Blogathon Commentary

As I write this, the Blogathon still moves on as the determined writers and their teams spend 24 hours posting a blog update every 30 minutes. Now to some of you who might say "Pfft, it just involves staying awake and typing nonsense all day" let me just assure you that only the highest quality nonsense is acceptable by our brave bloggers. So to move on, let us recap the amazing start of the first blogathon.


At about 9pm Malaysian time, our local bloggers began what is to be the biggest charity effort worldwide. All eyes have turned to their respective blogs as they write and write and write until they can write no more (god forbid). Among these bloggers is a friend and fellow coursemate, Reta Lee, whose blog is donating all proceeds to the PAWS association so that our furry little pals don't have to say bye bye.


However, things did not start well for her as her site monitor comments that she needs to fix her timestamps (they weren't showing) and she has been trying constantly to fix it but to no avail. Even my help wasn't enough to stop the poor cute animals from crying over their first obstacle but I was sure she'd pull through. When asked how she felt, Reta responded, "Irritated" (got proof okay, I have chat history!!11) Well don't worry Reta, I'm sure it'll work out somehow.


Reta's not the only one who's working hard, Paul Tan of Bloggersaremorons.com, too had been delayed in his posting. However no comment could be reached (mainly because I didn't really know him that well. I shy shy mar). but of course, this means that the blog will just be updated every half an hour after the first post.


Another blog that was working hard last night was YvonneFoong.com as Yvonne herself kicked off the blogathon with a rousing introduction to a genetic condition called Neurofibromatosis. You want a summary? Go read it yourself, lazy butt. Her second post however was a more humorous one as she paid homage to her site monitor, Chris.


Also participating in the 2005 Blogathon is DustyHawke whose first entry takes note of his preparation, and oh my god is he prepared. I worked for the agency who handles Nescafe's account and I have never seen that many packets of instant coffee in one place before. He is willing to fill his bloodstream with so much caffeine that his eyes will no doubt pop out when he's done, and that's before detox baby! He's donating his proceeds to UNICEF Malaysia, so that children everywhere can lead a better life.


There are so many Malaysian bloggers out there who are trying to make a difference for their respective causes. For this I salute you all (But I'm sure as hell not going to do this with you next year) So until next time, this is Arin, saying good luck to you lot, you are surely far braver and far more generous than I. You're all still crazy nutters though.