Decoded: Monday, May 19, 2008

I've Got a Story

RE: May 18, 2008 --- What If?


E-mail to codeblued@gmail.com :

Hey CB!

Thanks for posting my secrets. Yes, secrets - this is my 4th one already (haha!).

About my newest secret: Well, it's about my first date which happened about a few days ago. It was overwhelming to say the least. It's not everyday that two guys go out on a date. I felt happy, sad, confused, and anxious all at the same time. But most importantly, I had so many questions about all the uncertainties. I guess, I'm just being careful with my heart. Oh well, wish me luck.

-D

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Ask Code Blued!

Q: Do you think majority of the people who send in secrets are girls?

CodeBlued: Hmm. Honestly, I've never really thought about it. But I hope not! :) And anyway, it doesn't really matter what gender they are. We all have secrets.

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Last week's secrets:

1. This week, Code Blued is showcasing 2 new features of the site!

One, I've Got A Story, a column where you can send in your personal anecdotes, experiences, relationships behind YOUR secret/s or secrets that have been posted. Did any secret strike you, or do you want to share the story behind your secret? Send it in to codeblued@gmail.com , all emails will be kept anonymous. :)

Two, you can now Ask Code Blued! Got a question? Something on your mind? Want to ask Code Blued anything under the sun? Send in all your queries to codeblued@gmail.com . I cannot guarantee that all questions will be answered, but I will try to answer most of them. :P

2. Keep keep keep sending in your secrets to codeblued@gmail.com !

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Decoded: Sunday, May 11, 2008

I've Got A Story

RE: May 4, 2008 --- "The real reason we broke up was because I asked the stupid Magic 8-ball for love advice."

E-mail to codeblued@gmail.com :

Dear Code Blued,

Thanks for posting my secret!:) The timing was actually quite perfect. Although that relationship was 2 years ago, (we broke up the 1st week of May), I still felt some twinge of pain this last week remembering everything, the love and the heartbreak. But having my secret out in the open made me realize just how free I am now.

The secret's of course is a joke, an exaggeration. (We didn't break up because the magic8 ball told me to!) Rather, it's a metaphor for all the stupid little things we do, (especially all the over-analyzing we do!!) in relationships and how it just ends up tearing it down. I've learned a lot since then, and as of now while there are no "prospects" per se, in general, my life's outlook is good. :)

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Last week's secrets:

1. Last week, Code Blued celebrated its very first monthsary, and we're still riding high on that wave. So keep sending in your secrets and stories to codeblued@gmail.com :D

2. As you may have noticed, we're starting a new feature this week - "I've Got A Story", personal stories / anecdotes shared by supporters of Code Blued. This week's email is from the sender of last week's 8-ball secret. Have you got a story to share? Send it in to codeblued@gmail.com! :D

3. Only 7 secrets this week! Keep sending in your secrets so we can reach our quota per week. :)

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Decoded: Sunday, May 4, 2008

HAPPY MONTHSARY Code Blued! :D

Damn, we're one month old! If Code Blued was a child, at one month, it wouldn't be able to talk or walk just yet.

But somehow, Code Blued HAS learned to talk by expressing secrets of many people (mine, yours, theirs), and it has also gotten elsewhere with its tiny baby steps --- for example, our mention in this Inquirer online article, and a soon-to-be published article in an org's magazine (I'll update if it's final:). In addition, more people are submitting to Code Blued, so I'd like to think that we're reaching more people. ;)

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Last Week's Secrets:

1. If last week (April28) was amazing, then this week was even better! As early as Tuesday, I already had 10 secrets. :D As a result, I was able to relax for the rest of the week, not worrying about needing more submissions. As of now, there are still slots left for next week's secrets, so send away to codeblued@gmail.com . :D

2. Got a comment? TYPE AWAY! In addition to sending in your secrets, feel free to make comments on the posts as well. :)

3. What's YOUR Great Wall story? Last week, I opened the email to secrets/stories/anecdotes about Chinoy relationships. Although I know people who have stories (and people who have shared stories with me already), I can't post them on this site unless it's sent to codeblued@gmail.com . So please send in, if you have a story. All emails will be kept anonymous. It can be 10 paragraphs, or even just a few sentences.

CHEERS to our first month online! Here's to more monthsaries to come! :D

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