Blogging and Web

Site Spotlight: Exposix

Posted by Lui on Jan 19, 2012 | 1 comment

I feel like I’ve just crawled out of some cave. Lol. You I frequently get this feeling whenever I focus on something and not get myself update with what’s going on. I’ve been experimenting with building some other websites (yes! not blogs this time) and also dabbling on digital scrapbooking on my free time that I was seriously out of touch with what’s going on, what’s the news, what’s the latest. I guess I have a lot to keep up on.

Now that I’m out of the ‘cave’ for awhile I took the time out to check out new websites, new startup ideas. And frankly I got overwhelmed. It seems like the net is sprouting new things on a millisecond rate and its hard to keep up. One thing I have noticed aside from social networking still being pretty much ruling every body else’s life, another popular web idea is the Q & A sharing type of site. One very promising site on this category is Exposix.com, with a very catchy slogan, “share anything, expose everything’. Now wouldn’t that catch everyone’s interest?

Exposix is a Questions and Answers kind of website, think like Yahoo Answers, Ask.com, Aardvark etc. A site where you can ask and answer questions all for free. It’s pretty interesting and I signed up to see what goes on in it. What makes Exposix a bit different is their Debates. I love this little feature where you can raise a question or issue and get everybody else’s opinion on it. It’s a great way to interact with others and also know the ‘pulse’ of regular folks.

Random New Year Ramblings

Posted by Lui on Jan 5, 2012 | 2 comments

Ha! It’s already the 5th day of the first month of 2012 and here I am just greeting everyone a Happy New Year! But then…were still on the first week, right? So I’m sure its ok. Hahaha. As much as I love blogging, I have more important priorities. I’ve been beat and tired so I figured I needed a few days rest from being ‘online’. It was a good call coz now I feel energized, motivated and ready to give blogging for 2012 a big go!

I have tons of plans. And I think its high time I move to other things aside from blogging. I manage multiple blogs, mostly personal blogs with niche topics like fashion and beauty (where I write about fashion finds, things I find pretty etc). I also have a thrift shopping blog, a ‘mom blog’, and a few more. And of course this one, my personal-lifestyle-living in Cambodia blog. And these blogs had been a great journey and a fabulous past time for me (not to mention the shopping money it earns me lol!) and I’ll carry on updating them.

But I’ll be implementing a teeny weeny bit of change here. I’m adding in some recommended products you guys might be interested in. I know I already have a few ads scattered on the blog, but I’m hoping this would make a good addition and would add some more value to each posting. You’ll be seeing ‘featured products’ at the bottom of each post. At least it could help me earn my hosting and domain fees.

I’m also doing a category clean-up on this site. It’s driving me nuts that a few years of disorganized posting habit made this site an almost mess. I need to streamline my categories and re-organize the posts, so if you see something weird around here in the next few days, please bear with me. I intend to come up with a better looking Pinaywifespeaks.

Since its a new year, I’ve decided to pursue another ‘project’. This time I’ll be building niche websites and experimenting with it, trying out different monetizing strategies. Hmm, its going to be a trial and error project, I know the big probability of me failing but  I also know its gonna keep me occupied and I’m really really excited since I know this time I’ll be learning more. But whatever the outcome, I don’t intend to quit until I discover what works for me.

Hmm, see I’m pretty much motivated. I must have eaten something really good during the New Years. Lol. Have a great weekend everyone!

Grab These Fab Freebies – Be Happy Blog Giveaway

Posted by Lui on Aug 25, 2011 | 1 comment

I’m hosting another blog giveaway. This time it’ll be on my thrift hunting blog - Girl on A Thrift Hunt. Joining is Free and its quite easy to earn entries. I have lots of custom made goodies from Artscow.com..

 What’s inside the loot bag?

(1)  large custom made ‘Be Happy’ canvass shopping bag – just perfect for those thrift shopping trips!

(1) custom made ‘Be Happy’ mini coin purse;

(1) custom made ‘Be Happy’ Throw Pillow Case;

(1) custom made Be Happy Round Mousepad;

(2) custom made ‘Be Happy’ heart fridge magnets;

Giveaway runs only until August 31st!  Open worldwide.  Join Now!

1st Blog Giveaway Winners!

