Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards

jenniLifestyle, Travel 19 Comments

As some of you may know, my blog was the Philippine finalist (Best Lifestyle Blog) for the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards (NAPBAS).  All the finalists and other bloggers were invited to the event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The truth is, I had second thoughts about flying out to Malaysia as I had several advertising jobs booked and after eleven months of non-stop work, I was exhausted. In fact, the day before my flight, I just finished styling a TVC shoot. So basically, from work, I went straight to the airport. In Clark, Pampanga. At 5:30 am. @.@

It was my family who really pushed me to go. They knew how passionate I was in blogging and to have the opportunity to represent the Philippines was an honour. They told me that I could rest when I get back. Oh-kay… thanks guys, ha.

Scenes from the airport:

Say ni Michael Jackson, “Who’s bad?”

Name that luggage

All I can say is, thank God for zippers!

Do not judge me, Erwan!!!:P

Touchdown Malaysia!

This is for realz!

BONGGA ang Malaysia! LOL

After 12 hours of traveling (don’t ask why), we finally arrived at Marriott Hotel in Putrajaya. Needless to say, I. Was. Hungry.

Hotel burgers rock!

We arrived in KL at around 5:30pm and the awards night was at 7pm. Oh-kay… I. Can. Do. This. Next year na lang ako matutulog.

The Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards (NAPBAS)

NAPBAS is an event where the best of the best bloggers in Asia-Pacific are celebrated and honored for their hard work and contribution to the blogosphere.

Last December 16, Five hundred bloggers and guests from all over the Asia-Pacific region walked the red carpet and treated to a night of fine dining and entertainment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Love the ribbon corsage they gave all the finalist

NAPBAS is one of the most prestigious blog awards in Asia.

NAPBAS is not entirely a popularity contest. Love that!

Read about the panel of judges here.

Team Philippines

Les Girls: Me, Camille Co, and Lareen Uy

Meet my roommate, Kring! She is the youtube sensation of My Korean Boyfriend (so far, almost 500,000 views!)

She is also responsible for my minor “heart attack”! Haha!

Me: “Hi! I’m Jenni!”
Kring: “I’m Kring!”
Me: “Blah, blah, blah!”
Kring: “Blah, blah, blah… Do you know who you’re up against?”
Me: “Uhm, I have an idea. I clicked the links of my fellow nominees from the Nuffnang site. Though, I didn’t have time to do my research.”
Kring: “OMG! Do you know that you’re up against Xiaxue??? She’s a legend! She won Best Lifestyle Blog, Most Influential Blog, and Region’s Best Blog during the last NAPBAS! She’s huge in Singapore! But you know… good luck! Hope you win!”
Me: “WHAT??? Now, I’m nervous.”
Kring: “Hindi! Kaya mo yan!”
Me: “Thanks.” @.@

The young and the restless: Nuffnang’s big bosses, Cheo Ming Shen and Timothy Tiah Ewe Tiam

During the event:

Presenters: “And the winner of the Best Lifestyle Blog goes to…” *drumroll*
Kring (my roomie): “Tingin ko si Xiaxue na yan.” *sad face*
Me: “Yeah, yeah!” *Busy-busyhan with my phone*
Presenters: “JEEENEEE PEARSON!”
Team Philippines: *goes wild* CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
Me: *claps* *disoriented*
Team Philippines: *screaming and pointing at me* “YOU WON! YOU WON! YOU WON!”
Me: “I’m Jeeeneee Pearson? Oh! I’m Jeenee Pearson!” *catatonic*

Believe me, I had no idea that I won. The way the presenters pronounced my name did not register in my brain or I was just too nervous!!! NKKLK! Haha!

I won! I won!

NAPBAS 2011 Best Lifestyle Blog

Thank you Nuffnang for this award! I’m so honoured!

Bigatin ‘tong award — the trophy weighs 8 -10 lbs.! Haha!

Overwhelmed=)

I’m glad I flew to Malaysia. It was a great opportunity to meet fellow bloggers from Australia, China, Tokyo, Singapore, and the rest of Asia-Pacific region. I feel such a newb in your presence! Haha! I learned so much from all of you!

Love, Team Philippines

Here’s the complete list of winners for Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011:

Best Photography Blog – Photoblog.hk
Best Geek Blog – Geekout.ph
Best Food Blog – LadyIronChef.com
Best Fashion Blog – Cheeserland.com
Most Original Blog Design – EatShowandTell.com
Best Parenting Blog – Childhood101.com
Best Travel Blog – JustWandering.org
Best Entertainment Blog – Beautifulnara.com
Best Lifestyle Blog – JenniEpperson.com
Hidden Gem – Googlygooeys.com
Best Micro Blog – KennySia.com
Most Influential blog – XiaXue.sg
Region’s Best blog – XiaXue.sg

Team Philippines got four awards during NAPBAS! Congratulations team! Reprezent!

Thank you’s:

Thanks to everyone who voted for my blog and to those who helped me campaign! Special thanks to all the celebrities and personalities (especially Tim Yap) who promoted my blog and retweeted the NAPBAS link to their hundreds of thousands of Twitter followers! I’m grateful for all your support! I love you!

After party:

Malaysia = Fashion + Food

One can never be too tired to shop. LOL

When in Malaysia, eat spicy noodles!

I’m more inspired than ever to blog!

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  13. I spy your Rimowa X Adora(?) Salsa Air luggage cabin size(?)! In case it is, then we have the same luggage! 😀 Not only did I spy that, but you wrapped a ribbon too around the handle? I mean, a real tied ribbon manner. I do that also with an added piece of a plastic pearl at the center. 🙂

    Anyway, congratulations again! Everything seems to be doing great for you and I hope they are! 🙂

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  15. hi! if i may ask, what’s the material used in your boots? smooth or buttero (i am thinking of ordering online, inspired by this picture!) thanks!!!

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