DAY 30
Wow it feel so weird writing day 30! I can't believe we have all been at our walkabouts for 30 days already. It's insane!!
Anyway, Thursday was just another day at the office, working on the book again. This day I was told to go to another building and collect about 2,000 sheets of paper from the new printer. I didn't really have a problem with the task until everyone at the building came to get what they just printed and I had to tell them I was doing "a big job, it will probably take a while". I just felt bad telling them that when they had a lot of important things to print too. It's not really a big deal, but I kind of wonder about the judgement about the people in my department haha. I mean, if you're going to print something this big for a project this big, wouldn't it be best to do it at an earlier and more quiet time, where we wouldn't be so in the way? I don't know, I guess this was just one of the first things that kind of irked me while on the job.
DAY 31
TGIF!! While I was thrilled to not have to go into the store this week, it was still a long and tiresome week. I did a lot of running around and work. Although, I did get to have a nice relaxing lunch with Rob and I got out of work early! I got out because it was supposed to snow really horribly, but by the time I walked out of the office, it was bright and sunny. Again, with this judgement thing, but I guess they didn't know any better.
I really liked coming home early. It was just a chance to take a second and unwind a little bit, instead of coming home and being so immediately tired and going through the same routine of eat, shower, sleep. It's also nice living much closer to work, so the commute isn't an hour and a half. It's nice being able to sleep in!! Ahh.
DAY 32
Saturday we went shopping for the house a little bit, then went back to my grandparents house to get the rest of my things. It was nice seeing them after a few days, because I didn't feel so tired and annoyed whenever I saw them haha. I could actually enjoy a conversation, not just trying to get through it so I could go to bed.
It was also very nice to have all of my things again! I love just rearranging and decorating and it definitely helps when all of my things are all together. I tried to put everything away, but we got home so late that I was just too tired to finish (notice a recurring theme in my life?), which really bugged me, because I wanted my room to look spectacular once I had everything. I guess I'll just have to take time to make everything look right and in it's place.
DAY 33
Today I have just gotten back to the big project that is my room. I have definitely made some progress, which calms me down a little bit more, I'm not so agitated that I have a bunch of crap everywhere and I'm too overwhelmed that I don't know where to start. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
We are about to go on the train and do a trial run, so I can navigate the city myself for when I have to go to the store. Ugh. I really do not want to go, it is just a pain esp. when I am trying to get my room all straightened out. But I suppose I still have tomorrow to do it and I have to get used to taking the train. I feel a little bit guilty that I have been relying so heavily on my parents when everyone else has been on their own and has had to figure everything out for themselves. But now that I think about it, a lot of people still live with their parents and they still help their children with everything, so now I don't feel like such a slacker! Haha.
I also started to look at apartments on Craigslist for college. I don't know if it's too early but I guess it doesn't hurt to give it a look. I am so excited for the future, but I'm so antsy to find out if everything will work out like I hope it does. I really hope that me and Phoebe could get a place together, not just because it would be tons of fun, but because room and board is SOOOO expensive at Phila U. People like my relatives are always asking me about college and stuff and they are shocked to hear the prices are so high these days. Why can't it just be like 1985 again, and have things be really cheap haha.
Well here is hoping today goes smoothly!
CIAO
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Goodbye Blue Sky
Ello!
DAY 27
Monday I had off! Yay!
My mom and I went to the house and moved more stuff in and ran some errands. That was pretty tiring, but at the same time I am ready to just have all my stuff back in the same place again and just sit down and take the time to organize and decorate. It's weird to think that I'll only be here for another couple weeks though, then I'm off to New York City!
Ugh, Monday was weird. It really dawned on me that my friends and I are all doing the same thing right now yet we're all different places in our lives. I really miss seeing my friends every day, and having something to do on the weekends. Although it is definitely more than just having a good time, I miss having someone who I can really trust and who I really admire with me.
Although today I did decide that I want to go to Philadelphia University! It feels good to finally have some inkling of what I want to do after high school. It's also the option that makes the most sense; I got into their fashion program, which is very good, and I don't really see myself straying from the field too much.
DAY 28
Back to the office! I just made some more inspiration books and canvas covers for the books. And also archived photos. It sounds boring on paper, but I actually have a lot of fun doing it. I get to see beautiful images everywhere I look, so while the task might seem dull, I am hardly ever bored. Also, when I bone folded the papers for the book, it was oddly entertaining and extremely satisfying. My hand was pretty sore by the end of the day but bone folding those papers is addicting!!
DAY29
Today I did pretty much what I did yesterday. The book project is huge this week. It's so big in fact that I don't have to go to the store this week (which I'm pretty relieved about). Today was probably the first time that I got to talk to my coworkers more and learn more about them. It was interesting! My mentor is actually working her way through Buffy the Vampire Slayer series (which I love, and I did the same thing last year too!) So that was pretty funny. It's cool to hear where they grew up, and where they went to college and what their hobbies are.
Right now I am at the new house. It is much smaller than the original small I had in my mind haha. But that's okay. I still have a lot of things at my grandparent's house that I wish I had with me right now-- like lots and lots of clothes and some books. I'm just so antsy to organize this gigantic closet and bookshelf I have in my room! So much possibility haha.
I have been thinking so much about the future lately! I have a lot of important decisions to make! But I feel like I have done the best that I can, and I am in a good place right now. Maybe not so much emotionally, because I miss my friends, but literally. If I want to go to school for fashion then I am at a great and coveted company-IN HIGH SCHOOL! It's pretty mind boggling. It's also SOOOO exciting to think that Phoebe might be going to college in the city too! We have been talking about maybe getting a place together next school year! Oh it tickles me with excitement just thinking about that hahah.
I've been thinking about things in the not so distant future too, like going to New York and Graduation and the summer and my birthday! It's so crazy.
Well I am off. Ta Ta!
DAY 27
Monday I had off! Yay!
