So I just got home from my last day at work and my last day in the city. It was a pretty good day because I think we were all just so glad that the summer was coming to an end. This was a long last week, with some late nights and a lot of work.
Yesterday we got to talk to someone on the editorial side who is a fashion writer and editor. It was great to talk to someone who was doing something more in line with where I see myself going. She was telling us how she got started and giving us some great advice. I plan on e-mailing her and keeping in touch with her to ask questions and keep my name in her mind.
The bosses gave us a little break today to give us a little goodbye party with ice cream and chocolate-covered strawberries. They also gave us each a purse filled with some small presents. It was a little emotional when we had to leave, but mostly because I really will miss the other interns. We were with each other for so long and it's going to be weird not seeing them every day. I started to tear up a little when I had to say my last goodbye. Then I spent a little time in the city because I wasn't ready to leave it yet. So I did a little shopping.
But I couldn't stay long, so here I am back in my room again for the last night. It's going to be interesting to see how I manage to pack everything. But I am ready to get home now and see my family and have the school year start up again.
What an amazing summer this has been, and I am so grateful to my parents for helping pay for everything, to God for giving me this opportunity, and to Oprah! For having a great magazine that thought I deserved a chance in the big city. Thanks everyone for your support. With any luck, I'll be back here in a year with a job that will actually pay me something.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
On The Other Side Of The River
I was so giddy when the weekend finally rolled around. So much was going on, both at work and otherwise in my life, that I needed a breather. After my article was finished for school and everything was set for our apartment back in Chapel Hilll, I was ready to relax. And relax I did.
I fell asleep at 10:00 p.m. on Friday night (I know, even I am cringing at my lameness). But I couldn't help myself. Then on Saturday I got some sun and genuine R&R.
Sunday I met my high school friend again in Brooklyn. We dropped our stuff off at her apartment and then stayed in Brooklyn for most of the day. We started out in Williamsburg, a neighborhood in Brooklyn. A lot of young hipster/artsy people live there and the main street, Bedford Avenue, has tons of shops and restaurants. So we walked around there for a few hours, including stopping at this little ice cream shop called Penny Licks, where you can get tiny little ice cream cones for $1.
After figuring out the subway system in Brooklyn, we made our way down to the Brooklyn Bridge to walk across it and enjoy the view. And BOY is there a view. One of the best of the city and the Manhattan Bridge. It didn't take nearly as long to walk all the way across it as I thought it would. Probably no more than half an hour one way.
After all that walking we were ready for a break, so we went back to her apartment in the Chinatown of Brooklyn and showered and relaxed. By 9:00, we were out the door again for dinner. Emme wanted to go back to Little Italy, which was totally fine by me, so she treated me to dinner at one of the Italian restaurants. I got cheese tortellini and she splurged and got fish. That neighborhood is so cute and we were fortunate enough to be sitting on the sidewalk outside and got to people-watch and look around while we were eating.
We made it back to the apartment by 1:00 a.m. and went to bed right away. Emme was snoring within the first 30 seconds of laying her head down. It was a lot of walking for one day. I went in to work at the normal time this morning, and Emme walked me to the subway station in Brooklyn before we had to say goodbye. She's heading back to North Carolina tonight. And I have to say I wish I was going with her. But I only have four more days left in the city, so I want to enjoy them as much as I did the last weekend. If only I could figure out how to make everything fit into my suitcases...
I fell asleep at 10:00 p.m. on Friday night (I know, even I am cringing at my lameness). But I couldn't help myself. Then on Saturday I got some sun and genuine R&R.
Sunday I met my high school friend again in Brooklyn. We dropped our stuff off at her apartment and then stayed in Brooklyn for most of the day. We started out in Williamsburg, a neighborhood in Brooklyn. A lot of young hipster/artsy people live there and the main street, Bedford Avenue, has tons of shops and restaurants. So we walked around there for a few hours, including stopping at this little ice cream shop called Penny Licks, where you can get tiny little ice cream cones for $1.
After figuring out the subway system in Brooklyn, we made our way down to the Brooklyn Bridge to walk across it and enjoy the view. And BOY is there a view. One of the best of the city and the Manhattan Bridge. It didn't take nearly as long to walk all the way across it as I thought it would. Probably no more than half an hour one way.
After all that walking we were ready for a break, so we went back to her apartment in the Chinatown of Brooklyn and showered and relaxed. By 9:00, we were out the door again for dinner. Emme wanted to go back to Little Italy, which was totally fine by me, so she treated me to dinner at one of the Italian restaurants. I got cheese tortellini and she splurged and got fish. That neighborhood is so cute and we were fortunate enough to be sitting on the sidewalk outside and got to people-watch and look around while we were eating.
We made it back to the apartment by 1:00 a.m. and went to bed right away. Emme was snoring within the first 30 seconds of laying her head down. It was a lot of walking for one day. I went in to work at the normal time this morning, and Emme walked me to the subway station in Brooklyn before we had to say goodbye. She's heading back to North Carolina tonight. And I have to say I wish I was going with her. But I only have four more days left in the city, so I want to enjoy them as much as I did the last weekend. If only I could figure out how to make everything fit into my suitcases...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
This Time, Oprah Did Not Escape Me!
I honestly don't even remember what we did at work on Friday. We are so busy and all the days are starting to run together. But Friday after work two of the interns and I decided we were going to go out together later. So since the intern who stays in Queens didn't want to go home either, we both decided to stay in the city. So we went shopping at the shops at Columbus Circle and then went to hang out in Central Park. We ate a little dinner and started walking toward downtown because we knew that's where we were going to end up.
But right around Times Square we bought some nuts from a street vendor (they are covered in sugary goodness) and sat in the middle of Times Square to people-watch. We never ended up getting in touch with the third intern, but were in the Lower East Side by the end of the night so we stayed out. We were still shopping around 10:00 (shopping at all hours is one of the best parts of the city). Then we went to a restaurant/bar on the corner of First Ave. and First Street until it was time for me to catch the bus home. I had to be in Verona at a decent time Saturday, so I decided to just go home Friday night instead of staying in someone's apartment who I didn't know. The bus home got stuck in traffic on the highway, so the ride was an hour and a half longer than normal.
Saturday and Sunday were boring and uneventful, but I was able to get in touch with some students to interview for my article.
We had to be in to work at 8 a.m. yesterday, which made for a long day. But I am happy to say I finally saw and TALKED to Oprah. I was going to the bathroom and she was in front of me. I didn't recognize her at first because she had big sunglasses on, but I realized it as we were going into our stalls. She was humming as she was going to the bathroom, which I guess she can do because she's, you know, Oprah! Then we both came out of the stalls at the same time, not on purpose on my part (well, maybe). I was trying to think of something to say, but couldn't come up with anything because what do Oprah and I have in common? But before I could make a fool out of myself she started talking to me about how she was confused by the automatic faucets because somtimes she couldn't make them come on. Not the most stimulating conversation, but at least she acknowledged me! That made this summer complete. I tried to keep my cool as I was in there with her, but I practically sprinted back to the closet to tell the girls.
After work Monday I got together with a friend from high school. She was coming to the city for a while, so I met her in Chinatown. We went to Brooklyn first to drop off our stuff at her relative's apartment because I was going to stay there with them for the night, and then went back to Manhattan. We walked around the Lower East Side and were walking along the East River. You can't imagine how beautiful that is. The view at night was stunning, especially with the bridges and buildings lit up. We were walking around Pier 17, which has restaurants and shops, not many of which were open, but also a great view and relaxing atmosphere. Then we were getting lost and wandering in the financial district and headed back to Chinatown.
We were almost back to our bus stop and were talking about where Little Italy was in relation to us when we walked by a side street that had a huge lit-up banner that said "Welcome to Little Italy," so we took a detour for a while to see what it was like. And it made me decide I want to live there.
Well, maybe not. But I did love it. It was adorable and there were cute little restaurants and bakeries everywhere. It was only about three blocks long on one street, but you could tell that it was a completely different culture from even the next block over.
We then headed back to Brooklyn and went to bed pretty much immediately because I had to be at work at 8 a.m. again this morning. Emme rode back into the city with me even though it was so early because she wanted to see my work. We got back into Manhattan a little early so we stopped and got a bagel and coffee and ate outside. Then I went into work and she spent the day around the city. I think I'm going to see her again this weekend, which I am excited about because I love having a familiar face in the city. Plus, Emme and I have been wanting to come here together since high school, so we are going to try to fit as much into the two days as we can.
Work is finally coming to a close. As much as I will miss this city and this experience, I can't wait to go home. I think that classes and school life will be a lot easier after the stress and exhaustion of this summer. I'm ready to get back into a routine I am used to. And I haven't seen some of my family members for three months! I know Luis is going to be huge by the time I see him.
Anyway, enough blabbing and stalling from going to bed. I have to be in at 8 again tomorrow morning, and my body is going to hate me if I don't give it some rest.
To anyone who is reading this, feel free to call me and chat so I can hear a friendly voice! I hope everyone is doing well.
