My WordCamp Philippines 2008 Story

There used to be a time when Kuya Andrew would rant about how jealous he is of WordCamps elsewhere. And I would reply with a "WHAT'S A WORDCAMP?!" There was also a time I didn't what WordPress is, or that there were even WordPress.com blogs. And also a time when I didn't even know the difference between Matt Mullenweg and that other famous Matt internet person guy. To me, blogging was all about writing, researching, photos, linking... all the more geeky stuff, I went to Kuya Andrew to fix. Fast forward to 2007. Blogie became friends (sort of) with Matt M. for a Mindanao Bloggers Summit 2007 (MBS1) thing. Because of the friendship, and the huge success we had with MBS1, Blogie thought of the idea of organizing a WordCamp for Davao or Mindanao. Further inspired by our successful trip to Manila for iBlog 4, Blogie decided to rally the troops and convince me, Kuya Andrew, Migs, and Winston to make WordCamp Philippines happen. The pressure to move the venue to Metro Manila was surmounting and we just had to give in. Consultations with other bloggers via IM, Plurk, our blogs, and other means, helped us create, organize, and run…

Hectic Schedule is Hectic

Yes indeed. I haven't been blogging much because work, work, and boylets poker have made my life hectic and busy. First off, WordCamp is FAST APPROACHING! GRAWRRR! As logistics girl, I am in charge of the venue, physical arrangement, materials and supplies, kits, badges, food, booths, and many other things that I do not want to think off right now. Then, there's one wedding this September, one on October, three on December, and two on January. Wish me luck! (Plus, my batchmates are pressuring me to organize the batch reunion yet again.) I was also kinda helping out my cousin with his event. And this weekend is Kadayawan weekend, and several digital photographers and blogger from other parts of the country are coming over. On top of that, I have tons of blogging backlog: AutoRevolution and Drifting experience, Davao Food Trips, Museo Dabawenyo feature, N95 reviews, and tons of other stuff. The only thing keeping me insane these days are DotA which I rarely get to play, movies, and poker nights. Poker nights have been fun and relaxing in many different ways. Secret muna bakit. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! So far, I haven't been losing money, and I have won a couple of…

I am a Registered WordCamp Participant

I'm an organizer but even if I weren't I'd be very excited to attend this event. I have at least 9 WordPress blogs, 7 are self-hosted. Even though I've been blogging for quite some time, I still don't know a lot about coding, programming, and maintenance. I have also been giving blogging seminars and workshops. So it is imperative that I attend WordCamp Philippines to learn new tricks and tips, right? Plus, I'd get to meet new people, bloggers, designers, developers, plus MATT MULLENWEG!!! A bonus... everything is for free... all thanks to: i.PH: the Domain for Individuals Free Online Flash Games Wazzup Manila Philippines Real Estate CRM Real Estate Website Designers Orange County Real Estate Auto Insurance Quotes I would also like to acknowledge my co-organizers: Andrew dela Serna Blogie Robillo Migs Hipolito Winston Almendras Juned Sunido Dave Quitorano Bloggers, non-bloggers, developers, graphic artists, one and all are invited to join this event. Register here. See you all on September 6, 2008!!!

I Had the Urge to Blog

But I don't know why or what about. So just let me rant. I came from a wedding. I wore this errr... nice (but apparently sexy) dress. I was the host of the reception and after I said "Good evening! I'm Ria, and I'm your host for this evening," random guy shouted "HI MISS RIA, ANG GANDA MO!" (HI MISS RIA, YOU'RE SO BEAUTIFUL!) Ohhhkay... Now I'm at the shop (the internet shop). I'm so tired, sleepy, and kinda stressed out but I don't want to go home yet. I miss being online for the sake of. I miss just Plurking, browsing through Multiply, Plurking, chatting over IM, Plurking, blog hopping, Plurking... I think I Plurk too much, right? Which reminds me, Plurk has been the avenue through which I become kilig lately. Well, nothing interesting is happening in my life (in the romance department) but there are too many Plurkers in love, falling in love, loving, wanting to be loved, etc. And it gives me sooo much kilig to read their Plurks. Sarap kiligin. :P And yeah, I'm still single. Not searching (OWS?!) actively, but I would like to. The part where I'm not searching actively is mostly because…

Manila Day 2

Coffee at Bo's Coffee Club along Katipunan iBlog Taho for merienda Lunch at Chocolate Kiss Spoke at iBlog Got embarrassed when MLQ3 asked questions (I thought he already left) Camwhoring :) Ate Isaw and Burritos Went home to freshen up Attended the 88db.com Bloggers' Party Ate at Teriyaki Boy at Eastwood Had a weird drink at Starbucks Now home Will blog better tomorrow I HOPE!

iBlog 4 Part 1

I'm here at Malcolm Hall, UP Dilimian attending the iBlog 4. Charo Naguid just finished her talk. Brian Gorrell's video was also shown. Now people are given the opportunity to promote their blogs. Blogie already promoted Mindanao Bloggers. Azrael Codilla, Tech at Hand, and some others also promoted. I see Mikko, Juned, AJ, somebody who looks like Mike Abundo are here. Of course, Janette is here. I'm here with Migs, Winston, and Blogie. People are mingling around and a video cam is focusing in on me. :( or :)