Dean Michael Berris

People still read my postings on Multiply -- and comment on them! That's why I've been missing out on the traffic that my posts are generating (somehow).

So just to let you know, I post this on my original blog: http://mikhailberis.blogspot.com/ . Not that I have anything against Multiply, I've just been wondering where have all the readers gone. ;)

CHill!

This is the week before my birthday and I still have no concrete plans. Right now I want to reach out to people (still) reading this blog for ideas as to what might be good to do on your 25th birthday that you will remember for a good long time.

Things I've done for my birthday before are:

• Swimming Parties -- all nighters, over-nighters, and binge-drinking parties by the poolside. This still appeals to me, but it gets tired fast.
• House Parties -- having guests and family over at the house, binge eating and drinking, and then passing out one way or another. Not fun, not healthy, and not much to remember.
• Night Outs -- dinner with friends at a posh place, maybe Karaoke or Videoke before/after. Might do this again, but it does get a little tired as well.

So if you have ideas, I have a few days to collect feedback and suggestions before I finally decide on what to do (or whether to do anything at all).

CHill.

... always a blogger. So I'm re-activating this blog, not for the benefit of the world at large but rather for the benefit of me.

I've tried writing my thoughts down on a private journal, and I've tried keeping things to myself. But at the end of the day (or past few months) I realize that I need feedback -- and the thought of me being heard/read by anybody is more comforting than just being able to write.

So now I'll make it a point to really share insights with the world in an effort to relieve myself of the misery of keeping my thoughts to myself. Not that I'm doing anybody a favor, but because as the blogger that I am, I need to be able to say my piece.

There will be some things I will keep to myself -- some details of my life which I found better not to share with the world at large. Some intimate things I find I'd better write about in my personal journal.

But there are things that happen around which I have always wanted to react to publicly. I found that I am essentially an opinionated man -- and that I value having my opinions read or even rebuked or criticized. I live for this blogging thing, and it's been therapy for me for the longest time.

Now I question why I've even tried stopping this habit of mine. Expect then to hear/read more about me soon.

Chill.

PS. Happy Birthday to my Nanay Lagring! She turned 75 recently, and although she might not be reading this from a computer, I'd still like to shout out and be proud I have a healthy 75 year old grandma. I wish I'd grow to 75 and still be healthy and blessed as she is.

I don't feel like writing a lot publicly about things that have been happening in my life. I've rediscovered the utility of a private journal, and now I'm taking an indefinitely leave of absence from this blog.

Until further notice, consider this blog retired. It's been a good run, thanks to everyone who've ever visited and commented.

Chill.