But right around Times Square we bought some nuts from a street vendor (they are covered in sugary goodness) and sat in the middle of Times Square to people-watch. We never ended up getting in touch with the third intern, but were in the Lower East Side by the end of the night so we stayed out. We were still shopping around 10:00 (shopping at all hours is one of the best parts of the city). Then we went to a restaurant/bar on the corner of First Ave. and First Street until it was time for me to catch the bus home. I had to be in Verona at a decent time Saturday, so I decided to just go home Friday night instead of staying in someone's apartment who I didn't know. The bus home got stuck in traffic on the highway, so the ride was an hour and a half longer than normal.
Saturday and Sunday were boring and uneventful, but I was able to get in touch with some students to interview for my article.
We had to be in to work at 8 a.m. yesterday, which made for a long day. But I am happy to say I finally saw and TALKED to Oprah. I was going to the bathroom and she was in front of me. I didn't recognize her at first because she had big sunglasses on, but I realized it as we were going into our stalls. She was humming as she was going to the bathroom, which I guess she can do because she's, you know, Oprah! Then we both came out of the stalls at the same time, not on purpose on my part (well, maybe). I was trying to think of something to say, but couldn't come up with anything because what do Oprah and I have in common? But before I could make a fool out of myself she started talking to me about how she was confused by the automatic faucets because somtimes she couldn't make them come on. Not the most stimulating conversation, but at least she acknowledged me! That made this summer complete. I tried to keep my cool as I was in there with her, but I practically sprinted back to the closet to tell the girls.
After work Monday I got together with a friend from high school. She was coming to the city for a while, so I met her in Chinatown. We went to Brooklyn first to drop off our stuff at her relative's apartment because I was going to stay there with them for the night, and then went back to Manhattan. We walked around the Lower East Side and were walking along the East River. You can't imagine how beautiful that is. The view at night was stunning, especially with the bridges and buildings lit up. We were walking around Pier 17, which has restaurants and shops, not many of which were open, but also a great view and relaxing atmosphere. Then we were getting lost and wandering in the financial district and headed back to Chinatown.
We were almost back to our bus stop and were talking about where Little Italy was in relation to us when we walked by a side street that had a huge lit-up banner that said "Welcome to Little Italy," so we took a detour for a while to see what it was like. And it made me decide I want to live there.
Well, maybe not. But I did love it. It was adorable and there were cute little restaurants and bakeries everywhere. It was only about three blocks long on one street, but you could tell that it was a completely different culture from even the next block over.
We then headed back to Brooklyn and went to bed pretty much immediately because I had to be at work at 8 a.m. again this morning. Emme rode back into the city with me even though it was so early because she wanted to see my work. We got back into Manhattan a little early so we stopped and got a bagel and coffee and ate outside. Then I went into work and she spent the day around the city. I think I'm going to see her again this weekend, which I am excited about because I love having a familiar face in the city. Plus, Emme and I have been wanting to come here together since high school, so we are going to try to fit as much into the two days as we can.
Work is finally coming to a close. As much as I will miss this city and this experience, I can't wait to go home. I think that classes and school life will be a lot easier after the stress and exhaustion of this summer. I'm ready to get back into a routine I am used to. And I haven't seen some of my family members for three months! I know Luis is going to be huge by the time I see him.
Anyway, enough blabbing and stalling from going to bed. I have to be in at 8 again tomorrow morning, and my body is going to hate me if I don't give it some rest.
To anyone who is reading this, feel free to call me and chat so I can hear a friendly voice! I hope everyone is doing well.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
My Name Is In The Oprah Magazine. No Big Deal.
I have really started slacking when it comes to keeping up with the blog. But this week has been so busy that by the time I get home I am just too exhausted and go to bed almost immediately. I have started taking the bus into the city because it's so much easier. It runs from a stop really close to my house straight into the city. The walk is closer to work and it runs more often so I don't have to stress as much about what time I'm going to get home if we work late.
I spent last weekend in Verona because I was trying to get work done for the magazine I write for at school. It's so hard to try to get in touch with people when I'm already so far away and they are on summer vacation. So it wasn't really very productive. But Saturday it was beautiful out so I went on a run around the Verona park, which was really busy. Verona is really family-oriented and lots of kids were out and people were out on the pond at the park. Then later in the afternoon I laid out in the sun. Sunday it was rainy, as it has been for most of the summer. So I spent some time inside with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Then the week began. They told us last week that it would be our busiest yet, but we had no idea what was coming. There are six different stories that are going on right now, so we had an extreme amount of samples coming in. At one point, myself and another intern were standing in a pile of garment bags up to our knees. And the floor was entirely covered almost all the way through the closet so no one could move around. It is taking so long to check-in all the sample we get, as well as keeping track of pricing the items since we are doing multiple under $100 stories.
Tuesday night we were there until 9:00. Our bosses at least bought us pizza and we got to take a break to eat. Then we had to come in early yesterday to prepare for a stylist who was coming in. Now, we must have at least 300 boots in the closet as well as about 20 clothing racks that are full. Two of the interns had to spend the day setting up all the boots by style and color. Tomorrow there are going to be four run-throughs throughout the day, where the creative director starts to narrow down the products and looks being used in the stories.
But the good thing was that it was one of the intern's birthday today, so we had a chocolate cake to break up the hectic day. Also, the September issue came out, and our names are finally in the masthead! It was so exciting when I saw it, I couldn't help but be like a little girl and squeal with excitement. It was kind of a reminder of what I'm doing all this for. I'm so glad that our names were put in it before the internship ended. I really think it will help me end on a positive note. And it will be nice to keep seeing them in there for the October and November issues, too. I will definitely be framing them. And I'm hoping that this summer will help me get a job in another year where my name will be appearing in an equally amazing publication.
I spent last weekend in Verona because I was trying to get work done for the magazine I write for at school. It's so hard to try to get in touch with people when I'm already so far away and they are on summer vacation. So it wasn't really very productive. But Saturday it was beautiful out so I went on a run around the Verona park, which was really busy. Verona is really family-oriented and lots of kids were out and people were out on the pond at the park. Then later in the afternoon I laid out in the sun. Sunday it was rainy, as it has been for most of the summer. So I spent some time inside with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Then the week began. They told us last week that it would be our busiest yet, but we had no idea what was coming. There are six different stories that are going on right now, so we had an extreme amount of samples coming in. At one point, myself and another intern were standing in a pile of garment bags up to our knees. And the floor was entirely covered almost all the way through the closet so no one could move around. It is taking so long to check-in all the sample we get, as well as keeping track of pricing the items since we are doing multiple under $100 stories.
Tuesday night we were there until 9:00. Our bosses at least bought us pizza and we got to take a break to eat. Then we had to come in early yesterday to prepare for a stylist who was coming in. Now, we must have at least 300 boots in the closet as well as about 20 clothing racks that are full. Two of the interns had to spend the day setting up all the boots by style and color. Tomorrow there are going to be four run-throughs throughout the day, where the creative director starts to narrow down the products and looks being used in the stories.
But the good thing was that it was one of the intern's birthday today, so we had a chocolate cake to break up the hectic day. Also, the September issue came out, and our names are finally in the masthead! It was so exciting when I saw it, I couldn't help but be like a little girl and squeal with excitement. It was kind of a reminder of what I'm doing all this for. I'm so glad that our names were put in it before the internship ended. I really think it will help me end on a positive note. And it will be nice to keep seeing them in there for the October and November issues, too. I will definitely be framing them. And I'm hoping that this summer will help me get a job in another year where my name will be appearing in an equally amazing publication.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
View From The Top
I am sorry to say I have no real news to add to the blog at this time, other than something I know my fellow chocolate lovers will appreciate. Lately we have been going through a dry spell of good things on the free table, and we interns were really wanting something good to come. We live for the good treats that help us through our day. Well, our prayers were answered. Yesterday someone put two boxes of turtle chocolates on the free table. So naturally, the closet manager took a whole box and brought it back to the closet. Then one of the interns went back to get the second. We kind of take over when there's something good, but I feel like it's justified for all the work we do.
Then today someone left two boxes of chocolate cupcakes on the free table. I think they were gone within 10 minutes. Word travels fast around the office when there's something good. My thoughts are always on the person who gave this stuff away and why they wouldn't want to keep it for themselves. Clearly they are stronger than I am.
Last week I took pictures of the view from the back of the fashion closet, so I thought you all might want to see what I get to see every day. The river in the second one is the Hudson, and the third is the view looking down from our windows. The last one shows that on a clear day we can see the Statue of Liberty from our floor! The view is amazing.
Then today someone left two boxes of chocolate cupcakes on the free table. I think they were gone within 10 minutes. Word travels fast around the office when there's something good. My thoughts are always on the person who gave this stuff away and why they wouldn't want to keep it for themselves. Clearly they are stronger than I am.
