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Hello everyone!
And so another work week begins! Before I begin, though, I hope everyone had a fun xmas with the fam and friends!
I am still trying to figure out this whole blogging thing. So if this is boring you to tears, I am sorry. Not too much excitement in Upstate NY. Pretty uneventful to say the least.
With that said, there was quite a bit of excitement in Michigan. I am sure you all are tired of hearing about the Nigerian terrorist who tried to blow up a plane. Yea, me too. So, thats why I'm not going to put my two sense in because most of you (all) won't care. I am sure it was scary for the passengers to say the least. And I'm sure his groin region is a little sore.
Now on to a completely different topic. Who all out there uses social media for growing small businesses? I am sure there are a lot out there, but was just curious to see how many. One of the challenges I have come across doing PR for a small business, is how to grow and expand their business. Since, working there for a month now, I am getting them up to speed with social media and showing them options on which route to take. But, I feel like there are so many more venues that I have not even considered. If any PR professionals working for a small business has any advice, please post a comment to this post. I would like to hear from you all about the challenges you are all facing.
Sorry if my blog is a little disjointed and all over the place, but that is just how my mind thinks. Ya gotta problem with it, you can leave! lol jk.
TTFN my friends!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Its Almost Christmas Time!
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Why hello everyone!
This is going to be a short one. As Christmas is quickly approaching us (only 3 days away...eek!), the stress level increases as well as the urge to drink copious amounts of alcohol to get through the the upcoming weekend. At least thats what I like to do! (jk), but in all seriousness, it seems that the holidays have become less fun as we get older. It almost becomes a chore and an obligation, rather than a time of fun and excitement. One of my fave holiday commercials is from QVC with a little boy talking to the camera saying how us grownups forget that xmas is a time of happiness and fun. And he goes on explaining to "never forget that." I completely agree! :) All of us need to remember that xmas is a fun and happy time where we can forget about our work issues and everyday mundane issues. As long as we remember this, xmas will be a wonderful day! :)
TTFN....
Ciao!
Why hello everyone!
This is going to be a short one. As Christmas is quickly approaching us (only 3 days away...eek!), the stress level increases as well as the urge to drink copious amounts of alcohol to get through the the upcoming weekend. At least thats what I like to do! (jk), but in all seriousness, it seems that the holidays have become less fun as we get older. It almost becomes a chore and an obligation, rather than a time of fun and excitement. One of my fave holiday commercials is from QVC with a little boy talking to the camera saying how us grownups forget that xmas is a time of happiness and fun. And he goes on explaining to "never forget that." I completely agree! :) All of us need to remember that xmas is a fun and happy time where we can forget about our work issues and everyday mundane issues. As long as we remember this, xmas will be a wonderful day! :)
TTFN....
Ciao!
Friday, December 18, 2009
An Intro to My Life! :)
Hello Everyone! :)
Thank you to everyone out there who is taking the time to read my blog. Hopefully, I won't bore you to tears too much!
Just a short intro about myself (try and hold back the excitement).
I'm Alexandra, Alex for short, and I am a recent grad of Villanova University and recent PR professional, who loves to travel, spend time with friends, workout, walk the dog (I have an 88 lb lovable greyhound whose quirks surpass any person I know!) and enjoying life as much as I can. As long as I am doing what I love everyday, I cannot complain.
Which brings me to the holidays! We tend(or at least I do) to get caught up in the little things and forget what the holidays are really about, which is GIVING. If each one of us remembers that, Christmas will be a much more enjoyable time for everyone. Not trying to sound too preachy or anything, but it is something that I have learned throughout my 23 yrs of living!
I have a great gift idea, which probably isn't all that unique, but its something that we don't always think about when we are buying gifts for family and friends. Because the holidays are all about giving and giving back, giving/donating to a charity in someone's name or even signing them up as a volunteer (with their consent obviously) is an absolutely awesome gift idea. Its not something that normally crosses all of our minds as we are frantically running around like a chicken with its head cut off to find that "perfect" gift. It makes us all take a step back and really think about what the holidays actually are about. Its not about the money, gifts. etc., its about giving back to the community and spending time with those you care about.
I have listed below five charities/organizations that are near and dear to my heart. (You don't have to give to these, these are just ones that are important to me)
1) Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester: http://www.greyhoundadopt.org/
2) Southwest Indian Foundation: http://www.southwestindian.com/
3) National MS Society: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx
4) American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
5) Special Olympics New York: http://www.specialolympicsny.org/
So, if you need a good gift idea for someone this xmas, give to a favorite charity or local charity in the name of a family member or friend. It will be one of their most memorable xmas gifts this holiday season!
Also, you can follow me on twitter! www.twitter.com/AlexMangione.
That's all for now! Merry Xmas!!! :)
Thank you to everyone out there who is taking the time to read my blog. Hopefully, I won't bore you to tears too much!
Just a short intro about myself (try and hold back the excitement).
I'm Alexandra, Alex for short, and I am a recent grad of Villanova University and recent PR professional, who loves to travel, spend time with friends, workout, walk the dog (I have an 88 lb lovable greyhound whose quirks surpass any person I know!) and enjoying life as much as I can. As long as I am doing what I love everyday, I cannot complain.
Which brings me to the holidays! We tend(or at least I do) to get caught up in the little things and forget what the holidays are really about, which is GIVING. If each one of us remembers that, Christmas will be a much more enjoyable time for everyone. Not trying to sound too preachy or anything, but it is something that I have learned throughout my 23 yrs of living!
I have a great gift idea, which probably isn't all that unique, but its something that we don't always think about when we are buying gifts for family and friends. Because the holidays are all about giving and giving back, giving/donating to a charity in someone's name or even signing them up as a volunteer (with their consent obviously) is an absolutely awesome gift idea. Its not something that normally crosses all of our minds as we are frantically running around like a chicken with its head cut off to find that "perfect" gift. It makes us all take a step back and really think about what the holidays actually are about. Its not about the money, gifts. etc., its about giving back to the community and spending time with those you care about.
I have listed below five charities/organizations that are near and dear to my heart. (You don't have to give to these, these are just ones that are important to me)
1) Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester: http://www.greyhoundadopt.org/
2) Southwest Indian Foundation: http://www.southwestindian.com/
3) National MS Society: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx
4) American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
5) Special Olympics New York: http://www.specialolympicsny.org/
So, if you need a good gift idea for someone this xmas, give to a favorite charity or local charity in the name of a family member or friend. It will be one of their most memorable xmas gifts this holiday season!
Also, you can follow me on twitter! www.twitter.com/AlexMangione.
That's all for now! Merry Xmas!!! :)
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