Details for Singing Competition Finals ❣❣❣
Hello Earthlings! It was again a busy day for me yesterday and I liked it. Being busy gives me the feeling of being 'productive' and satisfaction I always want every day. But I am also sad for I wasn't able to write a single article for the whole day yesterday.
*Many are waiting for this update and I assume, finalists are now eager about the details for the final round.*
I just wanna let everyone know that on **Monday (September 14,****2020****)** will be the start of the Finals for ***READCASH' FIRST SINGING AUTHOR IDOLS*** and will end on Friday. Each finalist is expected to submit their entry for the finals within the said period. Voting and judging will be on Saturday and Sunday.
Judges include @wakeupkitty , @heartbeat1515 and yours truly... 😊 We will be reviewing each entry for their writing and singing.
****Criteria for judging includes:****
❣ quality of the text of the article
❣ voice quality
*Each judge will be given equal percentage of the total percentage (25%) allocated for judging. 75% goes to voting.*
Confusing? Okay, let me give an example.
**FOR EXAMPLE** ***Finalist #1 was given***:
**Judge number 1:** 30% *writing* and 70% *singing*
**Judge number 2:** 40% *writing* and 60% *singing*
**Judge number 3:** 50% *writing* and 50% *singing*
***Finalist#1 partial score will be:***
**judge for writing:** (30+40+50) ÷ 3
💠 120 ÷ 3 = ***40% in writing***
**judge for singing:** (70+60+50) ÷ 3
💠180 ÷ 3 = ***60% in singing***
*****Voting score gathered: 39%*****
****Finalist #1 final score:**** ***(judging+voting÷2)***
💠60(*judging score*)+39(*voting score*)=99 *(total)*
💠99÷2= ***49.5% Final score***
****Please comment down below if you have further question regarding the score computation.****
After I computed the numbers for the final score, I will announce the winners and will include the computation for each of the finalists.
@wakeupkitty and @heartbeat1515 together with me will have to comment our judging scores transparently in each of the finalist's entry. (*This is for me to know other judges' decision cause I don't know how to contact them outside of Readcash and besides it's only 25% of the finalist's final score. Voting results will only be posted together with the announcement of winners.* )
Again, submission of entries will start on Monday..
By the way, I made a certificate for each finalist that they need to include in their final entry. Also, these certificates is also a way to show my gratitude. 😊 I hope you all like it. 💜💜
Again, let's call on our 7 Finalists for the Readcash' First Singing Author Idols!!
@avie018 ***🎶Avie018's Entry click here🎶*** https://read.cash/@avie018/someday-well-know-singing-author-entry-155b0245
@Charlotte ***🎶Charlotte's Entry Click Here🎶*** https://read.cash/@Charlotte https://read.cash/@Charlotte/klwkn-cover-08b4dc43
@Hykheinysha ***🎶Hykheinysha's Entry Click Here🎶*** https://read.cash/@Hykheinysha/i-will-survive-entry-9aa93fdb
@Sarahmay **❇Sarahmay's Entry Click Here❇** https://read.cash/@Sarahmay/my-entry-for-singing-contest-week-2-2f0f05f1
@Mark012207 **❇Mark012207's Entry Click Here❇** https://read.cash/@Mark012207/terrified-singing-author-entry-cffeec1c
@curlypopp **❇Curlypopp's Entry Click Here❇** https://read.cash/@curlypopp/only-hope-singing-authors-week-2-entry-8e6301f9
@Eybyoung **❇Eybyoung's Entry Click Here❇** https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/bring-me-to-lifesinging-contest-week-2-104c3f2a
There you go... Please include your certificate in your final entry. Hope you'll like it...
Oh, by the way, the rules for your entry are the same as we had in previous weeks. Please refer to the link below to read the details about the contest again. Don't forget to create an original good quality article for the finals. 💜
***Links related to this contest:***
****Search for the first Readcash Singing Author Idol**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
****The Singing Authors Community**** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
****Week 1 List of Participants**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week1-participants-for-singing-competition-84d6e87a
****1st Batch of Finalists(Week 1 winners)**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/1st-batch-of-finalists-week1-winners-e1ffb584
****Week 2 List of Participants**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week-2-singing-contest-participants-voting-is-now-open-762c465a
**2nd Batch of Finalists(Week 2 winners)** https://read.cash/@Jdine/2nd-batch-of-finalist-for-the-singing-competition-week-2-winners-7d4f95ec
I'm sorry but the idea of wildcard edition is now canceled. My apologies.
Good luck finalists.💜💜💜
Good evening guys!!! I stumbled with one of the new users here. He's just a week old here and I checked his profile. I find his articles interesting. He just posted his most recent creation entitled 'Maari ba mahal'.. It's in Tagalog but it don't matter to me cause I understand the language. I'm a Filipina, I should be able to understand it. 😆
When I was reading it, it felt like to me I was reading lyrics of a song I am not familiar with but plays a melody inside of me. Melody I wasn't even sure. 😆 But to get it straight, his article isn't a lyrics of a song. But the style feels like it. You can feel the longing. You can feel the passion. It's a bit short but I am satisfied with it.
I suggest you also read his article especially those who can understand Tagalog. You will be mesmerized. Of course, I still understand that we all have different views and opinions. It will depend on your preferences.
But for me, it was a nice article for me to be able to write even just a short post about it. Those of you who knows me already, supports me and always keep track on my posts, you will notice I rarely recommend articles. Just because I am lazy most of the times. But this article, I can't resist on posting it.
It may be just a simple write-up but it really hit me. I may be in the mood for romance right now. But I still believe that I will still be moved from the lightness and sweetness of the article, nevertheless.
Here's the link to his article. I hope you enjoys it too. 😊
https://read.cash/@siopao/maari-ba-mahal-773aca12#comment-0fd959cc
To @siopao , bro I'm glad I subscribed to you. I love the article you just posted. Keep it up and good luck.. 😊
Got myself a banner/logo 🤗
Good afternoon Earthlings!! It has been kinda rough night for me last night. I couldn't sleep. I think I had an insomnia attack. 😣 So what I did to let the time pass was to make myself a banner or logo, whatever it's called. 😄
I noticed it's trending lately. Some are organizing contests regarding this. I was even mentioned by some. 😊 Nonetheless, I have no intention of joining the contest. Well, not that I don't find it interesting. I also made one for me, I think that's enough proof that I think it's fun. I just don't want to add to the numbers of participants to make everyone a bigger chance. Hey, I'm not saying that I'll surely win or anything. Please read between the lines. 😊
I just wanna share with you all my banner/logo which I will be using from now on. 😊 Here they are (I made two and I think I will make again later haha it's fun)
Hey, @LeaderIcarus 🤪😅😄 Does that one letter looks familiar to you? ✌😄
I like the simplicity of the color For me, it looks elegant. 😊
This was supposedly be animated. But I did something wrong with how I saved it. So I decided to edit it and make it like this instead. I am kinda sad though, I liked the animated one.
I was so busy the whole day. I think it's just now that I get to sit and relax. I need to take a break for, at least until tonight. Maybe tonight, I will be posting an article. 😄
2nd batch of finalist for the singing competition!!! [Week 2 winners]
Voting has officially closed and votes have now been validated. Those who picked two participants and voted twice, I disqualified the votes. Sorry I had to. But for those who just accidentally (I assume) duplicated their votes, I just removed the other one so not to count as two votes by one user. It's because some users voted twice with only one candidate. They must have accidentally voted twice. So I just deleted the duplicate vote.
Even without these participants knowing about who voted who, I still keep it fair. And I didn't partake in the voting cause that would be unfair to my participants as I will be judging the finals. It will look like I have favoritism... Well, if favoritism means liking everyone's entries then yes I have favoritism. hahha So far I am liking all the entries. The efforts and the time they put into making their entry is already a reason, addition to that, they all have nice voices in their own special way... 🤭
Me judging the finals will be like me as a 'judge' and not me as the 'host'. I will set aside my 'title' as the host and judge them honestly based on their entry.
So let's not keep the participants waiting, here are the 2nd batch of finalists from week 2:
@Sarahmay *with 54.4% of votes*
❇Sarahmay's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@Sarahmay/my-entry-for-singing-contest-week-2-2f0f05f1
@Mark012207 *with 8.7% of votes*
❇Mark012207's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@Mark012207/terrified-singing-author-entry-cffeec1c
@curlypopp *with 8.7% of votes*
❇Curlypopp's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@curlypopp/only-hope-singing-authors-week-2-entry-8e6301f9
*and* @Eybyoung *with 8.7% of votes*
❇Eybyoung's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/bring-me-to-lifesinging-contest-week-2-104c3f2a
**The last three mentioned tied up and will move on to finals**
Yeah I know I was supposedly only choosing three winners for this week. But since those three are tied up with 8.7% votes, I can't let one of them stay behind. So I decided to just let them move on to finals. Can I get a Yey?!! Yey!!! 🥳🥳
***But we will still only pick winners for the grand prize, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up for the finals.***
Again, I'm still waiting for @wakeupkitty 's confirmation if she'll join to judge. But anyhow, I will be judging the finals and that's 25% of your final score and 75% from your votes.
