#IftarWithTwitterpura

MynameisQUE;

Last week, I spent one of the evenings breaking fast with a group of friends I got to now through Twitter. Dinner was held at Chai Chee Restaurant. Photos with the watermark are mine, the rest are photos from Atiqah and Afiq. Oooh, check it out. Both names start with the same letter!

This is the first time we are having such an event for Twitterpura, which is a tweet-up more skewed towards the Malay Twitter community. I've been to tweet-ups such as events like The Next Big Bang, Twestival, Social media day (all happened last year) and I believe such events are great for networking and for widening of your social circle. I myself had always wanted to organise such a tweet-up, but you know how we humans are, sometimes macam hangat - hangat taik ayam. It's not easy organising such an event, so kudos to Atiqah for putting in so much effort! ❤❤❤

Here are the intro stickers Atiqah printed for us. *Photo by Atiqah 

Chai Chee Seafood Restaurant
Located at 359 Changi Road, (S)419821.
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This restaurant is relatively famous among the Malay Muslim community in Singapore because of it's tasty food. True enough, the food we had the other night was extremely yums!

Black Pepper Beef

Lemon Chicken

Deep Fried Baby Squid

Fish Sambal

Kangkong Belacan

Nizam & Syaiful pouring the drinks for everyone. *Photo by Afiq

One of the best photos captured that night of  Syaiful, Atiqah and Arshanti, by Afiq.


Dya, Ayuni, Nastasha and Nurain ❤

Atiqah and I ❤

Nizam, Syaiful, Brenda and Arshanti ❤

A group photo with the ladies. Didn't manage to grab one with the rest because they left earlier.
*Photo by Afiq.

Last photo with my bestfriend Wani, Atiqah and Anith. ❤

You might think that Twitter is just another social networking site, but for me it has truly changed my life. I've been on Twitter for almost 3 years now. Back when I first started, my parents never understood why I tweeted and blogged so much. They found it a waste of time. Then again, over the years I have proved to them that it is not just passion that drives me. I am probably one of the luckiest people to turn a passion into a career.

Through Twitter, I have met many people within the industry who are very encouraging and supportive. It was through Twitter also that I found my current job. Every now and then, I meet people who say that they too want to make this into a career, but truth be told that it's not as easy as it seems to be. Fundamentals of marketing and PR are still crucial in this line and it helps if you have your own social media presence to give yourself a competitive edge as compared to other job applicants. Blessed. =)

Dear readers, I hope you have a blessed Ramadhan.
Thank you for your never ending support and emails. I will be replying to you in a while! ❤
Xoxo

What's the difference between a sponsored and advertorial post?

MynameisQUE;

Unrelated picture, but yums..... 

This one's for the new bloggers, readers who are not too sure of the difference between a Sponsored/Advertorial. This might not apply to all bloggers, but I just thought I should blog about this since I see so many new bloggers making this mistake. When I first started blogging, I made this mistake too until a fellow blogger corrected me. It was embarassing, that's for sure. For www.rynaque.com, I'll always disclose whether I got paid/freebies from the brands/blogshops I mentioned on my blog. This is a common rule so that readers know whether to trust the piece. As always, I've assured readers that no matter whether I got paid/given freebies, I keep my posts real and honest. :)

Advertorial - Means that I get paid for the blogpost you just read. Advertorial rates from blogger to blogger varies, depending on the number of eyeballs a blogger garners.

Sponsored - It means that while attending the event, I received some freebies. Also, it probably meant that the items I mentioned in the blog posts were sent by the brand itself for me to try out. As a blogger, as long as I'm not paid I am not obliged to blog about the brand/product. It's a gamble digital marketers/PR companies/brands have to take. I can assure you that most big brands are not willing to pay bloggers to spread the word for them because when it comes to digital/social media, they're looking to increase earned media, not paid media. 

 Earned media = People talking about their brand on Facebook/Twitter/Buzz online. 

Let's hope the new bloggers don't continue making the same mistake. Good luck kiddos. :)

Xoxo

Social Media Habits of Singaporean youth....