Last week I took pictures of the view from the back of the fashion closet, so I thought you all might want to see what I get to see every day. The river in the second one is the Hudson, and the third is the view looking down from our windows. The last one shows that on a clear day we can see the Statue of Liberty from our floor! The view is amazing.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Not Ready To Go Back To Reality
So on Wednesday I had to be into work early again. I had to be in by 8:00 a.m. to take the accessories to the photo shoot. None of the interns worked the shoot, probably because it was a famous person and they wanted to make sure it went as smoothly as possible. We were shooting Lauren Hutton, and I have to admit I didn't recognize the name when I first heard it a couple weeks ago. But I Googled her and recognized her face. I think she was popular a while ago, but some clothing stores are starting to use her again as a model. I was hoping that I would be able to see her when I was in there but I think she was back in her own room for privacy.
After we dropped off the accessories to the shoot, the accessories assistant and I decided to get some coffee before we returned to the office. We were in the East Village and went to this adorable coffee place. I definitely recommend that part of the city to those who haven't been there before. Of course you have to see the sights and everything, but downtown is just so pretty and more laid back and not as touristy.
We went back to the office then and were working for a little before more stuff came in for Lauren Hutton that had to be taken to the shoot. So another intern and I were taking the taxi around town for a while picking more stuff up and dropping it off. We got to leave work kind of early since there was little clean-up and I had to come in early.
Thursday we had to unpack all of the things that came back from the photo shoot and make sure everything came back before returning it to the companies. Friday was also a return day, which was when I encountered a jewelry problem. On Thursday another intern and I had been working a return of really expensive jewelry. Then on Friday the accessories assistant came and said the PR guy told her one of the rings wasn't returned. Of course we are almost 100 percent sure we returned it, but we turned the closet upside down looking for it to make sure we hadn't misplaced it. We never found it, and now I am afraid it will reflect badly on me even if it might be the PR guy's fault that he misplaced it when unpacking.
So by the time I left work on Friday I was in a fairly bad mood and was anxious to get to the lake house again and see Katie and her family. I took the bus out of the city at about 6:00 and got into Danbury, Connecticut around 7:30, where Katie and her mom picked me up and took me back to Lake Waramaug with them. We were realxing the whole night since it was kind of late.
Saturday we woke up and went to get donuts with some of her cousins. Then I went with Katie and her mom to Village Fair Days in New Milford, which is when tons of local and some non-local businesses set up stands of either stuff to buy or free stuff. Naturally Katie and I made a sweep of the free tables and we also bought some Bavarian glazed nuts, which are covered with some kind of sugary goodness. We were there for about 2 hours before we went home and back down to the lake. We were then either laying out or on the boat on the water until about dinner time.
We had mojitos again before dinner, then we had fried chicken. After, Katie and I were reading and relaxing before we joined up with some of her cousins and played cards all night. This morning we went to church and then went to do some thrift store shopping in another little town. For the last hour before I left, Katie and I went down to the water just to sit, and I was just so overwhelmed by how pretty it was and it's ability to make you completely relaxed. It was so easy for me to forget about anything else while I was there, and now I really don't want to go back to work. I was very spoiled while I was there, and I don't know how long it will be before I see Katie because she is leaving on Saturday.
Here are some pictures of the lake and the house that I was staying in while I was there.
Isn't it great? I am already homesick for it. It's nice to know that if Katie and I do move to the city after graduation, we will at least have that close by when we need vacations. Now I have to get back to reality and realize I have to work tomorrow, so I am going to bed. Thanks for reading!
After we dropped off the accessories to the shoot, the accessories assistant and I decided to get some coffee before we returned to the office. We were in the East Village and went to this adorable coffee place. I definitely recommend that part of the city to those who haven't been there before. Of course you have to see the sights and everything, but downtown is just so pretty and more laid back and not as touristy.
We went back to the office then and were working for a little before more stuff came in for Lauren Hutton that had to be taken to the shoot. So another intern and I were taking the taxi around town for a while picking more stuff up and dropping it off. We got to leave work kind of early since there was little clean-up and I had to come in early.
Thursday we had to unpack all of the things that came back from the photo shoot and make sure everything came back before returning it to the companies. Friday was also a return day, which was when I encountered a jewelry problem. On Thursday another intern and I had been working a return of really expensive jewelry. Then on Friday the accessories assistant came and said the PR guy told her one of the rings wasn't returned. Of course we are almost 100 percent sure we returned it, but we turned the closet upside down looking for it to make sure we hadn't misplaced it. We never found it, and now I am afraid it will reflect badly on me even if it might be the PR guy's fault that he misplaced it when unpacking.
So by the time I left work on Friday I was in a fairly bad mood and was anxious to get to the lake house again and see Katie and her family. I took the bus out of the city at about 6:00 and got into Danbury, Connecticut around 7:30, where Katie and her mom picked me up and took me back to Lake Waramaug with them. We were realxing the whole night since it was kind of late.
Saturday we woke up and went to get donuts with some of her cousins. Then I went with Katie and her mom to Village Fair Days in New Milford, which is when tons of local and some non-local businesses set up stands of either stuff to buy or free stuff. Naturally Katie and I made a sweep of the free tables and we also bought some Bavarian glazed nuts, which are covered with some kind of sugary goodness. We were there for about 2 hours before we went home and back down to the lake. We were then either laying out or on the boat on the water until about dinner time.
We had mojitos again before dinner, then we had fried chicken. After, Katie and I were reading and relaxing before we joined up with some of her cousins and played cards all night. This morning we went to church and then went to do some thrift store shopping in another little town. For the last hour before I left, Katie and I went down to the water just to sit, and I was just so overwhelmed by how pretty it was and it's ability to make you completely relaxed. It was so easy for me to forget about anything else while I was there, and now I really don't want to go back to work. I was very spoiled while I was there, and I don't know how long it will be before I see Katie because she is leaving on Saturday.
Here are some pictures of the lake and the house that I was staying in while I was there.
Isn't it great? I am already homesick for it. It's nice to know that if Katie and I do move to the city after graduation, we will at least have that close by when we need vacations. Now I have to get back to reality and realize I have to work tomorrow, so I am going to bed. Thanks for reading!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Oprah's In The House
Apparently Oprah was in the office today. The magazine just got a new editor-in-chief so the staff had a meeting to welcome her, and Oprah was there too. But we didn't know until later when she had left. I can't believe she was there and I missed her! I don't know when my next opportunity will be to meet her, or even see her.
Also, I can't believe I forgot to write about the beauty sale! Last Tuesday, the beauty department had their seasonal closet sample sale. They sell all the old samples they have. Almost everything is only a dollar. Bigger things like perfume bottles or straighteners and curling irons are more like $3 or $5. We had to line up ahead of time, and they let 20 people in for 10 minutes at a time. It was a mad house. There were large bins everywhere, and you had to just dig and grab when you could and sort it out at the end. I barely made it through half the stuff while I was in there, but I got some great stuff.
They donate the money to charity, so I felt good buying it. And all throughout the day there were people from other Hearst mags coming to our floor to partake. It was definitely a great perk of working there.
There's another photo shoot on Wednesday again, and I'm hoping this will be my turn! If not, it will come eventually, but I will keep you guys updated when I hear something.
Also, I can't believe I forgot to write about the beauty sale! Last Tuesday, the beauty department had their seasonal closet sample sale. They sell all the old samples they have. Almost everything is only a dollar. Bigger things like perfume bottles or straighteners and curling irons are more like $3 or $5. We had to line up ahead of time, and they let 20 people in for 10 minutes at a time. It was a mad house. There were large bins everywhere, and you had to just dig and grab when you could and sort it out at the end. I barely made it through half the stuff while I was in there, but I got some great stuff.
They donate the money to charity, so I felt good buying it. And all throughout the day there were people from other Hearst mags coming to our floor to partake. It was definitely a great perk of working there.
There's another photo shoot on Wednesday again, and I'm hoping this will be my turn! If not, it will come eventually, but I will keep you guys updated when I hear something.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Finally, A REAL Vacation
Last week was crazy. We had another photo shoot on Friday, so the week was spent preparing for it. The stylist that was doing the story didn't think we had enough accessories for the story, so she called in a bunch of last-minute things. So there were bags of purses and shoes and jewelry coming in, as well as new clothing for another story we are starting this week.
Thursday I had to help check out all the jewelry so that we would have a record of what was being taken to the shoot. And the other interns had to help check out clothing and accessories. Then we had to pack everything up. Friday I had to be at work at 8:30 in the morning to help the accessories assistant take everything to the shoot. It was in a studio downtown, so we had to catch a cab. We were at the studio for about an hour and a half setting up, grabbed some breakfast because the shoots are always catered, and then headed back to the office around 10:30.
Then around 3:00, more jewelry came into the office that was supposed to be sent straight to the shoot. And even though the shoot was almost over, the stylist still wanted it, so I had to go take it to them. So I got to hail a cab for the first time since I have been in the city! I got there and helped them set it up, then took a taxi back. And since me and one other intern came in early, only the one working the shoot and the fourth one had to stay to help pack up. So I was out of there by 5:30.