[UPDATE: @wakeupkitty and @heartbeat1515 already confirmed their participations. Welcome our two more judges. 🥳🥳]
Wildcard Edition is still not sure. I'm still thinking about it. So if you want a wildcard edition for your favorites that didn't get into the finals, let me know already. I will finalize this idea in 2 days after this article has been published. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the wildcard edition and the Finals...
REMEMBER!! For the finalists, You also need to write good quality content in your entry like thoughts you have regarding the song, why you picked the song, how you feel about the song or while singing the song, or a story related to the song. You don't need to write about all the topics I mentioned, these are just suggestions for your content. Your write-up that comes with the entry will be judged too.
Use the Grammarly app or grammarly.com website for English write-ups. If you decide to write in Tagalog, that's fine. I can understand it. Any other language that you wish to use, it will be accepted as well. I will just use a translation website to understand it. Make it something fun, interesting, sad, and captivating, whatever you like as long as you make it interesting. http://grammarly.com
Voice quality is a must, but hearing the participants' entries, that's no longer an issue. Pick a song that compliments your voice. For example, soft voices, pick soft-toned songs. Duets in Finals is also accepted, I will listen to how you harmonize with your duet partner. But make sure you got more exposure than your duet partner. I will give the prize to your duet partner if they're the highlight of the recorded song you submitted. 😆😆 (Just kidding).. Playing with a band is also accepted.
I will ask help from my husband-is a bassist, and my friends-they are bands (I would not mention them, you might know some of these bands, but I want to keep their privacy), so I think I can judge it well with their help of course. They're willing too.. I already asked them. Their genres are reggae, Pinoy rock, metal, ska, alternative, etc... Yep, they are quite few.. I needed to ask them one by one for this.
Hey, I'm not telling this to brag, (or maybe a little bit 👺) I'm telling this for you to have an idea about my judging. I will ask them for their opinions. Oh YES, I will share the link to them for them to listen for your entries. Maybe assign one finalist to each of them or maybe ask them to listen to all if that's not too much to ask. 😅😅😅
So... That's how my judging will work. Based on professionals' opinions and based on my opinion. I will still have the last say though, it's just like asking them what they think.
*A lot of work huh.. hahha That's okay though. I love what I'm doing and I'm proud of it. So it's really not something that I'm getting tired. I will work on this contest like I should to make all your efforts and our sponsor's effort to be worth it.*
Soooo.... Good luck to our finalists and good luck to me hahaha...
Please stay tuned for the update regarding WILDCARD EDITION and the details for the finals.
For now, just chill and relax.
Congratulations to our 7 finalists from week 1 and week 2!
**Here are our 7 finalists that will be joined (hopefully) by the winner for the Wildcard edition (if it is pursued)**
@avie018
***🎶Avie018's Entry click here🎶*** https://read.cash/@avie018/someday-well-know-singing-author-entry-155b0245
@Charlotte
***🎶Charlotte's Entry Click Here🎶*** https://read.cash/@Charlotte/klwkn-cover-08b4dc43
@Hykheinysha
***🎶Hykheinysha's Entry Click Here🎶*** https://read.cash/@Hykheinysha/i-will-survive-entry-9aa93fdb
@Sarahmay
❇Sarahmay's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@Sarahmay/my-entry-for-singing-contest-week-2-2f0f05f1
@Mark012207
❇Mark012207's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@Mark012207/terrified-singing-author-entry-cffeec1c
@curlypopp
❇Curlypopp's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@curlypopp/only-hope-singing-authors-week-2-entry-8e6301f9
*and* @Eybyoung
❇Eybyoung's Entry Click Here❇ https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/bring-me-to-lifesinging-contest-week-2-104c3f2a
**Please be ready for your final entry💜*
***Links related to this contest:***
****Search for the first Readcash Singing Author Idol**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
****The Singing Authors Community**** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
****Week 1 List of Participants**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week1-participants-for-singing-competition-84d6e87a
****1st Batch of Finalists(Week 1 winners)**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/1st-batch-of-finalists-week1-winners-e1ffb584
**Week 2 List of Participants** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week-2-singing-contest-participants-voting-is-now-open-762c465a
**GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! 💜💜💜🥳🥳🥳**
*Any questions? Comment down below and let your question be heard and answered.*
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"Ain't it hard keeping it so hardcore..."
Sometimes when we achieve something and people start to look up to us, heavy pressures arise. Some people tend to think that you are perfect and that you are in debt with their support.
Often times, you are not asked if you're still okay. If you're still having fun with what you do. Or if what you've become is what you really wanted and aimed for.
But not everyone is your supporter. As what they say, 'you can't please everybody'. You will still have people that hate your guts, that hates something about you or what you do, and some people just simply hate you for no obvious reasons.
Then there are times you feel like you just wanna run away. You want to change how you are right now. But there will also be those times that you will be overwhelmed resulting in you asking for more. To want more.
And there's this time when you just want to let go and you finally did. You let go. Released what's really in your heart and you don't mind that other people think or say.
The same.goes to relationships. When couples start off nicely then so much pressure is felt by each of them. One trying to maintain the 'hardcore' image he/she portrayed and the other one loses his/her voice in the relationship.
The song I picked for tonight is a so---ng by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga which is one of the soundtracks of the movie 'A star is born'. I picked this.... well honestly, I love the movie and the song. The message of the song is just a bonus, tbh 😆😆😆
Again, LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK. I'm not a professional singer so be kind haha.. And nope, I don't know the guy I'm singing with. He's a YouTuber that posts songs you can duet with and his own covers, his account in Youtube is 'Clark in Studios'...
Enjoy my cover as much as you can. 😊 Pause and move on with your life if you can't. You have been warned. I am not liable to any physical, emotional, psychological damage my cover song has inflicted you. But I will feel sorry for you so if you don't have strong guts, do not listen, 😆😆😆
*****"SHALLOW"***** *BY Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga Song cover by Jdine and Clark in Studios*
https://soundcloud.com/geraldine-almendarez/shallow-cover/s-FfkYO9cfFVJ?ref=clipboard
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Singing Contest Update! Suggestion, Anyone?
I am currently hosting a singing contest here at Readcash and we're at second week. Wherein people are voting for their fave candidate and 3 candidates that get most votes will move on to the finals.
The original plan was to, once again, vote in the finals to pick the winners. BUT some of you suggested that I judge the finals and maybe I can have a set of judges so take part of the judges. But I can't have anyone cause I think it would be too much to take their time with no rewards. Not unless I find people willing enough to volunteer as judges.
The recent idea for now is I will be judging the finals and that makes 25% and voting will be 75% if their final scores.
Also, @ellimacandrea suggested to have a wildcard and I seriously think it would be nice. so... After week 2 we will have Wildcard edition.
I wanna ask you guys, would it be:
I will pick previous participants to join and be voted again
Previous participants will submit their entries again and be voted
Any other suggestions...
and about the judging of this contest.. What do you think? Is it okay for me to judge the contest? Or do you have any other suggestion regarding this?
The reason I'm asking for suggestion is because I want this contest to be fair and be transparent as can be. This contest is for you all and you are one of the reasons why this contest is happening. And you all made this possible..
Comment down below to let me know you suggestions..
Here are the links related to the contest:
****Search for the first Readcash Singing Author Idol**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
****The Singing Authors Community**** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
****Week 1 List of Participants**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week1-participants-for-singing-competition-84d6e87a
****1st Batch of Finalists(Week 1 winners)**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/1st-batch-of-finalists-week1-winners-e1ffb584
**Week 2 List of participants** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week-2-singing-contest-participants-voting-is-now-open-762c465a
VOTING FOR WEEK2 IS STILL ONGOING
Pathetic Life
He knew I came from an abusive relationship. He knew all my struggles. He knew every detail. He knew how fragile I was when he met me. He knew my soul has been scattered.
He offered me love, care, and protection. He offered to pick up the pieces and bring light back to my soul. He offered to color my world.
He was fine. He was slowly picking up the pieces. He showed me love, care, and protected me from any emotional break downs. He made me feel like I am the luckiest girl in the world because of how he was treating me. He was so sweet. So understanding.
