I really don’t know why but there’s something special about cozy cafe vibes that makes me happy. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh coffee or the croissant baking in the oven, but Ni Hao Pastry gives me that cozy-warm feeling in the morning. Look how aesthetically-pleasing it is inside the cafe ^_^ Hello from the…
How To Find The Best Airbnb And What To Look For Before You Book
With all the listings in Airbnb, how do you find the best one for you? Here’s a tip: Think carefully about what you need. I don’t travel as much as I used to but last weekend, we traveled to a nearby city and I was planning for us to stay in a hotel but I…
The Best Coffee Shops For Getting Work Done In Butuan
After a few years full of travels, this is probably the longest I’ve stayed in Butuan. We arrived back in the Philippines last January 2020 from our NY vacation and the city (or maybe the whole Philippines) was on lockdown around March (if I remember it correctly). I love staying at home but I also…
Here’s Why Your Business Should Be *More* Active On Social Media
*And I’m speaking both from a Social Media Manager and consumer’s perspective. 😅 Digital Marketing has skyrocketed for the past months (maybe 2 years now) thanks to the pandemic. When cities were on lockdown, people restricted to travel, some businesses had sadly closed while others have been thriving online. I’ve never had more inquiries and…
How I Got Rid Of My Maskne and Hormonal Acne
Maskne… I’ve never had this problem before the pandemic so having maskne was new to me which is why I’m excited to share what products worked for me as it may work for you too. So just when I thought my acne couldn’t get any worse, I had hormonal acne and my skincare routine at…
Why Am I Losing Followers? Here’s Why And How To Fix It
Social media is a tough cookie to decode whether it’s Facebook, Instagram or TikTok. You’re posting consistently, your posts are visually appealing, you post during optimal time, you’re using the right hashtags, and you’re followers are not growing and you actually end up losing a few. Randomly losing followers is quite common especially on Instagram….
How To Boost Your Creativity as a Social Media Manager When You’re Handling Multiple Accounts
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook One of the struggles I have as a Social Media Manager is boosting my creativity especially when I’m handling more than one social media account in different niches. I have tried being an independent contractor, working directly…
What is Intentional Living?
Intentional Living, according to the Wikipedia, is any lifestyle based on an individual or group’s conscious attempts to live according to their values and beliefs. These can include lifestyles based on religious, political or ethical values, as well as for self-improvement. “Intentional living means understanding your fundamental beliefs and values, and then actively living your…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Rush Getting Married or Having Kids
“Uy, kanus-a man ka magminyo?” “Wala paka maburos?” “Huy, 30 na ka hapit naka molapas sa kalendaryo!” “Si kuan nalang minyoe, choosy-choosy paka tigulang na kaayo ka!” “Pagminyo na uy!” “Nganong wa pa man ka maburos?” These statements are all too familiar and I couldn’t keep count of how many times I’ve been asked about…
How To Become A Social Media Manager With No Experience (A Story of How I Became A Social Media Manager With A Nursing Degree)
If you’ve been searching for ways on how to become a social media manager with no experience, then this blogpost is for you. Still in celebration of my 10 years with UpWork, I’m sharing my personal story of how I became a Social Media Manager without any experience. I finished my Nursing Degree in 2010…