The Daily Phill

Retirement… what? 45 More Years!

The Daily Phill — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:50:08 +0000

Everyone dreams of graduating college and landing an amazing job in your field. I am one of the lucky ones to actually have that come dream happen, especially in this turbulent economy. Affirmation of how lucky I am came this weekeend, when I received the paperweork to start my 401K.

So many recent grads are struggling to find any job that would help them pay the bills and fulfill their dreams. I’m lucky to have an awesome job that allows me to do both. To all those struggling to find jobs don’t give up! Your dream job is just over the horizon.

The Mirror

The Daily Phill — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:58:45 +0000

Sometimes you’re too close to the mirror to see the beauty others see in you.

If you sit with your nose pressed against even the most advanced HDTV all you’ll be able to see each individual tiny pixel. Separately the pixels mean nothing. The story, the image is incomplete. It’s when you step back and see the image in its entirety that you can fully absorb the beauty of the whole picture.

The same is true with us. Often we get lost in one or a few features that we don’t like. We examine those short-comings so intensely that we lose track of the whole picture. When you itemize each physical and personal characteristics it’s easy to find areas that might be lacking. Don’t forget that you are an intricately weaved tapestry that cannot be defined by just one thread. Alone one thread is limp and weak. When weaved together the tapestry makes a strong and vibrant statement.

Step back from the mirror and see your full worth, your full statement, your full beauty, your full strength!

To Groupon or Not Groupon? That is the question.

The Daily Phill — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:53:30 +0000

Dates are encumbered with out-dated etiquette from our grandparent’s generation. From opening the door, to the kiss goodnight, we are constantly reviewing what rules should abide by. The biggest issue always seems to revolve around the CHECK. Who should pay? Does the man automatically pay the bill? Does the person who initiated the date pay? Should we go Dutch? So many rules to consider.

A new rule that has come into play is… To Groupon or Not Groupon? I know many of us have our inboxes flooded with daily deals. Often, you’ll receive stumble upon one to a restaurant or outing you really like. Is it against the rules to use a daily deal for a first date or with someone you’ve just started dating?

At what point do we become comfortable enough with our partner that we can use a daily deal to pay for the date?

My opinion is that the first date is too soon to use a daily deal, unless it is a completely out of the box idea. If you have a groupon for rock climbing, zip-lining or any outrageous date like those on MTV dating shows, feel free to use it. But if you are just going on a dinner date, save it! No one likes to feel like their only worth a 50% off coupon.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments section. Tweet me @Realphi11

Distractions

The Daily Phill — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:20:18 +0000

Often our brains are always running a mile a minute. We have external stressors attacking us from all angles. We all embrace different coping tactics to help us overcome these challenges. Whats Mine, you ask? Reality TV. I know, I know its not enlightening or through-provoking, but it is a great mental escape. One of my favorites is Teen Mom 2. I seriously love #Barb. Here is a pic of me and my friend Megan as Barb and Jenelle.

What’s Popping?

The Daily Phill — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:47:55 +0000

Wow, it has been a while sense I have posted on here (sorry). Since my last post I have had a cold for almost three weeks now and enjoying the company of great friends. This cold has been a bummer, but hanging out with friends has really lifted my spirits.

I’m looking forward to moving into more hands-on management of accounts in the new year as an assistant account executive. I’m so happy to enjoy a very positive work environment that allows me enough room to grow on my own. I have no clue of what to expect, but I’m ready to tackle what comes my way. In the twitter words of P. Diddy, Leggo!

The Official Word

The Daily Phill — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:02:05 +0000

Today, I got notice that on January 1, 2012 I will be a full time, salaried employee of Weber Shandwick! Woohoo! It has been an amazing six months here as an intern and I look forward to seeing what the future holds in the next phase of my time here at Weber.

Does this mean I should change the name of my blog? Any ideas?

Do You Have a Drew Bundini Brown?

