Connecting Names (rather blogs) with Faces at Pinoy Moms Network

May 27th, 2007 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 2014 times · 26 Comments

At the last minute, I realized that it was Pauline’s birthday, though weeks earlier I confirmed that I was free for MOMmy Lunch with the Pinoy Moms Network. I am glad Pau didn’t mind—Mom had to find some time with friends, too. It was the first time for most of us to get together and meet each other face-to-face, since PMN first went live in the blogosphere on 5 February 2007. Just 3-1/2 months after, PMN already has 432 posts written by about 70 Pinoy MOMs from all over the world. That’s an averge of 4 posts/day. PMN was co-founded by Connie Veneracion and Noemi Dado.

PMN still continues to accept MOMs as members. The only three criteria: a mother, a Filipino, and an active blogger. And what does PMN offer? “More exposure for your blog and a chance to meet and interact with Filipino MOMs outside your own circle of blogger-friends”.

And this was exactly what yesterday, 26 May, with 12 MOMs coming together (many meeting each other for the first time) at Swiss Deli & Bistro corner Pioneer and Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong.

Below (L to right): Jane and Salen
Standing: Rachel , Lynn, Noemi, Connie, me, Feng, Cess, Julie, and Lisaflor
Standing behind the group: Chato

It was not difficult connecting the names, rather the blogs, with the faces. Each time a newcomer MOM enters the room, one or the other would already say the name of the MOM or of the blog, and the name of the child tagging along. No one minded being called by the blog name, like, Sassy Lawyer, Sexy Mom, Teacher Julie, iMom, Sassy Mom, Heart of Rachel, and Lady Cess. Feng didn’t mind being called Nico’s mom, Rachel as Yohan’s mom, Jane of the yoga fame, Lisaflor as the REAL Me, and Noemi as just Noemi. Sons and daughters tagged along—what are MOMs for if not for them.

Food was great, coffee was on the house, and wi-fi was available. SexyMac sat next to Noemi’s Mac.

Each MOM had a story to tell, and photos to share. It’s amazing how 12 MOMS got together, had fun together, and planned but WROTE DIFFERENTLY—each has her own version, own style. Never a dull moment at PMN, never a dull moment in the blogosphere.
1. PMN Mommy Lunch byFeng

2. Pinoy Moms Network Lunch by Julie

3. Lunch with the Mommies of Pinoy Moms Network by Lynn

4. mommy lunch by Cess

5. The Mommy Lunch by Connie

6. Recipe for New Friendship by Rachel

7. Mommy Lunch Meetup by Noemi

8. The Pinoy Moms Network Lunch by Jane

9. Blogging Mom’s Lunch Out by Salen

10. Pinoy Moms Network Lunch v.1.0 by Chato

11. Mommy Bloggers, Unite by Lissaflor

I am sure that there will be more PMN MOM lunches coming up, to include not only MOMs here in the country, but MOMs from foreign lands as well.

PMN is a strong network! For you MOMs out there who want to become members, find out more here, and REGISTER NOW!

Note: Picture from Julie.

Tags: Blogging and the Internet · Food · Friends · Fun · Pinoy Moms Network

26 responses so far ↓

Linnor // May 28, 2007 at 5:32 am

This is just great! Hope to be able to join the next PMN lunch if I’m ever in Manila.

SexyMom: you’re most welcome, Linnor, the EBs will be announced through the PMN site, or maybe even by email (Jane has started organizing a directory).
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vk-mahalkaayo // May 28, 2007 at 5:44 am

Hi dine,

Wow, this is very nice…...but how can we make it or attend your regular meetings?

It is nice together with some mama, changing of ideas and experience about family life….

Really, I like this too, Can I participate or as one member of this club or organization?.....

Thanks in advance…......

SexyMom: thanks, Vicki! you are most welcome to join, we have a lot of overseas members at PMN. i have posted the invite separately.
noemi // May 28, 2007 at 6:25 am

I see great potential in our Pinoy Moms Network. Imagine the friendships gained all over the world! amazing

SexyMom: true, Noemi, and the number seems to be growing by the day! thanks to you and Connie, for your initiative.
feng // May 28, 2007 at 7:34 am

hello sexymom. im droppin by to say i had a nice time with all of you. hope we can meet-up again, sana with more Mommies coming.

SexyMom: same here, Feng, it was really a pleasure finally meeting you, and you look younger in person, dear.
Jane // May 28, 2007 at 7:51 am

hi sexy mom! Am glad I was seated beside you at lunch. Just a short note before I up and go. You were all so warm, the food was good, and all our pictures came out wonderful. It’s a great start for many more…

SexyMom: mutual, Jane, till next twitt, and till next EB!
lady cess // May 28, 2007 at 8:09 am

hi mommy dine! it was really fun. ang reklamo ko lang ay kulang ang oras

SexyMom: am sure we will have more fun next time, and more chair hopping.
sassy mom // May 28, 2007 at 8:44 am

Hi, sexy mom!