I was home by 7:15 and was trying to clean up a little. Then at about 8:00, Katie and her mom and her brother showed up at the house. We had a cookout with ribs and lots of other great food, then cake and apple crisp and ice cream for Mr. Tallmadge's son's birthday. Then we all went to bed around 11:00. The next morning the Holden's and I went to Mr. Tallmadge's cheese shop because none of us had seen it, and were on our way to the lake soon after.
We got there at about 1:00 and ate a quick lunch and went down to the water. It was such beautiful day and we were all enjoying the water and the sun. Then we did a little water skiing, and I tried it for the first time. I managed to get up the first time, but wasn't up for that long before I took a fall, right on my butt. It hurt really badly, but I decided to try again. I got up again the second time and was able to ski for a little longer.
Then we did a little relaxing until Mrs. Holden made us drinks, and Katie and I had mojitos, which were delicious and used the mint that was growing right outside in their garden. We also had some of the cheese we got at the shop as appetizers. Then we had barbecue for dinner. It was AMAZING because it tasted like the stuff from home, none of this northern barbecue crap. And finally, we had deep dish apple pie that Katie and I made from the fresh apples they picked from one of their trees. It tasted even better since we had taken the time to bake it.
Then we went up to another lake house on the property (theirs has three different houses shared among extended family). I got to meet more of Katie's aunts, uncles, and cousins but there were so many I couldn't keep them apart. We only hung out a little before every started getting sleepy and we went back down to our house.
Katie and I were up a little while longer because she wanted to give me the presents she got me on her trip. She got me a Carolina blue leather change purse from Florence, French candy, a rock from the beach at Nice, and because I asked her to bring me back a French man she got me this little decoration that was a French man with little olive picks that you could stick in it. She said that was the only French man she could get to come home with her.
This morning we went to church in this little stone church on the other side of the mountain. It was very picturesque on top of the mountain and surrounded by farm land and cute little barns. Then we got home and went down to the water again. I got a lot of sun and am kind of red, but I am hoping it will turn into a tan. The others went to take a hike, but Katie and I were too tired to attempt that, so we stayed and relaxed. Around 4:00, one of Katie's cousins or second cousins or something like that drove me home because she was going back to NJ anyway. So now I am home, but I am already ready to go back. I will probably go back next weekend because all the fairs are going on. It's just so nice to get away from the rush of the city and all its concrete and get back to nature. It was the first true vacation I have had since I got here, and it was worth every minute.
Thursday I had to help check out all the jewelry so that we would have a record of what was being taken to the shoot. And the other interns had to help check out clothing and accessories. Then we had to pack everything up. Friday I had to be at work at 8:30 in the morning to help the accessories assistant take everything to the shoot. It was in a studio downtown, so we had to catch a cab. We were at the studio for about an hour and a half setting up, grabbed some breakfast because the shoots are always catered, and then headed back to the office around 10:30.
Then around 3:00, more jewelry came into the office that was supposed to be sent straight to the shoot. And even though the shoot was almost over, the stylist still wanted it, so I had to go take it to them. So I got to hail a cab for the first time since I have been in the city! I got there and helped them set it up, then took a taxi back. And since me and one other intern came in early, only the one working the shoot and the fourth one had to stay to help pack up. So I was out of there by 5:30.
I was home by 7:15 and was trying to clean up a little. Then at about 8:00, Katie and her mom and her brother showed up at the house. We had a cookout with ribs and lots of other great food, then cake and apple crisp and ice cream for Mr. Tallmadge's son's birthday. Then we all went to bed around 11:00. The next morning the Holden's and I went to Mr. Tallmadge's cheese shop because none of us had seen it, and were on our way to the lake soon after.
We got there at about 1:00 and ate a quick lunch and went down to the water. It was such beautiful day and we were all enjoying the water and the sun. Then we did a little water skiing, and I tried it for the first time. I managed to get up the first time, but wasn't up for that long before I took a fall, right on my butt. It hurt really badly, but I decided to try again. I got up again the second time and was able to ski for a little longer.
Then we did a little relaxing until Mrs. Holden made us drinks, and Katie and I had mojitos, which were delicious and used the mint that was growing right outside in their garden. We also had some of the cheese we got at the shop as appetizers. Then we had barbecue for dinner. It was AMAZING because it tasted like the stuff from home, none of this northern barbecue crap. And finally, we had deep dish apple pie that Katie and I made from the fresh apples they picked from one of their trees. It tasted even better since we had taken the time to bake it.
Then we went up to another lake house on the property (theirs has three different houses shared among extended family). I got to meet more of Katie's aunts, uncles, and cousins but there were so many I couldn't keep them apart. We only hung out a little before every started getting sleepy and we went back down to our house.
Katie and I were up a little while longer because she wanted to give me the presents she got me on her trip. She got me a Carolina blue leather change purse from Florence, French candy, a rock from the beach at Nice, and because I asked her to bring me back a French man she got me this little decoration that was a French man with little olive picks that you could stick in it. She said that was the only French man she could get to come home with her.
This morning we went to church in this little stone church on the other side of the mountain. It was very picturesque on top of the mountain and surrounded by farm land and cute little barns. Then we got home and went down to the water again. I got a lot of sun and am kind of red, but I am hoping it will turn into a tan. The others went to take a hike, but Katie and I were too tired to attempt that, so we stayed and relaxed. Around 4:00, one of Katie's cousins or second cousins or something like that drove me home because she was going back to NJ anyway. So now I am home, but I am already ready to go back. I will probably go back next weekend because all the fairs are going on. It's just so nice to get away from the rush of the city and all its concrete and get back to nature. It was the first true vacation I have had since I got here, and it was worth every minute.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Family Visit
Last week was so slow, we were all bored to tears. It was between stories so we had barely anything to do once the shelves were empty. So I am sorry to say there are no good stories there. All of us interns we really just standing around at one point so on Thursday they told us we could go out for lunch or take a break, so we went and took a walk around the Upper West Side, which is a pretty part of the city.
This past weekend, my family came to visit me. They drove up on Friday and put their stuff in the house, then made their way into the city to meet me after work. They walked around for a while and then I met them at Columbus Circle a little after5:00. It was so good to see them and show them the city. We walked into Central Park on Friday afternoon and let Antonio play on the playgrounds for a while before we took the subway back to Penn Station and headed home.
Saturday we caught the bus at 9:30 to head back into the city. I took them to Times Square since it was so close. We went into the Toys R Us and Antonio, Mom and I rode the giant Ferris wheel. We also went into the Hershey's store and M&M World. Both were very touristy and packed with people, but Molly bought a T-shirt to remember the trip by. Here's Antonio being his usual goofy self in M&M World.
Then we walked over to Rockefeller Center and were enjoying the view and the area for a while.
Dad and I walked around in Brookstone and Mom and Molly and I went into H&M for a quick shopping trip. Mom also wanted to go inside Saks Fifth Avenue, so we went up to the designer shoes floor, where I was drooling over all the gorgeous shoes.
We also went to St. Patrick's Cathedral because it was so close and everyone wanted to see it.
We also passed Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios on our walk around the city. After we had walked around the city for a good part of the day, we headed back to Port authority and caught our bus home. Here is a picture of the beautiful view from a bridge after we came out of the Lincoln Tunnel.
Sunday we went to church in Bloomfield and had a nice big brunch before relaxing for the day and enjoying the beautiful weather. Then they left around 8:00. Guys, I miss you already!
Today was incredibly slow again. I can't wait for it to pick back up. Which is should on Wednesday because we have a photo shoot this Friday and then one next week and the week after that. And there are only two days left until Katie comes home from Paris, and I am so excited about that!
Until then, I have some school work to get done so I can get credit hours. Sorry this blog was so short and brief about the weekend, but the work is due Monday and I am going to try to go to Katie's family's lake house this weekend, so I want to have it done by then. Until I finish and can blog again, I hope everyone is having a great summer!
This past weekend, my family came to visit me. They drove up on Friday and put their stuff in the house, then made their way into the city to meet me after work. They walked around for a while and then I met them at Columbus Circle a little after5:00. It was so good to see them and show them the city. We walked into Central Park on Friday afternoon and let Antonio play on the playgrounds for a while before we took the subway back to Penn Station and headed home.
Saturday we caught the bus at 9:30 to head back into the city. I took them to Times Square since it was so close. We went into the Toys R Us and Antonio, Mom and I rode the giant Ferris wheel. We also went into the Hershey's store and M&M World. Both were very touristy and packed with people, but Molly bought a T-shirt to remember the trip by. Here's Antonio being his usual goofy self in M&M World.
Then we walked over to Rockefeller Center and were enjoying the view and the area for a while.
Dad and I walked around in Brookstone and Mom and Molly and I went into H&M for a quick shopping trip. Mom also wanted to go inside Saks Fifth Avenue, so we went up to the designer shoes floor, where I was drooling over all the gorgeous shoes.We also went to St. Patrick's Cathedral because it was so close and everyone wanted to see it.
We also passed Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios on our walk around the city. After we had walked around the city for a good part of the day, we headed back to Port authority and caught our bus home. Here is a picture of the beautiful view from a bridge after we came out of the Lincoln Tunnel.