Years passed and we didn't have major problems. Relationships are never perfect. We still have misunderstanding sometimes But we never had a real serious problem.
Until one day, we had a huge fight. The first time he hurt me physically and the first time he was saying things I couldn't bear. I cried all night. He seemed to be at shock too with what he did. He came to me and asked for an apology. I felt the sincerity in his apology so I forgave him. Besides, it's just the first time and maybe, just maybe he didn't really mean those actions and words.
We went on with our lives like it never happened. We forgave each other and I tried to just forget what he did. It was what forgiving is, right?
The next huge fight we had, we came back to the scene like our first fight. And again, forgave him. But as the months passed, I noticed that whenever we fight it all just repeats. He became so toxic and I became so stressed. If not physically, he would attack me emotionally.
Now, he makes me feel like a prison. Like I should go by his rules and that I am being controlled. I can't sleep too much cause I need to take care of him. I can't sleep late cause he'd think I'm cheating. I can't argue cause he'll take it as me being boastful and ungrateful. I can't say thank you cause he'll use it to belittle me. And all the other things that I can't do. It all depends now on his current mood.
I need to move and speak depending on what his mood is. If I step up and fight for myself, he'll do or say something against it. He'll reverse the situation. He doesn't care if we both know the truth of the situation. He will feed my mind and make me feel guilty for answering back.
Even when he's guilty of something, he'll come up with something, not even related to his guilt, that's 'wrong' with me. He will get mad at me and tell me all the wrong things about myself one by one. The same goes for when he has a problem. He'll go and find a way to open up an argument with me. And when I fight back, I'm to blame for fighting back.
I cry almost every time. I cry cause I pity myself. I know I should get rid of him. And love me more than him. But I can't. I just can't. I don't even know why.
My life has been a misery. The life he promised me turned out to be the very opposite. My life went back to when I was with my past relationship. Maybe it's true what people say. Sometimes history repeats itself.
People may find me pathetic when they hear my story. I do too, to be honest. This isn't the life I wanted. I know I should do something. That I should choose what's good in me. I know. I know what to do. The question is, can I do it? Am I capable of taking the risk?
I still believe he loves me despite everything. I still feel it somehow. Or maybe I am blind. Maybe I'm just really pathetic.
👾✴F I C T I O N S T O R Y✴👾
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Week 2 singing contest participants (VOTING IS NOW OPEN)
Submission of entries for week 2 of our singing contest has now officially closed. And now, I present to you the participants for our week 2!! 🥳🥳
Last week you voted for your favorite candidate and the 3 participants with the most votes will compete in the finals that will be announced together with the announcement of this week's winners.
Last week's Top 3 participants are:
@avie018
***🎶Avie018's Entry click here🎶*** https://read.cash/@avie018/someday-well-know-singing-author-entry-155b0245
@Charlotte
***🎶Charlotte's Entry Click Here🎶*** https://read.cash/@Charlotte/klwkn-cover-08b4dc43
@Hykheinysha
***🎶Hykheinysha's Entry Click Here🎶*** https://read.cash/@Hykheinysha/i-will-survive-entry-9aa93fdb
*Click on each link below their names to listen to their entries.*
****And this week's list of participants and their entries:****
@kat2x
https://read.cash/@kat2x/ave-maria-week-2-advance-entry-ab28a453
@Sarahmay
https://read.cash/@Sarahmay/my-entry-for-singing-contest-week-2-2f0f05f1
@Mark012207
https://read.cash/@Mark012207/terrified-singing-author-entry-cffeec1c
@ellimacandrea
https://read.cash/@ellimacandrea/thank-you-singing-authors-week-2-entry-372c1248
@curlypopp
https://read.cash/@curlypopp/only-hope-singing-authors-week-2-entry-8e6301f9
@Eybyoung
https://read.cash/@Eybyoung/bring-me-to-lifesinging-contest-week-2-104c3f2a
@Sajib
https://read.cash/@Sajib/lovely-singing-contest-422c11e5
@Jeaneth
https://read.cash/@Jeaneth/right-here-waiting-week-2-song-entry-cc7c8dff
Check out their article and listen to their entry for you to choose and vote for your favorite.
*Voting rules are the same as last week. Voters can vote only 1 participant. And participants can also vote.*
On Tuesday, we will announce the 3 winners who got the most votes for this week.
On Monday we will start the 'Finals' week. The date has been moved from the original dates because I was busy and will have to work on some things this week. And also this is to give week 2 winners enough time to choose and submit their entries.
Winners from week 1 and week 2 will have to submit their final entry. And voters will choose for their favorite at the end of the week.
*****I am actually thinking of also judging the finalists for the finale... 25% from me and 75% will be from the voting result. This is still not yet sure and I would like to ask for your opinion if my idea is reasonable. So comment down below your thoughts about this. 😁💜*****
Again, good luck to our week 2 participants and congratulations.. 💜 Thank you for joining and participating in my contest.
Thanks again to our sponsor. If only I can say who you are. 😅 But as requested, I will keep your name anonymously. 😆😅
Vote now and let your favorite candidate shine! 💜✴💜✴💜✴
***Here's the link where you can vote:***
**❇❇VOTE HERE❇❇** https://forms.gle/8t5S5YoHZxMDV4TT6
***Links related to this contest:***
**Search for the first Readcash Singing Author Idol** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
**The Singing Authors Community** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
**Week 1 List of Participants** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week1-participants-for-singing-competition-84d6e87a
**1st Batch of Finalists(Week 1 winners)** https://read.cash/@Jdine/1st-batch-of-finalists-week1-winners-e1ffb584
**2nd Batch of Finalists (Week 2 winners)** https://read.cash/@Jdine/2nd-batch-of-finalist-for-the-singing-competition-week-2-winners-8331e103
**V O T E N O W ! ! !** https://forms.gle/8t5S5YoHZxMDV4TT6
https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
Nature's Beauty
This photos are taken in our compound. I was bored earlier and I thought I'd give photography a shot and share it to you guys.. 😊
I've never really been that good at taking photos. I always say this. That's why it makes me proud when I do take at least a decent photo- not blurry and all. 😅
So.. Here are my shots earlier.
Do you see that bird nest in top? 🧐 I didn't realize it's in there until I took this photo.
Flowers of Kalachuchi.. It looks like bells. I was thinking of focusing to one flower but it looked awkward so I shoot the group instead.
This one.. I don't know what plant this is, tbh. It's almost as high as a guava tree. Almost.. But I don't see any fruit so I really don't know what it's called. 😅
It's like a mother of million babies. Look how many tiny succulents are attached to it. It's amazing.. 💜💜
Well, that's all I have for today. 😅 This was taken around 5 p.m. here in the Philippines. It may nit be as extravagant as the other photographies but I am proud of it. 😉💜
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"One article per community" : Is it a MYTH or a FACT?
A lot of users seem to be confused with regards to how many articles can be submitted to how many communities. Then they are left being tagged as a bad user if they make a mistake for not fully understanding this.
Let's see what Read.Cash has to say about this:
This was his comment when he was still active in the website and when a user asked for confirmation regarding the new rule that time.
"Only one community per each article" -Read.Cash
I think that's clear enough that it states you can submit to ONE COMMUNITY only for each article. *****It doesn't say you can submit one article for each community.*****
The reason behind that change is that previously a single article can be submitted to a lot of communities and that makes the article appear on many communities wherein Readcash thinks is not necessary. I mean come to think of it, you go to one community you see this article about 'why I need love' from user1 then you go to different community and you again see this article 'why I need love' from user1. What Readcash want is to give fair share for different articles to have a chance to be viewed.
So submitting one article to multiple communities is a no no. That's a fact. What about submitting only one article to a community? Nope. That's a myth. An author can submit 2 (or more) different articles in one community in a day BUT cannot submit 1 same article to 2 (or more) communities a day.
"ONLY ONE COMMUNITY PER EACH ARTICLE" -Read.Cash
NOT
~~"ONLY ONE ARTICLE PER EACH COMMUNITY"~~
Crystal clear. 😉
Hope this helps confused users. 😊
**if there's something I didn't correctly understand regarding this, let me know. But I think, the statement is crystal clear. 😊*
We all want one thing - VALIDATION.
*Validation. We all want this. When I say we all want one thing, I don't mean, we ONLY want one thing. What I'm trying to say is that we all share one thing that we like- and that is validation.*
Who doesn't want to be validated? This is surely one reason why we do some things out of our liking. We sometimes make a decision based on the validation it will give us. This is one reason why people are being abused, taken advantage of, and bullied. This is why sometimes we feel bad when not fully given, this is why we doubt ourselves.
