2007, A Memorable Year
By The Parodist | December 27, 2007
I can’t believe that another year has past. Soon we’ll be welcoming a brand new year! Either by principle or simply by common practice, we look back to the year that’s drawing to a close. It’s like we’re closing another chapter in our lives and, yea, like every good book (it’s your life, it should be good! heh), we scan through the passages that touched us most — seemingly trying to re-capture the emotion that was impressed upon us.
That’s why blogs are so awesome. We can actually go through our archives and browse through events in our lives. Ones we choose to chronicle, anyway.
January
The Parodist Unmasked — Er, Sort Of
My very first interview as a blogger, printed on Manila Bulletin. Very cool. Thanks to Annalyn!
February
My New Canon EOS 400D aka Digital Rebel XTi
Photo Day with Bloggers at the Balloon Fiesta
Inner photographer flourished. From no camera to a DSLR and a 400D no less. Of course, I readily went on a educational trip, shooting hot air balloons. Awesome! Markku was quite helpful!
March
The ‘Send’ Button
I’m now on Flickr Pro!
Recognizing the finest blogs in the Philippines
I quit my dayjob, a cause for celebration. I still wonder why a really short post became so popular. Gah. I so love the fact that I got Flickr Pro. Thanks to my sister! LOL. And, yea, played host during the Philippine Blog Awards.
April
The Parody takes on a RockinTheme!
A Look Into Network Blogging
The Beach Monger: Peninsula de Punta Fuego
I finally found the time to give this blog a makeover. I decided to answer the perennial questions of hows and whys in network blogging. And, yes! Amazing trip to Punta Fuego! Thanks to Rico (and his aunt, Marie Chua)!
May
BBN Launches Vista Pinas!
The Beach Monger: Bohol
The Traveler: A Taste of Vigan and Everything North
The Bayanihan Blog Network was soft-launched at the beginning of the year and Vista Pinas was a great new addition to the roster. And this month involved a lot of travels to places I’ve never been to before (except Cebu). I love traveling!
June
Band of Bloggers Now Official; First-ever Photo Published on Mobile Philippines
On Blogs as Marketing Tools
Beauty & Minerals Day!
Style Manila, the Fashion that’s rich in flavour
Twas awesome to see my photo and by line in print! LOL. I got quoted on an article published in Manila Bulletin. Fun event hosted by Sophie, whom I also just met on the same month. Lastly, BBN lauches their Manila Fashion Blog, Style Manila!
July
Losing More Than A Year’s Worth of Memories
Clique Booth. Made All the Difference. Definitely.
The Parodist Gets A Beauty Bento Box!
Two Days of Fashion, Styling and Blogging
A post that got featured in Moleskinerie. Fabulous time with Clique Booth, cam-whoring! LOL. I added ‘beauty blogger’ to the various blogger hats I’ve managed to amass. And my styling got featured on ABSCBN (yea, was on morning TV). How cool is that? Hehehe.
August
I Have Found My Cookie Haven
Blog Events, A Summary of Links — ish
This month marks the barrage of press events I started to attend as a blogger. I blame Jayvee. I kid! I kid!
September
Tips on Sports Photography, Anyone?
Slow month, dear me. But I’m still shooting. Yay!
October
D Ball Served Hot, Off to Finals
Halloween, Cemeteries and Domain Renewals
I particularly liked the photos I took of that basket ball game. Heehee. And twas my first time to renew my domain for this blog!
November
When Your Momma Goes Back To School
Lights & Photography
The Blogger Mixer Is On!
Love this personal post about my ‘momma’. More events. And the first event I helped put together. Weeee!
December
b5media PH Dinner and the Blogger Mixer
Pinoy Blogger Christmas Talent Night!