My mom and I went to the house and moved more stuff in and ran some errands. That was pretty tiring, but at the same time I am ready to just have all my stuff back in the same place again and just sit down and take the time to organize and decorate. It's weird to think that I'll only be here for another couple weeks though, then I'm off to New York City!
Ugh, Monday was weird. It really dawned on me that my friends and I are all doing the same thing right now yet we're all different places in our lives. I really miss seeing my friends every day, and having something to do on the weekends. Although it is definitely more than just having a good time, I miss having someone who I can really trust and who I really admire with me.
Although today I did decide that I want to go to Philadelphia University! It feels good to finally have some inkling of what I want to do after high school. It's also the option that makes the most sense; I got into their fashion program, which is very good, and I don't really see myself straying from the field too much.
DAY 28
Back to the office! I just made some more inspiration books and canvas covers for the books. And also archived photos. It sounds boring on paper, but I actually have a lot of fun doing it. I get to see beautiful images everywhere I look, so while the task might seem dull, I am hardly ever bored. Also, when I bone folded the papers for the book, it was oddly entertaining and extremely satisfying. My hand was pretty sore by the end of the day but bone folding those papers is addicting!!
DAY29
Today I did pretty much what I did yesterday. The book project is huge this week. It's so big in fact that I don't have to go to the store this week (which I'm pretty relieved about). Today was probably the first time that I got to talk to my coworkers more and learn more about them. It was interesting! My mentor is actually working her way through Buffy the Vampire Slayer series (which I love, and I did the same thing last year too!) So that was pretty funny. It's cool to hear where they grew up, and where they went to college and what their hobbies are.
Right now I am at the new house. It is much smaller than the original small I had in my mind haha. But that's okay. I still have a lot of things at my grandparent's house that I wish I had with me right now-- like lots and lots of clothes and some books. I'm just so antsy to organize this gigantic closet and bookshelf I have in my room! So much possibility haha.
I have been thinking so much about the future lately! I have a lot of important decisions to make! But I feel like I have done the best that I can, and I am in a good place right now. Maybe not so much emotionally, because I miss my friends, but literally. If I want to go to school for fashion then I am at a great and coveted company-IN HIGH SCHOOL! It's pretty mind boggling. It's also SOOOO exciting to think that Phoebe might be going to college in the city too! We have been talking about maybe getting a place together next school year! Oh it tickles me with excitement just thinking about that hahah.
I've been thinking about things in the not so distant future too, like going to New York and Graduation and the summer and my birthday! It's so crazy.
Well I am off. Ta Ta!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
We Took This Trip to Garden Grove...
HI! I actually have an excuse this time, I have been super busy with moving that I haven't really had much of chance to write my blog every single day! I will get better with this soon, I promise!
DAY 23
Thursday was my second day at the store. Thursday was definitely a lot better than Wednesday! I met a new girl named Brittany, who actually reminded me a lot of one my best friends with the same name, ha! She was really nice and funny, and she gave my my job for the day which was to make collages for the different concepts for spring. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?! Making collages is my jam, like I could do that for the rest of my life. I love doing those. So, that was really fun, and took all day. I just couldn't believe I got to do that! It was so much fun. I met up with my mom for lunch and then we walked around and went to Barnes and Noble. That was fun, and I liked seeing someone I actually like during my break haha.
Later on Thursday, I went to the movies with my friend, and we saw The Wolfman. Hahahah, that movie was such a comedy, even though it wasn't supossed to be. Oh well, at least the company was good! I was so thrilled to finally hang out with someone my age! And do something outside of working and going home! I live such an amazing, crazy lifestyle, I know. Haha, yeah right.
DAY 24
Friday was back at the office! This day was really a lot of fun. We had an all day meeting which was about the holiday inspiration, basically what Anthropologie is going to do for their winter display's and such. It is so absolutely amazing that people come up with this sort of thing basically a year ahead of time. I love working with these people, just everything about it is so comforting yet refreshing at the same time if that makes sense. Just the way the dress and the way they talk and communicate with each other is creative. I also found out that day that they knew my aunt from when she used to work there! Haha, I am sooooo an automatic in! ;)
After that, Rob and I visited my mom at the new house. We stayed there to help clean and prepare for moving day a little bit. Then we ran a few errands. Finally we got home around 9pm. This week has been the most tiring of my life I feel like! Getting up at 5am and not getting home until at least 7 is so draining! I will be so happy when we are finally settled in our new house and I won't have to get up at some ungodly hour every day.
DAY 25
This day was moving day! We had a lot of help from family and friends so I felt like it went by really fast! Although, I was so exhausted, I actually took a nap on the floor... ew. But I really like this house. It is cute and in a good location for where Walkabout is.
Later this night we went out for sushi at my favorite place, Ooka! It was a nice time, and it was soooooo yummy. I probably would have enjoyed it a little bit more if I wasn't so tired.
DAY 26
Today we went back to the house to bring some last things. I am pretty antsy to get my room all set up so I can get cozy! I love decorating my room and now I feel like I have a fresh palate. Hopefully I will meet some new friends where we will be living.
I have been thinking about it every day, but I am starting to lean towards Philadelphia University as my college of choice. I like the fashion program a lot, and I think that my two walkabouts will really help me in the field. But there are just some other things that I am still wishy-washy about. SO HARD! Well time will tell.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Sunday evening!
DAY 23
Thursday was my second day at the store. Thursday was definitely a lot better than Wednesday! I met a new girl named Brittany, who actually reminded me a lot of one my best friends with the same name, ha! She was really nice and funny, and she gave my my job for the day which was to make collages for the different concepts for spring. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?! Making collages is my jam, like I could do that for the rest of my life. I love doing those. So, that was really fun, and took all day. I just couldn't believe I got to do that! It was so much fun. I met up with my mom for lunch and then we walked around and went to Barnes and Noble. That was fun, and I liked seeing someone I actually like during my break haha.