We like the feeling of validation. It makes us proud of who we are and what we do. When people appreciate you, idolizes you, loves you, and cares for you, it gives a feeling that we are validated. That our thoughts, actions, and feelings are validated.
Whether we realize it or not, we always want to be validated. We want our feelings to be validated. When we love someone, we want them to love us back, deep deep inside our mind, it's because we want our feeling to be accepted and it can only be achieved when they also love us back. No matter how hard we try to deny it, validation is what our heart aims.
When we do something, we want people to recognize our works, the outcome, or our hardships in achieving what we do. That's because we want validity. We want people to acknowledge our efforts.
When someone cares for you, it gives the feeling that our value is affirmed. When they care for you, your importance is validated.
Saying we always don't care what others think is complete hypocrisy. Of course, we care at some point. We may not care in other circumstance but we do care in a different situation. Why do we care? Cause we want to be validated, again.
Not to mention self-validation. We accept our own thoughts, we acknowledge our own feelings and we love ourselves no matter how much you say you don't. It's a realistic thought. We love ourselves that's why we feel pain, we feel hurt, we feel nice, and whatnot.
*So don't pretend like validation isn't something that you seek. As simple as asking for feedback and support is also a form of validation, must I add. 😊*
*Is seeking a validation bad?* Of course not. It's a positive thing. It only becomes a problem when you focus so much on being validated and you forget other important things like respect in different views, different feelings, and different beliefs/opinions. We are all different and we all have different views. Not being validated by one does not mean you are invaluable to everyone else.
Do self-validation first and accept who you are before seeking validation from others. But more importantly, no matter what, learn to accept differences and don't judge anyone based on your own understanding. And always remember, being invalidated doesn't mean you are worthless. 💜
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Oh, our dear Readcash. My, oh my...
I miss the time when majority of what I see in the homepage are interesting good quality original articles. Those that makes sense and really informative posts. And some photography and sketches shared by readcash artists.
I miss reading articles from good authors. Those really great authors. Articles about things I have no idea with but still admirable by how it was written.
Fiction stories that feels so real and can give you mixed emotions. Fiction stories in which you get to love and hate some characters. Fiction stories where you can relate at some point.
Motivational essays that gives encouragement to people about their lives. Inspirational stories and manuscripts that gives enthusiasm to do good and see life at a better perspective.
Informative posts that gives REAL USEFUL tips and guidance to readcash and other things. Useful in the sense that it does not offend or harm anyone or the platform.
Ever since readcash banned himself, some users when awry and do things against the rules. And concern users start to step up and tried to fix the issues.
But the platform has now been flooded with low-quality articles, spam, misleading articles, plagiarism, complains, and grandiosity of indecency.
It started from low quality articles to upvoting groups to low-quality giveaways (subscription buying) to the current issue which is spamming.
This makes me think, how our donors and @Read.Cash feel about readcash now? Are they seeing this too? Are they, at any point, having second thoughts in investing now? I hope not.
I hope they (donors) can still see that there are still people that are willing to provide quality content. That there are still these worthy articles left. That eventually, these issues will soon pass. Or at least be lessen. I hope they still give the platform a chance.
For our dear good users of this platform, let's take down the issue by overflowing their useless contents to a more valuable contents and doing necessary actions to these spam and spammers. Let's continue to prove that what we are rewarded with is worthy of their money.
And to users that make this platform look bad, please stop. You may benefit for now but sooner or later, you will not and worst scenario is we ALL will not sustain and succeed. Don't be the reason people fail. We are better than this. 💜
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There's nothing wrong with Crying
Crying is our body's natural way to lessen and respond to stress, sorrows, grief, and extreme emotions we have. This is our way to let out the heavy feeling we are experiencing. And there's nothing wrong with it. We even shed a tear when we are super happy. Crying is actually healthy. One can have a physical health problem and even psychological problem when he suppresses himself from crying very often especially when he really needs to let it out.
A lot of us think that crying makes us look weak especially when crying in front of other people. Especially guys. Some of them think that when people see them cry, it lessens their machismo. The truth is when you cry you are strong. Cause crying is one of the steps to process your sorrows. Accepting you are hurt and releasing the pain is actually a brave thing to do.
It also releases negative energy inside your body and mind which can be relieving after you burst into crying.
As I've said, there are a lot of reasons why people cry. The same as there are different types of crying. Basically, you cry because of your emotions and/or reflex.
It's okay, there's nothing wrong in crying. What you're feeling is valid, no one can say it isn't. It's your emotions. And you can feel it's actuality.
Crying is what makes us human. Crying reminds us that we capable of loving. It tells us that you feel emotions. Crying keeps us warm. It heals our soul from pain and it releases the pain out from our body.
Sometimes, when everything seems to turn so badly, there's no left for us to do but cry. We cry all day and all night till our eyes get tired and we end up falling asleep.
Pain however does not disappear with just a single cry. And settling with crying can also be harmful for your health, both physically and emotionally. You need to get up slowly and fight the pain. You may still cry in the process of healing but don't worry because if you choose to overcome the pain, you will be able to.
Cry if needed to be. Don't be ashamed of how your body reacts your emotions. Don't be shy to say you feel weak, accepting it is actually being brave. Don't be ashamed of your tears. They're part of who you are. Cry and stand up after. Let the rain pour and the sun shine after. Let that tear fall, and wipe it with pride. 😊
PS* I honestly don't feel good seeing people cry but I feel proud of them for stepping up and making it all pour into tears. I hope we all experience more tears of joy than tears of sorrow. 💜
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A Fair Warning To All my Audience
When I say audience this includes my supporters, readers, viewers, and those in between. 😊 I want to give a fair warning to everyone who views and comments in my article.
There has been a trend going on and it's not such a good thing. Many users are annoyed, many complain and many are furious about it. What trend, you ask? SPAMMING.
Not too long ago, readcash made an update in which you can 'move to spam' comments and irrelevant comments you receive in your article/s.
I also want to lessen or better yet, remove spammers into this website, well simply because it's not good and not fair. So I am giving a fair warning to everyone (or some) or my readers and those who comment in my articles.
I will try to give chances to SOME PEOPLE, I repeat, SOME PEOPLE, who comment such spam messages and not instantly move their messages to spam.
****Examples of comments I will give chance to:****
**User1 comments:** ***nice article! (or something similar)***
>I will ask which part, which one exactly, or something like that. But if they don't reply, eventually I will move them to spam.
**User2 comments:** ***relevant thoughts to the article and says SUBSCRIBE ME PLS.***
>I will reply relevant to their thoughts about my topic and ask them to send me their link in which they think is their best article so far. or check their profile and see if they have interesting articles I might be interested in.
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
Not all are spammers intentionally. though they might send spam comments, not all are intentionally spammers. Some are very new, days old, 1-2 weeks old, and I still want to welcome them with a welcoming environment. Some people also change if given the opportunity. So I want to give a chance to others and see if they are really just spamming the platform intentionally or they just don't have enough knowledge about the issue.
BUT DON'T GET ME WRONG GUYS, **I AM MORE THAN WILLING AND HAPPY TO REPORT AND CLICK THAT 'MOVE TO SPAM' IF REALLY NEEDED.** If I think that the user is guilty of spamming, I will.
Most likely, if they are spammers, they will not reply to your messages asking for more detailed thoughts regarding their previous comment. And when that happens, report and 'move to spam' is the better option.
What are spam comments?
***These are comments that are:***
*copy-pasted comments*
*have been used to flood the system and making traffic into the system*
*gibberish comments*
*comments asking for subscription in return or subscription, asking subscription alone is already becoming a spam message*
*and comments similar to these kinds that I said.*
**It doesn't matter if you've sent the author a single comment about asking for a subscription in return for a subscription. That's still considered a SPAM MESSAGE. Why?** *Because that message is sent several times and is causing flood and traffic to the platform. Again, I'm pointing on the message you sent not you as a commenter alone. The spam is the message and you using it is considered a Spammer.* I hope everyone gets that. ***It is also stated to Readcash's previous post that these kinds of comments are spam and considered spamming the platform.***
If you think being a spammer only means that you send a bunch of messages in one article or similar messages in all that author's article, you are just seeing a **small picture or the definition of SPAM**.