Posted by Lui on May 3, 2011 | 7 comments

Yay! Running a blog giveaway is exhausting but rewarding. A million thanks to all those who joined. A special mention to those who helped spread the word and helped me out. I was expecting a few entries, I figured maybe 50 entries would be nice but I had hundreds! I spent the day yesterday, counting entries and making sure all entries have been counted.

Then I assigned a random.org generated integer for each entry. Yes, each single entry. I’m a bit OC so I really typed down each entry and assigned an random number to each.

random integers running on randomizer to get winners...

I don’t want to be accused of rigging my own contest so these random integers were further randomized to come up with top 3 winners.

...and we have winners! #17,#114, #194.

1st prize – #17 is Lourdes.

2nd prize – #114 – Lyudmila.

3rd prize – #194 – Rea Yu.
Congratulations! I’ve emailed all of you already. Please just email me back your delivery addresses so I could mail the prizes. Again, thanks for joining and hopefully we could do this more regularly.

No Fluke. I Really Won!

Posted by Lui on Apr 29, 2011 | 1 comment

A month or two ago, I was ‘web wandering’ searching for air fare promos, hotel promos and cards direct when I stumbled across something mentioning Koolred, an Asia-based travel social networking site. I guess I was caught with the cool name. I love the concept of being able to connect with people with similar interests and browsing Koolred’s shared travel stories, photos is just wonderful. It’s like being able to travel without leaving your desk. They also hold contests regularly and last time they were running the Asian Food Review Contest.

Since I love to write-blog and eat, why not join? I submitted three short food reviews. I was not really expecting to place and have forgotten about the contest until I got an email a few weeks ago. The KoolRed team said I won! Wow! I just couldn’t believe that my Khmer Food @ Trasak Paem actually won, among hundreds of entries! Lolz! I truly love this little Phnom Penh restaurant and Khmer cuisine and I guess it showed in the review. And they said I won a two night stay for two persons at a luxury hotel in Bali – Alila Manggis.

I wasn’t about to believe the prize, that I actually won, till I actually had the proof. Lol. Sorry I’m just OC like that. Anyway, last April 13, something came by mail. People from Air Asia and KoolRed are really fast. I really have the voucher. Which also includes some discounts on the hotel services!

Yay! I guess this is exciting. My first time to actually win something. {Not counting the times I joined binggo games in our town when I was a kid..} I was actually wanting to get the hotel stay in Bangkok prize but hey! I haven’t been to Bali and this would be the best excuse to go..

When will I go? I have yet to decide and plan. I have a lot to do this year, and towards the end of the year, I’ll be going to Manila and Bicol again, so maybe early next year. Before the voucher expires hahaha! To KoolRed and Alila Hotels, a big thanks.

Overwhelmingly Grateful

Posted by Lui on Apr 18, 2011 | 0 comments

That’s me. I’m referring to my 1st Blog Giveaway. I wasn’t really expecting a lot of people to join. I mean, I pegged having something like 50 entries but just a few days after opening the giveaway the entries has been piling up. I can’t even begin to say thank you for taking the time to join. The giveaway is open till April 30 so earn more entries for a bigger chance to grab the freebies.

This is a great way for me to extend the reach of this blog, to connect with people and also to showcase some Khmer products. Also, I love it that the prizes have attracted a lot of craftsy persons to join. Some tell me they were attracted to the unique Khmer fabrics. As I’ve mentioned in the giveaway post, I’ll be adding 2 consolation prizes of scarves, hehe not uniforms, just so you know. I think the ladies have a thing for these and the ones from here are undeniably beautiful.

And to top it all, running a giveaway is FUN! Yes, it is. I think I’m getting triple benefits from these. So this will probably be a regular feature in this blog. Perhaps every two months. Also, next blog I’ll be hosting a giveaway on is my thrifting and shopping blog – Girl on a Thrift Hunt. There I’ll be giving out a variety of stuff. Hmm, tops and dresses are in the offing. Well, since I’m so into shopping I’m looking at some really fashionable giveaways.

For the first batch though I’ll be giving out some knick knacks – check out the Be Happy – Girl on A Thrift Hunt Giveaway preview. The prizes has been ordered already and is currently being shipped and I’m pretty much excited to have a look. I’ll probably open the giveaway on May. Stay tuned.