The Daily Phill — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:08:53 +0000

Drew Bundini Brown was the long-time trainer and cornerman of Muhammad Ali. In life we all need to have a Drew Bundini Brown – or cornerman – to cheer us up and be there when we need it. After a couple tough rounds in your ring, whether it be the classroom, office or sporting arena, we all need to retreat to the corner and have those people that are there to replenish us with encouragement, laughs and kind words.

I’m lucky to work in an office full of Drew Bundini Browns and go home to great parents and friends who also play the role of Drew Bundini Brown. So I ask you, “Who is your Drew Bundini Brown?

The Final 15

The Daily Phill — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:02:27 +0000

On a hot July day, I realized how out of shape I actually was. I was hitting with a 75 year old at my local park and he was kicking my butt. As I saw the whizz pass me I screamed, “This is my nightmare!” 10 points if you got the I Love You, Man reference. I was ashamed that a man more than three times my age was literally running circles around me in 90+ degree weather. I decided that day to recommit my self to fitness.

The next Monday I enrolled in my local gym and have been going five times a week since then. Through working out and changing my eating habits I have lost 25 pounds #heyy! I have about 15 more to go to get back into the shape I was when I entered college. The lifestyle of Sheetz, Taco Bell and McDonald’s no longer works with me. Don’t worry I haven’t given up Chipotle. I can never give up my baby.

So here we are at the last 15! As I embark on this final leg of my loss journey I am filled with excitement and trepidation. Excitement – for approaching my goal and the end of this part of this journey. Trepidation – for worrying what will happen if 1) I don’t reach the goal 2) What will happen if I’m not satisfied once I reach my goal?

Only time will tell but, this journey has been great and life changing. Hopefully by January 1st I will have met my goal and be at 185 lbs. Wish me luck – The Final Countdown.

A Mantra from Rihanna

The Daily Phill — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:48:41 +0000

It’s just the way

The game is played

It’s best that you just

Wait your turn

Those are the lyrics to Rihanna’s song Wait Your Turn from her 2009 album Rated R. NOW! NOW! NOW! That’s how most of want things in our lives to work. If you’ve ever been to a protest or seen one on the news, often the crowd breaks out into this chant: “What do we want? _________?” When do we want it? NOW! Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, things don’t come to us the exact moment we desire them.

Everything that happens must happen in its appropriate season. Imagine flowers blooming in January only to be decimated by the cold and heavy snows. Just as flowers bloom in the spring to provide them the longest period of glory, so must we bloom during the correct season. Yes, it sucks that we have to live without nature’s beauty for months, but when spring comes it’s all that more worth it.

In life we want to progress on to the next stage immediately, but if we are not properly seasoned there is no way to accurate perform in that area – whether it be on the job, in the home, or on the field. Enjoy each journey and milestone, because it is shaping into the person you need to be to move on to the next stage of life. Embrace the struggles, challenges, and successes. Frequently we forget that we are not only formed into our best self, by our successes but also our failures. Our failures propel us to do better, reach farther and to strive for more.

Take encouragement from every situation and revel in the NOW. Because once this NOW is gone, there is no getting it back. As Rihanna says, “It’s best that you just wait your turn.” When the time is right it’ll come and you’ll be more than prepared to take on the challenges that present themselves in the NOW of the future.

“Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to win.” – Rihanna

Five Months and Counting

The Daily Phill — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:18:49 +0000

The best way to gauge how busy my days are is to take a scroll through my emails. Over the past five months I have collected emails by the thousands. Today, I decided to try to get a grasp on the ever-growing behemoth that my inbox was becoming. After going through and deleting the emails I no longer need, I set-up folders for every account I have touched in the past five month period.

I was surprised at how many projects I have contributed to at least in some small way. As of 11 a.m. this morning those accounts include: American Airlines, ADP, Big Brothers Big Sisters, BGE, Bank of America, The Maryland Aviation Administration, Cephalon/Fentora, Crizal, Cuvposa, Dunn and Bradstreet, Genzyme, General Motors, Honeywell, IWIF, Living Classrooms Foundation, MAIF, Maryland health Exchange, Oscar Mayer, Samsung, PepsiCo and the Maryland Zoo. WOW!

I’m excited to see what amazing accounts, projects, and events come my way in the coming months.