W = WordCamp Philippines

September of 2008, I was one of the lucky bloggers who took part of WordCamp here in the Philippines. Even if I was just a newbie in using WordPress as a blog platform that time, I really took the effort in making sure I could be one of the campers because it was the first time it's happening in the Philippines, and I want to be a part of it.

Hmmm... my photo blog is in Blogger, but my travel blog - Jenn Was Here - is in WordPress platform. Actually, the camp wasn't just exclusive for WP bloggers, because I met a few who uses Blogger, although it would be nice if you're in WP, of course.


The day was divided in different classes - all related to blogging and WordPress. It was a very educational time to spend with other bloggers, but I guess the sweetest part of all was being able to have a picture next to the man behind WordPress, Matt Mullenweg. My friend Mabelle and I knew early in the day that if we won't be able to have a picture with him that morning, we would be having a real hard time being photographed with him. If not for Mabelle's determination, I won't be able to have that picture I could certainly brag about. =)


After lunch, all the campers converged in the hall because classes were intended for all. It was also the time when games were played, announcements were told, and upcoming news about WordPress were given. Before we all called it a day, we were able to have a class picture with Mr. Mullenweg. Nice!

The 2009 WordCamp Philippines is now in the works. I am so looking forward to be a part of it again.

*** Jenn ***

ps - the second and last pictures were taken by Mabelle Santiago-Rubia. Thanks, Mabelle!

S = "Stairway to Nowhere"

The ruins of this house was located near our house in La Union. Whenever I see it, I can't help but feel sad about it - a very good land put to waste... but at the same time, I am intrigued as to the history of this house.

I just hope the owners would do something about it, though. If I own this land, I might put up a business since the school is just nearby.

*** Jenn ***

R = Red Roses

I took this picture off a flower shop when sister and I went to SM Mall of Asia in January. At that time, I still haven't received a flower yet, so I figured I just took pictures of it. =) This is some sort of a drive by shot, as my sister was rushing me. So I just went to the shop, took a picture and left.

*** Jenn ***

Q = Quezon Memorial

A picture I took when I went photo walking with my new friend Halie. The Quezon Memorial Circle was our last stop on the walk, and is where we met up with another new friend H.

The Quezon Memorial is a shrine and park located in the heart of Quezon City. In the base is a mausoleum where the former Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon and his wife Aurora was laid to rest.

To read the full history and details about this structure, you can read it from Wikipedia here.

*** Jenn ***

P = Pearls

When I was in fifth grade, my late father was so happy that I got the third honors in the class that he gave me a set of pearl necklace and bracelet. Because I wasn't really into jewelry, I let my mom keep it for me and I will just get it whenever I wanted to use it. While thinking of what to post as my "P" word, I thought of pearls, but have no image in my files, so I decided to take some pictures. There was a power interruption, so I just used the flash light to make my shots.

*** Jenn ***

M = Man-Made Forest

The Man-Made Forest is located in the boundary of Bilar and Loboc towns in the province of Bohol. In November 2008, my friend K and I went to Bohol and was able to see the beauty of the place. Lots and lots of mahogany trees planted by the people living in the area to prevent soil erosion. It took quite a long time before the place became as beautiful as this, but as you can see all the efforts were paid off. Not only did they help the environment, it has also become a wonderful landmark.

*** Jenn ***