where the magic happens 
Blogging has been real good for me. It started out as a creative outlet way back when, then I met and got to know other bloggers, some of whom have become real life friends. And as mentioned in my latest podcast, blog advertising has also given me a nice little side income.
And this is the latest toy that I’ve bought with that side income: an LG 20″ widescreen monitor, $299. This is on top of the camera I bought in May for $399 – a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7.
The ironic thing is, if I wasn’t a blogger I could have made do with my older camera, and if I wasn’t spending so much time in front of the computer, I would not have been tempted to upgrade the monitor.
Oh well, never mind. I’m now working towards the funds for my end of year holiday. 
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ooo nice… am tempted to add on to my sideline too now…after that failed episode with googleads. Hmm..Need to dig your brains again.
Congrats. It’s nice to be able to earn some cash off blogging. I’m still working towards my first paycheck.
Wow! Sweet! I’m happy to make friends through my blog…though some income would be nice too.
sourrain: no problem – email me!
10/3: it takes time man. It was at least 5/6 months before it started to trickle in. but some are quicker than others, it all depends on the niche of your writing.
blur ting: yeah I’d say #1 benefit is meeting ppl, and #2 is the side-income.
Thats cool.
minty: yes, it’s not bad at all!
sweet!
i never knew blogging could be that gainful.
nice toys
yurl: I’m a small fry, you should check out these two guys:
http://www.problogger.net
http://www.johnchow.com/john-chow-dot-com-blog-income-report-july-2007/
eh…..reading blog also prompted me to get a bigger screen…difference is the money doesnt come out from the reading part…..&#&#¤%/&%()/
woohooo!!! yay to you mooi! congrats on the new screen
i’m still building my blog empire 
ront: yeah unfortunately not.
indra: know that it will take time. Just have to be consistent with yourself – write well and write often if you are serious about it. and thanks!
Woo hoo! My nuffnang got me all of….
$30 so far.
Hahahahahahahahhaha!!!
i wonder when my little side income will trickle in like yours… lol.
so when are you popping by singapore?
Rachel: that’s good! just be patient – I had to wait a few months too before it started becoming more constant.
nadnut: atm, planning for end of year – Xmas/NYE.
Great that you can write about things you love and get toys on the side.
Methinks you need a new keyboard though! The one in the pics looks like it came from 1995
Andy: haha you would be correct! But it’s a Honeywell – even if it’s that old, it’s still very comfortable to use. But yeah, now it doesn’t match my new monitor.
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