The first ever Blogapalooza, held last September 17, 2011 at the Top Shelf, Fully Booked in Fort Bonifacio was, in my opinion, one successful event! This fun-filled fantastic afternoon was stormed by a number of sponsors and ever eager bloggers meeting up, exchanging ideas and business cards.
Here are just a few of the highlights...
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| I am honored to be a member of the Blogapalooza community. =) |
I CAME...
...armed with my trusty cam and handy, dandy notebook, was actually quite early to the event. I hate tardiness and I applaud the Blogapalooza organizers for trying their damnest to start on time.
T'was ok, though, as I was able go around and meet some interesting people -- both bloggers and company representatives alike.
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| Don't let the empty seats fool you. I was just really early. Hehehe! =D |
Don't let the seemingly empty seats in the background fool you (yes, I was that early. Excited much?) for this was what the venue looked like at the end of the day.
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| Full house! (photo from Azrael's Merryland blog) |
I SAW...
...the The Average Jane website posted on the Blogapalooza board! (Who knew I could still squeal like a little girl in delight?) At least it confirmed I wasn't a gatecrasher and that the invite really wasn't just an error in judgement by the organizers. =D
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| Oh joy! =D |
...and was even treated to some yummy food offerings.
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| Muffins and juices from Healthy First, Pasta from Italliani's and burgers from Size Matters. Missing in the photo: water from Aqua Best (GQ West) |
...and met a whole lot of wonderful people who had tons to say about their companies, advocacies and projects.
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| So many booths, so little time... |
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| Some of the 30+ business representatives who regaled us with stories about their enterprises. |
More on them and their products/services in full detail in the succeeding posts! So watch out for them!
...and met some interesting presenters and bloggers on a more personal level. Here are just a few:
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| Sir Romel Delosa of Avira and also a fellow early bird. =) |
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| Ms. Ida Bata (she's the one behind the booth) of Easy Pha-max, and also a fellow UST Liberal Arts alumnus (Go USTe!) who regaled me with stories about our school during her college years. =) |
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| Patrick Gaerlan of Shopinas.com who is a fellow book lover as well. (Ei Patrick! If you're reading this, I'll tell you when I finally jump ship and opt to own a Kindle na talaga. Hehehe!) =D |
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| The kuyas of Lipton (Unilever) who convinced me to try their Cinnamon Chai Latte (more on that in a future post!) -- and that's speaking a lot from someone who's not really into hot creamed teas. =) |
Was able to personally thank (finally!) Mr. Stonibert Lim of Manila Life who has always been so accomodating of my posting requests. (Thank you again, sir!)
Also, a special shout out to Jaycelle of Dollhouse Diary who I met after the event on our way to EDSA. (I am truly humbled, sis!) =)
...some interesting and attention grabbing presentations.
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| The M.I.-inspired presentation from the people behind LazerXtreme. |
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| PoleCatsManila gave the audience a sneak peek into their Polarity show scheduled on October 16, 2011. |
My funny photo for the day (picture below.) I was too short to view the PoleCatsManila performance (as most of the tall male bloggers quickly stormed the stage. Hehehe!) And me, being of such a vertically-challenged stature, had to content myself with a view from a fellow blogger's cam. Patethic, I know but at least I was able to watch the performance. =D
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| My funny photo for the day |
...participated, and even won a prize in the raffle! Oh happy day! =D
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| Me in orange! Woot! =) (photo courtesy from Azrael's Merryland blog) |
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| My prize from Blue Water Day Spa. |
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...slash that -- make that will be blogging about some of the great products and services I received, heard and tried at this first ever Blogapalooza event (stay tuned for that, folks!)
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| Goodies galore! Thank you sponsors! =) |
Congratulations again to Vince Golangco of When In Manila and the organizers of Blogaplooza for a great and fun event! =)
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For more information on how you can join the Blogapalooza community, check out the website here or visit the Blogapalooza facebook page.
Wow! that was fun :) and congrats! bloggers community rocks!
ReplyDeleteWow that looks fun! Blogging is a great way of meeting people talaga and for me, learning about new things/products from Pinas na wala dito. Thanks =)
ReplyDeleteNIce to meet a fellow Thomasian =) Thanks din for dropping by my blog.
Nice! Congrats sis for being part of that event. **Drooling blogger here** hehe!
ReplyDeletewow! goodies galore talaga! =) and nanalo pa sa raffle. =) looking forward for your product reviews.
ReplyDeleteWow! The event was good. It has been a long time since the first blogging event that I attended. Very busy eh.
ReplyDeleteHope to join another Blogapalooza in the future.
Glad you enjoyed that
ReplyDelete@Irish Fleur: I agree. blogger communities are a great way to meet other bloggers. =)
ReplyDelete@Kristeta ♥ (kalokang Pinay): Hi fellow Thomasino! Great to meet you. =)
@Pinay Mom: Join the next event so we could meet. =)
@michi: Thanks Michi! Will try to do them justice. =)
@Ishmael Fischer Ahab: Please do. I;m sure you miss events like these. =)
@Vince Golangco: Congratulations again. =)
Wow! It looks like you had fun. It's great that there are events like this for bloggers. ^__^ Congrats also for winning such good items!
ReplyDeleteBy the way regarding the Binondo food tour, Jeff said he can schedule a tour once you have organized 10+ persons. It's 550 pesos all-in fee (food, drinks, entrance)
Take care! ^_^
OT ako.. pero.. Solis din ako! =)
ReplyDeletewow! congrats on being a part of this event..been reading about it from other bloggers :) goodies galore! hehe!
ReplyDelete@Karla: Thanks! It really was a fun event.
ReplyDeleteCan I have his e-mail address too? Would like to join his tour if there's a good date. =)
@Nuna: Really?! Maybe we're related! Hello cousin! =)
@kath: Thanks! Join the next Blogapalooza event. They're targeting November for the next one. =)
Congrats...I guess i should be a member of this it looks fun:) thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletewow sis congrats! sana next event ma-invite din ako =) i want to meet my fellow blogger physically
ReplyDeleteMe is jealous! I need to go there. :) I applied to blogapalooza, I hope I'll get in. :) Congrats, sis!
ReplyDelete@SunnyToast: You're welcome. =)
ReplyDelete@lelay: Join tehe community! I;d love to meet my fellow bloggers here. =)
@Miss `Chievous: Good luck! Hope you do get in. Would love to meet you there! =)
inggit! when we finally settle there in the Philippines, i would love to join this, too...
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