MynameisQUE;

Are you trying to market your brand/products to youths aged between 15-35?
You might find this video useful.



This year, 2nd year students of Singapore Polytechnic, Diploma in Media and Communication planned, organised and executed the Media and Communication Conference 2012. This year's theme is Click to Connect. I attended Day 1 of the conference and had a great time.

Also, this year the students conducted a survey to find out the impact of citizen journalism on Singaporean youth. Here are some stuff I found interesting. To find out more, click here. 

All photos below belong to the Singapore Polytechnic, Centre for Social Media;

So brands, time to engage your fans/followers more online! Year 2s, good job.

Xoxo

From complete strangers to friends. Do you ever meet the people you get to know online?

MynameisQUE;

 

The other day, I met up with these 2 beautiful ladies I got to know online. On the left is Anith, I got to know 3 years ago when I first started blogging. She was blogging anonymously at that time and only after a year..... Jeng, jeng, jeng.....  she revealed her identity to me. Met her in real life only once during some movie screening by Nuffnang.

On the right is Aishah, a fellow libra whom I got to know on Twitter a year ago back when I was tweeting emo things, ranting about how life and stuff like that. It was the first time meeting her! It was also the first time these 2 girls met. :> 

 Aishah and I. 

So... I suggested Fish and Co for dinner because you know, everybody says that the food is pretty good. Anyway, what better way to bond with the girls than a night of good food and laughter? 

This was what I had for dinner. 

Fish + Chicken + fries + mash potato. 

 It was just too much for me to handle, I didn't even try the fish at all because I was too full. :( 

 Here's Anith calling the water to refill her drink. HAHAHAHHAHA

 Aishah making faces. 

Overall, I felt that Fish and Co has a wide selection of food. I was impressed but after the next day, I had an extremely bad stomach flu which lasted for 5 days. Diarrhea and vomiting. :( It was really quite bad. Asked the girls but they were alright. I told my doctor about it and he said the virus there could be other possibilities. If not the food, perhaps the utensils, cups etc. So, I'll never know what caused the whole stomach flu. I'm not sure if it was because of the food served. So.... the next time I'll probably eat again at Fish and Co would be.... Well, not so soon definitely.

Back to the topic of meeting people you got to know online. I really love how the internet allows us to meet and connect with different people from all walks of life. From working adults to stay-at-home mums. It's really interesting because most of them are all older than me. These people are also the ones who would share their insights and stories. If my mum were to read this, she'll probably nag at me about how there are so many dangerous people online etc. Haha parents. :P 

We are the digital generation. :) 

Xoxo

Facebook has a new Timeline!

LOVING THE LAYOUT!! As much as I thought the steps to get the new timeline would be difficult, looks like it's pretty easy!! Wanna see how my Facebook looks like now?

I love it! Comment on this post if you wanna know how I did it!!! :D

I should show my parents this.

MynameisQUE;

This is an awesome video. The next time my parents question my decision of pursuing this as a career, I'll show them this. To be honest, for me traditional media is rather... MEH... I used to get all excited when I watch TV and read magazines. Not anymore. :) 

This is it. 

Xoxo, 

RynaQUE

Do you need a social media detox?

MynameisQUE;

Credits: Column Five Media 

For a Tweet Freak like me, I probably relate to Tweet Speak the most. In my head, when I see people IRL I'll be matching their names to their Twitter handles. It's crazy. 

Like for @Mhisham, I know his name is Hisham but I still call him @Mhisham. 

Ok this is getting weird. 

Xoxo, 

@RynaQUE

Hahahahahahaha 

Look everybody look! :D

MynameisQUE;

Sunday Times, 3 July 2011.

This is so cool! Thanks Prevview and TheSampleStore for this awesome opportunity. There was no mention of me in the article. But who cares? My photo definitely is more eye catching than the words. Nyet! Now... I hope someone hires me after I graduate! Hello, I will bring value into your company! 

NOTICE ME, NOTICE ME!!!

Vote for my video resume! 