Later on Thursday, I went to the movies with my friend, and we saw The Wolfman. Hahahah, that movie was such a comedy, even though it wasn't supossed to be. Oh well, at least the company was good! I was so thrilled to finally hang out with someone my age! And do something outside of working and going home! I live such an amazing, crazy lifestyle, I know. Haha, yeah right.
DAY 24
Friday was back at the office! This day was really a lot of fun. We had an all day meeting which was about the holiday inspiration, basically what Anthropologie is going to do for their winter display's and such. It is so absolutely amazing that people come up with this sort of thing basically a year ahead of time. I love working with these people, just everything about it is so comforting yet refreshing at the same time if that makes sense. Just the way the dress and the way they talk and communicate with each other is creative. I also found out that day that they knew my aunt from when she used to work there! Haha, I am sooooo an automatic in! ;)
After that, Rob and I visited my mom at the new house. We stayed there to help clean and prepare for moving day a little bit. Then we ran a few errands. Finally we got home around 9pm. This week has been the most tiring of my life I feel like! Getting up at 5am and not getting home until at least 7 is so draining! I will be so happy when we are finally settled in our new house and I won't have to get up at some ungodly hour every day.
DAY 25
This day was moving day! We had a lot of help from family and friends so I felt like it went by really fast! Although, I was so exhausted, I actually took a nap on the floor... ew. But I really like this house. It is cute and in a good location for where Walkabout is.
Later this night we went out for sushi at my favorite place, Ooka! It was a nice time, and it was soooooo yummy. I probably would have enjoyed it a little bit more if I wasn't so tired.
DAY 26
Today we went back to the house to bring some last things. I am pretty antsy to get my room all set up so I can get cozy! I love decorating my room and now I feel like I have a fresh palate. Hopefully I will meet some new friends where we will be living.
I have been thinking about it every day, but I am starting to lean towards Philadelphia University as my college of choice. I like the fashion program a lot, and I think that my two walkabouts will really help me in the field. But there are just some other things that I am still wishy-washy about. SO HARD! Well time will tell.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Sunday evening!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
You Cannot Know Yourself, Or What You'd Really Do...
WOW! Major let down on my part, with the lack of posting. I have been so lazy/sick/tired lately that I have forgotten, my apologies!
DAY 19
Well, this day was Valentine's Day. Hmm. I didn't have a valentine this year, it just made me think of my ex valentine, and how I miss my friends so dearly. The mornings always seem to be the worst time of day for that feeling. But it gets better as the day goes on, I find.
We had a big family dinner this night at our house, with my grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. sheesh! But the food was yummy and the company was nice. I like seeing my family a lot, it feels good to see them more often now that I am back in town.
My mom and I stayed up late this night watching those crazy figure skaters on the Olympics and some ridiculous movie with Toni Collete called Muriel's Wedding. Haha, it was the most sad yet funny movie I have ever seen. I don't really remember the last time my mom and I hung out just us since we have moved here. We used to every night because it was just us, and have our little routines, which was always fun. But that night felt like those times again which was nice.
DAY 20
Happy President's Day! Oh my favorite holiday of them all! Just kidding, haha.
I had this day off, which I would have anyway because it's a Monday. I didn't do much of anything at all this day except lay around and watch the Food Network. I always think I should change my career path to become a chef whenever I watch that channel, haha.
DAY 21
Back to work!
I woke up at 3am this day, and just could not fall back asleep! It was the worst! So I had a really long day.
I just put together some more inspiration booklets and archived photos (holy moly is that a process)! I also went to a 2 hour meeting this day called "Best and Worst". It is when buyers present the items in the store that are doing the best, and which are doing the worst. They then talk numbers and then conclude what the customer is trying to tell us about her by what we see is selling more. We also gab on what is really cute, and the question "Why are we selling shorts in February?" So that was really, really interesting. It could also be helpful when I work at the store on Wednesday.
DAY 22
Well, well. My first day at the store!
I was so excited to get there and start working, because I heard that it would be so much fun. Well, it was much less than what I expected. First of all, they told me they were expecting me yesterday, not today. I wonder if home office ever told them about the switch from Tuesdays to Thursdays. Anyway, that was confusing, because this week is kind of wonky as it is (I'm working in the store Wednesday and Thursday this week).
The people there really threw me off. I don't know if they were tired or having a bad morning, but they were really awkward and socially incapable. I have never met any adults who couldn't carry on a conversation well. They weren't mean, but they weren't nice either. I wasn't working with the sales people on the regular store levels, I was working on the 3rd and 4th floor, with other interns and design people and managers.
The sales people seemed to have it much more together than the other interns I was working with. ANOTHER THING that was really irritating/confusing, is that to get to the 3rd and 4th floor every time I needed to go back up, I had to have someone scan me up on the elevator or unlock the door to stairwell. EVERY TIME! I wish they would have just given me a card or a key, it would have been so much easier. I'm an intern, hello, I will have to do a lot of running around!!
What I basically did all day was cut out leaf patterns for a display. I also briefly watered the zillion live plants in the store, and made a flower arrangement for display (finally something I KNOW how to do!)
The people got better to deal with after lunch, (which I sat at Cosi all by my lonsome :( )It wasn't so bad, but it was still kind of wierd. I'm glad I only have to go there once a week, but I am definitely not looking forward to tomorrow! Ugh!
I guess it was a good experience to learn how to act around other people and their vastly wierd personalities. And to man up sometimes and just ask the person to let you upstairs instead of being so timid!
Well ta ta, I'm off to watch my boyfriend Shaun White at the Olympics! I know he wishes I could be there but I have to do this dang on walkabout... he he. :)
DAY 19
Well, this day was Valentine's Day. Hmm. I didn't have a valentine this year, it just made me think of my ex valentine, and how I miss my friends so dearly. The mornings always seem to be the worst time of day for that feeling. But it gets better as the day goes on, I find.
We had a big family dinner this night at our house, with my grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. sheesh! But the food was yummy and the company was nice. I like seeing my family a lot, it feels good to see them more often now that I am back in town.
