Archive for April, 2010

It’s not enough to read the label

A Nestle TV commercial confess that it pays to check the label.  That is if you can read the label.  A while ago, I had some instant noodles which I got from my officemate.  It was a Maggi Perencah Kari from Malaysia.  Maybe it’s hot and spicy since the label shows a red soup.  But [...]

Dogs Go to Heaven and the Grocery Store

I love dogs and grew up with pets dogs. We owned dachshund and a Spitz before. I don’t have a pet here in Manila since I don’t think I can take care of a dog properly. No one will feed the dog when I’m off to work.
While I love dogs, I just would like to [...]

How to keep readers coming your blog after a contest

iBlog6 Runner Bloggers

During the iBlgo6 where I gave a talk on the topics, Launching Successful Blog Contest, one question came up and I find myself was not convinced of my answer.  I didn’t think I conveyed the message right.
The question was – Once you run a online contest, how do you keep the new readers who joined [...]

The Most Expensive Garmin Watch

Because of running, I was vain enough to buy a very expensive watch.  It has the features many runners love.  Distance, pace, GPS, heart rate, map views and a lot more.  I used the money I earned from making ambigrams.
Before I have to buy it online. I first bought a Garmin Forerunner 405 in [...]

Launching Successful Blog Contests at iBlog6

I was chosen to be one of the guest speakers for iBlog6. I submitted two topics and one of my topics was selected to be presented to fellow bloggers.  My topic was How to Launch Successful Blog Contests.  I have run several contest at the Takbo.ph website.  Some of them sponsored by Takbo.ph itself while [...]

A Sons Advice to his Father in Political Campaigns

My father is running for municipal office the second time.  Last 2007, he ran for councilor or Sangunian Bayan (SB) Member.  It was his first time to enter politics but has been a long time public servant.  He has been leading the emergency and rescue efforts under National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) in Pontevedra and nearby [...]

Precious Moments at Sampaguita Gardens

Jojo's Christmas Cottage at Sampaguita Garden

After our trip to Boracay, our flight back to Manila will be via Kalibo.  Quennie arranged to have a side trip to the Sampaguita Gardens in Kalibo which is just about 15-20 minutes from the airport.  It was also the perfect time to meet Clarissa, our sponsored child thru World Vision, who is based in [...]

The next M

Before 2009 came in, I blogged about my three goals for that coming year. Each of them starts with the letter M.  Married life, Master’s degree and a Marathon.   When 2009 ended, I only accomplished the first M.
I got married on April 19, 2009.  Quennie and I will be celebrating our first year wedding anniversary [...]

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