The Lounge Soft Opening – Time to Move On and Party!

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I had a blast last Saturday night because I got invited at the soft launch of The Lounge, the newest chillax place found at 2nd Floor Bellagio Square, Corner Scout Fuentebella St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City. It is located at the same building as Ratsky’s and Coffee Bean Tea Leaf. The Lounge is co-owned by Hayden Kho so expect the place to have no vandals, just scandals. Nah, of course I’m kidding 😛

Hayden Kho at the soft launch of The Lounge

Hayden Kho at the soft launch of The Lounge

Cristine Reyes graced the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Lounge

Cristine Reyes graced the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Lounge

Hayden Kho did the honors of giving a short background on The Lounge and introduced his business partners. Cristine Reyes, whom I haven’t seen for so long, graced the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. I smiled when she recognized me. I thought she’d only remember me by name 😛

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iBlogMini at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Live!

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While the whole Philippines were stuck at home for the most-anticipated Pacquiao – Cotto match, a few bloggers and techies went to World Trade Center at Pasay to attend the iBlogMini, which is a part of the 2009 Consumer Electronics Live. I was able to attend the last day of CEL last year at SM MoA and I enver thought that I’d be a part of it this year.

Me singing? Nah. I'm talking about the Basics of Blogging here =P

Me singing? Nah. I'm talking about the Basics of Blogging here =P

I was tasked to discuss about the Basics of Blogging or Blogging 101. Since I did a talk with AJ Matela last May for iBlog5, I just added some last minute changes at the slide presentation. I simply discussed about the definition, reasons to blog, types of blogs (according to form and genre), the 4 C’s of setting up a blog and random tips and advice for the new bloggers.

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Happy Friday the 13th! (Digital Filipino Web Awards and 2012 Movie Premiere)

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There’s something about #13 that makes me feel excited eversince I was a kid. I remember my nanny telling me that Friday the 13th is a day of badluck. Ironically, Friday the 13th has always been a good day for me.

Vince, Jehz, Chef Tonio, JayL, Jeff, Hannah, Mica and Jonel at Digital Filipino Web Awards

Friday the 13th with Vince, Jehz, Chef Tonio, JayL, Jeff, Hannah, Mica and Jonel at Digital Filipino Web Awards

Just like yesterday.

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MTV Emerge supports unsigned Filipino artists

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Last month, I saw the music video of our very own kababayan Apl.de.Ap with the song ‘Take Me to the Philippines”. Days after, I read some blog entries about his project called Jeepney Music and he collaborated with the Department of Tourism which made a lot of Filipinos, especially his fans happy and proud to be a Filipino.

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While chatting with my friend who is a fan of Pinoy indie bands, she gave me the link to MTV Emerge. I found out that they have a contest going on for unsigned Filipino artists to showcase their talents. The smiled when I heard that the project is a MTV, Jeepney Music, and Department of Tourism collaboration. Seven grand winners will be chosen and will sign a one year contract with Jeepney Music which will be handled by Apl de Ap himself! He will guide them in terms of digital distribution of songs and marketing strategies.

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Invitation to the iBlog Mini @ Consumer Electronics Live (CEL)

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iBlog Mini @ CEL

Were you able to attend any of the iBlog gatherings at UP in the past five years? If not, then this is your chance to experience your first iBlog in iBlogMini@CEL (Consumer Electronics Live) trade show this coming Sunday, November 15, 2009 at World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City from 1-5PM. This mini-event will concentrate more on the newbie bloggers by discussing the following topics:

1:00 – 1:15 Welcome Remarks (JJ Disini – http://disini.i.ph)
1:20 – 1:40 Blogging 101 (Micaela Rodriguez – http://www.micamyx.com)
1:50 – 2:10 Photo/Video Blogging 101 (Aileen Apolo – http://aileenapolo.blogspot.com)
2:20 – 2:40 Mobile Blogging 101 (Janette Toral – http://www.bloggingfromhome.com)
2:50 – 3:10: Blog Promotion & Traffic Generation Strategies 101 (Noemi Lardizabal Dado – http://www.aboutmyrecovery.com)
3:20 – 3:40 Blogging to the Next Level (Anton Diaz – http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com)
3:40 – onwards Raffle and group picture

Host / Moderator: Janette Toral – http://www.bloggingfromhome.com

I am excited to talk about the Basics of Blogging (Blogging 101) for the second time. I will be giving a simple presentation which is quite similar to what AJ and I discussed at the iBlog5 which took place last May. The event is free of charge so better register now before the registration closes! This is your chance to meet other bloggers and make new friends. There is also a possibility that you’d meet your soulmate there! =P

Join the ‘I Love Makati’ Video Contest!

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When I was still a college student in Dagupan City, One of the goals that I wrote in my Livejournal blog is that I will work in Makati once I step out of the campus. I’ve been hearing a lot of successful corporate stories from some of our schoolmates who graduated ahead of my batch. Luckily, I was able to experience the life of a corporate girl based in Makati. Though commuting on my way to work is the most stressful part of the day, I’d still love to work there. Whenever I am in the area, I can’t help but wish that I’d be a corporate girl again…. Errmmm…. Ok not really LOL!