My mom and I stayed up late this night watching those crazy figure skaters on the Olympics and some ridiculous movie with Toni Collete called Muriel's Wedding. Haha, it was the most sad yet funny movie I have ever seen. I don't really remember the last time my mom and I hung out just us since we have moved here. We used to every night because it was just us, and have our little routines, which was always fun. But that night felt like those times again which was nice.
DAY 20
Happy President's Day! Oh my favorite holiday of them all! Just kidding, haha.
I had this day off, which I would have anyway because it's a Monday. I didn't do much of anything at all this day except lay around and watch the Food Network. I always think I should change my career path to become a chef whenever I watch that channel, haha.
DAY 21
Back to work!
I woke up at 3am this day, and just could not fall back asleep! It was the worst! So I had a really long day.
I just put together some more inspiration booklets and archived photos (holy moly is that a process)! I also went to a 2 hour meeting this day called "Best and Worst". It is when buyers present the items in the store that are doing the best, and which are doing the worst. They then talk numbers and then conclude what the customer is trying to tell us about her by what we see is selling more. We also gab on what is really cute, and the question "Why are we selling shorts in February?" So that was really, really interesting. It could also be helpful when I work at the store on Wednesday.
DAY 22
Well, well. My first day at the store!
I was so excited to get there and start working, because I heard that it would be so much fun. Well, it was much less than what I expected. First of all, they told me they were expecting me yesterday, not today. I wonder if home office ever told them about the switch from Tuesdays to Thursdays. Anyway, that was confusing, because this week is kind of wonky as it is (I'm working in the store Wednesday and Thursday this week).
The people there really threw me off. I don't know if they were tired or having a bad morning, but they were really awkward and socially incapable. I have never met any adults who couldn't carry on a conversation well. They weren't mean, but they weren't nice either. I wasn't working with the sales people on the regular store levels, I was working on the 3rd and 4th floor, with other interns and design people and managers.
The sales people seemed to have it much more together than the other interns I was working with. ANOTHER THING that was really irritating/confusing, is that to get to the 3rd and 4th floor every time I needed to go back up, I had to have someone scan me up on the elevator or unlock the door to stairwell. EVERY TIME! I wish they would have just given me a card or a key, it would have been so much easier. I'm an intern, hello, I will have to do a lot of running around!!
What I basically did all day was cut out leaf patterns for a display. I also briefly watered the zillion live plants in the store, and made a flower arrangement for display (finally something I KNOW how to do!)
The people got better to deal with after lunch, (which I sat at Cosi all by my lonsome :( )It wasn't so bad, but it was still kind of wierd. I'm glad I only have to go there once a week, but I am definitely not looking forward to tomorrow! Ugh!
I guess it was a good experience to learn how to act around other people and their vastly wierd personalities. And to man up sometimes and just ask the person to let you upstairs instead of being so timid!
Well ta ta, I'm off to watch my boyfriend Shaun White at the Olympics! I know he wishes I could be there but I have to do this dang on walkabout... he he. :)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Je Suis Tres Desolee
I'm sorry I neglected to write for the past three days.
DAY 16
Thursday was another snow day. I felt bad telling my mentor that I couldn't come into work when it was only my second day. But as it turned out, no one else came into the office for the second snow day either. That made me feel a lot better. But besides that, I stayed home, and did nothing again. It's hard to get out and do something when everything is just completely covered in two feet of snow.
DAY 17
Friday was a good day at the office. I kept really busy the whole entire day! They had me start this archiving of photos project. Basically, they have pictures of how to construct what they put in the window every season for the past two years. They have these pictures on a Kodak website presently, but they are switching over to their own company system. So, I had to take all of the photos, almost 1,000 and save them to their own folder. It was kind of complicated and took me almost all day, but at the same time I didn't mind all of the work because it was interesting to see how everything I thought was really cool in the windows and see how it was really done. I also put together another inspiration booklet for a store in London.
After the long day at work, it took even longer to get home. What would have been an hour to an hour and a half of commute, it took 3 hours!!! Oh god, it was awful. I am so excited to move to our new house in the city, which is much much closer. Like two blocks or something closer. Unfortunately, we are not moving this weekend as planned because of the snow. So now we are moving next weekend instead, BUT there is supposed to be another storm coming next weekend too! Crazy!
DAY 18
Today was interesting day, full of highs and lows. I went to a funeral for my uncle's grandmother. I hate funerals. Then my parents and I went to the city and walked around a little bit and went out to a nice "valentine's day lunch". That was fun, and yummy. Then something weird clicked in me and it reminded me how much I really miss my friends at home. That was a low. I felt so strange and saddened ALL of a sudden. It was odd. Then we went to WaWa and got coffee, which was a high! Went home, took a nap. Now there is absolutely nothing to do. I wish I had more friends here. I know I knew people from when I used to live here, but it's hard to tell what they would be like now and if I would even like hanging out with them now. And I'm sure I'll be friendless and bored later on in life too, but I just want to doooo something. It's agonizing. I have never not done anything on the weekends before! UGH UGH UGH!! I miss my friends so much, that I wanted to find a flight to go out and see them for a day and a half this weekend!
I am excited to find friends and something to do, if that ever even happens. Oh well I guess we'll see.
Ciao!
DAY 16
Thursday was another snow day. I felt bad telling my mentor that I couldn't come into work when it was only my second day. But as it turned out, no one else came into the office for the second snow day either. That made me feel a lot better. But besides that, I stayed home, and did nothing again. It's hard to get out and do something when everything is just completely covered in two feet of snow.
DAY 17
Friday was a good day at the office. I kept really busy the whole entire day! They had me start this archiving of photos project. Basically, they have pictures of how to construct what they put in the window every season for the past two years. They have these pictures on a Kodak website presently, but they are switching over to their own company system. So, I had to take all of the photos, almost 1,000 and save them to their own folder. It was kind of complicated and took me almost all day, but at the same time I didn't mind all of the work because it was interesting to see how everything I thought was really cool in the windows and see how it was really done. I also put together another inspiration booklet for a store in London.
