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An Awesome Experience at Blogapalooza 2013

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The Blogapalooza 2013, held on 16 November at the SMX Convention Center in SM Aura, sure is one great blogging event and I am fortunate to be part of it, it was one of those lucky days when I get to have a day’s off from childminding to attend and event and I couldn’t be happier!

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at the I Love Lulu Nails booth

Apart from having the opportunity to meet with a number of brands, which I shall enumerate in a few, that I look forward to collaborating in the future in one of my blogs, bloggers in attendance were also treated to an enlightening talk from invited speaker Jason Cruz, MRM Worldwide’s Director for Community Management, who talked about branding which can also come handy for bloggers. Other entertaining speaker also include celebrities and DJ’s Karen Bordador and the guys from the Boys Night Out radio program.

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at the Megaworld Lifestyle Mall booth

True to its promise of being the biggest Business-To-Blogger event to hit town, Hall 1 of SMX Convention Center in SM Aura was teeming with a lot of businesses who aimed to get their products and services out into the great big world through bloggers. Among the companies in attendance are ideal travel destinations Mind Museum and View Park Hotel {Tagaytay}, Enjoy Philippines, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, the innovative GrabTaxi, RichPrime Toys, LazerXtreme, BYS Cosmetics,  telecommunications giants SmartBro and PLDT Home, and a number of food-related businesses including my instant favorite Gavino’s Donuts, Plato Wraps, Nice Day Coffee, Brown Bag Coffee, Gurkka.com, and Wheatgrass C.A.N. International Inc., San Miguel Foods, among others.

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image courtesy of Chad Senga

One of the things that I was looking forward to in this event was the chance to be with my mummy bloggers friends again and true enough I was able to catch up with a number of them including Eihdra, Divine, Willa, Olga and Jem and we had such a wonderful time hopping from one booth to another, sampling foodie treats and having our photos taken!

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I am also proud of this year’s Blogapalooza as I was able to help raise Php82,000 for the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda through the Piggy Bank Movement which was later on donated to the representative of World Vision. I wish I could stay much longer to have witnessed this segment and the other parts of the event that I missed, but mum’s day off was over too soon and I had to rush back home to the little man!

Watch out for my separate posts featuring different companies and services I was lucky to discover at the Blogapalooza event, and if you want to be part of this huge blogging community, do not forget to register at https://blogapalooza.wheninmanila.com/

Kudos to Vince Golangco of When In Manila and his associates for coming up with one awesome event for both bloggers and businesses to enjoy. I hope to see you all again next year!  :heart:

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Mum Inspires: There’s Always A Rainbow After The Rain

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In the midst of what happened ~ the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda, the heart-breaking images of our suffering kababayans in the Visayas region, the unnecessarily delay in sending government help, the outpouring of help and support from people all over the world, the images of modern-day heroes trying to do their part, it sure is very easy to agree that there is a silver lining after every tragedy, a message that a rainbow after the rain greatly implies. Apart from being a beautiful sight in the sky to behold, a rainbow is also a lovely reminder of God’s wonderful promise all those many years ago and it now serves as a beacon of hope for everyone! And the images of the people slowly trying to pick where they left off before Yolanda struck is such a good news, especially to those who have painstakingly followed their situation through the daily newscast and social media updates.

We are fortunate to have this long overdue out-of-town trip earlier and look at what we saw on our way back. This is actually a twin rainbow, but the other one cannot be seen from this angle. I was so excited to show this to the little man who obliged me by taking a peek at his side of the window. It sure is an inspiring scene to behold that I cannot wait to take a snap. Oh and did I mention that old tune from South Border was playing in the air when we saw this? Coincidence? 🙂

Let us bear in mind that there will be many rains and storms to trudge in this life, but just a rainbow is sure to appear after each rain, believe that you will be given the strength to overcome each and every obstacle, just keep the faith.

I hope you had an equally inspiring Thursday!  :heart:

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“Start Something” By Yeng Remulla

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I cannot have received this book in the most opportune time when I got this in time for my birthday. I needed the inspiration and the encouragement to get up and get things done as I was having a series of early {?} mid-life crisis episodes. This book sure gave me a whole new perspective on things and life in general and it encouraged me to get up from the rut and get things done as I am someone created with the faculties and abilities to get anything I put my heart and mind into, done!

Start Something in a nutshell

The book byline says: Jumpstart the work you’ve been dreaming of

While this is what the back of the book says:

You want this new start. 

But somehow, something is stopping you. You can’t put a finger on it. 

Fear. Worry. Uncertainty. The what ifs.

You don’t have to waste your time sitting and waiting. Stop flying under the radar. Know that you have what it takes to make things happen. 

START SOMETHING is a book that will get you unstuck. It will change your mind and compel you to start that one thing you have been putting off.

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This 186-page paperback is further sub-divided into easy-to-read chapters, and includes a handful of colorful anecdotes and inspiring quotes. It is also peppered with quirky and creative illustrations that will make your reading experience all the more pleasurable.

Start Something retails at Php380 and is a perfect gift item to your family and friends for the Yuletide Season. You can also avail of free shipping if you order your copies from productivepinoy.com or you may click on the image below:

This books is penned by Yeng Remulla, who is also known for his highly-acclaimed book Productive Pinoy, that achieved outstanding reviews from people in business, government, church and the media. He writes with wit and humor, and is very adept at explaining seemingly complicated thoughts and ideas with simplicity. Apart from being an entrepeneur, he is also a Real Estate investor and an advocate of arts, Entrepreneurship and Continuous Learning.

Yeng Remulla is also an effective speaker and a coach and was invited by many organization to speak about  productivity, entrepreneurship and the art of starting. In fact, he is slated to to speak at Jumpstart Your Success BGC, happening tomorrow, 30 November from 1-6PM, at Seda Hotel, Bonifacio Global City. This three-part seminar will also be spearheaded by Radyo5 and Aksyon TV host and Strengths coach, Ardy Abello, and Victory Alabang Senior Pasto, Ariel Marquez. Seminar rate is at P2,200, inclusive of light snacks and workbook, as well as complimentary copies of Start Something to first 20 registrants. You may visit here to register.

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