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I will continue my blogging no matter what you say about it

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“Every girl dreams of finding her Prince. But Prince is for Princess only, so I stopped dreaming at the age of 17.” - Hao Nguyen.

I haven’t been blogging so much lately, and this time is not because I’m lazy, I’m busy or I don’t know what to blog about; it’s all because of my cowardliness.

Sometimes I’m not as confident as I pretend to be, and I can be easily affected by others. As my blog got more popular, even just a little bit popular in a small community, **some people** started to talk about my age, my experience, and even my being a girl!!! So lame! Someone said that I was not a geek, I was non-tech, I was just a talker or my writing had no value at all, blah blah. It did upset me a lot, and it took me back to my stupid turtle shell.

But just several days ago, I talked about my problem with a respected friend of mine, and his words have definitely cheered me up a lot.

“You know. I always faced the same issue, but now I am older it is different. Some people see others with passion, ambition and ability as a threat…you don’t need to listen to them! Do you need to know how to grow a coffee plant to set-up a coffee chain, do you need to know SQL to be able to talk about websites. Don’t worry about what you don’t know, it’s not important. I have been in digital for 10 years and I really don’t know it all - who does.

What you do know is what’s good and bad on the web, what services have potential and what don’t, how social networks work, give value…etc,etc.


So don’t hide that knowledge. Sure, being a girl in this space may get the tech boys to pick holes in your thoughts, but know one is interested in what they say, we’re more interested in your view.

If you keep your blog as both commentary on tech in VN, plus your own experiences, events and views, I think it can build into a destination site.”

I just realized that I was such a cowardly idiot! I started my blog b/c I want to share my personal thoughts of ICT & Social Media scence in Vietnam, and I will continue it! Sharing personal thoughts on a personal blog has no fault at all! If you think my blog is worth-reading, I appriciate your time & your feedbacks for my blog. But if it is not, please don’t be too mean :) I’d love to know your opinions about how to make my blog a better destination, not like “your blog sux”.

Again, thanks a lot for reading this post. And again, I’m not gonna be affected by any negative comments. I’ve recieved a lot of good feedbacks about my blog, then who cares about a small black dot in a white sheet of paper? Stay tuned for my upcoming blog posts :D

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40 comments so far

phuongluu
 1 

Yes, stay tuned for your upcoming …

2009-04-26 at 3.11 am
Duc
 2 

I hope you will continue to share your thoughts and commentary on the vietnam web scene. Your blog has been a good source for overseas viets to gain insight into vietnam’s fast growing economy, particularly with regards to web stuff.

2009-04-26 at 3.51 am
Michael
 3 

Keep doing what you do. The fact that people are complaining means that you are important enough to read and respond to- that’s what you want, to inspire the reaction.

2009-04-26 at 7.42 am
ePi.Longo
 4 

Let do it. It’s always easier said than done :)

2009-04-26 at 7.58 am
Duc Ban
 5 

When you write something, the most interested thing is you receive some feedback that help you a lot. Keep blogging and enjoy this!

Ban.

2009-04-26 at 8.33 am
Kiên Phạm
 6 

Cứ viết đi bạn, lo gì người ta nói này nói lọ :)

- Kiên

2009-04-26 at 10.53 am
Chip
 7 

Yup thanks a lot :)

2009-04-26 at 12.53 pm
simpleman
 8 

alway pay attend ur blog.

2009-04-26 at 1.15 pm
Trinh Le
 9 

Keep Blogging Chip! I love yours! Your English is almost perfect! Be yourself no matter what they might say!

2009-04-26 at 2.41 pm
Ray
 10 

You have a great attitude toward the haters. I would imagine (because I am neither) that there must be some extra challenges because you are young and female but if your work is good you can prevail. You just have to keep at it.

2009-04-27 at 7.50 am
David Everitt-Carlson
 11 

We love your blogging! Keep it up and don’t let the bastards get you down!

2009-04-27 at 1.59 pm
An Nguyen Floss
 12 

Quotation: “Every girl dreams of finding her Prince. But Prince is for Princess only, so I stopped dreaming at the age of 17.”
You stopped finding a Prince? So, what are you looking for? A King? :D

2009-04-27 at 9.21 pm
Chip
 13 

Sincerely thanks you guys, A. Hung, Trinh Le, Ray, David, An and everyone else :D Hehe. Actually being a girl is not bad at all :”>
@An Well you didn’t get my idea dear hehe.

2009-04-27 at 10.31 pm
Patrick
 14 

Yeah blog looks much better than mine, and I know SQL! Keep up the good work…you have to have thick skin sometimes to survive in this world. Being a little tone deaf can be good too.

2009-04-28 at 9.18 am
An Nguyen
 15 

Oh, actually I DID understand your idea. It’s just a joke. I mean, a king’s always more POWERFUL and RICHER than a prince. Ok, just kidding. ^^
PS: Keep blogging. I really like your blog. ;)

2009-04-28 at 10.52 am
Chip
 16 

@Patrick Hehe thanks. So what’s your blog? I can’t see your URL :D I wanna go check out as SQL- expert’s blog.
@An Nguyen Maybe haha hahaahaha. But King is usually so old & ugly lol

2009-04-28 at 11.57 am
mr80
 17 

People say good things when we are bad, and bad things when we are good. So, keep blogging, living, and enjoy your life …^_^

2009-04-28 at 12.13 pm
Anon
 18 

:) happy to see your post and the great reaction. Chip is back and stronger than ever!

