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The First Time I went ONLINE

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Note: This article does not have any links. It is just a contemplative flashback about how Internet in the Philippines has helped me.

Between 1991-1995, I was busy logging on to Bulletin Board Systems. I was studying high school then, but I loved the idea of getting into BBSes. It was a great experience. After awhile, I met people who are my age (or younger!). I loved exchanging emails and chatting with other BBSers. I thought to myself "Someday, there'll be more computers connected with each other, and everyone from all over the world can chat anywhere, anytime!". I was thrilled at that thought, because I knew that it would be exciting to meet people via the computer, from all walks of life, and from any country.

Another fast forward: April of 1996. I fell in love with the Internet. On my first log on, I wanted to explore several sites. I didn't know how it worked and how those sites were built. I was totally clueless in the process of understanding the Information Superhighway.

And now here I am, currently trying to master Flash 5, and FreeHand, and Macromedia DreamWeaver and Adobe GoLive. I have come a long way from my first Apple Computer when I was a kid, to my 286 and then 486 and now Ghz! Indeed, the Internet has become my best mentor, teaching me, guiding me along the way. I may not be an expert yet, but I am getting there! I cannot wait for what's in store for me in the future of the Internet. And thanks to being able to log in for the first time (from the Philippines), here I am now. I've been through a lot, and I look forward to more in the future!