I spent a good ten minutes thinking of a nice way to share this piece of good news with you, but I was too excited (still am) to compose my thoughts. And so I’ll just say it out loud:
I’m blogging for Inquirer.net!!! I’m giddy, happy and very thrilled. I can’t stop smiling and even shed a little tear of joy when I saw the masthead for the first time.
My blog is called Happy Nest. 
It is a blog about positivity, about the good things that make our every little day a bit better. Positivity is a beautiful thing to share. I am very grateful to the INQUIRER.net for inviting me to join their team and encouraging me to spread a little more sunshine.
The official announcement can be found in this INQUIRER.net Blogs post. Joey Alarilla, INQUIRER.net editor, also introduces Happy Nest in his blog. It was in his post that I learned that I made history by being “…the first ‘pure blogger’ (read: non-mainstream media journalist) to launch a blog at INQUIRER.net.” I think I’ll do the Dance of Joy! Care to join me?
And so without further ado, here is the link to my Inquirer.net blog: Happy Nest. Regular updates will begin on Monday, June 11. I’m so excited! When you hop over to the Nest, a winking egg will be welcoming you. This illustration was prepared by H, who is just as elated as I am. I will still be blogging here of course, but I also hope to see you in Happy Nest! 😉 Here’s a toast to the good things and to positivity. Cheers!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Meeyagirl
June 7, 2007 at 11:04 pm (17 years ago)toni!!! congratulations!!! all your beautiful positivism will now go mainstream, yey! 😀
ps. alam mo, nung sinabi mong happy nest sa title (and the way you began the entry), i thought you were going to have a baby na, hahaha! well, in a sense may “baby” ka nga naman 😛 good luck 😀
Joey Alarilla
June 7, 2007 at 11:14 pm (17 years ago)thanks toni
we’re so proud to have you on board.
welcome to the inquirer.net blogs family
take care.
cheers!
abby
June 7, 2007 at 11:29 pm (17 years ago)wow, congrats toni!!!
like meeya, akala ko din the stork has arrived in your (wifely) door step, hehe. 😀
Tessa
June 7, 2007 at 11:33 pm (17 years ago)Oh my God, Toni, I’m so happy for you!! Keep it up, I’ll still lurk around your new blog too. Good luck!!!
ate sienna
June 8, 2007 at 12:10 am (17 years ago)*doing the dance of joy with you*
i’m so proud of you, girl… so, so proud
Robin Lim
June 8, 2007 at 12:26 am (17 years ago)Congratulations! Second time I have said that to you in a month
Ate Bam
June 8, 2007 at 12:33 am (17 years ago)We’re so proud of you Noni! We love you and miss you so much.
I was first excited to revisit Wifely Steps as I’m taking little
steps of my own now. But the big news got me ecstatic! I did
say you’ve got great things in store for you. May your positivity
rub off on everyone!
Cheers!
Ate Bam
Miguel
June 8, 2007 at 12:46 am (17 years ago)So now you’re a “pro” blogger or “media” blogger!
So that’s your full name… After the blog web awards, people called you “Toni Marikit!”
kaoko
June 8, 2007 at 1:44 am (17 years ago)Congrats Toni! Now that redefines Pro-blogging 😀 Here’s an ice candy to celebrate!
BabyPink
June 8, 2007 at 4:01 am (17 years ago)wow!!! congrats, congrats! ang galing naman! super proud ako of you!:)
*dances around!*
missyosigirl
June 8, 2007 at 5:13 am (17 years ago)congrats! 😀 sikat!
hehehehe
fionixe
June 8, 2007 at 6:08 am (17 years ago)wah! congrats! ^_^ galing naman ni mam toni! wee~ lagi kong bibisitahin yan.
Junnie
June 8, 2007 at 7:00 am (17 years ago)Naku, there is no “T” in Happynes, magagalit si Will Smith niyan.
Congratulations go to Husbo too. Behind the success of every woman is a great artist – este man pala.
This will be a partnership made in heaven. looking forward to great articles and creative drawings from your Happy Nes
sha
June 8, 2007 at 7:52 am (17 years ago)happy for you toni congrats
JO
June 8, 2007 at 8:02 am (17 years ago)Congratulations Toni! Best wishes!
cookie
June 8, 2007 at 8:06 am (17 years ago)High five!! Congratulations to you, Toni. I immediately put Happy Nest on my blogroll
Tina
June 8, 2007 at 8:38 am (17 years ago)Congratulations Ate Toni!
