Ria Jose, Hair and Make Up by Envy Me Salon, Photography by Eight Espino

My 29th Year

It's May 6, more than 2 weeks after I turned 29. Yes, I'm that old. And it's time to recap the journey that was my 29th year as a Diyosa. :) As I turned 28, going into the 29th year of my life, my heart was broken but my career was going great. Right after my birthday, the Avatar Media team held the 3rd Davao Food Appreciation Tour. And what an event it was. In 4 days, 19 bloggers ate at 7 restaurants and enjoyed 4 adventures. All in one city, Davao City. Around the same time, I embarked on a creative journey as I joined both an Advanced Make Up Workshop and a Beads Jewelry Design Seminar. The first one with Maybelline Philippines' Chief Color Artist Archie Tolentino, and the second one with renowned jewelry designer Em Mariano. Both seminas have molded me into a better kikay. I went to Cebu for the 1st Cebu Blog Camp, where a lot of Mindanao New Media members also joined. I delivered a talk on "Blogging in the Community, for the Community." I'd like to think it was a well-received talk. Kudos to Winston, Vanjahnn, and the rest of the organizers! I…

10 for 2010

In solidarity with my colleagues at Avatar Media, here's my list of ten things I want to accomplish in 2010: Wear a tankini. Which implies I must lose weight and stay fit and healthy. I hope to accomplish this by May 2, 2010, the date of a planned island tour. Buy a netbook. Save money. Budget efficiently. Do not create a new blog. I already have too many blogs on my own and I have several others that I am maintaining. I need to focus more in maintaining the ones I currently have. Read 5 books. Last year, I spent most of the year just re-reading books I have already read. Must read more. Attend dance classes. Last year, I made a goal of attending culinary classes and I would like to think that was a major success. This year, I want to re-kindle my love for dancing, learn new skills, and stay fit. Travel around Mindanao. Must visit at least 3 places. I want to travel but don't have much budget. Plus, I think Mindanao is a really great place to explore. Organize at least 4 events. The Davao Bloggers and the Avatar Media Team both have a lot…

Davao Bloggers' Christmas Party

Come party with us as we launch Avatar Media, elect the Davao Bloggers' Society Officers, and celebrate birth of Firefox and Christmas. The party will be held on December 4, 2009, Friday, 7 pm, at the Mam Bebs Bakery at the First Floor of the CVA Building, CM Recto Street, Davao City. We are requesting a fee of P200 to cover food, drinks, entertainment, and other logistics. Food will be prepared by Mam Bebs and Kusina Maria. Food will include Pancit Palabok, Breaded Pork Cutlets, Cheese Sticks, Nachos and Salsa, Chicken Wings, and Assorted Pastries. Softdrinks and beer will be served. Lachi's Sansrival, Atbpis also sponsoring yummy pastries. :) A videoke machine will be on hand so we can all practice our being Pinoy by singing to our heart’s content. Party-goers are requested to bring a gift worth at least P100 to join the Kris Kringle. So come and join us in this celebration by signing up at this page.

Davao Bloggers Party 2008

Time to get your hands off your keyboard, and your eyes off your monitor... it's time to get social bloggers!!! What: Davao Bloggers' Party 2008 When: 7 pm, June 14, 2008 Where: Toto's Bar, Casa Leticia, J. Camus Street, Davao City Who: Davao bloggers of all shapes, sizes, interests, platforms, and niches There are limited slots so if you are interested in attending this party, please comment below with your name and blog URL. Cocktails and some drinks will be served FOR FREE! See you there!!! Plus some prizes are up for grabs! See you there!!! This party is organized by Avatar Media, and coordinated by Events by Ria, and initiated by Blogie Robillo. Acknowledgment to the Avatar Team: Ria Jose Andrew dela Serna Blogie Robillo Migs Hipolito Winston Almendras

Manila Day 3

I woke up at around 9:30 am, took a bath, ate breakfast, and prepared for a day of gallivanting around. At around 11 am, Kuya, Winston, and I met up with Juned. After a while, Ate Aileen also arrived. We went to Binondo. YEY! We ate at Estero where we had Yang Chow Fried Rice, Scallops with Mushrooms, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Oyster Cake. YUM YUM YUM! After lunch, we met up with Benj. We went on a search for Quickly. LOL! But failed miserably... we spent more time walking around more than anything else. Well, there were also lotsa camwhoring. After Binondo, they went to Intramuros while I hailed a cab to go to Taft. I visited Mineski Grounds. I was able to meet a lot of the DotA players I chat with or play with over G Arena. My ex was there and he was like... uhmmm.... hmmm.... ah, eh... he ignored me. LOL! I also met up with Davao player Yukz who is trying to move to Manila and needed professional and personal advice. Awww... bonding kami! The friendliest people there were Vini, Tony, Roro, Khen, and Papa Bong. :P By 6 pm, I left to…

Davao Bloggers' Summer Thingamajig

Still not tired from the Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2008, selected Davao Bloggers (including me!) will be having too days of fun and eating on April 4 and 5, 2008! HOOOHA! On April 4, we will be visiting the Campo Agua Resort in Toril. It's gonna be a whole day under the sun eating, bonding, camwhoring, and swimming (for some). Saya-saya!!! And we will eat different tilapia dishes. I looove tilapia (English name: Nile snapper!). Then, on April 5, we will be visiting the Crocodile Park. It's gonna be a day of camwhoring observing wildlife, making chika, and best of all... we're going to eat lunch at Riverwalk where the specialty is crocodile meat. EXCITING! Best of all, some new faces are going to join us. ANG SAYAAA! GRAWRRR! There are still a few slots left, sign up here. Photo of Campo Agua courtesy of Jojie Alcantara.