A few weeks ago, I came across an article late one night that I had cut out previously but had not read in The Sunday Times dated ‘January 20th 2008′ entitled ‘Discover the real beauty of blogging’ by Sandra O’Connell. Having absolutely no real idea about blogging I was impressed and intrigued by what I read. Being interested in business and enthusiastic about what I could try to do to if others can do it, I immediately went about seeing if i could get in touch with you as the article mentioned that you ran training courses. I was astonished when you did return my query about the course as i thought there is no way this guy is going to answer to somebody that he doesn’t know! When you mentioned that there was a course being held in Cork I was thrilled! I contacted Aileen from Sort my books as mentioned by you who gave me all details. I took two days off work , bought a new laptop and drove the long route to Cork down by Wicklow, Wexford and Kilkenny stopping by a police station to ask for directions. It was great to meet with you on the Saturday morning and Aileen and Ann helping me with my laptop. The atmosphere of the class was great too. Everybody spoke a little bit about themselves and what they hoped to achieve through blogging. This immediately put everybody at ease.
I found the course very suitable for somebody like me, who has no idea about blogging but who wants to learn. You explained the blogging proccess, the advantages, the rules, the Irish blogging scene, how other blogs and bloggers work, tips for bloggers and setting up your own blog. I found the course easy to listen to, well laid out and clear. Your style of teaching was simple to the point and humourous. At the end of the class I knew alot more about blogging and felt confident about how I could use this medium in my lifestyle. At th moment I am doing a nighcourse towards a diploma in Public Relations. Once my exams are over in May I intend to start on my blog. I am really looking forward to seeing how i get on.Thank you and Sort my books for making an article read turn into a real learning experience that i will have for life. Good luck with The Irish blogging awards and please let me know about the course in Dubln coming up in April, and most importantly watch this space………..emmmmmmmmmmmmm what shall i write about????? I have since bought 3 books on blogging,,,,

Great course, really enjoyed it,

Cant wait to get started

Sandra

Cheers for now,
Suz

http://www.puddleducks.ie

…..it only tastes like pi** in Limerick !

See ya!

Sharon.

That’s really all I was doing , too – “playing with the words” .
If/when Damo gets a gig organised for Limerick , you and I will get together and have a pint . Of Bud !

Thanks!

Sharon.

actually pi water can be good for you…
http://www.pi-water.ie/
(someone sent me that recently. Mind you I’m just playing with the words here!)

It’s like pi**water compared with the Bud they sell in Dublin .
(that’s just my ole dublin sense of humour coming out there!)

Sorry – didn’t mean to interrupt !

Sharon.