After the long day at work, it took even longer to get home. What would have been an hour to an hour and a half of commute, it took 3 hours!!! Oh god, it was awful. I am so excited to move to our new house in the city, which is much much closer. Like two blocks or something closer. Unfortunately, we are not moving this weekend as planned because of the snow. So now we are moving next weekend instead, BUT there is supposed to be another storm coming next weekend too! Crazy!
DAY 18
Today was interesting day, full of highs and lows. I went to a funeral for my uncle's grandmother. I hate funerals. Then my parents and I went to the city and walked around a little bit and went out to a nice "valentine's day lunch". That was fun, and yummy. Then something weird clicked in me and it reminded me how much I really miss my friends at home. That was a low. I felt so strange and saddened ALL of a sudden. It was odd. Then we went to WaWa and got coffee, which was a high! Went home, took a nap. Now there is absolutely nothing to do. I wish I had more friends here. I know I knew people from when I used to live here, but it's hard to tell what they would be like now and if I would even like hanging out with them now. And I'm sure I'll be friendless and bored later on in life too, but I just want to doooo something. It's agonizing. I have never not done anything on the weekends before! UGH UGH UGH!! I miss my friends so much, that I wanted to find a flight to go out and see them for a day and a half this weekend!
I am excited to find friends and something to do, if that ever even happens. Oh well I guess we'll see.
Ciao!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Weather Outside is Weather!
DAY 15
This blizzard is absolutely ridiculous. It is crazy how much snow just keeps on coming and coming. I'm so glad that I didn't have to go to work today, it would have been a nightmare. Actually, it would have been impossible since all of the roads going into the city are closed. Sweet.
Today was nothing really to write about. I just stayed inside, and made cinnamon buns!
I'm supposed to go in tomorrow, just expected to be there a little late, like around 10. But still, the snow is just so bad, that I might have to call out. I feel guilty doing that though, like they will think I'm a lazy intern. I obviously know I'm not I just don't feel very good telling them I can't come in on only my second day. Ugh. I guess we will see by the morning.
This blizzard is absolutely ridiculous. It is crazy how much snow just keeps on coming and coming. I'm so glad that I didn't have to go to work today, it would have been a nightmare. Actually, it would have been impossible since all of the roads going into the city are closed. Sweet.
Today was nothing really to write about. I just stayed inside, and made cinnamon buns!
I'm supposed to go in tomorrow, just expected to be there a little late, like around 10. But still, the snow is just so bad, that I might have to call out. I feel guilty doing that though, like they will think I'm a lazy intern. I obviously know I'm not I just don't feel very good telling them I can't come in on only my second day. Ugh. I guess we will see by the morning.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The Big Day!
DAY 13
I got out of the house this day to see my friend. That was nice. I was really excited when I woke up in the morning, knowing that tomorrow was the big day. Although I kept getting more and more surprisingly nervous. Like sick to my stomach nervous. I could not sleep at all that night. I think I got 4 hours of sleep. I was just so nervous, I don't know why, it was like my first day of school all over again or something.
DAY 14
Ah, the first day at Anthropologie!
I got up around 6am, when I fell asleep at 2. That was a blast, let me tell you. Then Rob and I made the long trek to Philadelphia. I think it took about an hour and a half to two hours to get there. Annoying. But it was okay.
We actually got to the building early (for me anyway), at around 8:30am. I wasn't suppossed to meet with someone til 9. So, I waited around with Rob for a little bit. Then at 9, I went down to the lobby to wait some more. Long story short, I never ended up meeting the hr person to fill out paper work til 9:30. Then, the visual department, whom I'm suppossed to be working with had a meeting until 10:30, so I waited in the cafe type area they have at Urban. I really like that place, it is so sunny and warm, with lot's of yummy food, fish ponds, and it's beautifully decorated.
Finally I met up with my mentor, Kelly. She gave me a tour and introduced people who I had not met the last time I was in the office. She gave me a little tour. Then she gave me some work to do which was put together some "holiday inspiration" books, a book for visual managers for in store and make copies. And rearrange the library. None of it was bad at all. Ia ctually got done really quick, which made me want to purposely slow down on my next task but they still said wow that was quick! But it was fun.
The Holiday inspiration books were basically just books with images on them that the team pulled that they felt inspired by. I really couldnt think of anything more fun to do, I mean, I do that kind of thing on my own all the time- I am always ripping pages from magazines and making them into something. I can't believe they actually get to do some of that for a living!
Overall, it was a good day. A little tired, but it was a good experience. Oh! And a blizzard is coming so I don't have to go in tomorrow! Woo!
I got out of the house this day to see my friend. That was nice. I was really excited when I woke up in the morning, knowing that tomorrow was the big day. Although I kept getting more and more surprisingly nervous. Like sick to my stomach nervous. I could not sleep at all that night. I think I got 4 hours of sleep. I was just so nervous, I don't know why, it was like my first day of school all over again or something.
DAY 14
Ah, the first day at Anthropologie!
I got up around 6am, when I fell asleep at 2. That was a blast, let me tell you. Then Rob and I made the long trek to Philadelphia. I think it took about an hour and a half to two hours to get there. Annoying. But it was okay.
We actually got to the building early (for me anyway), at around 8:30am. I wasn't suppossed to meet with someone til 9. So, I waited around with Rob for a little bit. Then at 9, I went down to the lobby to wait some more. Long story short, I never ended up meeting the hr person to fill out paper work til 9:30. Then, the visual department, whom I'm suppossed to be working with had a meeting until 10:30, so I waited in the cafe type area they have at Urban. I really like that place, it is so sunny and warm, with lot's of yummy food, fish ponds, and it's beautifully decorated.
