WordCamp Philippines 2008

August 13, 2008 in Rakets | 1 comment

I was researching for an article for work (looking for the latest cheat trainer for Total War Medieval II), when I saw an ad for a WordPress Camp.

First, I thought it was for the WordPress bloggers of the US or Asia. But after careful scrutiny (I put on my thick, grade 300 glasses), I realized that it was for the Philippines! I was really interested and excited, I immediately clicked on the link to get more details (I closed all the other IExplorer windows that had photos of Jennifer Aniston).

I’ve been using WordPress for, I think, two or three years. It’s been an on-and-off affair (unlike my real affairs which are basically off-and-off) because I’ve been trying on several affairs — er, blog services like Blogger, 21Publish, Multiply, etc. But what made me stick it out with WordPress was its ability to organize your posts, pages, categories and tags — plus, the very helpful function of exporting your blog and creating multiple clones of your site with that function. It came in handy when I “accidentally” deleted my own WordPress blog.

Lately, I’ve been making short videos for YouTube, MetaCafe and Splashcast and I found that WordPress does a great job of supporting my streams.

I’ve bought my own site and I’m using WordPress as my framework for my homesite. It’s actually a trial (not the payment scheme but the process) to see how my company’s website (which I also TRY to maintain and design) will work under a WP corporate setting. So far, it’s been satisfying.

Thanks to the organizers, they’ve managed to squeeze me in (although I’m as big as an elephant) into one more of the coveted spot for the WordCamp which will be held at St. Benilde near my once-alma matter DLSU Taft.

I’m interested in maximizing WordPress for my homepage and all my other clone blogs so I’ll probably attend Maximizing WP and the one with the SEO.

Plus, I may have the right venue to practice my knowledge in photography escpecially in focusing, aperture openings and shutter speed (I have a camera in my 5110 cellphone).

If you want to join, here are some links to the event:

WordCamp Philippines 2008

Mindanao Bloggers

Some of WordCamp’s sponsors:

Office Pixies

June 30, 2008 in Work | Leave a comment

I once worked for an international radio network. After our barkada of broadcasters and writers finished eating a spiced eggplant salad as a peace offering by one of the announcers, we decided to get really wild and freaky that night in the radio compound.

Here are some of the pranks we did:

One of the female newscasters danced on top one of the expensive studio consoles. The technicians and engineers were not amused.

We distracted several foreign announcers (a Scott, a Brit and a Kiwi) while they were reading some serious news for audiences across Asia.

We harassed a couple of our own local newscasters while they were doing the evening news.

Despite the mess we made, we were never cited or disciplined – makes you wonder how office pixies like us get away with crimes like that, while you get a pink slip for coming late once, huh?

Janet and Niña at SM City – Marilao

June 30, 2008 in Work | Leave a comment

Last October 1, Saturday, I went to SM City Marilao for a reunion with my former office-mates (or what’s left of them) from Far East Bank and Trust Company (which was unfortunately swallowed by a bigger bank). We ate at Shakey’s, had mojos and some pizzas. I’m the one who looks like an elephant in human attire. I was with Mam Jay (Janet Blandura) and Niña. We talked about a lot of things particularly about that intriguing “umbagan” at the comfort room during a supposed Christmas Party reunion.

Frankly, the male victim got what he deserved — for selling us employees out for his own selfish gain.

Pizza with Belle and Aline

June 30, 2008 in Work | Leave a comment

Last August 3, 2005, I invited two fellow office-mates from FEBC Philippines for a night-out at Shakey’s.

I needed Belle Villanueva’s recommendation for my scholarship applications for The British Council’s Chevening Scholarship and PAEF’s Fulbright Scholarship.

On the other hand, Aline was there for the comedy relief.

As usual, we talked about the golden days of our work, and how we wished things could have been better.

Church Sportsfest (2005)

June 30, 2008 in Church | Leave a comment

Last June 2005, our church (Christ Enthroned Church in Meycauayan, Bulacan) had a sports fest.

Janet, my only sister, got to “play” volleyball, and wear a uniform. My father, Jimmy, the one with the white hair, had a mime drama to entertain the crowd in Valenzuela.

I wasn’t around (again) for the event because I was “busy with work” on a new database program named The Sims 2 and Battlefield 2. They had basketball games, parlor games and stuff. There was so much food.

My father does the mime so well, he almost convinced me that he couldn’t speak. Although, he only appears to be silent when my mother is talking and telling him to take out the garbage, bathe the dog, iron the clothes, wash the dishes and wash our clothes.

He opens his mouth but nothing comes out of it. On second thought, maybe he is speaking and mother just can’t hear it.