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There’s just so many things to love about Makati like the malls, restaurants, museums, people, lifestyle and much more. Every Manilenyo has a Makati story to tell, I bet!
Do you know that there is an upcoming contest related to loving Makati to be launched this December? It is called the I Love Makati Video Contest . It is open for everyone who has a story to tell about Makati and why you love the city in no less than 30 minutes. You can tackle the business, tourism, lifestyle part of the city or whatever you feel like doing! You can read the full mechanics at the I Love Makati Video Contest Mechanics Page.

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San Marino Corned Tuna

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Three months ago, I saw some teasers of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera at GMA-7 where they are in the beach chasing each other and showing their love as if its their last day together on earth. The viewers originally thought that the two will reunite in a movie or in a certain tv show. It turned out that the two are the newest endorsers of San Marino Corned Tuna products.

San Marino Corned Tuna Wallpaper Featuring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera in a new telenovela… NOT!

I am not a lover of Tuna products, but everything changed when I was invited at the bloggers launch of San Marino Corned Tuna last month. Not only am I impressed with their marketing strategy, but hey, the product is worth trying!

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Globe Tattoo Broadband: Perfect For Your Blogging Needs!

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A few months ago, I was ‘kidnapped’ together with other bloggers by Globe. We originally thought we have to attend a formal press launch of Globe’s latest service since they required us to ‘dress to impress’, but we were surprised when they asked us to ride in the van and we all headed to a bar somewhere in Makati for the launch of Globe Tattoo. It was a fun-filled event wherein some prizes were given away.

Globe Tattoo

One of the highlights of the event is the launch of Globe Tattoo Broadband. A few weeks after, some of my blogger friends got their own wireless broadband and so far, the reviews from them are good including one from Blogie Robillo, who is a blogger based in Davao. He is satisfied with Globe Tattoo Broadband since he was able to install the USB without much effort and you can use it not only in Metro Manila, but even in Mindanao! He also gave the following tips:

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Filling Empty Spaces

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Sandra Bullock in All About Steve

We have a natural compulsion to fill empty spaces. – Sandra Bullock as Mary, All About Steve

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I have to fill this empty space later. I’m still at work but I really want to blog about it ASAP.

Again, I will fill this empty space tonight.

11/04/2009

3:30PM

Office

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After 15 hours, I’ll update this part.

Filling empty spaces can be compared to a crossword and i’m sleepy. It’s 7:30AM

11/05/2009

7:30AM Bedroom

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I think its about time that I update this part for real 😀

Last week, I got the chance to attend the Philippine movie premiere of All About Steve at Glorietta 4 Cinema 5 together with my officemates. Our editor invited me the last minute and even asked me to invite some friends. I didn’t want to go at first, but meh, free dinner and movie tickets to a Sandra Bullock movie? Why not?

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Siderodromophobia

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October 31 MRT Santolan-Annapolis Station

October 31 MRT Santolan-Annapolis Station

The phobia related to the extreme fear of trains, railroads and travel by rail is Siderodromophobia.

Kaninang 7:30 ng gabi, akala ko ay katapusan ko na.

Kasama ang ilan sa mga pasahero ng MRT na nagmamadaling umuwi, kami ay naistranded sa bandang gitna ng Ortigas at Santolan-Annapolis station. Ilang beses nagbukas-sarado ang pintuan ng tren noong nasa Ortigas station pa ito, pero hindi kami pinababa ng drayber. Habang ito ay umaandar, biglang may pumutok malapit sa pwesto ng drayber. Bigla na lang nangamoy sa loob ng tren at marami ang halos magpanic. Naisipan ko pa ngang i-text ang ilan kong kaibigan para ipaalam na baka iyon na ang huling araw na ilalagi ko sa mundo. Binuksan namin ang mga bintana ng tren para kami naman ay makahinga ng mabuti at hindi mamatay sa amoy ng umuusok na kuryente.

Alam mo ba kung ano ang iniisip ko habang ako ay naistranded sa gitna ng MRT railway? Ayoko pang mamatay. Hindi pa ako handa. Marami akong mga pangarap na kailangan pang tuparin at maraming nagmamahal sa akin na paniguradong malulungkot kung sakaling ako ay pumanaw na sa mundong ito. Ayoko rin mamatay sa gitna ng isang alanganing lugar dahil may tsansang hindi marekober ang bangkay ko. Hindi rin ako magdadalawang-isip na tumalon sa bintana ng tren para ako ay makaligtas sa isang aksidente. Ganun pala ang feeling lalo na’t halloween pa. Tsktsk.

Stranded na nga, nagpplurk pa

Stranded na nga, nagpplurk pa

Nakakatuwa lang isipin na nagawa ko pang mag-plurk sa bingit ng kamatayan. OA ba ang pagkalahad ko sa nangyari sa akin kanina? Siguro. Pero nakakanerbyos. Nakakakaba. Nakakatakot. nakakapagpabagabag. ‘Di ako sigurado kung tama yang spelling na yan, pero yan ang naramdaman ko kanina. Sakto lang.

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