HERE! 

rynaque@gmail.com 

Visume War on Prevview! Asia's FIRST interactive video job portal!

MynameisQUE;

<Advertorial> 

We all know that looking for a job isn't easy, especially in tiny Singapore. 

Situation A: 

Flip through the pages of Classified and circle the jobs that you think is suitable for you. Call the number stated on the ad and the person turns you down because they position isn't available anymore. 

ARGH! 

Sounds familiar? What about this?

Situation B: 

The interview with Company ABC went well (Well you think it did). They said that they'll "call" you soon. So you spend your time staring at your handphone waiting for the good news. Waiting, waiting, waiting....
THEY NEVER CALLED BACK. 

Another familiar situation? Oh trust me. Been there, done that.

Twestival on the 24th March 2011, Tab Singapore! Tweet. Give. Share.

Twestival is happening on the 24th of March 2011 at (@TabSingapore) !

  Entry is free, but you need to show the confirmation email upon entry. 

Let's try not to print it if you have smart phones, save trees!

 In regards to the programme, there'll be games, live music (There's Jack and Rai, yay!)
and as usual, the mingling session and something like a lucky draw session. 

Do set aside abit if you have extra cash to donate to CARE,
 the organisation @TwestivalSg is supporting this year. 

Donate an stand a chance to win prizes from sponsors.

Follow them on twitter to get more updates.
Here's a feature of Twestival on Her World website.
More info of Twestival can be found here.
Official hashtag for Twestival is #TWSG11 so let's Tweet, Give and Share!

It's gonna be a smashing night!
Bring along your friends if you want to and they don't have to be on Twitter to be part of this.

 Let's have fun while giving back to society, what's better than killing 2 birds with 1 stone?

 See ya!

CLICK *HERE* TO RSVP! 

Is Facebook ruining your relationship?

MynameisQUE;

I've always wanted to blog about this but I just didn't really have the time to sit and 

think about the impact Facebook has on me and I bet many other girls. 

But here I am, almost a year after my relationship with the ex boyfriend ended, 

typing this blog post because I finally have the courage to write about this. 

Why isn't he Facebook-ing you? 

Facebook has really changed our lifestyles. One example would be the relationship status of 

someone in their FB. Here's what I think. If you get to know someone new, and he has never 

asked you if you have Facebook, most probably, he's hiding something. 

Like.... He's not exactly single like he claims to be. 

Happened to me and I was right. Asked for his email and I found out 

he was attached. Toldcha Facebook reveals alot about a person. 

"It's complicated" to me spells out, 

"Hey, I'm still not over my ex-girlfriend and we are still working things out". 

Changing that relationship status from Single to In a Relationship

"If we're really in a relationship, why are you still single on Facebook?"

The changing of relationship might create alot of interest as it will definitely be 

on your friend's live feed. That's why I make it a point to always
remove the "change" on my status. You'd think that 1 click
wouldn't cause that much chaos, but yes it will! 

Overanalysing your other half's Facebook page

"Why does she keep liking your status?"

"You said you wanted to sleep. Why did you post a FB 

status at 3am in the morning?!"

Facebook was one of the reasons things between the ex and me turned sour. 

Just like any other person out there, I grew possesive. 

Professing your love for someone was so much easier before the Facebook era. 

I started writing mushy sweet nothings on his FB wall, dedicated songs blablabla and 

being a very private person, he didn't like the fact that I was too open about things

on the social networking sites that I use. Lack of affection online
could be another reason why Facebook is relationship. :/

I'd constantly check on the new girl he just accepted on Facebook and

there was this girl who very oddly keeps chatting with him on Facebook.

Yes, he was cheating on me via Facebook. 

I'm not too sure either. What about you?

Is Facebook ruining your relationship? 

PS:// To be honest, before I go on a date with a person, I'd check his FB first 

to see if there's anything fishy about him. Facebook not only 

will reveal ALOT about the person, it also means

he can't "lie to me" about his last relationship, etc. ';)

Twestival 2011! Tweet. Give. Share.