****Another example of spam******.**
*When a call was made, doesn't matter if you made the call the first time, but if what you're calling about is the same as those who previously called them about, your call is considered spam. And you are then called a spammer by the person on the other line. The same goes for when you are newly hired as a telemarketer, you call for the first time, but the customer is very irate and shouts that you are a spam, that the call is a spam. well, technically yes you are. Cause a lot of people (your team and your coworkers and other teams from other companies) have been calling that person for the same exact message and it is unsolicited. Meaning such call was not asked, such topic was not asked, such comment was not appreciated.*
I hope I get that clear. It is not just sending a bunch of similar comments to one author. You can say you are not spamming the author's article but you are on the platform. At least your message does, I mean.
Going back to my 'fair warning', again I will not immediately move your comment to spam but I will if I needed to.
**Oh this warning only falls for those** ****one-three lines comments**** **and those** ****asking for subscription.**** **This is NOT INTENDED FOR** ***long copy-paste comments*** **and** ***gibberish comments*** **like '*******shhsuhsvshjabGauajsb*******' kinda comments. These are AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO SPAM!**
I think that's fair enough for people who unintentionally comments spam messages in my articles cause I've really seen some. And I gave a chance to one user earlier because he gave a relevant comment even if he asked for subscription. I told him will check his profile and only to realize, he's 1 week old here at readcash (if I remember correctly) and I found his articles interesting. Just a little improvement I see potential in him. And I'm glad I checked first his profile first. He may be intentionally doing it for a reason but I was thinking if I gave him a chance and encouragement, maybe he can avoid asking subscription and stick to relevant comments only just like the first part of his comment in mine. It made me realize more that not everyone is intentionally spamming the website. But mostly are, unfortunately.
Just to make myself clear, I am still not in favor of spammers and I still want to get rid of them as much as everybody wants to. 😊
Well, that's it. It may not be a good idea, Let me know what you think of my idea, I am willing to listen and reconsider other options. 😊
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It's okay to say 'No'
Many of us think that when we disagree we are rude, arrogant, not grateful, or something similar to these. And this is the reason why others say 'yes' to something they don't like.
Truth is, saying 'no' isn't such a bad thing in a lot of ways. It's not something that defines your gratefulness, your sincerity, and your decency.
Whenever you're not comfortable, whenever you think it's not appropriate, and whenever you don't feel like it, it is always okay to say no. You have the right to say no. You even have the right to remain silent and say 'no' to answering questions. As what the law implies.
Did you know that in other countries like the USA, when a police officer asks you to pull over and you say, "I don't answer questions' no matter what they ask you about, they should respect that. Well, given the fact that you aren't (obviously) guilty of anything against the law or if you have a warrant or whatnot. At least this is what I heard and watched.
Saying 'no' and disagreeing with things that you are not comfortable with is a practice that says you respect yourself. And when you respect yourself, it means you love yourself. When you respect and love yourself, no one can give you less respect and love for yourself.
Saying this (no) however, should be in a proper manner as much as possible. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that saying 'no' is always good. Common sense enters the picture now.
Saying 'no' to bad things in general and bad for you is one thing, saying 'no' to things things that creates great opportunity,thus, is a different story. I hope I'm making it clear so to not be blamed of someone's decision based on my statement.
With that being said, go and say 'no' to abusing relationships, say 'no' to bullying, say 'no' to personal attacks and insulting, say 'no' to disrespects, say 'no' to things that's not good for you and for anyone. 😉💜😊
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Morning Bliss
Waking up every morning is waking up to another day full of hope. Be thankful you even wake up. That alone, that being alive alone, is already a blessing. Starting your day being thankful and hopeful will make your whole day more productive and encouraging.
A good start will most certainly have a good ending-or may not- but if you begin your day thankful, you are like setting your mind into positivity.
Waking up in the morning, smelling the fresh air, greeting the gentle sun... It is a nice feeling. Drinking coffee and eating your breakfast is also one thing. Shower in the morning freshens up your mind too and making you energized.
Some people also exercise in the morning. They say it's the perfect time for jogging or biking. While others prepare to go to work.
Hearing cars passing by early in the morning is also gives a satisfying feeling, whether you realize it or not. You can hear a man passing by shouting 'taho!' or 'pandesal'. Sometimes, pandesal vendors just ring their bike bells and you'll know it's them already.
Hmmm yeah a hot choco with a hot pandesal. A hot taho. These reminds me of my childhood. My mother always buys taho in the morning. So yummy, I can even taste it while I'm writing this article. 😅
We all have childhood memories of how we enjoy our mornings. And sometimes, how we hated mornings because we stayed up late last night but we need to go to school early.And after showering and eating breakfast and arriving at school, we enjoy the company of our friends.
So, get up. Be thankful and start your day with faith. Drink hot coffee or choco and eat your breakfast. I wish everyone a delightful day ahead. 💜
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Live Your Best Life
Have you ever wondered if you've been living your life to the greatest? Living every moment to the fullest?
We only got one life to live. Lucky if we are given another chance. Don't you think about living it the best way we can would be the most promising we can give ourselves?
We all experience ups and downs. There's no question about that. But being positive towards life is one way to live your best life.
Don't give up on your dreams. Work hard and harder every step. The first is the hardest so don't get discouraged. We all start with something. And it's our choice to make that something big.
I remember a wise man once told me, 'Don't trouble yourself too much with something you have no control with'. I think this means paying more attention to things you can control and make it happen. As the saying says, 'don't cry over split milk'.
But why do we need to live the best of our life? Seriously, many are also asking this question and I don't even know why. I think it's simply because if we do, we will be happy. And happiness is something we all want and something we pick.
Have fun and stop focusing on negativity. Negative vibes attract negative outcomes. Being surrounded by negative people is toxic, so pick wisely.
Live the best life and don't settle in regrets. Regrets are good, it opens the doors to new possibilities. Possibilities that can have a better outcome. Regret, learn from it, and change for the better.
Live yourself and live your best life. This is the most wonderful gift you can give yourself. 💜💜💜
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How to unblock a user here? I accidentally blocked someone. I want to unblock that guy I want to see what he has to say to me.
An adopted Child Story
I was just a baby when they adopted me. I was sick and nearly dying and my biological parents couldn't afford the hospital bill no matter what they do. Or maybe they didn't try enough. They asked this family to pay for the hospital bill and make sure I live in return they can have me. I can say I am relieved with their decision, I can say I hate it.
I grew up not knowing I am adopted until I was around 8 years old when one of my siblings told me about it. I didn't understand it well at that time. I just know that they are not my real family. And it made me sad. I came to my father brokenhearted and asked him if it's true and what it really means, what I should do, and if they still love me or if they really loved me despite it. It was hard having all these questions when you're young. Because you really don't understand everything and you're too young to suck it all in. All you can think is that you're not one of them. That's it.
My father hugged me and reassured me that everything is alright. That they love me no matter what. He tried to explain it as much as I can understand. But all I really understood was that I was lucky and I am their little princess and no one can say I a not. He said, I may come out to another mother but I will always be one of their own and that it doesn't matter, they're my family and they love me just like a real one. He said that I should not think of it too much and that when I grow older, I will understand everything more clearly, and for now I just have to keep in mind that I am their baby and I will always be loved by the family no matter what. I was relieved with his words. I felt the sincerity and love.
Years past, as I grow older, my father's words remained in my heart. Never did I felt I was adopted. I nearly forgot about it if not for some people who mocks me. But I remained strong. I showed people that it doesn't even bother me. I showed them that what doesn't bother me won't hurt me. They eventually stopped and I earned their respect.
People begin to think I'm lucky. Adopted by a rich family, loved and cared like a real member, even got spoiled by everyone.
I began to be very confident with myself. Not once that I thought I will ever be detested by my family. Until it happened.
When I became an adult, I was so careless, it started to look I am rebelling. I looked like a rebel. One by one they began to hate what I am doing. They think I am being a Blacksheep.
It wasn't my intention. It was all just mistake of choices I made. I was then despised by my siblings. But my parents remained to love me. They always tried to understand me.
My siblings started to make me feel I don't belong. They don't invite me to gatherings, they don't call me, don't text me or asked how I was.
I got pregnant and lived with an abusive guy. When I couldn't take it anymore, I came back to my parents. They accepted me wholeheartedly but my siblings hate the thought.
I worked and moved out of our house again, I tried to be the better side of me. I tried to gain their trust and love again, they just didn't let me. They said that one chance is enough and I ruined it.
It made me think if they truly cared for me. Or was it just because they needed to cause I was nice.
I tried and tried until now to gain their trust again, still no success. I am so hated that they wouldn't even want to give me another chance.
I am so hated and judged based on my previous mistake that doesn't even include something wrong I did to them personally. I mean I did make mistakes but doing them wrong personally, I didn't. I made mistakes and I am changing for the better.
Everybody needs a second chance. We are all not perfect. We make mistakes, being adopted or not.