Free Beauty Loot at Beauty Bento Box
Thirty Wishes
My Birthday Cake
A Birthday Gift
Celebrating A Birthday
Oh, I just happen to love this month. A bit late in posting stuff but there were loads to blog about. b5media get together, alongside the whole coup-whatever, the Blogger Mixer! The second Christmas party for bloggers, which was cool. I gave away free beauty loot over at my beauty blog on my birthday. Lastly, my marathon posting about my 30th birthday. Gawd. I’m old. LOL.
One thing I am sad about is that I failed to blog more often. I’m tied up with my other blogging commitments that sometimes I overlook my personal blog. I wish all you guys can visit me in my other blogs but I know it’s too much to ask since I know your interests will hardly extend to Manila fashion, street fashion, Asian beauty, dating or even the Olympics. That’s where I am constantly. However, I will push myself to be here more often. I’d want to pull myself away from ‘work’ from time to time and I’ve always loved our conversations. Hehe. That’s one resolution down, I guess. Heh.
Anyway, I know there are a few more days left to this year. I just thought I’d take my trip down memory lane a bit early so I can focus on moving on. I want to welcome new things now! I reckon I’ll use the next few days to scheme plan the year 2008. Whachathink? Teehee.
So, how was your 2007? What sort of memories are you bringing with you into 2008?
Photo Mosaic: 1. Burdey 2007, 2. C, Stones & the Sea, 3. Marc wears b5media Shirt, 4. Roanne, Sophie, Angel, 5. Mum & Ma’am Joy, 6. IMG_3775, 7. Happy Anniversary, 8. IMG_3025, 9. Juned 3, 10. Rico & Sasha @ Warehouse, 11. Sharm, Jayvee & Anna, 12. Sultry Trini, 13. AJ Matela, 14. Mrs. Fields Launch 1, 15. Eena 10, 16. CB 6, 17. Sasha & Sophie, 18. Moleskine Ruled Notebook 1, 19. IMG_2999, 20. Lauren @ Vigan, 21. Brad Geiser, Rudy Project Event, 22. IMG_7498-1, 23. IMG_7373-1, 24. Sasha the host, 25. 8GB iPod Nano in Green, 26. Sharm, Blogger Christmas Party 2007, 27. Markku, Rudy Project Event, 28. Balloon Fiesta 12, 29. Photographer, 30. Warzone, 31. Meet Mr. Nwofy, 32. Rudy Project Bigwigs, 33. Staring Contest, 34. Rico and the Gold Rose Wallpaper, 35. Sasha with her baby 
, 36. Joey
Created with fd’s Flickr Toys.
P.S. If you guys have a post, let me know! Would love to check it out. Actually, I invite you to blog it! 
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Topics: Blogs & Blogging, Gallyvanting Episodes, Mood Notes, The Rambler |
December 28th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Love #s 6, 10, and 31! But why did you use #34?
A great year indeed, captured through great photos, taken by a great photographer!
December 29th, 2007 at 7:26 am
Because it’s one of my favourite photos!
Aw, shucks. You make me blush. Happy New Year! 
December 30th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Eight Questions for 2008
Hear ye, hear ye. The New Year is upon us! While pondering on what the year will be like, allow me to ask you some questions. I’m tagging you!
Professional
1. Do you have plans to change careers? Why or Why not?
2. What work related goal would you like to achieve this year?
Socio-Cultural
3. If you were to attend a school reunion which would you attend: Grade School, High School, College/University? Why?
4. Which local tourist destination do you plan to visit this year?
5. Which foreign destination do you wish to visit this year?
Political
6. If you were to suggest a New Year’s Resolution to your local official, what would it be?
Personal
7. If you were to learn one thing this year, what would it be?
and
8. What do you regret about 2007? How do you plan to make up for it this 2008?
December 31st, 2007 at 2:14 am
habol mo your new ‘do!
December 31st, 2007 at 7:33 am
Connie: Oh, cool meme. I’ll work on it!
Sophie: Eeep. I didn’t blog about my new ‘do here e.
January 27th, 2008 at 10:42 am
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