by: Karla Vanessa Redor

A classmate of mine in my second year college introduced me to the world of forums. I started out with the very popular PinoyExchange. Then I joined other forums like PinoyForum, ad Barrio Alimasag. After which, I accidentally discovered Rebelde.Com and has become a member of it. Now, I’m an active member Grabeh.Com and I’m one of the Grabeh Yayas taking care of the Grabeh Babies.

I found joy in posting in the forums and reading what others have to say. In posting, I am able to express myself to the Online Community. I am able to say what my opinions, beliefs are. In addition to that, I’m able to give advices to others. Being of help to other people makes me happy. But then, I sometimes question myself that “Hey, am I forgetting myself?” From reading posts of other members, I am able to learn something. With that, I am able to connect through them since I know what they ought to say and likewise they know what I ought to say.

I have met a lot of friends in the forums especially in the Rebelde and Grabeh community. We may not be seeing each other that often but I am close to some of the members and you know who you are. I even get to chitchat with them through SMS, MSN Messenger and Yahoo Messenger, and send them e-mails as well. I have shared with them my problems and I’m glad that they are there to listen and comfort me. I never thought that I would find such friends here since I have had once the perception that many people online are just joking around.

To the creator of the forums… thank you for making a significant change in my life.