It was a delightful experience seeing you all there …

One great thing about it is that my hubby is starting to appreciate my blogging … I’m so glad cause at first, he was so hesitant.

till next time…

SexyMom: a potential member of a future PinoyDadsNetwork, hmmm, calling all daddy bloggers.
ladycess // May 28, 2007 at 9:03 am

hi mommy acknowledged po about the spam.. i dont know much about that though, will find out nangangapa pa lang ako dito sa wp e

and youre right, chair hop naman tayo next time

SexyMom: yes, more chair hopping next time.

gosh! how difficult it is for some comments to come through nowadays.
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Rach // May 28, 2007 at 10:15 am

Hi Dine. It was a marvelous lunch and I’m so glad I had the honor of meeting you and the rest of the mommy bloggers. It was my first EB and I’m glad that it was a delightful experience.

Thanks Dine for sharing your valuable time with us even though it coincided with Pauline’s birthday. Looking forward to our next get together. Take care!

SexyMom: we all had fun, thanks to you all, now looking forward to the next EB.
Lynn // May 28, 2007 at 10:49 am

Thanks for sharing your time with us even if it’s Pau’s special day too. Time was kind of short for the meet-up, maybe next time, we’ll make it longer. Nice seeing you there.

SexyMom: twas nice meeting you, too, Lynn, till next EB.
brVincce // May 28, 2007 at 2:35 pm

here are the moms, i miss my mom again. I just met her for a week then balik uli rito sa maynila

SexyMom: am sure you look forward to the next visit before you go to for further studies.
Kyels // May 28, 2007 at 2:46 pm

Wow, this is a good idea to gather everyone together.

[:

I’m glad you had fun Tita!

SexyMom: thanks, Kyels!
Mitch // May 28, 2007 at 3:55 pm

Kainggit kayo! Sana noon pa natuklasan ko na ang PMN.

SexyMom: you missed only a few months, Mitch. Next time, we’ll see you there.
Ann // May 28, 2007 at 4:21 pm

This is interesting. I been observing how I’m stumbling into more and more mommy blogs. A lot of you seem to be proficient writers, I think it’s by virtue of age and consequently experience.

SexyMom: thanks, Ann! you’re quite right about age and experience.
JAMIE // May 28, 2007 at 5:39 pm

more stories from moms like you means more inspiration…. nice!

SexyMom: thanks, Jamie.
melai // May 28, 2007 at 5:54 pm

Tita D hindi ako naka attend monthly period po kasi..medyo may problem ako pag ganyang panahon :(..la naman akong alam na contact number para masabing di ako makakarating
rhodora // May 28, 2007 at 6:00 pm

Awww.. I missed the fun! Anyway, Dine, I’m sure there are still more to come! And hopefully, AnnaManila will be there too, para kumpleto!

SexyMom: we missed you! hope next time you will be able to come, Pangasinan is not very far
Chateau // May 28, 2007 at 6:28 pm

Hi Sexy Mom! It was great to finally meet you – truly sexy ka nga hehe. I would have loved to talk to you more. Maybe next time I’ll sit beside you.
Thanks for coming even if it meant time taken from Pauline.

SexyMom: thanks for the nice words, it’s just a matter of hiding the bulges in the right places (LOL). twas nice meeting the charming Chats.
Sidney // May 28, 2007 at 8:22 pm

It is nice you are so many.
Maybe I should organize the same for dads!

SexyMom: that’s a good idea, Sydney. we are yet to see a strong network of dads, and we are certainly interested to read what is in the minds of Pinoy dads. count in my son, JAngelo of The J Spot.
Francesca // May 28, 2007 at 11:40 pm

Pwede ba ako sali? galeng naman, kadami nyo na!
o siya ituloy ang ligaya. Happy mommy blogging.
Walang kokontrang asawa dyan…

SexyMom: PMN will welcome you with a warm heart and open arms, Amy! I have posted the invite separately.
dexie // May 29, 2007 at 8:56 am

woohoo, sexy talaga with the mini skirt and all. am glad you all had a wonderful time. next time sali ako, well someday…hehe.

SexyMom: hey! who told you about the mini skirt? (oh, i remember—the pictures!), next time, join us!
julie // May 29, 2007 at 9:31 am

If we could organize a Father version and a kids version, that would be swell. Nice to see you again, Dine

SexyMom: that’s a great idea! calling Connie and Noemi…
annamanila // May 29, 2007 at 12:33 pm

I know five of the 12 mom-bloggers who lunched! Good batting average, i should say.

It seems there is one official photo of the lunch that all of you used!!

You had a blast. Good for all of you. And may PMN continue to thrive and prosper!

SexyMom: you should be there in PMN’s next lunch, all our friends will be waiting to see you.
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