FICTION STORY😉💜
Eye contact
Have you ever wondered why sometimes you feel like you know the person so much even when you first see them for the first time? Have you ever wondered what if you were connected in your past life? Did you even took the time to think about it for a second?
We usually don't care that much when we see a stranger for the first time. But there are times we think of possibilities when we see someone for the first time. We immediately become at ease with someone. We sometimes feel like you shared memory with them.
Having this feeling is quite extreme to some people that they become attached with someone because of this. Some people even associate this at love at first sight.
When we experience this, we are sometimes left having so many questions.
They say eyes are windows to our soul. Maybe, sometimes we recognize one soul thru looking at them in the eyes. A soul that we are familiar with. A soul that had been once a very familiar being in our life.
I have encountered this kind of feelings several times and it always think of possibilities every time. He must be a friend from the past life, he must be a family, he must be someone very close to me, he must be my other half on my past life.
I sometimes believe that we are reincarnated, that we already lived a past life or at least some part of my being. That we already fulfilled a destiny and we are now fulfilling our present destiny.
Have you encountered the same feeling? What did you feel? What came out your mind? Tell me your thoughts. 😊
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Much Love,
JDINE 💜
"Heart shaped Box" Cover
I remember @gerl teasing me to sing a rock song. I remembered wrong, it was @Eybyoung who asked me. haha I'm sorry girls. Got the two of you mixed up... My bad, I'm sorry. haha.. Alright @Eybyoung here it is hahaha....
Me, being me, took it a bit wildly and did partial cover of the "Heart-shaped box" song originally by Nirvana and Amy Lee also sang her version of this song. And I am sharing my cover for this song. 😊
She (jokingly) asked me to sing "Bring me to life" 😅 and I don't think I have enough courage to share my recording of that song yet. 😆 So I decided I'll just share this. A simple song cover.
I super like this song. I love Nirvana's version, as it is the original, but Amy Lee's version isn't that bad too. I also like it. I like most of Amy Lee's songs actually. And her duet with Seether. I may also do a cover of that song, later. Depends on my mood.
This was recorded yesterday, when I kinda felt down. 😅 I thought it would be nice to sing to divert the thoughts I had. It actually worked. After this song, I started singing a bunch of songs and didn't realize that I'm already singing upbeat songs by Larusso, Dua Lipa, Shakira, and even Maroon 5. 😅 Next thing I know I'm dancing with 'Uptown Funk' while singing it. 😁
Then I figured maybe I'm just worried and bored. I still have the issues I have to deal with. They still exist. But today, I am facing them with my battle gear on. These includes courage, faith, hope and determination.
Anyways, yeah enjoy the song... Listen at your own risk, as what I always say. You've been warned. 😉 Alright... Here's my cover.. 😊
https://soundcloud.com/geraldine-almendarez/heart-shaped-box-cover/s-v3ZxiBZ0V5N?ref=clipboard
Trying to finish some of my drafts here and publish them today. I hope I can achieve some of it or all of it. haha But it would be impossible, or would end up having low-quality so I'll just take it slowly. 😊
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1st Batch of finalists [week1 winners]
Voting has already ended, people already picked their finalists.. 🥳 I am proud to announce to you all the 1st batch of our finalists for Readcash singing author idols! Let's give them love and respect. 💜
****Top 3 participants with most votes are..... (drum rolls) 🥁🥁🥁****
@avie018 ***for 1st place***
*🎶Avie018's Entry click here🎶* https://read.cash/@avie018/someday-well-know-singing-author-entry-155b0245
@Charlotte ***for 2nd place***
*🎶Charlotte's Entry Click Here🎶* https://read.cash/@Charlotte/klwkn-cover-08b4dc43
@Hykheinysha ***for 3rd place***
*🎶Hykheinysha's Entry Click Here🎶* https://read.cash/@Hykheinysha/i-will-survive-entry-9aa93fdb
**For the entries of the other participants, click the link at the bottom of this post.**
**For the 1st batch of finalists:** *You need to record and submit another entry for the finals which I will announce after we finish week 2. 🎶 💜*
**Congratulations to our week 1 winners!💜**
For our finalists that didn't get through, you can still submit new entries for week2 and try again. 😊 I look forward to your entries again as I enjoyed listening to everyone! You all have great voices in your own ways. 💜
I would like to thank everyone who participated in week 1 from contestants to voters. I wish to see everyone in the upcoming weeks ahead. 😊 @Princesstj @Jeaneth @Meglovesyou05 @OverThinker @Annthony18 @prey27 @Imdadul.hoque
*(Can't mention all voters haha, you all know who you are😊😊)*
I would also like to thank @Nhelvimi for giving me an idea to host this contest. It started as joke to raw idea to being a real contest. Thanks, bro.
And most especially, I would like to thank the generous sponsor who made this event possible and more encouraging. The sponsor wants to remain anonymous and I respect that. My hats are off to this sponsor. Thank you, from all of us.
**Week 2 is now starting!** Submit your entries now and be our 2nd batch of finalists. Have fun singing your heart out and enjoy the moment. 💜 Don't forget to write a good quality article with your entry.
Here are the links related to our contest:
**Search for the first Readcash Singing Author Idol** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
**The Singing Authors Community** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
**Week 1 List of Participants** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week1-participants-for-singing-competition-84d6e87a
**Week 2 List of participants and voting site** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week-2-singing-contest-participants-voting-is-now-open-b6bd2210
**2nd Batch of Finalists List** https://read.cash/@Jdine/2nd-batch-of-finalist-for-the-singing-competition-week-2-winners-8331e103
**C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! !**
**G O O D L U C K ! !**
City Moon Photography
The loud sounds of cars passing by, voices of people in the streets, busy roads, busy environment- these you can experience living in the city.
For people who are used to quiet places may be overwhelmed with such scenarios. They aren't used to the busy streets at night. They aren't used to children strolling late at night. They aren't used to seeing people hurrying their way to catch a ride and getting home.
In the metro, streets are still busy even after past midnight. You can even see people just starting their day late at night. City lights make the night colorful.
It might not be easy for someone who lives in the city to get used to silent environment of the province. Others might find it relaxing, though. Time to unwind and relaxation from the stress.
It is nice in both metro and country for different reasons. People need to experience fun in both places.
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The lighting still brightens the dark sky...
This isn't a good day for me. Started the day with so much going on. Have been dealing with everything for days now, trying to keep moving forward despite the issues. Been trying to push motivations for myself and people I love to keep the hope alive.
Just when everything seemed to be okay, sad news occur. It makes me realize, we really can't have everything we wanted. No one has everything he wanted. And life may play tricks and give challenges we feel we can't endure.
The truth is, many people fight a war we know nothing about. People struggle despite their jolly faces. And many are hiding behind smiles and happy stories that they share. It's not always being hypocrite, sometimes it's just their way of trying to divert their minds into thinking so much of their worries.
Anyways, we still need to keep moving forward, no matter what. We just don't have a choice and no other better option but to move forward. We need to gather strength and courage to keep fighting.
I still want to believe that there's brightness in every storm. The thunder may have an intimidating noise but lightning still brightens the dark sky.
Oh btw, this is the last day to vote for week1 participants. I will announce the top 3 participants with most votes. Good luck everyone.
*I'm sorry, I think my I didn't show much enthusiasm in this post, but I am still glad to everyone's support. Especially my husband's support. 💜
Duet, anyone? 😅
This is to give thanks to all the participants of my singing contest. I am truly grateful for all of my supporters.
I am not a good singer but I love singing. 😆 So here, I am sharing my cover for the song We can't stop by Miley Cyrus. I used Boyce Avenue's cover for my cover, though.
As I always say whenever I share my covers, LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK.
https://soundcloud.com/geraldine-almendarez/1598525837536-m4a/s-Hp2EzRlaPbV?ref=clipboard
I don't know the guy I'm singing with here. LoL. I just joined his duet in the Wesing app...
I like the lyrics. It's like allowing yourself for freedom. I think Miley Cyrus has nice songs. I like her the "Hannah Montana" version, though. But who am I to judge? (which I'm not, it's not like I'm judging her)
Anyways, thanks for taking the risk. 😆 Have a good one!
Cactus and Sakal-lents photography. 😅
Today's set of my husband's photography. I considered asking him to join readcash but then, both of us sharing one IP address wouldn't be such a good idea. 😆 So, I decided I'll just share his works instead. 😆
He collects cactus and succulents. This is one of his hobbies and interests. I can say he also appreciates nature's beauty as much as I do.