2009-04-28 at 12.16 pm
SaigonNezumi (Kevin)
 19 

Never pay attention to the people that write negative comments about your blog and/or opinions. It is your personal blog/online journal and you should not have to “censor” yourself to appease others.

You should feel honored that many people are “jealous” that you can write so well for somebody your age. Maybe they are threatened of what you will become after you start and finish college.

Just hold everything in, never show your emotions, and get even in the future when they do not not know it :-)

2009-04-28 at 12.29 pm
Danh ba web 2.0
 20 

Mình lúc nào cũng theo dõi những bài viết của Chip. Rất vui vì Chip đã viết blog trở lại !

2009-04-28 at 1.08 pm
Patrick
 21 

Don’t listen to Kevom; he last week asked me if I was a faggot in public, at Highlands in front of people. What an asshole; what a total hypocrite!

2009-04-28 at 1.28 pm
Patrick
 22 

Besides Kev needs to go on a diet.

2009-04-28 at 1.29 pm
Patrick
 23 

Kev, why email? Blog about it. You called me, via a question, a fag…you ended your vplug meeting last time in the rudest way. I was stunned. I will never talk to you again. Period. Big fat hypocrite.

2009-04-28 at 2.41 pm
Chip
 24 

Hmm Patrick, I don’t mean to be rude, but I’m not your Mom so I think you’d better go home crying :)
Actually I don’t know what exactly your comments mean, but I guess you are trying to attack someone personally on my personal blog in a public mode. And it doesn’t sound so good for an adult. I bet there are still some better ways around, try to find one your own dear.

2009-04-28 at 5.49 pm
Chip
 25 

Thanks everyone else :P

2009-04-28 at 5.50 pm
Patrick
 26 

Okay, Ms. Social-Network-Nothing Guru.

2009-04-29 at 7.53 am
Gen Kanai
 27 

Chip, you’ve got one of the best blogs on Vietnam and social media. Nothing to be ashamed about. Experience comes with age but you are already many years ahead of your peers so be proud. The jerks who may bring you down are just jealous.

2009-04-30 at 5.55 am
Chip
 28 

@Patrick Yup Patrick, let it go :)
@Gen Hehe you’re always right ;)

2009-04-30 at 6.35 pm
Patrick
 29 

No problemo! I’m in Bali, and it’s 2am…time for bed. Cheers! PK

2009-05-01 at 1.01 am
Dlead
 30 

read this too late :( sorry :(…Em gái cố lên !! :x

2009-05-01 at 1.26 am
Chip
 31 

@Patrick Yup cheers! Enjoy your holiday, lessen the strain.
@Dlead No hay problema anh zai :D

2009-05-01 at 2.35 pm
Chip
 32 

Never thought I’d let the rumor ruin my moonlight.. Hehee I love this song, have you ever tried it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbJVgMp2J9I

2009-05-01 at 2.39 pm
Christine
 33 

It takes a lot of courage to blog, putting yourself in the spotlight, being honest with your opinions, and opening yourself up to scrutiny, which can sometimes be negative. I lot of people don’t have the guts to do it, so you should be proud that you are. Your blog is valued by many people. Unfortunately, some people are too lazy or insipid to engage in meaningful and constructive dialogue when they disagree. For those, you should feel free to ignore! You’ll be developing a pretty thick skin soon :)

2009-05-01 at 4.46 pm
Patrick
 34 

Marilyn Manson anyone?
http://tinyurl.com/d2d2be

2009-05-02 at 6.18 am
SangLe
 35 

Vietnam will have 3 million men surplus by 2030 (http://www.vietnamnet.vn/xahoi/2009/05/847024/). Keep up your good work girl!

2009-05-12 at 10.00 am
nhocjok
 36 

Dù mình làm gì, đúng đắn tới đâu đi nữa thì cũng phải có người comment này nọ thôi chị ơi :) Blog của chị Chip là một trong những blog em hay vào xem nhất :D Chị viết hay mà ;)

2009-05-12 at 1.18 pm
Chip
 37 

@Christine Thanks dear haha But don’t you think my skin is thick enough? :P Kidding.
@Patrick :D
@SangLe Haha cái gì hiếm thì sẽ quý huh?
@Nhocjok Thanks bé :)

2009-05-12 at 3.43 pm
storyteller Nguyễn
 38 

well, i think , i don’t know to say what. Good blog. I should admire to know about you.

2009-05-17 at 3.37 pm
storyteller Nguyễn
 39 

you will contact with me twitter? Ok

2009-05-17 at 3.39 pm
Cuong
 40 

Well, Chip, you don’t have to worry, because:
- In SEO, Google have PageRank which indicate the quality of the website. Your blog’s PR is 4, that is huge for a blog, Chip.(Zing’s is 5, Timnhanh’s is 5). As a result, in Google’s eyes your blog is valuable. I think that’s what you need, ha ha ha, and just focus on your goal.

- Besides, I reviewed baomoi (which has PR 7), and found out that maybe your blog passed your own PR to them because you links a lot to baomoi. You know what that means? You offer baomoi with your own credit and help them to rank higher on Google. So, if you shut down your blog, maybe the first victim would be baomoi. he he he
- I think we already get bored with all discrimination and prejudice pointing to colored person, or a woman, or a homo, or a child … It’s so out of date, old fashion to cool, hip people like … you, right? :) So, why have to step back? Just do what you love to do and receive what you are worth receiving! F..k them! :)

2009-07-03 at 2.46 pm

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