Sunday we went to church in Bloomfield and had a nice big brunch before relaxing for the day and enjoying the beautiful weather. Then they left around 8:00. Guys, I miss you already!Today was incredibly slow again. I can't wait for it to pick back up. Which is should on Wednesday because we have a photo shoot this Friday and then one next week and the week after that. And there are only two days left until Katie comes home from Paris, and I am so excited about that!
Until then, I have some school work to get done so I can get credit hours. Sorry this blog was so short and brief about the weekend, but the work is due Monday and I am going to try to go to Katie's family's lake house this weekend, so I want to have it done by then. Until I finish and can blog again, I hope everyone is having a great summer!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
A Short Week And 4th Of July Weekend
So last week was only a four day week since we got Friday off for the holiday. We spent most of the week doing returns since we will be starting new stories this week and getting new accessories and clothes in so we need the closet clean.
At the beginning of the week they put me in charge of the accessories. They like to have one intern who is always on accessories so that they know who to go to with questions and to check in jewelry, since that is some of our most expensive pieces. So now it's my turn and I'll be doing it for 3 or 4 weeks. So I spent the week doing purse, shoe, and jewelry returns with one other intern.
Thursday we had our evaluations. Hearst makes the supervisors do written evaluations at the end of the internship, so our boss thought it would be nice to have a one-on-one talk with us when it was the half-way point to give us some feedback and tell us what we need to work on. The end-of-the-term evaluations go to Hearst's HR and will be what they reference if we ever apply for a real job with one of their magazines.
So when it was my turn, I was so nervous. But I really wanted to hear what she had to say to make sure I finish this summer strong and increase my chances of getting a real job with them next year. My boss told me that I was really strong and that they could tell I was a hard-worker and very detail-oriented, which is really important when we're dealing with returning samples correctly so the magazine doesn't have to pay for anything. They want me to take a leadership role among the interns, which I definitely think I am capable of doing. And it's so good to know that as exhausted as I get, and sometimes frustrated, at least my work is being recognized and I definitely like the direction this summer is going in.
We got out of work at 3:00 on Thursday, so I spent some time in the Borders above Penn Station before catching a train home. I got home around 6 and relaxed and packed for the weekend. Friday morning I drove into the city with Libby at 7 in the morning (rather early for a holiday weekend), but she still had to go to work and the trains were running on a different schedule for the holidays. So she dropped me off at Grand Central to catch the subway to her sister's apartment. Grand Central was eerily quiet and empty, but it was kind of nice not to have to make myway through a mob of rushed New Yorkers.
So I made it to the apartment at about 8:15. Ellen was still there but only for about 5 minutes before she left for work and then away for the weekend. It was a beautiful weekend in the city and finally sunny for more than a couple of hours. Most of Friday afternoon and Saturday morning I went out shopping and walking around the city. I took a little bit of a walk on Saturday around Central Park. I even got some of my school work done that I have to do to get course credit for the internship.
Then I met some friends Saturday night for the fireworks, which were set off on boats on the Hudson. They were really great and lasted for about 25 minutes.
Today I slept in and relaxed before I had to head home. I found Ellen's stash of Audrey Hepburn movies, who I LOVE. So I watched Sabrina and Roman Holiday, which I strongly recommend. Then I caught a bus home in the early afternoon so I could be out of there before Ellen came back from her trip.
I am trying to prepare myself for what I anticipate being an extremely hectic weekend. But I have come to expect that this is the norm, not an exception. And I only have to wait 5 more days until I get to see my family and show them the city that I have truly come to love.
At the beginning of the week they put me in charge of the accessories. They like to have one intern who is always on accessories so that they know who to go to with questions and to check in jewelry, since that is some of our most expensive pieces. So now it's my turn and I'll be doing it for 3 or 4 weeks. So I spent the week doing purse, shoe, and jewelry returns with one other intern.
Thursday we had our evaluations. Hearst makes the supervisors do written evaluations at the end of the internship, so our boss thought it would be nice to have a one-on-one talk with us when it was the half-way point to give us some feedback and tell us what we need to work on. The end-of-the-term evaluations go to Hearst's HR and will be what they reference if we ever apply for a real job with one of their magazines.
So when it was my turn, I was so nervous. But I really wanted to hear what she had to say to make sure I finish this summer strong and increase my chances of getting a real job with them next year. My boss told me that I was really strong and that they could tell I was a hard-worker and very detail-oriented, which is really important when we're dealing with returning samples correctly so the magazine doesn't have to pay for anything. They want me to take a leadership role among the interns, which I definitely think I am capable of doing. And it's so good to know that as exhausted as I get, and sometimes frustrated, at least my work is being recognized and I definitely like the direction this summer is going in.
We got out of work at 3:00 on Thursday, so I spent some time in the Borders above Penn Station before catching a train home. I got home around 6 and relaxed and packed for the weekend. Friday morning I drove into the city with Libby at 7 in the morning (rather early for a holiday weekend), but she still had to go to work and the trains were running on a different schedule for the holidays. So she dropped me off at Grand Central to catch the subway to her sister's apartment. Grand Central was eerily quiet and empty, but it was kind of nice not to have to make myway through a mob of rushed New Yorkers.
So I made it to the apartment at about 8:15. Ellen was still there but only for about 5 minutes before she left for work and then away for the weekend. It was a beautiful weekend in the city and finally sunny for more than a couple of hours. Most of Friday afternoon and Saturday morning I went out shopping and walking around the city. I took a little bit of a walk on Saturday around Central Park. I even got some of my school work done that I have to do to get course credit for the internship.
Then I met some friends Saturday night for the fireworks, which were set off on boats on the Hudson. They were really great and lasted for about 25 minutes.
Today I slept in and relaxed before I had to head home. I found Ellen's stash of Audrey Hepburn movies, who I LOVE. So I watched Sabrina and Roman Holiday, which I strongly recommend. Then I caught a bus home in the early afternoon so I could be out of there before Ellen came back from her trip.
I am trying to prepare myself for what I anticipate being an extremely hectic weekend. But I have come to expect that this is the norm, not an exception. And I only have to wait 5 more days until I get to see my family and show them the city that I have truly come to love.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Finally A (Partially) Sunny Day
Friday had a nice end to a stressful day. Pinkberry, a great frozen yogurt place, was giving away free small cups of their three new flavors to promote them. So the other interns and I went there after work, even though it was storming out, and I got a small Passion Fruit with Fruity Pebbles on top. It was delicious.
Yesterday I went into the city to meet up with an old friend from elementary school and some of her friends from college. I met them in Central Park and we walked around there for a while. It started out as a beautiful sunny day. Then when it looked like it was going to rain again, the girls went home to shower and I went shopping. I met up with them again later for dinner and we went to a brewery on 46th street. After that we went back to one of the girl's apartments on 39th that she was subletting for the summer. It was a studio and pretty small, and it made me curious what she was paying for it. Which scares me a little about how much I will end up paying for rent if I move here after school. But it was a good night, and I caught the bus home at 11:45. I guess I was more tired than I thought because I didn't wake up until about 2:00 p.m. today. Now I'll just relax and watch some TV and try to get to bed early so I don't fall asleep on the train again.
Happy 18th Birthday Molly! And Happy 34th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!
Yesterday I went into the city to meet up with an old friend from elementary school and some of her friends from college. I met them in Central Park and we walked around there for a while. It started out as a beautiful sunny day. Then when it looked like it was going to rain again, the girls went home to shower and I went shopping. I met up with them again later for dinner and we went to a brewery on 46th street. After that we went back to one of the girl's apartments on 39th that she was subletting for the summer. It was a studio and pretty small, and it made me curious what she was paying for it. Which scares me a little about how much I will end up paying for rent if I move here after school. But it was a good night, and I caught the bus home at 11:45. I guess I was more tired than I thought because I didn't wake up until about 2:00 p.m. today. Now I'll just relax and watch some TV and try to get to bed early so I don't fall asleep on the train again.
Happy 18th Birthday Molly! And Happy 34th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
I Should Be At Madison Square Garden Tonight
So, I'm sitting in my room watching the NBA Draft on ESPN (obviously I have to know where our boys are going) and I just realized that the draft is at Madison Square Garden. Which is right above Penn Station, where I catch my train. Meaning Tyler Hansbrough was right above me for a while. I wish I was there! I saw the line forming outside the Garden this morning, but I didn't even think about the draft ceremony being held there.
But Tyler got drafted to the Indiana Pacers, which I think is a good sign. Now when I go to Fort Wayne with my family, I can sit down with all my male relatives and we can bond over our mutual admiration for Tyler. My roommate Diana and I have already planned to figure out when they come to play the Charlotte Bobcats so we can go be groupies. I also heard two men talking about him today when I was out on an errand, and I so badly wanted to sit there and talk with them, but there was work to be done.
I have gone out on errands twice this week. On Monday I had to run across town to drop something off at a photo shoot. Today I had to go pick up something from Express's main office, and then when I was walking back to the office and was at 7th Ave. and Broadway (one block from work) my boss called me to go get something else. I had to go to a designer's showroom, and the building it was in also had Oscar de La Renta, and I wanted to go take a peek at their showroom, but I imagine security is pretty tight there.