Pie
June 8, 2007 at 8:47 am (17 years ago)Congrats toni!!! 😉
delish
June 8, 2007 at 8:48 am (17 years ago)sis… you’ve always had it in you to be great, and finally, you have arrived!!!
congrats… and here’s to many more such opportunities
Cyberbaguioboy
June 8, 2007 at 9:12 am (17 years ago)congrats Toni! Welcome! I will force my wife to read your blog soon as it is up! haha.
Em Dy
June 8, 2007 at 9:27 am (17 years ago)Toni, that’s great. I’m so happy for you. Congrats.
tofubaby
June 8, 2007 at 11:23 am (17 years ago)Congratulations, toni! 😀 We’re happy for you.
Blogbastic!
June 8, 2007 at 11:29 am (17 years ago)Congrats! you indeed made history and I look forward to your blog on Inquirer.net and will also be visiting regularly here from now on. Cheers!
iska
June 8, 2007 at 12:03 pm (17 years ago)That is so cool Toni! Congratulations! Galing galing!
karol
June 8, 2007 at 12:48 pm (17 years ago)congrats toni!!!
galing!
lady cess
June 8, 2007 at 2:53 pm (17 years ago)wow! ang galing! im so happy for you toni!well-deserved!
smarie
June 8, 2007 at 4:24 pm (17 years ago)yahoo! that’s great news toni, congratulations!!! *dancing along with you*
keep up the good work =D
Lady Luxie
June 8, 2007 at 8:59 pm (17 years ago)Oh’ that must have been one happy dance you did eh?!…glad for you!
Kindred
June 8, 2007 at 10:13 pm (17 years ago)Glad you liked the masthead. Happy blogging @ INQUIRER
bh
June 8, 2007 at 11:09 pm (17 years ago)if this is something that I’ve said before
then let me repeat myself:
I’m proud of you.
just keep on making me repeat myself.
Linnor
June 8, 2007 at 11:22 pm (17 years ago)Galing!!! Congrats!!!
annastasa
June 9, 2007 at 7:48 am (17 years ago)congrats, toni! i will surely be “in the dance.” galing galing!!!!
BatJay, Ang Dating Hippopotamus
June 9, 2007 at 10:42 am (17 years ago)congratulations toni! you’ll do very very well and will stand out.
WOOHOO!
leah
June 9, 2007 at 10:45 am (17 years ago)well done toni! somehow i knew that indomitable happy spirit in you would take you places. go forth and spread good cheer, why don’t you!!
Daphne
June 9, 2007 at 11:12 am (17 years ago)Wow congratulations Toni!
I like the winking egg graphic at Happy Nest. Both you and your husby are very creative and talented individuals, great combo!
I will check it out on Monday for your positive entries
rach
June 10, 2007 at 2:38 am (17 years ago)Congratulations Toni! That’s a wonderful achievement. Looking forward to your first article. Hope you will enjoy writing for Inquirer.net. More power!
macy
June 10, 2007 at 9:31 pm (17 years ago)congratz!
Nyree Belen
June 11, 2007 at 4:05 pm (17 years ago)Congratulations Toni! truly deserved! I am a longtime fan of wifely steps!
SexyMom
June 12, 2007 at 2:30 pm (17 years ago)congratulations, Toni. am very happy for you.
Anna
June 13, 2007 at 12:40 pm (17 years ago)Oh my gosh, PenPal!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Lani
June 18, 2007 at 6:15 pm (17 years ago)Congrats, Tons.
rowie
June 18, 2007 at 9:15 pm (17 years ago)Congrats!!!!!
mich
June 19, 2007 at 11:36 pm (17 years ago)congratulations toni!!
ela
June 20, 2007 at 7:39 am (17 years ago)so behind with my bloghopping so ngayon ko lang nabasa to… wow, congarts congrats toni! ang galing mo talaga, pang celebrity! 😀
i’ll link the happy nest page up ha
Michael
June 28, 2007 at 6:09 pm (17 years ago)Congrats Toni.