1 –In the beginning was the word…
    Maybe in the next version of the bible (available only over the internet) they will change it to in the beginning was the blog ;-)

    • http://nes2010.wordpress.com Novita

      Hi, Jens! Yes, in the beginning of Lusy’s website was this blog… ;-)

  • Ginny Fitzgerald

    Lusy,
    What a great picture to start all sunsets..I remember that feeling of Yahoo360..giving me a freedom and enabled me to travel the world..hearing the words of many..seeing so much talent..and gaining such dear friends. Wishing you the best of all things on your new website..I know it will be a success and I hope it brings you much happiness..xoxox Gin

    • http://thesunsetgirl.com lusysunsetgirl

      Hi, Ginny! Thank you so much for being here!
      I will never forget those days either… Thanks to blogging there, I met so many amazing on-line families, like you said, from all over the world who stick around even after the blogging place was closed by yahoo!
      I’m glad I can share this new journey with you, Ginny! I love you, always…
      Big Hugs!!!

  • Sziit

    I love your blog,but black color makes my eyes a little uncomfortable.Maybe I was just watching your blog too long.

    • http://www.thesunsetgirl.com/ Lusy – The Sunset Girl

      Hi there! Black is one of my favorite colors. That’s why I use it for my blog. I might use another color the next time I change my theme. Thanks for the visit!

      • Vallya

        I like the black color of this site! The writing is not that long and the font is large enough. The comment font is small but I not have to read them all and the place to type my comment has white background so ALL is ok. Keep it up, sist! Love you! ^_^ HUGS!!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001249233638 Lieke Montolalu

        So this is the 1st post? O ok. No problem with black but my screen is big now so I don’t know about other people. But I think the Sunset Girl can do what she wants with her site = whatever color, it’s up to you!

    • Debby

      Maybe black background is ok but the part inside the gray line can be white? Just an idea and yes, it’s up to you Lus.

      By the way, I think it’s a bit rude for a stranger to criticize and not give any suggestion. O and I don’t understand “watching blog”. You read a blog not watch a blog. hmm…..

  • Andinoeg

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