It was my first event as a blogger. Actually not first (if you would include the she bloggers day out) but the first formal one. This is your usual event (not our ordinary kitakits meet up), freebies, celebrities, activities. Not being ungrateful to the organizers, I really did enjoy the event and the kids enjoyed the freebies specially the cake, but it did not suit my personal preference for a fun event. Maybe I lack too much social skill that’s why I did not enjoy it that much (in terms of socializing). Maybe I am too shy to mingle with other bloggers. Maybe I really prefer the small group events (like a typical barkada meet up). Mostly it was my fault that I did not utilize the event to get some traffic for my site.. Maybe, maybe.. but blogging aside and socializing aside.. It was cool (but not hilarious, like the one we had in Kamay Kainan, where we pay for our food).
Lesson learned:
Never wear a five inches heel on this event.. it hinders the almost subzero social skill I have.
Smile and smile, even though they won’t smile back.
Don’t be shy on handing out your blogging card.
And though I enjoy being with my best bud, I guess events like that don’t suit our almost subzero social skills, next time bring a blogger too!!!
Lastly, announce to the the blogging world that you will attend, so they will be excited to see you.. and attend looking like the one in your profile pic.. nyehehe….
Daisy says
August 9, 2009 at 6:48 amlol I could not imagine attending a blogging event in real life. Well I mean on the flesh. But it would be nice to see how other people look like and if they sound how they write. And 5 inches heels, girl you are far better than those non-smiling people. lol…Btw, I added your badge over at my banner collection blog;-)~Daisyhttp://inlovewithdaisies.blogspot.com/
Mauie Flores says
August 9, 2009 at 11:46 amYep, heels are a no-no. I wasn't also able to go around much but I already knew some people there. Maybe you should try Plurk because that's where I and the other bloggers chat. Earth also told me about the bloggers' meet-up on Thursday. I'll be going to Cavite in the morning so I'm really not sure if I can make it. Maybe next time na lang. 🙂
Beng says
August 9, 2009 at 2:09 pmso sa 13th am sure mag enjoy ka dun! wahhh..sayang baka di ako makapag leave. (naka heels ka sa event??)
Tetcha says
August 10, 2009 at 1:26 amI don't think you're a snob, although I think we bloggers should socialize more often, not only among our small group, but the bigger group as well.
Dinah says
August 10, 2009 at 2:30 amI also had the same experience when I attended my first blogging event. Nahihiya ako to socialize. Feeling ko, ang gagaling nila and I was just a pretender :-(Anyway, I hope that next time it will be better for us!
onlinemommy says
August 10, 2009 at 4:01 amhahaha…baka nman mommy masyado kang nagpaganda kya di ka nila nakilala :DI am wondering paano nakakakuha ng ads snuffnang 🙁 d kse ako nabibigyan eh.
Enchie says
August 10, 2009 at 8:57 amI agree with your advises lalo na yung last. important mag kakitaan ng profile pic. I haven't seen any of you yet, but I know na it wouldn't be hard recognizing you guys once I see you 😀
redamethyst says
March 16, 2010 at 8:27 amhaha, very nice tips, siguro baunin ko ang tips mo sa next event na sasalihan ko 😀
Jenny So says
October 25, 2011 at 10:19 amThanks for these tips. I will keep these in mind. 🙂