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On Blogging, College Life and Lyceum-Northwestern University

As a college student, I am active with extra-curricular activities. In fact, I am willing to sacrifice my academic standing for the organization I am a part of. My college life was pretty colorful. I became a member of the school dance troupe in first year and got the opportunity to learn and appreciate the basics of jazz. On my sophomore year, I met a number of responsible students who acted as leaders in their respective departments.

I think I was dancing the last time i stepped in this stage LOL

Luckily, I became an officer in a department dominated by Engineering students. I also worked part-time as an encoder for the school’s newly-implemented enrollment system and took side On-the-Job Training there. It’s fun to work with people who are idealistic yet they know how to enjoy life.

Jaypee, Lecel, Mica and Edmon as college students (2006)

Jaypee, Lecel, Mica and Edmon as college students (2006)

I already maintained my personal blog back then and would write about my daily life. I would rant about school, my classmates, my addiction to Philippine and Korean telenovelas, celebrities, Pinoy Big Brother (nyahaha) and my family specifically my brother Carlo. I discovered that it is possible for me to earn extra income from my blog through sponsored reviews and text links in 2007.

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2011 Conference on IT Concepts: A Slice of the Web Today (Lyceum-Northwestern University)

I am packing my stuff for tomorrow! I’ll be returning to Dagupan City and this time, I am tagging some blogger friends with me for a seminar at my beloved alma mater, Lyceum-Northwestern University.

I’ve been invited as a speaker to several blogging events and most of the time, I am sharing my own insights on Basics of Blogging (Blogging 101) and Personal Blogging. Usually, I’d meet aspiring bloggers after each talk and i’d see them work on their own platforms a month after. The Philippine Blogging Community is indeed growing.

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Bloggers Fest 2011 @ Thunderbird Resorts Rizal

For the very first time, I stepped in together with 200+ bloggers in Thunderbird Resorts in Binangonan, Rizal. Last year, I was able to stay for three days and three nights at Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point in San Fernando, La Union. I enjoyed my stay in the Santorini-like resort that’s why when Azrael asked me if i can be a speaker to the Bloggers Fest 2011 event, i immediately said yes! πŸ˜›

Discussing 'Sharing Your Story Through Personal Blogging' by Maire Magante

My topic for the Bloggers Fest 2011 is ‘Sharing Your Story Through Personal Blogging‘. It is a topic that I am comfortable with and to be honest, I created the slide a few hours before going to the bus pick-up point in Makati. I decided to keep it short and straightforward.

With me to the venue is my high school bestfriend Maire, whom i am pushing to be an active blogger since she writes well and she also takes good pictures. Sayang naman ang talent kung hindi mae-expose! πŸ˜› I saw familiar faces in the pick-up point, but wow, there are so many newbies! It is a good sign for the Philippine Blogosphere. I think majority of them consider it as their first blog event ever. It means they really want to learn and explore on what’s out there.

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POSITIVE (Short Film) at yourindiefilm.com

Last year, I was able to work on my third short film. It was something that I conceptualized after I finished editing my two previous films (Kuya Bunso and The 12th of June). I originally planned to make a five minute ‘infomercial’ that can raise awareness on HIV with no dialogues. I ended up playing with the main characters until it became a 17 minute screenplay.

The cast and crew of 'Positive' after shooting a complicated scene

The story of POSITIVE revolves around Celine Antonio, a young married promiscuous woman who is about to face the consequences of her infidelity. Is this based on a specific true story? Nope, but it is inspired from true events.

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Why Flaircandy Rocks!

Two years ago, I met a Camille Prats look-alike at the afterparty of Wordcamp PH 2008. A common friend introduced me to her and i originally thought she’s one of the representatives of Nuffnang Philippines, which was about to launch in the country. I later on found out that she is friends with a number of Malaysian bloggers that’s why she knows some details about Nuffnang.

Micamyx and Flaircandy in Singapore (October 2009)

Micamyx and Flaircandy in Singapore (October 2009)

To be honest, I was a bit intimidated when I first saw her. She’s young, pretty, works in an international bank, she can drive cars (and men like crazy LOL), she’s updated with the latest gadgets, she’s sporty and she can sing and dance. Who wouldn’t be intimidated with this charmer, eh?!

