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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Being A Nuffnang Blogger is the Hottest Thing Since I'm a Certified Promo Fanatic

Life is full of challenges. Everyday is a battlefield I need to conquer. I don't live in LALA land so I need to be a realist. Problems come and go, so I told myself not be bothered too much, for problems are always around. What I need to do is how to divert myself into something enjoyable yet to be considered as profitable. ^_^

Internet is a treasure map. Contests are all around (from Facebook, Twitter and even into the world of Blogosphere), you just need to look for them. I love competition ever since I am on my childhood days, so I think joining online contests is a perfect thing for me.

I discovered NUFFNANG by chance when I was browsing for current contests last year. So luckily, I saw a certain blog contest sponsored by them (about an Ice Cream blogging contest) which happens to be open for all, even for non-Nuffnang bloggers. I think that time I was blessed by the wand of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother. So that's it, I won my first-ever "big winning (Ipod Touch 4th gen 8gb and 5k worth of Ice Cream GCs)". That's the beginning of my journey being a NUFFNANG BLOGGER. :) I even aspired to be a Glitterati member for I was advised that being one will have a greater opportunity to join on special freebies, promos and exclusive contests.

I wasn't wrong. Being a NUFFNANG BLOGGER is somewhat like your having this chance to have blog advertising, as well as exclusive access on most of the special movie screenings, promotional launch campaigns, parties, etc...too many to mention. Blogging has never been as exciting as before. Being included in this circle gives me the chance to be called a "CERTIFED PROMO FANATIC" and even meet my fellow bloggers too. Wooot!

In lieu to this, NUFFNANG is inviting again to a block screening of Cowboys And Aliens, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, happening in Gateway Cinema, Aug. 10 at 6PM! Cool. *_*

And guess what? A very hot partner of NUFFNANG to this event, PIZZA HUT has been hotter than ever!

Pizza Hut now offers Hot on the Dot Pizza deliveries: 30 minutes AND hot (as indicated by the thermally activated sticker you place on the pizza box upon receiving your pizza) or your pizza is FREE!

What are you waiting for? Dial 911-11-11 if you want your pizzas "Hot on the Dot!”

-xoxo-

Friday, July 22, 2011

My Top Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

I was born to be a singer, but not a blogger. In my wildest dream I never thought that I will be one. By profession, I am a programmer, who actually hates programming languages, but loves to talk, photograph, paint, sing and eat. A typical office girl, who turned out to be a Work at Home Mom later on, and just recently doing nothing but be a chef in our home and a husband's princess taking care of our 2 year old toddler, I started looking for things that can help me express my BLAHs in life. I still remember my teenage years where my writings on the EDITORIAL page of our school paper be considered as a FEATURE article, and vice versa. That makes me really hate reading and writing. But preferences of individual changes as time goes by. Out of boredom staying at home, I became active of different social networking sites until I found myself telling a story there about everything...that's the beginning of my blogging. Lately, to my surprise, I won on 4 different blog contests in a matter of 4 months. That makes me realize that BLOGGING is for everyone, as long as you write, express, read and listen to other's blahs in life, i think it will work out well. One more thing I learned from BLOGGING, it is a PASSION, not a job, nor a duty. Just be YOURSELF when writing, and you even don't need to sound too technical in your writings (unless needed) and you will go a very long way. It is tantamount to say that on this journey of blogs, other's writings affects me (and perhaps even you). So now I am going to mention my Top Blogs that influenced me personally:

1. ECHUSERA - Your Showbiz and Entertainment Blog - I find it entertaining, especially on my SUPER BOREDOM Moments. I never failed to peek on this one, to brag the latest CHIKA to my showbiz-addictus peeps hahaha.
2. CERTIFIED FOODIES.COM - I am a "Certified Foodie" and I love food trip so I think I really don't need to explain why this blog has influenced me. :p
3. JINKY'S KITCHEN WORLD - Lately, I was inclined to cooking (late bloomer) since I love to eat, there comes a time that I thought I need to learn how to cook (for budget purposes). That's the beginning of my cooking enthusiasm and this blog helped me a lot!
4. MOMMY SURVIVAL - I can relate to her posts. This blog is recommended for those moms out there looking for an advice through the author's experience how to "survive" being a mom :).
5. MOMMY ON THE GO - (this blog) My own diary. A reflection of being a contest/promo/freebies addict. This blog started less than a year, and has won 4 times on a different blog contest. This blog also influenced me to make a contest information Facebook fanpage for the benefit of my friends who keeps on asking me what are the ongoing contests. :p
6. WHEN I'M HUNGRY - Yes, when I am hungry...I often visits this blog. Anything goes, snacks, foods featured as long as it isn't poisonous hehehe.
7. BLOG-PH - I'm a KIKAY mom, here I found out nice tips about fashion :)
8. OPINYONEYTED.COM - This blog is one of the recent blogs added in my list. I found it very interesting and entertaining. A mixture of personal point of views and recent happenings here and abroad...plus the fact that the owner of the blog is a very cheerful person :)
9. BLOGGER'S JOURNAL - This blog is very helpful when it comes to blogging tips, facts and ideas. A very helpful one for a blogger like me.
10. THE PEPPERRIFIC LIFE - A blog owned by a single mom, this one is indeed an inspiration on mom's like me on how to handle life's tough situations.