We got out of work at 7:00 today because we had to pack up for the photo shoot tomorrow for the makeover story. Tomorrow will be a slow day, I believe. I take them for granted because I get so bored but it's nice not to be running around crazily while the closet looks like a tornado has run through it.
This weekend I am going to be meeting up with a friend from elementary school. We were really good friends when we went to St. Pius, but I haven't really seen her that much since. But she is super sweet and friendly so I am excited to be seeing her again. People are also always saying that Central Park has lots of free events, so I'm also going to see what I can go to without paying. This is what college students do best, so I'm sure I will find something. If nothing else, people-watching in New York is always interesting. I think the crazies here are extra crazy. There must be something in the water.
But Tyler got drafted to the Indiana Pacers, which I think is a good sign. Now when I go to Fort Wayne with my family, I can sit down with all my male relatives and we can bond over our mutual admiration for Tyler. My roommate Diana and I have already planned to figure out when they come to play the Charlotte Bobcats so we can go be groupies. I also heard two men talking about him today when I was out on an errand, and I so badly wanted to sit there and talk with them, but there was work to be done.
I have gone out on errands twice this week. On Monday I had to run across town to drop something off at a photo shoot. Today I had to go pick up something from Express's main office, and then when I was walking back to the office and was at 7th Ave. and Broadway (one block from work) my boss called me to go get something else. I had to go to a designer's showroom, and the building it was in also had Oscar de La Renta, and I wanted to go take a peek at their showroom, but I imagine security is pretty tight there.
We got out of work at 7:00 today because we had to pack up for the photo shoot tomorrow for the makeover story. Tomorrow will be a slow day, I believe. I take them for granted because I get so bored but it's nice not to be running around crazily while the closet looks like a tornado has run through it.
This weekend I am going to be meeting up with a friend from elementary school. We were really good friends when we went to St. Pius, but I haven't really seen her that much since. But she is super sweet and friendly so I am excited to be seeing her again. People are also always saying that Central Park has lots of free events, so I'm also going to see what I can go to without paying. This is what college students do best, so I'm sure I will find something. If nothing else, people-watching in New York is always interesting. I think the crazies here are extra crazy. There must be something in the water.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Over The Hump
Finally more than half-way through the week. This week, the assistant fashion editor (the one who hired us and is technically our boss), is away on vacation. Bad timing too, because there's a lot going on. We're working on a Under $100 bags story, so there are purses everywhere in the closet right now. In order to help things run smoother, they have divided us up into assigned tasks for the week. So two of the interns are dealing with accessories the whole week, one is on clothing, and I am the floater, doing whatever anyone around the office needs.
Tomorrow morning is the run-through for the Under $100 story, so we had to spend the day pricing and setting up bags. They are also getting ready to shoot the makeover story, so there are outfits everywhere.
We have a free table at work where staffers put samples they get and are allowed to keep. There are almost always books there, but a lot of times there are also some really good snacks. Yesterday there were some white chocolate-covered balls of chocolate. In an office of almost ALL women, it's no surprise that these random treats drastically improve everyone's mood. So today I took it upon myself and brought in a bag of M&Ms for the closet girls. And for me, of course. Needless to say the bag was empty by noon.
I get next Friday off for the Fourth of July weekend, so I am counting down the days. Only about one more week until I get a real vacation!
Katie has been emailing me from France. They spent last weekend in Italy and then went to Nice for a day and the beach. I think she started fashion classes this week, and was offered the opportunity to work at the biggest fashion show of the season. I am so proud of that girl. And I can't wait until she gets back! Until then, maybe I'll get the chance to hang out with her family at their lake house in Connecticut. I could use a little quiet and nature, and less cement!
Also, I would like to add that one of the interns said y'all today. I must be rubbing off :)
Tomorrow morning is the run-through for the Under $100 story, so we had to spend the day pricing and setting up bags. They are also getting ready to shoot the makeover story, so there are outfits everywhere.
We have a free table at work where staffers put samples they get and are allowed to keep. There are almost always books there, but a lot of times there are also some really good snacks. Yesterday there were some white chocolate-covered balls of chocolate. In an office of almost ALL women, it's no surprise that these random treats drastically improve everyone's mood. So today I took it upon myself and brought in a bag of M&Ms for the closet girls. And for me, of course. Needless to say the bag was empty by noon.
I get next Friday off for the Fourth of July weekend, so I am counting down the days. Only about one more week until I get a real vacation!
Katie has been emailing me from France. They spent last weekend in Italy and then went to Nice for a day and the beach. I think she started fashion classes this week, and was offered the opportunity to work at the biggest fashion show of the season. I am so proud of that girl. And I can't wait until she gets back! Until then, maybe I'll get the chance to hang out with her family at their lake house in Connecticut. I could use a little quiet and nature, and less cement!
Also, I would like to add that one of the interns said y'all today. I must be rubbing off :)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Ahh, Internet. Nice To Have You Back.
Yesterday morning, I actually had to go get coffee for my bosses. Typical intern task. But I really didn't mind. And my boss gave me her credit card and let me get myself a coffee when I ordered their stuff.
It was a pretty slow day, which was nice after the most crazy week yet. I had to start returning all the samples that were rejected from the Breast Cancer Awareness story I have been helping with. But it went pretty quickly because I had been dealing with them so I knew what went where. And we got to leave at 5, so I went straight to the apartment. After I went grocery shopping, I spent the night in.
The internet has been down until now. It's crazy how much I rely on my computer. It has been raining on and off all day today, so I have been doing work. A little uneventful, but I can't let stuff build up just because I want to be seeing the city all the time. We'll see how I finish out the day, but I am thinking I am going to go to church at St. Patrick's tomorrow morning, so I will have to be up kind of early.
It was a pretty slow day, which was nice after the most crazy week yet. I had to start returning all the samples that were rejected from the Breast Cancer Awareness story I have been helping with. But it went pretty quickly because I had been dealing with them so I knew what went where. And we got to leave at 5, so I went straight to the apartment. After I went grocery shopping, I spent the night in.
The internet has been down until now. It's crazy how much I rely on my computer. It has been raining on and off all day today, so I have been doing work. A little uneventful, but I can't let stuff build up just because I want to be seeing the city all the time. We'll see how I finish out the day, but I am thinking I am going to go to church at St. Patrick's tomorrow morning, so I will have to be up kind of early.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Longest Week Ever
I can't believe this week isn't over yet. We have been coming in early and working late almost every day. Monday and Tuesday were busy for me because there was a run-through for products in a story, and I had to make sure we had everything and all the information to go with it or contact the necessary people to get it. That meant Monday evening when I wasn't leaving the office until 7:30, I decided to go back to the apartment in the city, rather than go all the way home to NJ like I had planned. Especially since we had to be in early the next morning to set up. So I had to lug all 3 bags around with me again.
Wednesday and today were so busy because there was a photo shoot today, so we had to help get everything in and organize it, then pack and unpack everything for the photo shoot. This time it was actually held in our building, and I got to go down and see the end of it when we had to help them pack up. It seemed like a cool experience, and I can't wait for my turn to assist at one of them. But I was so exhausted last night that I cam home and went to bed after about 5 minutes.
This weekend, I will be going back to the apartment in the city. I will have to try to cut down on all the stuff that I bring with me because I don't want to try to make it through the subway turnstiles with all my stuff. New York City isn't very accommodating for people with lots of bags, especially when you are trying to fit hundreds of people in the subway car on their way to work. I'm going to keep it low key this weekend because I need some serious rest. I have also let myself forget that I have other work that needs to be done, like an article I have to write for Blue & White magazine at school, as well as work to do to get credit hours for this internship. It's so easy to forget that I am still technically a full-time student. I have let myself get caught up in the energy of the city and my work, but it's back to reality for the weekend, I suppose.
Wednesday and today were so busy because there was a photo shoot today, so we had to help get everything in and organize it, then pack and unpack everything for the photo shoot. This time it was actually held in our building, and I got to go down and see the end of it when we had to help them pack up. It seemed like a cool experience, and I can't wait for my turn to assist at one of them. But I was so exhausted last night that I cam home and went to bed after about 5 minutes.
This weekend, I will be going back to the apartment in the city. I will have to try to cut down on all the stuff that I bring with me because I don't want to try to make it through the subway turnstiles with all my stuff. New York City isn't very accommodating for people with lots of bags, especially when you are trying to fit hundreds of people in the subway car on their way to work. I'm going to keep it low key this weekend because I need some serious rest. I have also let myself forget that I have other work that needs to be done, like an article I have to write for Blue & White magazine at school, as well as work to do to get credit hours for this internship. It's so easy to forget that I am still technically a full-time student. I have let myself get caught up in the energy of the city and my work, but it's back to reality for the weekend, I suppose.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Wall Street And Other Areas Downtown
Today I went downtown. WAY downtown. I started off by taking the subway to Century 21, this fabulous department store that has designer clothes for a discounted price. It was a madhouse in there, but I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Most clothing stores in Manhattan are like that. And even though most of the clothing was more than 50% off, I still couldn't afford a majority of it.