These was taken some time ago. I'm lovin' the view.. The second picture was taken in our compound and I think it's cool.. 😆
Many are saying that having cactus in your property brings bad luck because it has thorns. Superstitions. I don't agree with it. Roses have thorns too. 😆
Anyways, I hope you liked the photos as much as I do. 😊 Oh yeah, the title.. haha Only pinoys will understand, I'm sorry hehe.. Sakal means 'strangle' in English. It has nothing to do with the plants, photo or this article. But it sounds like succulents and me being me, figured it's a cute and funny title. 😊😊
Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and UPVOTE 💜💜💜
Bird's nest Photography
This is another set of my husband's photography. This nest is actually unexpected. We woke up yesterday realizing that there's a on the corner of our so-called porch. But we didn't see any birds. My husband moved it for a while to take pictures and moved it back in. The crazy part is it isn't inside any branch. It's beside the medium-sized kalachuchi that we have. Beside, I mean literally, on the ground beside the pot.
I find it mesmerizing and unbelievable cause it was the first time I saw a bird's nest in person and this close. I am amazed at how birds create such houses.
We figured the material that the bird used comes from our broom. It's the exact same thing. 😆 But it's amazing how it's all twined together. And when you hold it, it's kinda firm and it cant be easily teared apart. Unless of course you use force.
Birds are smarter than I thought. They make their own house. 😊 I watched some documentary about them building their nests but seeing a nest face to face is breathtaking for me.
I really love nature's beauty. It's incredible. It gives you hope. It gives peace of mind. This is just my opinion.
I hope you like this photograph! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE and UPVOTE. 💜
Revealing my face? Am I really joining the trend? haha
There has been a trend in some of the writers I follow of revealing their faces. It is, indeed, nice to see the face behind those articles. 😊 Others even asked me to join the trend. 😂🤣😅 I actually posted two articles that I revealed my face as the lead image. haha.
But tonight, I will try to do something a bit different. Might not be very unusual, it was trending in social media sites for a while. But it's definitely something different from the others' posts here at readcash that reveals their faces.
Okay... here it is...
😂🤣😅 I call this "if I were a boy" kind of photo. 😆 Bad hair day? I don't even care about that. Haha...
What was I even thinking about doing this post ahaha? I may lose supporters haha. Well... I still have faith in them. 😁
Goodnight and good luck to me haha 😅😆
I'm actually having thoughts of removing the photo part. I may or may not do so, depends on my mood in an hour or so. 😆
Hey, don't get me wrong, I am proud of who I am. I just like the idea of a little secrecy. haha Not that I'm acting celebrity, though. I just think, we all desire some privacy in different perspectives. 😊 I also don't see the need to even reveal my face. 😊 Just tried to have fun with this one post haha.
Week1 participants for Singing competition
I know today's supposedly the start to vote for week1 participants. I'm sorry but we have to start tomorrow.
Anyways, here is the list of our week1 participants. Try to listen to their entries and tomorrow, you start to vote.
Participants can also ask their friends to support them. I know everyone has enough supporters. 😊
Again, thanks for participating and I hope you enjoyed singing our entries. 😊
Here's week1 participants.
@Princesstj
https://read.cash/@Princesstj/my-entry-to-readcash-singing-authors-idols-competition-2020-7426621d
@Hykheinysha
https://read.cash/@Hykheinysha/i-will-survive-entry-9aa93fdb
@avie018
https://read.cash/@avie018/someday-well-know-singing-author-entry-155b0245
@Charlotte
https://read.cash/@Charlotte/klwkn-cover-08b4dc43
@Jeaneth
https://read.cash/@Jeaneth/bubbly-6aa2d2b0
@Meglovesyou05
https://read.cash/@Meglovesyou05/god-bless-the-broken-road-bdf88e57
@OverThinker
https://read.cash/@OverThinker/when-i-look-at-you-song-cover-cb1d9e2c
@Annthony18
https://read.cash/@Annthony18/until-the-time-is-through-quarantine-cover-08ed95a7
@prey27
https://read.cash/@prey27/all-i-ask-0d22d712
@Imdadul.hoque
https://read.cash/@Imdadul.hoque/avijog-cover-2e69d112
Here is the link where you can vote:
**✴ VOTE HERE!!! ✴** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx7Zj7dulcRGOS6Jj-5KV5J6gV9hjfV1AdvsNSkvHfPBJgiA/viewform?usp=sf_link
***3 Singers who got the highest vote will move on to finals. 😊***
*Links related to the contest:*
****Search for the first Readcash Singing Author Idol**** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
****The Singing Authors Community**** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
**1st Batch of Finalists List** https://read.cash/@Jdine/1st-batch-of-finalists-week1-winners-e1ffb584
**Week 2 List of participants and voting site** https://read.cash/@Jdine/week-2-singing-contest-participants-voting-is-now-open-b6bd2210
**2nd Batch of Finalists List** https://read.cash/@Jdine/2nd-batch-of-finalist-for-the-singing-competition-week-2-winners-8331e103
Those who still wants to participate and send their entries, submission of entries for week2 will start on Tuesday.
*I'm sorry I have to move a day later. Start of week two is supposedly be Monday but since we are starting our voting tomorrow, I have to make Week 2's start on Tuesday. Hope you all understand.
How to get started at Readcash... [Tagalog]
ENGLISH|TAGALOG https://read.cash/@Jdine/how-to-get-started-at-readcash-153e0c2d https://read.cash/@Jdine/how-to-get-started-at-readcash-tagalog-3cd01d70
Simpleng guide lang ito para sa newbies na walang idea saan/paano magstart, sa kabila nang lahat ng impormsyon na binigay sa kanila ng nag-invite sa kanila...
*Ito ay purong base lamang sa experience at observations ko. Sana makatulong itong guide na ito sayo.*
Bago ako magpatuloy, gusto ko kayo i-welcome dito sa readcash. Dito, pwede ka kumita sa pag-share ng thoughts at mga interes mo sa pamamagitan ng pagsusulat ng article. Ang pag-provide ng magandang quality na article ay mahalaga dito sa Readcash pero wag ka mabahala o ma-intimidate dito. 😊 Ang gusto lang namin sabihin ay isang article na interesante para sa iba tulad ng pagiging interesante nito para sayo. 😊 Sa madaling salita, magsulat ka ng kahit anong thoughts mo basta hindi siya sumasalungat sa rules ng site. Alam ko nabasa mo yung rules nung nagsign-up ka. 😊
**Ayun nga, pagtapos mo mag sign up, anu na ba gagawin mo?**
💟Iminumungkahi ko na magsimula ka munang magsulat ng introductory post mo at isubmit mo ito sa community na "introduce yourself". Pwede mo gawin ito sa pagjoin sa community tapos pindutin mo yung " write a full article" o kaya "submit your article". Pwede ka ding magsulat ng introductory post mo tapos pindutin mo yung " submit to communities" tsaka po piliin mo yung community na nabanggit ko kanina. Siguraduhin mo lang na nakapagjoin ka na sa community bago ka magsubmit ng article mo.😊 https://read.cash/c/introduce-yourself-c32c
💟 Ipinagpapalagay ko na yung nag-invite sau nag post na para i-welcome ka (kasi yun ang ginagawa ko sa mga invites ko at mga invites ng invites ko haha), kung ganun, gawin mo makakaya mo para magreply sa bawat comment na matatanggap ng post nila. Sa pamamagitan nito, maiisip ng mga users na gusto mo talaga dito. Na talagang naglo-look forward ka na mag-share ng thoughts mo at magkaroon ng mga bagong kaibigan at supporters mo dito. Alalahanin mo, mga mababait/magagaling na thoughtful writers at dahil bago ka palang at kailangan mo pang (kumbaga) i-prove ang writing skills mo, mas maigi nang nasa "thoughtful" part na muna. Pero maging sincere ka. Madami ang nawawalan ng supporters kasi hindi sila sincereat hindi sila consistent. 😊
💟Sumagot ka sa mga comments na matatanggap mo sa introductory mo. Ganun din sa pag-reply sa mga comments sa post ng nag-invite sayo. Malalaman ng mga audience na naaappreciate mo ang presensya nila at efforts. 😊
💟Magsimula kang magbasa ng mga articles. Matututunan mo kung paano ba nagwowork ang platform at kung anu ba ang mga interes ng mga tao sa pagbabasa mo. Sa pamamagitan nito, mahahanap mo ang parehong interes na meron ka tulad ng iba at malamang maging start ito para magkaron ka ng ideas para sa mga future articles mo.
💟Magsimula kang magsulat ng articles. Madami ding posts tungkol sa kung paano at ano ang maaari mong isulat bilang isang article. Mamay, bibigyan kita ng links na kung saan (sana) makakakuha ka ng tips.
