Last year, I was nominated for several categories, but wasn't even a finalist in any. I told myself, I'd be a finalist this year. And quickly forgot about that goal. But lo and behold, this year, three of my blogs were finalists for various categories. One blog which I am part owner of was also a finalist, and was, in fact, up against my other blog. Six of my posts were also finalists. I submitted entries for two sponsor awards. That give me around 12 chances to win. But I didn't win. NADA! Nonetheless, I would like to thank the following people: my cousins Kuya Andrew who helped me get started in blogging, and who continues to help me with the technical stuff, and Gwing who has taken over one of my blogs; Ate Aileen who inspires me to be a better blogger and person; Tita Janette who gave me the chance to be an iBlog speaker; MLQ3 and the Filipino Voices bloggers who inspire me to be a more responsible and conscientious political blogger Avatar Media colleagues Migs, Winston, and Blogie; all my blog readers, friends, mga ka-link exchange, fans, followers, flamers, and HATERS who give me a good…
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It's An Honor, Thank You!
{I might be busy this weekend so I am posting this early.} Two of my blogs are now finalists for the Philippine Blog Awards 2008. My DotAStrategy Blog is a finalist in the Hobby and Recreation category. And Chikadora, despite what critics say, is a finalist in the Entertainment category. I have browsed through some of the other contenders and I am proud to be one of them, and even prouder that somebody considered my blogs worthy of their time by nominating it. Moreover, this blog, Life with Ria is eligible to be a finalist and maybe win (but I am not counting on it) in the Personal category. I have two other blogs that were nominated, but I am not expecting any more than I have already received. I am happy to have at least one blog being a finalist. Being nominated is an achievement in itself. A nomination, IMHO, means there is at least one person out there happy with the work I have done, and that to me is already an achievement. So thank you! Congratulations to all the other nominees and finalists! And an extra special congratulations to the winners, whoever they are! Congratulations also to…
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!!!
Testing for Something
This is an unimportant post. I'm making this for something top-secret. LOL! Not really. I'll explain soon. :P
Countryside Blogging
A preview of my iBlog 4 Presentation on Countryside Blogging: The Mindanao Blogging Experience... See you there!
This is Why I Have a Personal Blog
A lot of people ask why I even bother with a personal blog when I have all those other niche blogs. Click to know my answer... MWAHAHAHAHAHA! :P Seriously though... I have a personal blog because it is my outlet for everything, my happiness, my sadness, my excitement, my angst, my favorite things, my pet peeves, the people I love, and those I hate. It's like having a counselor, only it doesn't tell me to do things. I also serves as my virtual album and memory bank. Whenever I browse through my archives, I am amazed at the things I wrote, the events in my life, I emotions I felt, and the people I met along the way. I also reminds me of my mistakes, and the lessons I've learned. So why do I have a personal blog? Because I want to, and there's nothing you can do about it. :P