Finally I met up with my mentor, Kelly. She gave me a tour and introduced people who I had not met the last time I was in the office. She gave me a little tour. Then she gave me some work to do which was put together some "holiday inspiration" books, a book for visual managers for in store and make copies. And rearrange the library. None of it was bad at all. Ia ctually got done really quick, which made me want to purposely slow down on my next task but they still said wow that was quick! But it was fun.
The Holiday inspiration books were basically just books with images on them that the team pulled that they felt inspired by. I really couldnt think of anything more fun to do, I mean, I do that kind of thing on my own all the time- I am always ripping pages from magazines and making them into something. I can't believe they actually get to do some of that for a living!
Overall, it was a good day. A little tired, but it was a good experience. Oh! And a blizzard is coming so I don't have to go in tomorrow! Woo!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Calm Before the Storm
DAY 12
Hmm! Superbowl Sunday. I don't ever recall enjoying a superbowl sunday, but today was nice. My parents and I went over to my aunt's house to hang out for a little bit. I love seeing my family.
I am growing more and more nervous about my first day! I feel like such a goofball, since everyone else already started theirs! Although, I'm sure the people who have started already are still a little bit nervous when they go into their walkabouts, at least in a good excited way... maybe. I think what I'm most nervous about is what I'm going to wear, as strange as that sounds. But in the field I'm in, that can be the most important asset! It also always, always makes me feel like I'm on top of the world when I'm dressed well and feel comfortable in what I'm wearing.
Well here's hoping tomorrow is a good last day off! :)
Hmm! Superbowl Sunday. I don't ever recall enjoying a superbowl sunday, but today was nice. My parents and I went over to my aunt's house to hang out for a little bit. I love seeing my family.
I am growing more and more nervous about my first day! I feel like such a goofball, since everyone else already started theirs! Although, I'm sure the people who have started already are still a little bit nervous when they go into their walkabouts, at least in a good excited way... maybe. I think what I'm most nervous about is what I'm going to wear, as strange as that sounds. But in the field I'm in, that can be the most important asset! It also always, always makes me feel like I'm on top of the world when I'm dressed well and feel comfortable in what I'm wearing.
Well here's hoping tomorrow is a good last day off! :)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
KOALA
DAY 11
I felt like a koala today. I woke up at 3pm. Fell back asleep at 5, and woke back up at 8pm. Kind of embarassing to write that, haha. Oh well, I guess my body needed it.
So, there's not much to report. I am getting more nervous for Walkabout to start. But, I am sooooo excited for us to move into our new house! I can't wait to just take a breather, and not live out of my suitcase. I haven't really felt at peace with my living situation since November. I feel like such a nomad.
I felt like a koala today. I woke up at 3pm. Fell back asleep at 5, and woke back up at 8pm. Kind of embarassing to write that, haha. Oh well, I guess my body needed it.
So, there's not much to report. I am getting more nervous for Walkabout to start. But, I am sooooo excited for us to move into our new house! I can't wait to just take a breather, and not live out of my suitcase. I haven't really felt at peace with my living situation since November. I feel like such a nomad.
Friday, February 5, 2010
To Know Me as Hardly Golden
DAY 10
Just to clarify, this is going to me ranting and venting the entire time.
Ugh. It is all really hitting me today. Walkabout has not really been a walk in the park so far. I don't mean to sound like a brat, but I am frustrated that I have not started my internship yet, and I have nothing to do all day. Just sit around and feel cold, lazy, and unproductive. I don't want to feel that way, I want to do something, but what is there to do?
I really miss my friends. It hasn't really hit me until today. I miss Brendan, and Moira, and Phoebe, and the old Tyler. But everyone is doing their own thing and changing so quickly. I really hate that people change. I miss having someone to talk to in person. Big changes are happening and I don't want to/can't talk to anyone here about it. And the one person that I feel like I am becoming good friends with, I never end up seeing due to some random unforseen circumstances. Then I always put the blame on myself, and feel horribly guilty, like a flakey person. All I want to do is have someone there, or some social support again. I even wish I could go to seminars! I really could care less about some people, I don't feel bad saying that, but some people in this senior class I like to see and talk to, even if they aren't one of my best friends. I'd like to know what they're up to. Just little things about people I am really starting to miss. Man, I had it easy this summer/beginning of the year. People were awesome and lovely, and I was having so much fun.
Another thing that is really stressing me out is college. I don't know what college I want to go to. I don't really know what I want to do. I should have applied for scholarships a long time ago, which is really coming back to bite me in the ass now. And not to make excuses, but I was so incredibly busy this school year. My schedule was absolutely jam packed with everything you could think of, to be honest, I felt like I have taken on a lot more than most high school students have this year, so things like applying for scholarships got overlooked. Now, I am so sick of people badgering me about my decision; all it really does is make me want to ignore the whole situation all together, just push it far away. Although, I am a smart cookie and know that doing so will do nothing to get to the real problem. I think I will have to take advantage of this millionth blizzard this week and do some research and make a pros and cons list of colleges and such. Sounds like some fun Friday night plans to me!
Also, the parent situation has been eating away at me this week too. I really don't know how to act anymore. I think my mom and I are both on edge and stressed out. Things that would have seemed funny before are "not funny" now. I find myself doing things I wouldn't normally do. Nothing crazy of course, just acting differently. I don't mean to but the anxiety of the change going on around is really getting to me, and it REALLY frustrates me when my mom told me that "wasn't an excuse". I would think that out of all people she would know how hard this is for me, and what I have been through recently.
Ugh, bottom line: This is just much harder on me emotionally than I had anticipated.
Well, I don't want to end this on a bad note soo... HAPPY SNOW DAY! :)
Just to clarify, this is going to me ranting and venting the entire time.
Ugh. It is all really hitting me today. Walkabout has not really been a walk in the park so far. I don't mean to sound like a brat, but I am frustrated that I have not started my internship yet, and I have nothing to do all day. Just sit around and feel cold, lazy, and unproductive. I don't want to feel that way, I want to do something, but what is there to do?