Then I walked to Ground Zero, which was right across the street. There isn't much to see at the actual site because they are building a memorial on the grounds. There is a visitor's center near it with a museum, but you had to pay to take the tour so I didn't go in. Instead I just climbed up a set of stairs nearby to look down at the construction site. There is also a memorial plaque on the fire station across the street dedicated to the police and fire men that died on 9/11.
After that I walked to Wall Street since it was so close and I wanted to see the financial district. I love the older parts of the city like the areas I was walking around today. The streets weren't in grid format yet so they're smaller and weave more. The buildings are older and prettier, in my opinion.
At the intersection of Broadway and Wall Street, there is a really old church called Trinity Church that was built in 1846 and was the tallest building in the city until about 30 years later. It reminded me of the chapel at Notre Dame but wasn't quite as fancy or detailed on the inside. It also had a graveyard connected to it- a weird site in the middle of all the skyscrapers.
Then I took a stroll down Wall Street! I got to see the New York Stock Exchange. They say the best time to see it is during a weekday to get a feeling of the rush and business of the financial district, but since I never have a weekday off I had to settle for the weekend. I also saw the Trump Building, the Hermes store, and most exciting of all- TIFFANY'S!! I wasn't even excpecting it to be there. It wasn't open though, so I couldn't go in and walk around.
As I was walking down Broad Street (the street that intersects Wall Street at the Stock Exchange), I saw a camera crew down one of the side streets so I wandered on over. Sure enough, there was a whole production with lights, cameras, actors and dancers. I sat there waiting and within 15 minutes the producer started a rehearsal, and they all started dancing for about a minute multiple times. None of us could figure out what they were filming, but now I will be watching TV closely for anything that resembles what I got to see. I have to admit, I was hoping it would be filming for Sex & The City or something equally as awesome. But its still a little crazy to think I am in a city where they film movies on the streets.
I bought a hot dog on the corner of Wall St. and Broad St. People have been telling me not to eat those because you don't really know how sanitary they are, but I had to do it for the experience. It cost me $2 and was only OK. But I loved that whole area and it was a beautiful walk.
I also went back to Central Park this evening when the sun was going down and it was so peaceful, which isn't something you often feel while you are in the city. I have to go in tomorrow early again for a run-through, and since I am leaving the apartment until next weekend I still have to pack everything up, so goodbye for now until I can update again!
Then I walked to Ground Zero, which was right across the street. There isn't much to see at the actual site because they are building a memorial on the grounds. There is a visitor's center near it with a museum, but you had to pay to take the tour so I didn't go in. Instead I just climbed up a set of stairs nearby to look down at the construction site. There is also a memorial plaque on the fire station across the street dedicated to the police and fire men that died on 9/11.
After that I walked to Wall Street since it was so close and I wanted to see the financial district. I love the older parts of the city like the areas I was walking around today. The streets weren't in grid format yet so they're smaller and weave more. The buildings are older and prettier, in my opinion.
At the intersection of Broadway and Wall Street, there is a really old church called Trinity Church that was built in 1846 and was the tallest building in the city until about 30 years later. It reminded me of the chapel at Notre Dame but wasn't quite as fancy or detailed on the inside. It also had a graveyard connected to it- a weird site in the middle of all the skyscrapers.
Then I took a stroll down Wall Street! I got to see the New York Stock Exchange. They say the best time to see it is during a weekday to get a feeling of the rush and business of the financial district, but since I never have a weekday off I had to settle for the weekend. I also saw the Trump Building, the Hermes store, and most exciting of all- TIFFANY'S!! I wasn't even excpecting it to be there. It wasn't open though, so I couldn't go in and walk around.
As I was walking down Broad Street (the street that intersects Wall Street at the Stock Exchange), I saw a camera crew down one of the side streets so I wandered on over. Sure enough, there was a whole production with lights, cameras, actors and dancers. I sat there waiting and within 15 minutes the producer started a rehearsal, and they all started dancing for about a minute multiple times. None of us could figure out what they were filming, but now I will be watching TV closely for anything that resembles what I got to see. I have to admit, I was hoping it would be filming for Sex & The City or something equally as awesome. But its still a little crazy to think I am in a city where they film movies on the streets.I bought a hot dog on the corner of Wall St. and Broad St. People have been telling me not to eat those because you don't really know how sanitary they are, but I had to do it for the experience. It cost me $2 and was only OK. But I loved that whole area and it was a beautiful walk.
I also went back to Central Park this evening when the sun was going down and it was so peaceful, which isn't something you often feel while you are in the city. I have to go in tomorrow early again for a run-through, and since I am leaving the apartment until next weekend I still have to pack everything up, so goodbye for now until I can update again!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
A Walk Down The Museum Mile
Yesterday we got out of work early, so I got to go put my stuff in the apartment I am staying at. I didn't realize until Thursday night that I didn't really have any bags to pack my things in since I came with suitcases. So, I had to carry three tote bags full of stuff on the bus, train, and subway in the morning. The apartment is more than 30 blocks away from work, so luckily there was a subway close by that I caught to get me to the Upper East Side. After I had settled in, I went shopping for the evening. Then before I went home, I decided that since I was already pretty far east on the island that it would be nice to see the water, so I just kept walking until I got to the end of the island and saw the East River. There are some nice paths for walkers along the river, and the view was gorgeous.
Today I decided to make use of the fact that I am staying so close to some of the biggest museums. So I went to the Guggenheim Museum first- it's only a couple of block away. I spent about 3 hours there because I wanted to see everything. I think it's about 8 stories high, but that's hard to say because it is circular and the pathway is one winding hallway with galleries and exhibits off to the side. It had maybe 2 or 3 art galleries, but the rest was all about Frank Lloyd Wright. He designed some amazing buildings. He was so ahead of his time and some of his buildings looked futuristic. One of the country clubs he designed looked like something the Jetsons would live in. Here's the Guggenheim from 5th Ave.
When I was finished there, I walked to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is also on Fifth Avenue, only seven more blocks away. It is so big, it wouldn't be possible for someone to see it all in one day. I started out in the Egyptian gallery- I couldn't help myself. But I didn't stay in there for long. In fact, I was practically running through it. I think the fact that I have actually been to Egypt affected my visit. I think it would have been a lot more exciting for me if I hadn't been actually been to Egypt before, but because I know how cool it is to see it all in Egypt, it didn't have the same interest for me. Seeing the hieroglyphs in that museum instead of in a temple in Egypt didn't feel right to me. Plus, it was aggravating to me that they had everything protected or behind glass. In Egypt they never stopped us from going in anywhere or touching anything, but here everything was behind glass or roped off.
So I left that pretty quickly and walked into the Medieval and Byzantine Empire rooms. After that I went into the Greek and Roman rooms. There was one room that had all kinds of knights suits and there was one room off to the side where they exhibit Samurai outfits. It was AMAZING! There was also an ancient Etruscan chariot on display. The last thing I did was go into the Model As Muse exhibit, which was the whole reason I went to the Met anyway. It is a special exhibit they have for the summer that is sponsored by designer Marc Jacobs and Conde Nast, the publishing company of Vogue. The exhibit highlighted the careers of famous models and their impact on fashion world. The exhibits were really creative, and they had old issues from the 1950s and 1960s of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar to show the fashion spreads and models' photography, which was so cool to me because I LOVE magazines, and am so immersed in fashion right now.
That was all I could fit into the day before getting exhausted from being on my feet for so long, so I went home after the Met. On the walk home, I was walking down 5th Ave, right next to Central Park, so I decided to stroll in really quickly. I happened to go in right where the big lake in the park is. It was so peaceful, and I love the view it gave- the contrast of the peaceful, green park with all the skyscrapers in the background. I could even see my work building in the distance!
Tomorrow will be a mixture of sight-seeing and shopping, I think. But I know that I will be spending most of it downtown, so I'm glad I just filled my MetroCard so I don't have to walk. I love how much public transportation this city has. It sure does make things easier!
Today I decided to make use of the fact that I am staying so close to some of the biggest museums. So I went to the Guggenheim Museum first- it's only a couple of block away. I spent about 3 hours there because I wanted to see everything. I think it's about 8 stories high, but that's hard to say because it is circular and the pathway is one winding hallway with galleries and exhibits off to the side. It had maybe 2 or 3 art galleries, but the rest was all about Frank Lloyd Wright. He designed some amazing buildings. He was so ahead of his time and some of his buildings looked futuristic. One of the country clubs he designed looked like something the Jetsons would live in. Here's the Guggenheim from 5th Ave.
