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Mom's Words of Wisdom

I woke up at 3am Monday morning with a migraine, took some p.m. medication and went back to bed hoping that I would wake up on time 4 hours later. 

Thanks to my trusty alarm, I did wake up on time with the same migraine unfortunately. I thought about staying home, but realized I had some time-sensitive projects to complete. So I dragged myself into work for a few hours. I talked to my mom before I left and she said this: 

You'll have many jobs, but you only get one life.

So after completing those seemingly critical tasks, I went right back home, took another dose of the p.m. medication and slept most of the afternoon.

Lesson learned: I need to take better care of myself.

Happy for #HAPPO (...but what should I say?)

 

I’ll admit, it’s relatively easy for me to promote others & their efforts. When it comes to promoting myself & tooting my own horn, the task isn’t so effortless. I wouldn’t consider myself a PR pro, more like a pro-in-training or a newbie. So, here's my official bid for Help a PR pro Out day (Happo) (details here: http://helpaprproout.com/?p=189).

I’m looking a pr position that will allow me to nurture my creativity in a challenging & supportive environment. The following is a short list of my background & recent experience:

  • 2004 graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Business (Major: Marketing; Minor: Entrepreneurship/Family Business)
  • I’ve held down a few part-time gigs, including a work-study job with the UC Libraries during my four years of study. (2000-2004). I have a soft spot for non-profits, having working with them in some form for the past ten years.
  • One significant experience that exposed me to the world of public relations was my internship experience at a sports & entertainment pr firm. During my tenure there I learned how to use Bacon’s (now Cision); participated in guerilla marketing (street team) promotions for clients such as Cincinnati Bell, the Marvin Lewis Community Fund, Cincinnati Enquirer, etc.; and I assisted at the media center for the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.
  • I recently completed an online course via Media Bistro on public relations basics, including assignments on how to create tactical plans, biographies, pitch letters, and news releases.
  • Currently learning how to use Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. I’ve recently edited a intergenerational book discussion series using the software:

I’ve also created a teaser in iMovie to promote the series:

If anyone is interested in connecting, here’s how you can reach me:

Email: Shamekko [at] gmail [dot] com

Twitter: @shamekko & @snepromo

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/snearly

And as a bonus, here’s a collection of videos that I’ve edited and posted to my YouTube Vlog: http://www.youtube.com/user/513mekko#grid/user/7F3EC88B1EFBCF50

 

Happy Valentine's Day

Song of the moment, appropriate for today:

Andre 3000 - Happy Valentines Day
(Warning - it's the album version)

Insert foot into mouth: Chris Matthews

I'm not heavy on politics, but I did manage to sit down and watch part of President Obama's State of the Union Address last night. Well, after a quick Chipotle run. Don't judge me.

I like Obama's idea of giving small businesses a break for raising wages & hiring additional talent.  

Anywho, I came across this video of Chris Matthews post-SOTU commentary on MediaBistro.com:

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Wow.

Later on, he clarifies his "I forgot he was black tonight" statement:

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My take on the remark? Good luck with that one.

Source

Article: Casual dress = weight loss success

*Ha! Who knew?*
 
A recent study from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse looked at the relationship between clothing and physical activity while at work. Researchers studied 53 people in a variety of professions and tracked both their daily activity (measured by pedometers) and how casually or professionally dressed they were.
 
Results showed that people took an average of 491 more steps each day if they wore casual clothing to work. That means that just by dressing comfortably, study subjects increased their daily calorie burns by eight percent
 
Action Sparked
 
Take advantage of your company's casual Friday or business-casual dress code. The easiest way to increase comfort, even in a polished-professional environment, is to wear practical shoes.

Dress for comfort and you’ll be more likely to walk to a co-worker's desk, take the stairs…even walk the dog when you get home (rather than just letting him out in the backyard).

 
No casual days at work? Have your own casual evenings and weekends. Or better yet, leave a copy of this study on your boss's desk.
 

Song of the Moment: I'm Beaming

Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beaming

Motivation music


Dream.

It's only fair to acknowledge the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with his famous "I Have a Dream" speech:

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Here's a video I edited in '09 for the annual celebration at my hometown library. Kids speak about what they learned about the holiday & what it means to them:

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Song of the Moment

Life moves to fast for a Song of the Day, so here's my Song of the Moment:

Shades by Wale featuring Chrisette Michele

Quote about Confidence from Precious’ Gabourey Sidibe

This quote is from a recent article Gabourey Sidibe did with Harpers Bazaar:

On her confidence: “People always ask me, ‘You have so much confidence. Where did that come from?’ It came from me. One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear makeup that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see.”

Spotted here: http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/lunch-break-precious-gabourey-sidibe-in-harpers-bazaar/
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