The Most Generous People on the World Wide Web
25 May
Sometimes I see bloggers talk about stuff they received from other bloggers, and I’m wondering, where are they meeting such generous people?
Of course, I have become fast friends with some of my readers over the course of my blogging history (heck, the wedding I’m attending this weekend is for a girl who followed my blog four years ago). But aside from the odd birthday present (given and received), I don’t usually receive packages from bloggers.
And then I discovered something called “giveaways.” I’ve never participated in a giveaway before, but today I stumbled upon two. Sassy Jadore’s giveaway and AbcGrrrL’s giveaway.
You’re probably thinking, “Where have you been all this time? How can you be so interested by giveaways?” Maybe this phenomenon is normal for all of you folks, but I don’t encounter this everyday. I had to investigate who these people were that were giving stuff away for free.
As I started reading Sassy Jadore‘s profile, I thought, “This girl could be my BFF!” We have similar cyber names1, we both love Korean dramas and Korean music, we both subscribe to the ‘fashion > makeup’ belief, and her blog plays music by Lady GaGa. Plus, she lives in San Francisco, the city I hope to move to one day. I am kind of jealous. Did I also mention she’s giving stuff away to strangers for free? She must be one cool chica.
I discovered a similar phenomenon with ABCGrrrl. She shops in Japantown, loves mochi and other Asian sweets, one of her favourite movies is Slumdog Millionaire, and she became RL friends with bloggers.
The result of my investigation? I think giveaway bloggers are my new BFFs.
- Although I suspect this may be because we both watched – and loved – My Sassy Girl. Nonetheless, the fact that we both identified with the heroine shows we’re meant to be. [↩]
Haha, I’ll need to check out those sites! And that’s super cool that you attended a blogger friend’s wedding! It’s crazy how friendships can grow from the most unexpected places and in the most unexpected way =)
Haha yeah, that could be a dangerous question. :P
Yeah I love that book! Have you read any other Sophie Kinsella books? I love them! Also, Meg Cabot too! :)
Thanks so much for entering my giveaway. You’re so sweet :) Sassy Jalore and I actually lived in the same city (don’t know each other personally), until I moved 100 miles from her. I can’t wait to meet her. If you make a trip to SF, CA, let us know so we can hang out! (I hope I don’t sound psycho stalkerish) hehe. And yesyes, I loved My Sassy girl. It was such a cute movie. I actually did the 100 day anniversary with my boyfriend back in 2002 when we met. Gosh, I’m such a dork!
Hey sweetie~
I’m glad you found my blog and mentioning it on your blog. =) omg…I think we can totally be like BFF. I just explored your blog and I found many things we have in common besides what you mentioned. I read one entry where you talked about living at home with your parents and how there are problems. I can relate to this among a few other things you talked about on your blog.
I do love the Kmovie My Sassy Girl, but that’s not how I came up with my name. I just like the name and means stylish and chic. hehe. =) The Jadore part is from my favorite perfume Dior J’adore. =)
I’m also a big fan of Romantic Comedies. yay. =)
Lately, there hasn’t been any interesting romantic comedies out. I’m looking forward to “The Proposal” starring Sandra Bullock coming out toward the end of June.