I’m a #BCBA2019 Travel Blogger Finalist!
What a way to end 2019! I’m overjoyed to announce that I have been shortlisted in the Travel Category of the 2019 Best Cebu Blogs Awards (BCBA).
I really can’t believe it! I’m a finalist! It’s time to start practicing my “polite loser face” and, just in case, an acceptance speech. Maybe… Just maybe…
WHAT IS BCBA?
The Best Cebu Blogs Awards (BCBA) is held to recognize the existence and importance of Cebu Bloggers in the Visayas part of the Philippines. The awards is now in its twelfth (12) year and have witnessed a substantial increase in the quality of entrants.
BCBA is the Cebu’s biggest and longest running programme to recognize blogs and blogger talents in Cebu’s blogosphere. Follow them on Twitter @bcbawards using #BCBA2019.
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WHO IS SHELLWANDERS?
Shellwanders is born from the root word shell and wanders.
Shell is short for Shelley which is my real first name.
Wanders is what I have come to describe myself when travelling to places I have never been before. Wander from dictionary also means to walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way.
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
It was on a sunny December afternoon. I was on my desk at my workplace contemplating whether to start my own paid website or a free one. It took me a lot of late nights and swearing over the computer. I am still glad I did though.
I still clearly remember my first times. A lot of first really.
First travel with Parents.
First travel with Friends.
First travel with Co-workers.
After a year and 11 months of blogging, as per writing, I have been able to produce a lot of contents, especially the topic 101 Things to Do in Cebu, that I believe has been of great help to my fellow Cebuanos and Filipinos.
THANK YOU!
From the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you for your support on my blog. It has been considered as one of the Top 3 Finalist in the section of the “Travel Blog” category.
I invite your prayer as the final approaches in late November. And in humility and love, as ever, our prayers are not that this blog should win but that every blogger’s voice, including mine, should be heard by those who will be benefited by their message.
This year’s 12th Best Cebu Blog Awards won’t be possible without the help of the following incredible sponsors and partners: Realme Philippines , Summit Galleria Cebu , Summit Galleria Cebu , Megaworld Corporation , Cebu Pacific Air , BPI Philippines , Krispy Kreme Philippines Pancake House , Red Ribbon Philippines , Starbucks Philippines & Sizzlin’ Steak Teriyaki Boy .
DREAM COME TRUE!
Looking back to 2017, I always say at the back of my mind that winning would be “a dream too far”, but now I’m reconsidering this.
Although it’s a tough category, the dream suddenly seems within reach. Whatever happens, the judges and the voting public have already identified some value in my blog and, for that reason, I already feel like a winner.
Moreover, this blog post is an attempt to put my deepest gratitude into words.
Congratulations to all finalist!
Thank you, Next!
Always remember to “Develop your One Days to Day Ones!“
XOXO,
Andrew Farmkid
You have already won this… cause in your fans heart, our hearts, you are number 1!