MynameisQUE;

We need your help! Click on this Twestival Singapore logo and
LIKE it on Facebook! Do it for charity.
If we win this contest, we'll get an additional US$1000 for the
charity organisation we're supporting!

This year, Twestival SG will be supporting Children-At-Risk Empowerment
Association (CARE Singapore) a charity and youth developement organization
dedicated to helping at-risk youths! http://care.sg

So what exactly is Twestival? 

It's a Twitter Festival! Pretty duh, huh? Haha. 

You know how you're always on Twitter but you're never really doing much, 

you don't even really know who you've been talking to? 

Let's take the day off on the 24th March 2011 to meet up,

get to know each other abit better offline, have fun and at the same time

do our part for charity! All ticket sales and donations will go straight to

the charity organisation we're supporting this year. 

WE ARE GONNA HAVE FUN, HELL YEAH!

If you can't make it, then do your part by LIKING the logo on Facebook!

Tickets will be on sale very soon. 

Watch this space! 

Follow *TwestivalSg* on Twitter. 

Tweet using our #twsg11 hashtag!

Singapore Polytechnic Diploma in Media and Communication, Mass Media Research findings

MynameisQUE;

We did face to face interviews with 800 youths aged 15 to 34. All 102 of us
Diploma in Media and Communication students did this as part of our
Mass Media Research module last year. Last thursday, the two top teams
presented our findings at a press conference.


Power 98.3FM & The Straits Times wants to conduct
 a follow-up interview with the team too!


Click on the picture and it will lead you to the specific sites.

Channel News Asia, Youths not concerned about online privacy: survey
17 February 2011

Official Blogger, Closing ceremony of SP Media and Communication Conference 2011 - Day 5

MynameisQUE;

Finally, the last day  of our SP Media and Communication Conference 2011. 

Official Blogger, SP Media and Communication Conference 2011 - Day 1

MynameisQUE;

Happy Valentines Day everyone! :D

The 14th of Feb also marks the start of our week long
SP Media and Communication conference 2011. 

If you're interested to attend the closing ceremony of the 

SP Media and Communication Conference 2011, 

do feel free to contact me via email; rynaque@gmail.com 

#Twittamentary special screening at SMU

MynameisQUE;

2 years ago, she set out on a journey to discover and document this
who social media phenomenon, Twitter. She embarked on the project with one thing in mind.

"I wanted an outcome I did not expect".

Yesterday, she screened her almost complete film to us at SMU.





I got lost, asked for directions and wondered why
I ended up at the carpark building instead of the admin building.

Reflection Journal by Que

By: Que, DMC2B04 0940380

What contributed to Facebook’s success today? Simple.

Facebook provides a user experience design FOR
college students BY college students.

“Had Zuckerberg been answering to a 30 year old manager,
or a 45 year old CEO, the site would have been different”.-Fred Stutzman’s blog

The Next Big Bang! #tnbb

MynameisQUE;

If you've been following me on twitter, last saturday you'd

have realised that I was using this #tnbb hashtag.

I got to know about the event as I was doing research

for my project. Was kinda looking through the profiles of

the people who are very active on Social media.

Plan was actually to go with another 2 group members but

they had to back out at the last minute.

So... I went with Farah!

RockMelt, the new Social web browser

MynameisQUE;

The name itself makes me think of cheese. LOL.

I'm on a diet but I'm hungry. Not sure how this whole diet thing is going to last tho.

I got an email invite from a friend I got to know via Twitter.

Thanks @seraphina22!

To follow or not? That's the question.

I've always wondered why people choose to follow me on Twitter. All i do is whine and complain. Hahahaha.
No kidding.

I've also always followed random people on Twitter because my life is boring.
(school-home-school-home) so i thought it would be nice to actually
follow other people, make friends, (and enemies LOL) on Twitter.
Cus supposedly their life is more interesting than mine.
Hahahahahahahaha
I CANNOT stand people who go around tweeting, "Follow for a follow?".
Honestly, if you're just following people to increase the number of followers,
than it beats the whole purpose of social media.