I really miss my friends. It hasn't really hit me until today. I miss Brendan, and Moira, and Phoebe, and the old Tyler. But everyone is doing their own thing and changing so quickly. I really hate that people change. I miss having someone to talk to in person. Big changes are happening and I don't want to/can't talk to anyone here about it. And the one person that I feel like I am becoming good friends with, I never end up seeing due to some random unforseen circumstances. Then I always put the blame on myself, and feel horribly guilty, like a flakey person. All I want to do is have someone there, or some social support again. I even wish I could go to seminars! I really could care less about some people, I don't feel bad saying that, but some people in this senior class I like to see and talk to, even if they aren't one of my best friends. I'd like to know what they're up to. Just little things about people I am really starting to miss. Man, I had it easy this summer/beginning of the year. People were awesome and lovely, and I was having so much fun.
Another thing that is really stressing me out is college. I don't know what college I want to go to. I don't really know what I want to do. I should have applied for scholarships a long time ago, which is really coming back to bite me in the ass now. And not to make excuses, but I was so incredibly busy this school year. My schedule was absolutely jam packed with everything you could think of, to be honest, I felt like I have taken on a lot more than most high school students have this year, so things like applying for scholarships got overlooked. Now, I am so sick of people badgering me about my decision; all it really does is make me want to ignore the whole situation all together, just push it far away. Although, I am a smart cookie and know that doing so will do nothing to get to the real problem. I think I will have to take advantage of this millionth blizzard this week and do some research and make a pros and cons list of colleges and such. Sounds like some fun Friday night plans to me!
Also, the parent situation has been eating away at me this week too. I really don't know how to act anymore. I think my mom and I are both on edge and stressed out. Things that would have seemed funny before are "not funny" now. I find myself doing things I wouldn't normally do. Nothing crazy of course, just acting differently. I don't mean to but the anxiety of the change going on around is really getting to me, and it REALLY frustrates me when my mom told me that "wasn't an excuse". I would think that out of all people she would know how hard this is for me, and what I have been through recently.
Ugh, bottom line: This is just much harder on me emotionally than I had anticipated.
Well, I don't want to end this on a bad note soo... HAPPY SNOW DAY! :)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Take Our Hands Out of Control
DAY 9
Everyday is a blur.
Hmm, what happened today that is worth mentioning? Nothing really.
Oh, I didn't get into the Ohio State University Columbus campus. Which is fine I guess. Although, I really did plan on going to the Columbus campus. OSU is just so much cheaper than all of the other schools I applied to, which shouldn't really be a deciding factor, but at the same time, it matters. I guess everything happens for a reason. I don't even know what I want to do in college, so maybe it's good I only have two to pick from. And at least I did get into college. It just really frustrates me that I don't know what to do, or have any inkling of what I want to do. My mind is always changing at the speed of light. Taking the easy way out seems tempting.
Everyday is a blur.
Hmm, what happened today that is worth mentioning? Nothing really.
Oh, I didn't get into the Ohio State University Columbus campus. Which is fine I guess. Although, I really did plan on going to the Columbus campus. OSU is just so much cheaper than all of the other schools I applied to, which shouldn't really be a deciding factor, but at the same time, it matters. I guess everything happens for a reason. I don't even know what I want to do in college, so maybe it's good I only have two to pick from. And at least I did get into college. It just really frustrates me that I don't know what to do, or have any inkling of what I want to do. My mind is always changing at the speed of light. Taking the easy way out seems tempting.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Where Is My Mind?
DAY 7
Ahh Tuesday. Tuesdays used to be my favorite day because I had off from work. haha. Well this tuesday was nice, I got out of the house for a little bit. I tend to get cabin fever easily at this house. I got to see one of my "best friends" (I only say that because people change, but sometimes maintain their title, but it wasn't bad.
We went to Starbucks. Then out to eat at this Chinese place called Hong Kong Jack's. It had one of those "Best Of..." signs outside so we thought it would be really good. But the atmosphere was really dark and creepy. We were the only people in the resturuant. The food was pretty nasty, and I am NOT picky about what I eat at all, and I would never go there again.
Then we went to the mall with some of her friends. I'm glad I didn't live here for my high school career. I can't imagine being a mall rat. Over the years, I have gained what I believe to be the very valuable quality of being blunt. So after we were done at the mall I asked them to just drop me off at my car (so I could go home and not be around them anymore haha). It's not that I hate them, I just think my tolerance for that kind of thing has gone down over the years.
Later that night I went out to see the movie When In Rome with my friend Tim. It was pretty funny, at least to me, I like chick flicks. And he seemed to enjoy himself too. I'm glad I found a friend who isn't in high school, or that I wasn't best friends with before I left for Ohio. It's nice to have someone with a new perspective on things and doesn't have the maturity level of a 14 year old. We actually get along really well and have a lot in common. I never thought I'd meet a straight guy who liked Lady Gaga! (Uh oh, knock on wood)!
DAY 8
I'm feeling guilty for not doing anything related to my Walkabout, or having not started the internship yet. But I have a feeling I will be grateful for this little bit of time off when the real hard work comes. I want to practice the train schedule this week. And maybe go shopping for something to wear to work. Or maybe I can go shopping in my closet!
One thing I was really excited about for this Walkabout was wearing all of my cute clothes that seemed just a little too dressy for school. I used to wear REALLY awesome garb in junior year, but I kind of started to slack this year. I just didn't have time or the want to wear 5 inch heels every other day. I probably won't be able to run errands in them every other day either (but hey, you never know, I believe that walking/freakishly running in high heels is one of my major talents), but at least I will be able to wear the cuter items more often. And let them see the light of day again. I know you missed the sun, my 4.5 inch zipper heels. :)
Today I went to Planet Smoothie with two friends I haven't seen in 4 years. It was pretty fun! I like catching up, I wish we had more time to do it though, because I have a feeling we could go on and on.
I really need to get a part time job once we move. Or some way of making money. I really want to go to Bonnaroo this year! I love making plans waaay ahead! Haha. I will get all psyched about it, and then when the time comes, make up some excuse about why it didn't happen. But I really plan on following through with this idea. I think it would be so awesome, and a nice little end to senior year. Too bad that's not very close.
Ahh Tuesday. Tuesdays used to be my favorite day because I had off from work. haha. Well this tuesday was nice, I got out of the house for a little bit. I tend to get cabin fever easily at this house. I got to see one of my "best friends" (I only say that because people change, but sometimes maintain their title, but it wasn't bad.
We went to Starbucks. Then out to eat at this Chinese place called Hong Kong Jack's. It had one of those "Best Of..." signs outside so we thought it would be really good. But the atmosphere was really dark and creepy. We were the only people in the resturuant. The food was pretty nasty, and I am NOT picky about what I eat at all, and I would never go there again.
Then we went to the mall with some of her friends. I'm glad I didn't live here for my high school career. I can't imagine being a mall rat. Over the years, I have gained what I believe to be the very valuable quality of being blunt. So after we were done at the mall I asked them to just drop me off at my car (so I could go home and not be around them anymore haha). It's not that I hate them, I just think my tolerance for that kind of thing has gone down over the years.
Later that night I went out to see the movie When In Rome with my friend Tim. It was pretty funny, at least to me, I like chick flicks. And he seemed to enjoy himself too. I'm glad I found a friend who isn't in high school, or that I wasn't best friends with before I left for Ohio. It's nice to have someone with a new perspective on things and doesn't have the maturity level of a 14 year old. We actually get along really well and have a lot in common. I never thought I'd meet a straight guy who liked Lady Gaga! (Uh oh, knock on wood)!
DAY 8
I'm feeling guilty for not doing anything related to my Walkabout, or having not started the internship yet. But I have a feeling I will be grateful for this little bit of time off when the real hard work comes. I want to practice the train schedule this week. And maybe go shopping for something to wear to work. Or maybe I can go shopping in my closet!
One thing I was really excited about for this Walkabout was wearing all of my cute clothes that seemed just a little too dressy for school. I used to wear REALLY awesome garb in junior year, but I kind of started to slack this year. I just didn't have time or the want to wear 5 inch heels every other day. I probably won't be able to run errands in them every other day either (but hey, you never know, I believe that walking/freakishly running in high heels is one of my major talents), but at least I will be able to wear the cuter items more often. And let them see the light of day again. I know you missed the sun, my 4.5 inch zipper heels. :)
Today I went to Planet Smoothie with two friends I haven't seen in 4 years. It was pretty fun! I like catching up, I wish we had more time to do it though, because I have a feeling we could go on and on.
I really need to get a part time job once we move. Or some way of making money. I really want to go to Bonnaroo this year! I love making plans waaay ahead! Haha. I will get all psyched about it, and then when the time comes, make up some excuse about why it didn't happen. But I really plan on following through with this idea. I think it would be so awesome, and a nice little end to senior year. Too bad that's not very close.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Man, everyone's chewin' the apple you got in your eye
DAY 6
Today was such a waste of a day in my opinion. I woke up so late today, and ended up falling back asleep two hours after. I guess I really needed to catch up on my sleep after this long and eventful weekend. But I still wish I could go do something.
Pennsylvania seems like it is a whole world away from Ohio. I used to think that Pennsylvania was so much better than Ohio when I first moved to Worthington, but now I think the exact opposite. Why is "the grass is always greener on the other side" the story of my life?! Seriously! Everything in Pennsylvania just seems so foreign now. There are about 10 or more farms from my house to couple miles down the road. I think I've seen one farm around Worthington. It takes forever to get anywhere around here, if there is even anywhere to go. There always seemed to be something to do in Worthington/Columbus, and always a way to get there. It's strange to think that there is more at my fingertips than there is in Pennsylvania. Maybe I just need to get used to it more. Everything takes time.
I am excited to start my Walkabout already. I'm excitedly nervous, but I'm thinking it will help get my mind off of things, and see this experience more in a positive light. Not that this experience has been total hell, but my mind just keeps on going and going, full of all these different thoughts, full of things to occupy my time, but things I know I shouldn't be thinking (like how I really wish I could just go back in time). Things like this aren't possible and really stop me from fully experiencing this how I should.
Something else that has been on my mind is that I would like to try to get a job, or some way to get a little bit of money while on Walkabout. This will probably be difficult since I will be so tired from my full time job, but I think a little spending money would be nice during my New York Walkabout :) :)
Oi Vei.
Today was such a waste of a day in my opinion. I woke up so late today, and ended up falling back asleep two hours after. I guess I really needed to catch up on my sleep after this long and eventful weekend. But I still wish I could go do something.
Pennsylvania seems like it is a whole world away from Ohio. I used to think that Pennsylvania was so much better than Ohio when I first moved to Worthington, but now I think the exact opposite. Why is "the grass is always greener on the other side" the story of my life?! Seriously! Everything in Pennsylvania just seems so foreign now. There are about 10 or more farms from my house to couple miles down the road. I think I've seen one farm around Worthington. It takes forever to get anywhere around here, if there is even anywhere to go. There always seemed to be something to do in Worthington/Columbus, and always a way to get there. It's strange to think that there is more at my fingertips than there is in Pennsylvania. Maybe I just need to get used to it more. Everything takes time.
I am excited to start my Walkabout already. I'm excitedly nervous, but I'm thinking it will help get my mind off of things, and see this experience more in a positive light. Not that this experience has been total hell, but my mind just keeps on going and going, full of all these different thoughts, full of things to occupy my time, but things I know I shouldn't be thinking (like how I really wish I could just go back in time). Things like this aren't possible and really stop me from fully experiencing this how I should.
Something else that has been on my mind is that I would like to try to get a job, or some way to get a little bit of money while on Walkabout. This will probably be difficult since I will be so tired from my full time job, but I think a little spending money would be nice during my New York Walkabout :) :)
Oi Vei.
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