What did you do before you had your own Facebook page?
I am a user interface designer for tech products. But I have always loved writing since I was in fifth grade. I had my own diary to record my personal life. I also wrote poems and novels for fun. But I don’t take writing seriously. Originally, this page was more like having a journal for myself.
What is the inspiration behind your page?
Before Tood’s Diary, I had created another page posting funny statuses about the flood situation back in 2011. It was fun and personal. A fan of mine shared it on pantip.com, and that’s how people started to get to know me.
Are your status updates based on true stories?
They are usually real events and situations but I like to play around with words to make it more entertaining. If I make something up, it’s only to protect the people in the story from being recognized by my readers. I am very open, though. I mean, who wouldn’t
be able to guess that I have had my nose done?
How do you meet these people?
They are my friends. When we hang out, we share stories and that’s what I draw from. But before I post anything related to them,
I call and ask for their permission first.
When do you write, and how often?
I have no rules or limit. I think of something to say in the morning while I am walking on the treadmill and type it on my iPhone, and then I edit and read it again during the day before I post. Usually I post every other day, but if I find something really interesting, I post right away.
Any haters on your page?
Not yet. Most readers are supportive. My fans are mostly working women, gays, teenagers and men who love to read. Some fans are the wives of foreigners who live in Europe! They read my page and translate it for their husbands. I read every comment and I love it when they share my posts. I’m so happy that I can make them laugh.
Any crazy fans?
There is one woman who works in the same building as I do. She kinda stalks me. When I go to the cafeteria, she follows me.
Who is your idol?
Beyonce is my favorite superstar. My mom is my role model.
Why do your readers like you?
I think I can keep them motivated. When I talk about women or gays who have experienced awful dates or did not get treated well, I don’t necessary try to tell that story as a lesson; most of the time, people don’t deserve the bad stuff that happens to them. But people can relate to their own experiences, it might help them cope.