So that's it! Best of luck to my bets and hopefully they'll be included on the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011! Thanks to the following sponsors for this writing project: Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos,Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and Natural Lubes Philippines,Philippine data center, Philippine online shopping, Singapore Jobs,Pinoy Party Food, Apartment for rent, and Best deals tips.

-xoxo-

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

CERTIFIED FOODIES: First Anniversary Giveaway (Over Php 30k in prizes)

CERTIFIED FOODIES will be having their First Anniversary Giveaway and they are giving away over Php 30k worth of prizes!!! Isn't that cool? ^_^

Join Certified Foodies’ First Anniversary Giveway where you can win gift certificates, food gift packs, cash prizes and even a food trip date with the foodie siblings! To join, click on the banner above. And we’d like to thank these generous sponsors…

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The Cookie Jar / Familia Foodie / NomNom Club / Let’s Go Sago / Noob Foodie / Philippine Travel Promos / GEORYL: Welcome to Our World / Techie She / Wentot’s Thoughts / LEVYousa / Living Life to the Fullest! / Food and Happy Things / Impulsive Buyer Goes Organic / YipeeMedia / Filipino Blog / Kizuna / The Life Encounters / My bric-a-brac / The Food Encounters / The Geek Side of blankPixels / A Woman Remembers / Adventuring Foodie / Nash Goes Chenelyn / Deej Speaks / Certified Pinoy Reviewer / Kwento Ni Toto / MAG of My Life / Delectable Ideas / Joy’s Flair / Home Buddies / Mike Mamaril / Fedhz on the Go / Easy on Yz / Yz Little Steps / Samu’t Sari Online Store / Your Filipino Virtual Assistants / Filipino Virtual Assistant / Ken Avenue / Shop Pinay / Day Dreaming Mommy

All you have to do is follow the mechanics HERE.

This giveaway is until August 12.

I myself am a CERTIFIED FOODIE too (I so love desserts and pizzas ^_^) Eating (aside from singing & cooking) is my comfort zone, and anything goes as long as it isn't poisonous hahaha...but then, my love and appreciation for foods is a big deal to me for I believe that every meal has it's own yumminess and distinction, it's just a matter of how you appreciate it. Foods are God's gift, so I treasure them every time it is served:

Oh well, hopefully I will get the chance to have a foodtrip with Mhel and Ken teehee!

-xoxo-

Sunday, July 17, 2011

FHM SEXIEST 2011 Victory Party goes BURLESQUE

FHM (For Him Magazine) Philippines annually celebrates a victory party for the hailed TOP 100 Sexiest. In this year's event, it was held at SMX Convention Center last July 14, where around 6,500 people gathered together to witness the beauty of the Filipina sexiness. For this year, SAM PINTO was declared as the number 1 SEXIEST. See list HERE.

I was one of the lucky persons who happens to get the chance to be in the show. Tickets were not for sale and you can only get the chance to watch it through invites (although I only have a regular ticket). Honestly, it was my first time to watch events like this, I even don't watch concerts because I hate falling in line and standing for longer hours. But I told myself, why not give it a try? So this is it. Special thanks to BELO MEN for the tickets.

As per the ticket invites, it was supposedly to start at 7pm, but because of the long queue of line, we we're able to get inside the convention center around 8:30 pm.

As we enter the venue, you can see booths all over the place sponsored by BELO MEN, PREMIER MAX, PETRON ULTRON, RRJ, PLDT MyDSL, CITIZEN and SAN MIGUEL LIGHT. They are giving away freebies in exchange of a dare. :) There also you can experience ultimate strip tease by the vixens. ^_^

The show started around 9:30 pm with a parade of sponsors' models where the audience will get a chance to vote for them through text. (The one with the highest votes will be featured in one of FHM's issue).

Then it was followed by presentations of some FHM TOP 100.

FHM July cover Eula Valdes (left-in gold attire) for the celebrity performance with Cabaret-inspired dance number

FHM sexiest number 25 performed a CHAIR DANCE. Michelle Madrigal did it well.

Daiana Menezes (top photo) did a pole dance number with Iwa Moto (not in the picture)

Cage & Tango Burlesque dance number done by Paw Diaz, Stef Presscott, Wendy Valdez and Jef Gaitan

Last celebrity performance was done by FHM Sexiest Number 19 Regine Angeles in a Sado-Masochist inspired dance number. (Sorry I wasn't able to take a photo of it)

The most awaited part of the show: the presentation of TOP 100 Sexiest Pinays. ^_^ I am a bit frustrated 'coz I wasn't able to capture really good photos (I am only using NIKON D3000 with 18-55mm lens, no Image Stabilizer) and sad to say I am far from the stage. I ended up having blurred images...plus the fact that there's a lot of people in front of me so I wasn't able to capture all of the participants :(. But anyway, this is the best shot that I got. Please bear with my photos: