What I Learned In Wordcamp 09

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Melvin

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So like what my previous post said, I have finally attended a blog event here in Philippines and it’s the popular Wordcamp 09. Much to my dismay that my camera lost bout three days before the Wordcamp started, I still attended the event with high hopes that I would learn a lot and more importantly meet new people and make new friends. Here are some photos that was taken from Jehzlau’s gallery (I just took some pics):

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As I’ve said this is the first event that I happened to have attended and I was really tensed at first. Good thing is that a guy named Alvin (hey your link?) approached me and introduced himself and introduced me to the Nuffnang people and some other people as well, and that paved the way for me to open my mouth and start talking. Just in case you don’t know I am a really really shy kid and stuffs.

Anyways w/o further ado here are the things I have learned from the said event and how you can learn from them as well:

Overcome shyness – Yes. It’s totally useless if you’re going to attend an event and talk to no one. One of the meat in these events is the “talking part” w/other people. If you’re shy like me my tip is, try to get yourself going. I mean just a simple hi or a smile to/from someone could boost your confidence a lot. And then try to capitalize on it and just keep going and go with the flow.
Make the Most of the Opportunity – You may have heard me a lot talk about Carl Ocab here. The truth is, prior to the event, we have not seen each other face to face although we know each other kinda about 2+ years now w/o meeting personally. So what I did was I approached him and just talked spontaneously. Boy, it’s such a humbling experience to have a conversation with a guy like him who is really bright and knows a lot of stuffs.

Another one is a guy named Jehzeel Laurente. He is a very popular figure (he’s like the Shoemoney of Philippines) and one of the sponsors. We talked together very briefly during lunch and it’s a pleasure to actually meet someone famous personally. So talk with people you know when you see them personally and try just not to be annoying..

Ask Questions – Just like in anything, not all are understandable. Even the best speakers in the world, had their audiences asking questions. If you don’t understand somethign, ask questions~! Or again if you’re shy, you can do so after the said event. Example is, I had a question to Mr. Ryan Reynolds Seth of Firefox and because I was shy, I approached him at the end of the event.
Bring Business Cards – Oh my god! I can’t believe I didn’t have one for the event. Well my piece is do not ever think that people would get annoyed when you hand them out with your business card. The truth about events is that people attend it to network and meet new people, w/c would lead later on to joint ventures, friendships and stuffs. If you don’t know how to make one, just try to get a small piece of paper and put your details and thats it!
Attend the after-parties – LOLs, another one that I didn’t do. Unfortunately that day I was kinda rushing to go to Greenbelt three to meet someone. Well if you’re really out to meet new people and make friends, you must attend the after-parties. After all it’s fun and you wouldn’t get that much drunk anyways (hopefully).
Bring a Camera – In my case I lost my camera, and so I brought my Flip to take some clips from the said event. I know some people would say they don’t have one, but it’s not really hard to borrow from someone right? Remember the one thing that you’d probably want to have is a remembrance of an event you attended.

Wordcamp 09 is really a good and interesting event. I’ve learned a lot, enjoyed a lot and got tired eventually. Hope you guys learned and if you have anything to add, feel free to do so in the comment form.

Note: Would like to express my gratitude to the organizers of the said event, the Mindanao Bloggers community. And well, I’d list all people I’ve seen there and there link hopefully. Gratitudes to Blogie (one who told me there’s no dress code), Migs (emcee), Chatee (lone girl in the organizer’s section) Alvin, Jhoey, to the photographers and many many more (more name and link here, please). If you’re one of the photographers and had taken a pic that includes me, feel free to send it to me and I”ll send you a cup of coffee..

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34 Responses.. to “What I Learned In Wordcamp 09”

Jehzeel Laurente

- 20th Sep, 09 11:09am

“Overcome shyness” – yes din ako din! dati sobra akong mahiyain. Ngayon hindi na.. hahaha! wooooooooot!

nice meeting you melvin!

Shoemoney of the Philippines? naah.. hehehe hindi yan totoo.. pare pareho lang tayo no. haha

I’ll link this post

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Jehzeel Laurente Reply:
September 20th, 2009 at 11:56 am
And oh.. I also added you in my blogroll, under cool new friends.
Jehzeel Laurente´s last blog ..WordCamp 2009 was Awesome!

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Melvin Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 4:27 am
well maybe cguro I just need to attend more events para mag-improve ang aking confidence. Heheh,

anyways thanks for the double link love.

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Morrell

- 20th Sep, 09 12:09pm

Wow! Ryan Reynolds graced the event? Hey you should’ve probably added “not to eat a lot of foods in lunch”. Events locally and internationally both have one thing in common, “not-so good foods”.
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Melvin Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 4:28 am
LOLs, hahah. Well as Neil Patel said, one must always just go w/the flow as far as foods are concern.

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LetUpdate

- 20th Sep, 09 01:09pm

It seems that you have a great time and get great benefit there. I am happy for you my friend.
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Arjay

- 20th Sep, 09 03:09pm

kakainggit sa mga nakapunta. mukhang masaya ito. congrats po! you’ve learned a lot sa event.
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Menard

- 20th Sep, 09 03:09pm

Linked this post:)
Thanks for the sharing learnings (I can relate, daming sakto sa akin)
On overcoming shyness, paunti-unti nagagawa ko na sya.
I also forgot my camera and ran out of business cards.
Bawi na lang next time!
Menard´s last blog ..My Wordcamp Philippines 2009 Experience

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Sahil Kotak

- 20th Sep, 09 04:09pm

Hey You really had a gr8 time there, and thanks for sharing wonderful experiences.

Thanks Melvin.
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Agent 001

- 20th Sep, 09 05:09pm

You has quite a nice time. We get to learn new things every day in our life. So thanks for sharing you experience
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Selboy

- 20th Sep, 09 10:09pm

like you, i am also a shy one, the same is true to my pocket.
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Hussein

- 21st Sep, 09 01:09am

Number 1 reason why I don’t go to such event like that — SHYNESS!!

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Menard

- 21st Sep, 09 05:09am

Hi Melvin,
I stumbled upon Regnard’s Wordcamp post, and read this link.
hxxp://tjantunen.com/2009/09/20/what-i-learned-in-wordcamp-09/
Parang pamilyar kase nabasa ko rin blog post mo
Not sure kung sa yo rin yang blog na yan (I remembered Markku’s advise tuloy, hehehe)
Menard´s last blog ..My Wordcamp Philippines 2009 Experience

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Melvin Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hey bro thanks for notifying me.

Actually my content (every posts) has been aggregated by that site since 2 months ago and I have already contacted him about the matter. I also contacted Regnard and told him to replace the link with my link.

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Liane YoungBlogger

- 21st Sep, 09 07:09am

Wordcamp 09 looks great! By next event, I swear I’m going to reserve a slot early on
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Melvin Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Well Lianne I feel guilty for not actually having you get reserved.

I mean both you and Carl Ocab commented on my previous post about Wordcamp about not being able to register. I actually have contacted the organizers to still let Carl pay but forgot about you.. I’m really sorry bout that.

Anyway, Im hoping to see you on the upcoming events.

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Millionaire Acts

- 21st Sep, 09 09:09am

Wah, sayang!! I forgot about this event! I should have marked it in my calendar! But I agree about Jehz! The Shoemoney of the Philippines. Naks! Bravo to that!
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PaX

- 21st Sep, 09 10:09am

Well i’ve still not attended any camp or workshop but wish to.
Thanks for the tips.
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venussmileygal

- 22nd Sep, 09 03:09am

Hi there! Hi there thanks for the comment. Sayang hindi tayo nagka kilala doon sa Wordcamp. Anyways, me too marami din ako na learn thanks to the very nice speakers for sharing their knowledge.
venussmileygal´s last blog ..My First Wordcamp!

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sky

- 24th Sep, 09 07:09am

nakadalo ako ng wordcamp 2009 pero sayang naman, hindi ako nakapunta dito sa wordcamp 2009. di bale, sa susunod ulit hehe
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Rockstar Sid

- 24th Sep, 09 11:09am

This sounds so cool.. even at my place (Bangalore) there is a camp help in a quarter or so.. have never attended it yet but from what the pictures speak – I assume you had fun

And what are these dishes called in your language
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http://lh5.ggpht.com/_eS2G0EIw.....C09494.JPG

Though I am a veggie but kind of curious. And best of luck for the coming months
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Chris Peterson

- 28th Sep, 09 11:09am

The most precious aspect of events are your tips. There cannot be better things to do than
Grow
Learn
Get over your issues
&then, share it with your readers. Awesome!
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ZXT

- 29th Sep, 09 03:09pm

Looks like you had so much fun Melvin. Hopefully I can attend the 2010 event.
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jan geronimo

- 30th Sep, 09 03:09pm

You’re a shy person? Wow, that’s a revelation. “,)
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Micamyx

- 4th Oct, 09 01:10pm

Sayang hindi kami naka-attend nito. Nag wordcamp Bora kami LOL

I remember my first blogging event (iBlog3). Nasa isang sulok lang ako kumakain ng sandwich mag-isa at nahihiya akong makipag-usap. Ngayon sobrang daldal na hehe

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mytheory

- 14th Oct, 09 01:10pm

seminar is a great way to enlarge our knowledge on certain section, such as blogging.
but i never heard about this wordcamp before, since i live in Indonesia.
and talking about nuffnang, it’s bad to know that nuffnang hasn’t arrived to Indonesia publisher
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