💟Makipag-kaibigan sa pamamagitan ng comments. Ang pakikipag-kaibigan ay isang paraan para makakuha ka ng supporters. Bagamat, ine-encourage namin ang pagiging totoo. Ine-encourage namin ang tunay na tapat na conversations at hindi lang yung 'subscribe to me too.." na conversation. Ine-encourage namin ang tunay na interactions. Makakatulong itong makakuha ka ng supporters/subscribers at mapapanatili mo sila.
💟Mag subscribe ka sa mga writers na gusto mo at laging maging sincere at mabait. Kailangan pa ba dagdagan sasabihin ko tungkol dito? 😊
**MGA BAGAY NA AYAW MO GAWIN SA READCASH**
❌Wag magpopost ng plagiarism sa kahit na anong anyo. Larawan, texts, comments, articles, kahit ano... Nadedetect ito ng Readcash at malalaman ito ng mga users. Hindi mo gugustuhing mag copy-paste ng texts, mangopya ng photos, mag copy-paste ng comments, at wag kang mangongopya ng gawa ng iba! Masidhi (seryoso/malalim) ang pag discourage namin sa mga ganitong gawain.
❌ Iwasan mag-spam sa platform. Ibig sabihin nito ay ang paggawa ng mga hindi nauugnay na comments sa nga articles at magpopost ng low-quality na articles. Ang mga halimbawa ng mga hindi nauugnay na comments ay "wow nice very good"," subscribed to yiy subscribe back please","nice article please subscribe back," at mga ganyang tulad na comments. Ipinapakita nito na hindi ka naman talaga interesado sa article at insulto ito sa writer na nagbigay ng effort at oras niya para makapagsulat ng worthy na article. Tingin ko, pwede mo sila alukin na icheck ang arricles mo paminsan minsan pero para gawin ito ng madalas sa lahat ng article na mababasa mo ay sa halip magle-lead ng pagkainis ng audience sayo. Maliban nalang kapag parehas kayo ng mindset ng nakakabasa. Kung parehas kayong pag-gain lamang ng subscribers at hindi pagcreate ng magandang quality na article ang gusto, eh nasa iisa nga kayong paniniwala. Paniniwala na bandang huli ay aalisin din ni Readcash dahil ito ay cheating at ITO AY UNFAIR.
❌ Wag magjoin sa upvoting groups. Okay, anu ba ibig sabihin nito? Ang upvoting groups ay hindi nangangahulugang nagjoin ka sa group chat o anuman. Ang iig sabihin ng upvoting group ay "upvote mo ko, upvote kita". At ang upvote na ito ay ang tinatawag na thumbs up. Ang pag-upvote gamit ang tip ay hindi mo ikakapahamak kundi ang pag-upvote gamit ang thumbs up. Bakit? Kasi ang pag-thumbs up ay basehan din sa random rewarder, at kung manghihingi ka ng upvote (thumbs up) kapalit ng pag-upvote(thumbs up) mo din sa kanilanay kino-consider ng Readcash na cheating. Di ko alam ang eksaktong paraan paano nila vina-validate ang bawat upvote(thumbs up) pero vina-validate nila ang mga ito para mai-differentiate ang mga tunay na taos pusong upvotes (thumbs up) sa mga gawa lamang ng upvoting groups. Uulitin ko, hindi mo kailangang literal na kasali sa isang grupo. Kapag nag upvote ka ng writer at yung writer na yun nagupvote sayo, sa tingin ko nade-detect ng system ang intervals. At lalabas na parehas kayong naga-upvote sa isa't isa para lamang makapag-upvote sa isa't isa. At maaari kayo makakuha ng penalty mula sa pagkakuha ng mas kaunting points hanggang sa maaaring di kayo makakuha ng points sa loob ng ilang araw o linggo depende sa inyong violation. Syempre, depende din sa article. Hindi talaga ako sure paano ito vina-validate. haha Pero, ang UPVOTING sa pamamagitan ng TIPS ay ibang kwento naman. Hindi ka nila ipe-penalize dahil dito. Bakit? Ang pag-upvote gamit ang tip ay ginagamit ang sarili mong funds sa wallet mo. May percentage na napupunta sa Readcash sa mga ganitong actions. Kaya kung magbibigay kayo ng tips sa isa't isa, haha binibigay niyo ang ilan sa tips sa Readcash, sa madaling salita. Tandaan mo, percentage. At sa totoo lang mahirap ito abusuhin. At, ginagamit mo ang sarili mong funds (na-earn or dineposit mo) sa pagbigay ng upvote tipping, hindi ang points or funds ng Readcash. Edi, bakit ka nila pipigilan sa kung paano mo i-handle ang sarili mong pera?😊 Kaya.lagi ming tatandaan ang upvoting group ay thumbs up hindi ang pagbgay ng tip. Thumbs up. kasama dito ang pag like ng articles at comments. AT COMMENTS! please, pakitandaan mo ito. 😊
❌Iwasang mag-invite ng kasama sa bahay na gumagamit ng parehong wifi, phone data, o anumang bagay na nakakapagshare kayo ng parehas na IP address. Maco-consider ito na isa mo pang account at magi-split ang points na maaaring sa parehong accounts. At kapag nakapag-upvote (thumbs up) ang parehong accounts sa isa't isa, automatic kayo matatag bilang upvoting group. Maghello sa penalty. haha. Di ako sure sa mga sitwasyon na tulad ng kapag ang isang user ay gumamit ng mobile data/wifi ng kaibigan niya na para mag login kahit pa pagtapos niya makapag sign up o dikaya'y ang isang user ay gumamit ng public wifi para mag login na maaaring maging vulnerable na magkaron ng same IP sa ibang strangers at ang user na gumamit ng bagong biling second hand cellphone na ang may ari ay ginamit na ito para makapag login ang readcash. Susubukan kong itanong kay readcash ang mga tungkol dito pero para sa safer side tayo, gumamit tayo mg sariling wifi at wag mag-invite ng kahiy sino para gamitin ang parehong IP address na meron ka, sa ngayon. Pero sa tingin ko may nabasa ako na okay lang magkaron hanggang 4 accounts sa same IP. Subukan ko i-clear ito kay readcash. Sana ma-notice niya email ko hahaha.
❌ Wag maging bastos, mang-insulto (direkta o hindi), o anumang anyo ng kasamang pag-uugali. Tandaan mo, kailangan natin maging totoo sa sarili pero kailangan din nating maging considerate sa iba... Nagwowork tayo bilang isang team dito, hindi ito tungkol lang sa mga opinyon mo. Hindi ito tungkol lang paniniwala mo. Hindi siya tungkol lang sayo. Kailangan natin ang isa't isa para ma-achieve natin ang goals natin at ang goals ng platform. Respetuhin ang opinyon at views ng isa't isa at laging maging civil kung maaari. Hindi ibig sabihin hindi tayo pwede magkaron ng katuwaan. Have fun pero alamin mo din ang limits mo.😊
*Yang mga yan lang naiisip ko sa ngayon. haha. Maga-update ako agad kapag may naalala ako o idadagdag akong suggestions. 😊*
****Eto ang mga links na maaari mo ding i-consider na basahin:****
**Tips to new Pilipino Users at Readcash (Tagalog)** https://read.cash/@Jdine/tips-to-new-pilipino-users-at-readcash-tagalog-8b6546cb
**How to help increase your points** https://read.cash/@Jdine/how-to-help-increase-your-points-b9af6d10
**How to come up with topics to write** https://read.cash/@Jdine/how-to-come-up-with-topics-to-write-bfcde8d4
**How to attract more subscribers and make them stay.** https://read.cash/@Jdine/how-to-attract-more-subscribers-and-make-them-stay-35780d25
*Nagho-host din ako ng contest ngayon, pwede mo i-check and mga detalye dito:*
**Search for Readcash first Singing Author Idol 2020** https://read.cash/@Jdine/search-for-the-first-readcash-singing-author-idol-8d0e6732
*Ito ang mga communites na mino-moderate and/or co-moderate ko:*
**Pinay Everyday Journey** https://read.cash/c/pinay-everyday-journey-fd30
**Movie Lover** https://read.cash/c/movie-lover-1a5f
**Thriller/Horror Stories** https://read.cash/c/thrillerhorror-stories-dc61
**Reality of Life** https://read.cash/c/reality-of-life-fb76
**The singing authors** https://read.cash/c/the-singing-authors-94ec
Salamat sa pagbabasa sana nakatulong itong article na ito sa iba. 😊😊😊
**Wag kalimutang mag LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE at UPVOTE... 💜**
@Jdine
