“…In an age where faces were replaced by books, and now books are replaced by Facebook, cries of privacy are louder than ever…I recently checked the ‘back end’ of my Google Analytics to see what drives traffic to my website/blog.”
[Post about the ego-crashing search terms that lead ppl to my blog.]
Category Archive: Author Daze: writing life
Oct 21 2011
Searching for my ego…
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/10/searching-for-my-ego/
Sep 16 2011
When the only interest is in cash…
“…really show[s] what makes the world go round. A bit o’ international cash, and riches in investment property.”
[Post about my first published articlesin Canada.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/09/when-the-only-interest-is-in-cash/
Sep 09 2011
When law goes from boring to ker-razy
“…Mental incapacity and a stock-broker who saw Jesus Christ as the inspiration of choosing multi-million stock options for her prestigious clients – and was still deemed capable under the eyes of the law!”
[Post about my most recent article as a media delegate at a Canadian legal conference.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/09/when-law-goes-from-boring-to-ker-razy/
Aug 26 2011
To read or not to read – is that even a question?
“…Disturbing report that when kids were asked whether they read books, they answered only social media and text messages. Um. This is not reading. This is akin to saying you read every morning as you stare at the cereal box mindlessly munching. That is not a newspaper (though prob same nutritional value) – just as Twitter is not a book. ”
[Post about how kids are not reading books, but social media only.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/08/to-read-or-not-to-read-is-that-even-a-question/
Jul 29 2011
Eh, B, C – more writing in Canada
“…And appearances are very, very, very important to me. That’s the whole purpose of these posts, so you can see my byline. Hey, I’ve always said ego is found as soon as the writing talent!”
[Post about some more tax articles I write in my life as an international reporter in Toronto, Canada.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/07/eh-b-c-more-writing-in-canada/
Jul 01 2011
It’s great to be foreign!
“…it appeases my split personalities to be undertaking such subversive roles. I have a [paid] excuse to be random and act like a different person. Dream role indeed.”
[Post about how the personal advantages of being a foreign correspondent, and a preview of my first article in this role.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/07/its-great-to-be-foreign/
Jun 24 2011
Through global eyes
“…’Aussiiieee, great article! Gotta love the thing about the thongs, lol.’ ‘Haha… it’s great that you contributed… I like a good read. (when I read) haha..’”
[Great constructive feedback on my article published in Canada about life in Canada.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/06/through-global-eyes/
May 20 2011
To “zee” or not to “zee”, “es” or no?
“…Australian English spelling sides with its ‘bigger’ brother, the ol’ Brits, on all things grammar, but where does Canada buzz in this spelling bee? True to its international diplomatic image, Canada sits on the fence and takes bits and pieces from both sides.”
[Misspelled outburst on Canadian spelling - the debate continues...]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/05/to-%e2%80%9czee%e2%80%9d-or-not-to-%e2%80%9czee%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%9ces%e2%80%9d-or-no/
May 11 2011
How to instantly feel younger? Realise your childhood dreams!
“…I resisted the urge to chest-bump my manager for making my ‘dream job title’ come true – instead I pumped my fist in the air and said, “Woo! I like being foreign!””
[Giddy outburst about being offered a foreign correspondent gig for a Canadian publication, reporting on Australian issues.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/05/how-to-instantly-feel-younger-realise-your-childhood-dreams/
Apr 22 2011
A young girl’s strange, exotic journey from Sydney to Scarborough…
“…the distances we walk is limited by the flip-flops on our feet – we can only walk so far and so fast. We call them “thongs” btw. That was an interesting conversation with my friend’s older uncle to find out *that* difference in terminology.”
[Article submitted to the magazine "Current" in the 'Global Perspectives' section outlining my experience as an Australian in Canada, and the cultural differences.]
Permanent link to this article: http://keirawong.com/blog/2011/04/a-young-girl%e2%80%99s-strange-exotic-journey-from-sydney-to-scarborough%e2%80%a6/
