August 19th, 9th issue

Some updates first before we get to interview, eh? :D

Sorry for the recent... lack of updates, I've been really busy lately, exams and all. I sent the emails out to some interviewees but they only just replied, because, they too, are busy.
So thank you for your understanding!

I will be adding the blog links soon, just as you all have requested.
And I promise I will make up for the lack of updates with more interviews per week, just... after my exams.

Okay, on to the interview! With...


CICAKGIRL

As most of you probably know by now, cicakgirl won the BSP Blogskins Competition which came to a conclusion on 1 July 2007. Not only is she a talented blogskinner, but a friendly and approachable person too! Do enjoy this interview :)

1. How about some background info on yourself first?
Well, I'm a 17 years old girl named Ghina that just graduated from senior high school and really love designs. I love making blogskins and trying to improve my skill. I really like colorful things and a DEATH (DElicious And THasty-food) Eater.. ;P

2. How did the name cicakgirl come about?
Hmm.. it's random name, I want to have a catchy name (well, is it catchy?). Honestly, I really hate cicak (you know, a pale brown-semi-transparent house lizard. Euh.) Not only hate, but also EXTREMELY hate and afraid of cicaks.

3. Why/How did you start blogskinning?
Well, it's all begin when I really bored to see my blog template. It' s default theme from Blogger (green tictactoe templates..). At that time, I didn't know that I could change my templates with custom templates and make my own skins. Then, my friend told me that there's Blogskins. So I checked it out and tried to make my own skin with a tutorial I found at the net. I made my first skin using MS Paint and submitted it to BS because I wanted to share it with other people.



4. You have this website called Skin City, what is it about?
It's a blog that contains my skin that I have been submitted to Blogskins, with a link to download. So, you don't have to search at blogskins to find my skins.

5. What inspires your blogskins?
Random things. Sometimes songs can inspired me, some images I found, games I played, SOTDs.. inspirations come anytime, anywhere! ;)

6. What do you think is your blogskinning style?
Erm, simple and clear I think. Well, I like a blogskin that makes the blog beautiful and easy to read at the same time. I found some beautiful and gorgeous skins, but blog contents is difficult to read. It sucks.



7. There are a couple of things people always complain about, especially the SOTD system and rating system. What is your opinion on these two?
Yah, in my opinion, the SOTD quality is getting lower these day. I'm a little bit disappointed about this because SOTD should be the BEST skin of the day and I'm sure there are many better skins than that.
If I'm not mistaken, now they vote SOTD based on comments received and rating, instead of the number of favorites. I think it's quite unfair.

8. How did you feel when you won the BSP Blogskins Competition? Were you expecting it?
NO! I never expected that would happened! I mean, take a look at other submissions! They're damn good, and I don't think I could beat them. Oh, I feel.. SOOOO happy! syalalalala... XD

9. How has Blogskins.com changed you?
Thanks to Blogskins. It helps me improving my skills. I can meet another blogskin makers there that will gave some advice and constructive comments.



10. Any Blogskinning tips?
Ah? Well, just follow your intuition. Don't be afraid to try new styles and don't be mad if someone said that your blogskin is not good enough. Just keep trying!

11. Anything else you would like to add?
Keep using my skin.. hohoho.. and feel free to give me constructive comments.

12. [Randomly Generated Qn] Have you heard the latest Harry Potter book? (try to avoid giving spoilers :D)
Oh, yeah! I've read it! It's fantastic, cool, and really sad at the same time! Many deaths.. it's made me feel horrible. Do you know that [SPOILERSPOILERSPOILER]? *lol* But, anyway, I really hope that Harry Potter series never end! Haha..



13. [Randomly Generated Qn] Do you like japanese products? (e.g. anime, manga comics etc)
I do! I love OnePiece anime and manga, really adore it. I also love watching anime at Animax and YouTube. Japanese anime and manga are cute, funny, and have unique stories. My favorite Japanese products ever: SUSHI!! :D

14. [Last Randomly Generated Qn] You're living in Indonesia now, right? (Correct me if I'm wrong!) Have you ever been to Singapore?
Yap, I'm living in Indonesia. Nay, I've never been to Singapore. But, if you want to give me free ticket and free accommodation at a five star hotel, I would accepted it right away! Haha..
Honestly, I really want to go there. Shopping all day long, eating out everytime I want.. Singapore is really cool place, I think. Small country but really cool.

That's all for this week. Be sure to come back next week for the next interview with wishix!

Elaine

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