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June 1st, 2010 | Posted by J in Site Updates | Wordpress - (24 Comments)

After two years of having the same “look” I finally took time to remake this blog. It’s frustrating to think that it only took me two nights to create this (which explains why it’s not much) when I could have done it anytime in the last 730+ days. Yes, I was really just lazy and uninspired. So wherever I got the motivation to do this, I’m grateful for it.

I designed this theme with a ladybug after my cute ladybug phone charm. I’m not really fond of real-life ladybugs, but I find their illustrated versions adorable. <3

I also moved my blog from taintedsong.com to this “personal” domain. I purchased joniang.com some years back but have never really decided what to use it for. So I resolved to just transition away from my naive ideals from four years ago, and focus on building my online portfolio (whut?). After all, my full-time job could be taken away from me anytime, and my only emergency fall-back is my freelance work.

So this is my obligatory “I just installed a new theme! Hope you like it!” post. It’s a good thing that having a blog redesign provides an excuse to actually blog, isn’t it? I used to blog a lot two or three years back but things changed since I dealt with some major transitions in my life last year. As a result, blogging frequency has gone down to once a month or once in two months. Now that I’m starting to organize my life again, from furnishing my new (and permanent!) home to revamping my site, I’m hoping to regain the zest I lost and get back to blogging. But I’m not promising myself anything. Cos, most of the time, sharing thoughts in 140 characters or less is just more convenient than composing an entry. :P

So here’s to hoping I’d be blogging more often beginning June 1st!

After reading a bunch of posts about the WordCamp last Saturday, I’ve decided that writing my own post might be a little redundant. If you wanna know my experience at the first WordCamp Philippines, you can read the posts written by Mae and Tina. I was with them the whole day so what happened to them was pretty much what happened to me too!

The reason I came to WordCamp was because The Matt Mullenweg‘s going to be there and the event’s all about WordPress, which is only my favorite blogging platform. Because of WordPress, I have a freelance job at E.Webscapes. I’m not gonna deny it, the money is good in the blog design industry. Thank you, Matt, for WordPress!

These three girls are witnesses to my being a pathetic fangirl last weekend. I’ve been wanting to talk to Matt the whole day of Saturday, not just for a small talk but to really converse with him about WordPress. I actually have a lot of questions for him (which I was too chicken to ask in front of everyone in the Q & A). But because there was very little chance I can approach him and because I’m actually very shy (I really am!), having one two photos with him and getting him to sign my WordPress for Dummies that Lisa gave me should be enough to make me all giddy! IT’S MATT MULLENWEG, GUYS!

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Wanted: Blog and Website Designer

September 5th, 2008 | Posted by J in Wordpress | Work-related - (5 Comments)

FYI, E.Webscapes Design Studio is looking to hire again! Read details below (which I copied from Freelance Switch).

We are seeking to hire a part time web designer.

We are a very busy blog and website design company and are looking to hire a part time designer who has experience and knowledge with Graphic Design and CSS. Must have experience designing/developing themes popular blogging platforms. Strong preference given to candidates with both WordPress and Movable Type experience. Experience with TypePad and/or Expression Engine a big plus.

Compensation is generous. Deadlines are not insane. Team environment is virtual – – open and very friendly.

We have a very steady stream of new business, as well as a large client base and portfolio.

The hours are part time and flexible, and the location is virtual – you will work remotely (from home).

Please contact Lindsey Hardegree (our Assistant Project Manager) for details – – we’re very busy at E.Webscapes and are looking to fill this position as soon as we find the right candidate for the job. Is it you?

Interested? Ask me how you can contact Lindsey.