Power of Schmooze
What’s schmooze? You might ask. From Answers.com:
schmooze or schmoose also shmooze
v., schmoozed or schmoosed also shmoozed, schmooz·ing or schmoos·ing shmooz·ing, schmooz·es or schmoos·es shmooz·es.
v.intr.
To converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.v.tr.
To engage in schmoozing with: “how to be a professional artist—how to be a businessperson, how to schmooze the collectors” (Paige Powell).n.
The act or an instance of schmoozing.
Adria of In Cinq, an international community art project that encourages visitors to contribute a cinq pic (9-word cinquain + self portrait) and Karen of Secret of Unlimited Prosperity, a blog that deals with the Law of Attraction, have bestowed me with a community involvement award.
Thanks, Adria and Karen!
Now it’s my turn to give this award to 5 bloggers who created an impact on their respective communities. Congratulations!
A Baby Boomer’s News, Reviews, and Observations
Angela isn’t only referred to as an infomaniac by her family and friends. In many respects, she’s a front runner of her generation as well- the Baby Boomers.
Moondanzer Delivers
Jackie strongly opposes the war in Iraq. She blogs about the lives of US soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Pedestrian Observer
Pedestrian Observer is a socio-political blog of a jaywalking cyber pedestrian on top of man-made Mt. Payatas, the exclusive village of social rejects and marginalized bottom dwellers in the Philippines. Once the pride of Asia was dubbed as the Pearl of the Orient, now it’s drowning in the muck of corruption and bad governance. Pedestrian Observer blogs about the current political situation in the Philippines.
Phattitudes. Positive, Healthy Attitudes
KeMari defines phattitude as the way you feel about yourself, the way you present yourself to the world and the way you allow the world to affect you. Her keen articles truly define the word, beautiful.
Vince Celeste
Marist brother, Vince blogs about his vocation and his consecrated way of life.
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July 10th, 2007 at 5:09
I love how you included the screenshots… you’re so creative, Gabriel.
July 10th, 2007 at 5:20
Hi Adria,
Thanks for checking them out. Hehe. I want those images to speak for themselves. I wonder if they affected the load time, though.
July 10th, 2007 at 8:47
Gabotron, it’s my humility to accept the award. Tahnk you for reviewing my blogsite as it is inspired truly by the children and people I’m with, the orphans and the least ones at Asilo de San Vicente and my past apostolate in Metro Manila. Congratualtions, too to the other blogsites who gained the power of Schmooze.
July 10th, 2007 at 11:23
Wow, the screenshots really made a lot of difference. Great!
And great selection of awardees too.
PS: James mentioned that you can convert them to gif 128, whatever that means. He says its much smaller and should not degrade the quality too much.
July 10th, 2007 at 13:04
Oh my goodness…I must be scmoozing it up…you are the 2nd person to bestow this upon me. I am very honored to be featured like this on your site. And also very honored that you think of me!! thank you so very, very much!! ~jackie
July 10th, 2007 at 13:21
I’m so honored
I couldn’t have been given a schmooze award by a better blogger. You set this up in an amazing, visual way. Awesome job with the screen shots and definition. I don’t know if I’ll be able to follow up with a better schmooze giving blog. Thank you so much!!
July 10th, 2007 at 16:01
@Br. Vince,
Now that’s what I call community involvement. Your generosity is indeed inspiring.
@Karen,
Thanks Karen! I figured I’d provide screen shots for them, just like what I did in my blog drive-by. And yeah, I’ve been optimizing and converting my images. Did they load fine on you end?
@Jackie,
How could I ever forget you, Jackie? You’re one of my nicest blogging friends. Your cause inspires me to be strong, just as you are.
@KeMari,
Thanks! Don’t feel obliged in any way. This is definitely optional. Nonetheless, you deserve the award!
July 10th, 2007 at 22:52
[...] Gabriel left a message on my tag board telling me that my blogsite has the power of schmooze. I wondered what it was. So I looked for a meaning. Looking for the meaning at Encarta, “Schmooze” means, “to chat socially and agreeably; an informal chat about trivial matters.” Gabriel bestowed a blogging community involvement award. This originated from Adria of In Cing. Thanks for this. With this, I want to bestow the same award to Franco and Mark Aethen. Please get your badge here. [...]
July 10th, 2007 at 23:01
fabulous choices! love the inclusion of the screen shots as well!
July 11th, 2007 at 0:28
Thanks for dropping by, Lisa. Yeah, I thought the images a nice way to spice up this meme.
July 11th, 2007 at 16:55
Congrats on getting schmoozed! You deserve it!
July 12th, 2007 at 11:26
Thanks for dropping by, bro! I really appreciate it. The 2 Pinoy blogs have already responded. You might want to check them out as well.
February 17th, 2009 at 13:24
It seems great. I am subscribing now. Thanks for sharing a lovely information with us
February 24th, 2009 at 17:40
Thanks for dropping by, bro! I really appreciate it. The 2 Pinoy blogs have already responded.