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Ang Pagbabago sa TV5: Para Sa’yo, KAPATID!

Kanina ko pa sinusubukang gumawa ng napakagandang artikulo rito sa aking blog tungkol sa pagbabagong naganap sa TV5 noong nakaraang Marso 25, 2010 sa World Trade Center, pero tila nahihirapan talaga ako sa hindi ko mawaring dahilan kaya akin na lang itong isusulat sa Wikang mas kaya kong magkwento ng buong puso at walang pag-aalinlangan.

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Masaya ako na nakadalo ako noong nakaraang Huwebes sa World Trade Center para sa napaka-engrandeng pagtitipon na inihanda ng mga taong bumubuo sa mas palaban at mas maliksing TV5. Hindi na sila ka-Shake ngayon, kundi mga Kapatid na. Ayos, ‘di ba?

Huwag ninyo akong kontrahin kung sabihin kong isa akong malaking tagahanga ng TV5. Kung mabibigyan nga lang ako ng pagkakataon ay nanaisin ko talagang magtrabaho dun at maging opisyal na Kapatid. Nakikita mo kasi na handa silang sumugal para mas lalong umangat ang kanilang kumpanya at mas mapagbigyan ang gusto ng mga masa at sosyalerang manonood.

Sinu-sino ba ang mga naispatan ko noong gabing iyon? Teka, magkukuwento na nga lang ako sa pamamagitan ng sandamakmak na larawang nakunan ko gamit ang aking kamera. Eto na!

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Luna Bar & Resto – The Newest Gimik Place in Greenhills!

My most-loved area in Metro Manila is Greenhills. Why? Aside from the fact that it is a perfect place for shopping to Tiangge lovers, there’s a number of malls, restaurants, coffee shops and gimik places there. It is also located in the middle of the North and South part and yeah, I live in this area πŸ˜›

Luna Bar and Resto - The Newest Gimik Place in Greenhills!

Luna Bar and Resto - The Newest Gimik Place in Greenhills!

The only thing that I noticed in Greenhills is that there is a limited number of nightlife places. Most of the establishments here closes at around 1am that’s why I have no choice but to go home by that time.
Last January 16, I attended the first-ever event my friend Hannah organized! Together with Vince of WhenInManila.com, they organized the Grand Launch Party for Luna Bar & Restaurant, the newest gimik place in Greenhills!

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PROJECT52WEEKS.COM – 52 Weeks, 52 Short Films

After acquiring my very own Panasonic DMC-LX3 as a Christmas gift to myself, I started my very own photoblog at Tumblr called LX3 Moments, wherein I will be posting one photo a day with a corresponding information about the photo. It is a known fact in the bloggers that photo hobbyist started with their own Project 365 Days.

Micamyx's Project52Weeks starts now!

Micamyx's Project52Weeks starts now!

Want to know the real reason why I chose the LX3 instead of buying another type of camera? I love it because it is handy, easy to use and I can possibly take HD clips. I am not a professional photographer. In fact, I don’t even plan to put watermarks on my photos (unless maybe if i am not as lazy as I am today). I simply want a good camera. That’s it.

Ok, enough of that πŸ˜› Just last week, I mentioned to a friend that I am planning to start with my own online video blogging project. My aim for this one is to shoot at least one short film using my Panasonic DMC-LX3. I want it to be on-the-spot and spontaneous. I bought the domain right away and launched the site last Sunday πŸ˜›

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Krrunch Time in Uniquely Singapore with Nuffnang!

It’s been almost a week since I and the rest of the Nuffnang PH bloggers left the country for Singapore to attend the first-ever Nuffnang Blog Awards. It was a very memorable and extraordinary experience for all of us and to be honest, I am still overwhelmed with the whole experience.

Nuffies as Cyborgs at Singapore Flyer

Nuffies as Cyborgs at Singapore Flyer

I never taught that this actually happened. I just feel so blessed that I was able to spend the weekend at Singapore with free airfare, accommodation and tour! Spending more quality with your friends in a foreign land and making friends with other people made it extra special.

Anyway, I have too many things in mind to blog about in relation to this trip. I am still stunned everytime a co-blogger tags our photos together. I want to write a blog entry about our day to day experience, but its not enough so for now, I’ll be showing you a short preview through photos grabbed from my marvelous and gorgeous photographer friends:

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