Hainrihi's Discoveries: 2017

2017

Personal | Life Lately and New Year Post

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For the past months, I’ve been finding my jive and creative inspiration. In case you didn’t notice, I haven’t written anything personal or related to my niche and most of my entries are press releases (which I’m really disappointed at). This started in September when I got sick due to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and everything went downhill from there. I was stuck in a creative rut, I didn’t have any inspiration or motivation to write, I stopped journaling, I didn’t think of doing any arts and crafts projects, and I hated going to work.

After I got well, I still didn’t have any motivation to do anything. I felt like a robot: waking up, going to work, going home, social media, laptop, sleep. Repeat that every day for five times a week. On weekends, it’s either we go out or I just want to sleep. So I didn’t do anything out of the routine and, to be honest, I really, really missed it. :(

For the past months, I’ve been trying to get out of the creative rut by reading books, watching inspirational videos, journaling, and talking to friends. I’ve been through a lot emotionally, physically, and mentally. I’m grateful for the people who have helped me directly and indirectly. Even as simple as seeing an inspirational tweet or quote was enough to make me perk up and realize that I have a lot to look forward to.

I may not have written any birthday, personal, geeky, and even Christmas posts. But it’s okay because I felt I was taking a break from it all. From the pressures, the drama, the emotional roller coaster, the life of an employee, and everything that an adult experience. What I did was read a simple book, take a vacation out of town, attend my best friend’s wedding, relax with friends, watch TV series and movies, and---just breathe.

It took awhile but, as I look back, I’m okay now than before. I still think I’m in a creative rut. But I’m slowly starting to be motivated in doing anything I want. Right now, I’m excited for 2018 to come, so I can try new things and start a new journey and reach for my dreams. I realized that there’s no need to hurry, as long as I enjoy everything that I do without getting too stressed haha.

Being a creative person is hard because I just want to keep on going and going in doing the things I love. But never fret. For those who are experiencing a creative rut, I suggest that you breathe, explore, and get out more often. Don’t be scared to get out of the house or office. You can just walk alone while observing your surroundings. Pet the neighborhood dogs or office cats. Read books. Draw anything you want every day or every other day. It’s all up to you. The important thing is to not get stressed and not be in a hurry. Before you know it, you’re slowly getting out of that rut and doing creative stuff again.

To my readers and followers, thank you for being there with me this 2017. I know you’re not a lot, but I truly appreciate all of you. Every time I do future blog posts, I always think what you want to read. I’m sorry I haven’t done that recently, but will do my best to do so in 2018.

Goodbye 2017, hello 2018! Happy New Year to everyone. Cheers to a wonderful and fulfilling 2018!

~Hainrihi

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Press Release | Santa’s Christmas Bazaar at La Vista

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Press Release | Complete Your Christmas Shopping at the Little Elves Bazaar

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Go Up Events Manila

Press Release | How Learning Personality Development Could Help Lifestyle Bloggers

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Anna is a proficient writer. She consistently writes for her blog and plans her content carefully to attract clients. However, when she gets invited to cover live events, she prefers to stay behind the scenes. Engaging with people is difficult because she’s conscious of how she looks and speaks. Other bloggers in the room seem to be more polished and poised. This dampens her confidence from connecting with people.

Becca has good looks and being photogenic helped her audience get drawn to her OOTD posts. She is also prompt in creating video blogs from brands who request her services. Recently, she was invited by a PR manager to a fashion gala and got dressed for the occasion. However, when the caterer began to serve their five-course dinner, her etiquette problems showed up. She lacked the knowledge in social graces and mixed up her dining utensils.

Candy understands how maintaining a lifestyle blog has a potential to get invitations for social events and product launches. She views blogging as a business and regards herself as an entrepreneur. Her strategy is not limited to improving her writing skills and learning social media but developing her personality, too. She is dressed appropriately for occasions, engages with people, and carries herself in a professional manner.

Have you been in a similar situation as Anna or Becca? Or is your pursuit of blogging well-thought of like Candy?

If you’d like to enhance your image as a lifestyle blogger, Go Up Events Manila’s upcoming Personality Development Workshop (The Winning Image) could help achieve your goals. The whole-day learning event covers the following:

* Power Dressing - How to Choose an Outfit that Suits Your Style and Shape

* Basic Makeup - How to Apply Your Daytime and Evening Look

* Posture and Poise - How to Sit, Stand, and Walk + Tips in Posing for the Camera

* Dining and Social Graces - Do’s and Don’t’s When Attending Events

Interesting topics, right? These will be presented by two caliber speakers!

* Leizel Obuga - Affiliate, Association of Image Consultants International and Former John Robert Powers Trainer

* Katrina Cruz - Affiliate, Makeup Madness Philippines and Fashion Designers Alliance Philippines

Want to join?

The Winning Image Personality Development Workshop is scheduled on November 18, 2017 at The Ortigas Foundation Library. Visit bit.ly/GOWINNINGIMAGE to register or email goupeventsmanila@gmail.com.

The article is a guest post from Jonah Chipeco, Chief Marketing Officer of Go Up Events Manila and Skill Up Workshops. View her profile at jonahchipeco.com

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Press Release | Social Media Marketing Workshop by Go Up Events Manila

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Whether you are a blogger, an entrepreneur, a writer, or an artist, you already know how important social media is in your craft. A lot of people use social media to communicate, sell, and share stories. However, if you want to increase your online presence, you need to look beyond just posting and taking photos. You need to learn more about social media marketing so you can better promote your products and services. I recommend that you attend the Social Media Marketing Workshop by Go Up Events Manila this November.

The learning event is best for small business owners, freelancers, and sales practitioners who like to take advantage of social media for their endeavors.

“Social media is a cost-effective way to market your business. You can even start without capital as long as you have an internet and computer”, shares Jonah Chipeco, Chief Marketing Officer of Go Up Events Manila and Skill Up Workshops. “Our events business flourished on its first year mainly through acquiring workshop participants online”, she adds.

Apart from managing her events company, Jonah owns a locally awarded online fashion store Sayonato Branded Bags for Less Philippines. The same goes for the main resource speaker of the upcoming workshop, Via Galang.

Via is a shoe designer, blogger, and resource speaker. What’s remarkable about Via is how her online business Versaheel has grown in just a year through social media marketing. She was interviewed on Net 25, featured in various online magazines, and has ongoing collaborations with international brands such as Italian Pop Artist Peter Marco of Marco Not Polo for the New York Fashion Week. Prior to becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Via was teaching real estate practitioners on how to gain clients through social media.

If you want to learn ideas on marketing your business, join Boost Your Brand Social Media Workshop on November 16, 2017 in Makati City. Topics to be discussed include crafting your brand message and increasing your sales through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Influencer Marketing.

Learn more about this year-long workshop at bit.ly/GOUPSocialMedia or email goupeventsmanila@gmail.com. Registration is only P2,500 and a P400 discount is available for two or more participants coming together.

Go Up Events Manila is an events management company offering end-to-end event services including brand activation and event marketing. It will rename its brand for workshops and seminars as Skill Up Workshops in 2018. Visit their website goupeventsmanila.wordpress.com.