When I was finished there, I walked to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is also on Fifth Avenue, only seven more blocks away. It is so big, it wouldn't be possible for someone to see it all in one day. I started out in the Egyptian gallery- I couldn't help myself. But I didn't stay in there for long. In fact, I was practically running through it. I think the fact that I have actually been to Egypt affected my visit. I think it would have been a lot more exciting for me if I hadn't been actually been to Egypt before, but because I know how cool it is to see it all in Egypt, it didn't have the same interest for me. Seeing the hieroglyphs in that museum instead of in a temple in Egypt didn't feel right to me. Plus, it was aggravating to me that they had everything protected or behind glass. In Egypt they never stopped us from going in anywhere or touching anything, but here everything was behind glass or roped off.So I left that pretty quickly and walked into the Medieval and Byzantine Empire rooms. After that I went into the Greek and Roman rooms. There was one room that had all kinds of knights suits and there was one room off to the side where they exhibit Samurai outfits. It was AMAZING! There was also an ancient Etruscan chariot on display. The last thing I did was go into the Model As Muse exhibit, which was the whole reason I went to the Met anyway. It is a special exhibit they have for the summer that is sponsored by designer Marc Jacobs and Conde Nast, the publishing company of Vogue. The exhibit highlighted the careers of famous models and their impact on fashion world. The exhibits were really creative, and they had old issues from the 1950s and 1960s of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar to show the fashion spreads and models' photography, which was so cool to me because I LOVE magazines, and am so immersed in fashion right now.
That was all I could fit into the day before getting exhausted from being on my feet for so long, so I went home after the Met. On the walk home, I was walking down 5th Ave, right next to Central Park, so I decided to stroll in really quickly. I happened to go in right where the big lake in the park is. It was so peaceful, and I love the view it gave- the contrast of the peaceful, green park with all the skyscrapers in the background. I could even see my work building in the distance!
Tomorrow will be a mixture of sight-seeing and shopping, I think. But I know that I will be spending most of it downtown, so I'm glad I just filled my MetroCard so I don't have to walk. I love how much public transportation this city has. It sure does make things easier!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Another Rainy Day In New York City
The weather in the past couple of days has been really gross. It's rainy and foggy, and again the skyscrapers look like they are disappearing into the clouds. But the fog was really low today, so every time we looked out our window on the 36th floor, it was like we were inside a cloud because all we could see was white. I thought it was really cool, so I took some pictures of it.
The internship is getting even better because now that we have learned the basics, they are giving us bigger roles. Yesterday the assistant fashion editor put me in charge of keeping track with all the clothing and accessories that come in for one of the stories (I can't tell you what it's about-that would be cheating!). So I have to invoice all the stuff that comes in for it and make sure we have the prices and press information, and contact the companies when we don't. So it gets kind of hectic trying to deal with it all when it gets busy. Yesterday there was a run-through and though we didn't get to sit and watch, it was done in the closet so we could hear what was going on. It was really interesting to hear how they decided what kind of clothes and accessories were going to go in the story and putting together the outfits.
Today Mrs. Tallmadge (the Tallmadge's are the people I am staying with) left for the Galapagos Islands with her sister, who lives in the city. They are going to be gone for about two weeks, so while they are gone her sister is going to let me stay in her apartment. She lives in the Upper East Side, near the corner of 90th and Madison Ave. Mrs. Tallmadge stayed with her sister last night since they had an early flight this morning, so I drove into the city with them last night to drop her off and see the apartment.
She lives on the first floor, which is nice so I won't have to wait for elevators or climb stairs, and there's a 24-hour doorman. The apartment isn't super fancy, but it is adorable and she decorated it really nicely. I will just be staying there on the weekends, but I am SO excited to be in the city and not have to commute when I want to go out or see things. Where she lives has a lot of museums nearby, so I could go to a few and then take breaks and go home for lunch rather than having to buy an expensive lunch. I'm going to try to pack as much as I can into these two weekends!
The internship is getting even better because now that we have learned the basics, they are giving us bigger roles. Yesterday the assistant fashion editor put me in charge of keeping track with all the clothing and accessories that come in for one of the stories (I can't tell you what it's about-that would be cheating!). So I have to invoice all the stuff that comes in for it and make sure we have the prices and press information, and contact the companies when we don't. So it gets kind of hectic trying to deal with it all when it gets busy. Yesterday there was a run-through and though we didn't get to sit and watch, it was done in the closet so we could hear what was going on. It was really interesting to hear how they decided what kind of clothes and accessories were going to go in the story and putting together the outfits.Today Mrs. Tallmadge (the Tallmadge's are the people I am staying with) left for the Galapagos Islands with her sister, who lives in the city. They are going to be gone for about two weeks, so while they are gone her sister is going to let me stay in her apartment. She lives in the Upper East Side, near the corner of 90th and Madison Ave. Mrs. Tallmadge stayed with her sister last night since they had an early flight this morning, so I drove into the city with them last night to drop her off and see the apartment.
She lives on the first floor, which is nice so I won't have to wait for elevators or climb stairs, and there's a 24-hour doorman. The apartment isn't super fancy, but it is adorable and she decorated it really nicely. I will just be staying there on the weekends, but I am SO excited to be in the city and not have to commute when I want to go out or see things. Where she lives has a lot of museums nearby, so I could go to a few and then take breaks and go home for lunch rather than having to buy an expensive lunch. I'm going to try to pack as much as I can into these two weekends!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Southern Belle in the Big Apple
Today, I was told by the closet manager and two of the interns that I have a Southern accent. I said something and the closet manager was like "I love your Southern accent!" I was like WHAT? I do not have a Southern accent. They all thought it was funny that I really don't think I have one. They said I have a little bit of a drawl when I saw my O's. I've never thought so, but apparently these Yanks can tell haha. I'll have to be careful how many times I say y'all in front of them from now on.
Gayle was in the closet today! Walking around and picking out clothing and such. If I haven't actually gotten to say hi to her by the end, I might go up to her the last day and get a picture with her.
We have to be in early tomorrow morning to help the stylists set up as they present ideas for the creative director for the next issue, so it's off to bed earlier for me! Good night, y'all! :)
Gayle was in the closet today! Walking around and picking out clothing and such. If I haven't actually gotten to say hi to her by the end, I might go up to her the last day and get a picture with her.
We have to be in early tomorrow morning to help the stylists set up as they present ideas for the creative director for the next issue, so it's off to bed earlier for me! Good night, y'all! :)
Monday, June 8, 2009
Just Another Manic Monday
Today started out in a very interesting way. I was walking down Broadway to work, and who should I see in Times Square but the Naked Cowboy! I always look out for him when I am in Times Square - his main drag - but it didn't even occur to me where I was this morning until this tall, lanky man goes walking by me in his tighty-whities. I don't remember f he was singing or just playing his guitar because I was completely caught off-guard. I was thinking, OK, it's only 8:45 a.m. and he is already out making his rounds.
I immediately called my parents, as I felt it was something they needed to hear about. Forget about the internship or how I am getting by in Manhattan- this was what I thought they needed to hear. They were going in to church (a little ironic, I felt), so I couldn't talk long. Lots of other people wanted to know if I got a picture with him, but I don't know if I want to get that close to him. Also it was too early in the morning to think about that.
But other than that, the day was pretty standard. Oh, all except for when I was working with the shoes in the closet and was holding in my hand at one time a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, some Jimmy Choos, and some Manolo Blahniks. Amazing! I tried the Manolos on once (they were my size- what else could I do?).
I think my bosses at the magazine will be a great resource for finding things to do on the weekends, because they are close to our age and know about a lot of free events we might like or places to find about free events around the city. And free is always better, especially for an unpaid intern in NYC!
I immediately called my parents, as I felt it was something they needed to hear about. Forget about the internship or how I am getting by in Manhattan- this was what I thought they needed to hear. They were going in to church (a little ironic, I felt), so I couldn't talk long. Lots of other people wanted to know if I got a picture with him, but I don't know if I want to get that close to him. Also it was too early in the morning to think about that.
But other than that, the day was pretty standard. Oh, all except for when I was working with the shoes in the closet and was holding in my hand at one time a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, some Jimmy Choos, and some Manolo Blahniks. Amazing! I tried the Manolos on once (they were my size- what else could I do?).
I think my bosses at the magazine will be a great resource for finding things to do on the weekends, because they are close to our age and know about a lot of free events we might like or places to find about free events around the city. And free is always better, especially for an unpaid intern in NYC!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
I Heart NY
Another weekend come and gone. I love NYC more and more every day.
On Friday, we ate lunch in the cafe of the building with the accessories assistant and an assistant fashion editor. We found out that photo shoots usually do happen in NY, so there will be opportunities for me to go on them, possibly to the cover shoots I think. The editors also spent the time answering any questions we had about the magazine and giving us a general idea about how it's run. They also helped give us advice about what to do to get started and ahead in the magazine business. This is why this internship is more valuable than any class I could take.
Saturday I did some serious shopping. I was in the city for about seven hours. I started out at the stores that I could actually afford, like Forever21, H&M and Payless. Then I walked down 34th Street and Fifth Avenue, stopping in random stores that I passed. It was the first time I had really been down Fifth Avenue, and it's definitely a lot nicer than the walk I take to work, mainly because of all the nicer, up-scale stores.
I got to go in the New York Public Library a little before it closed, and it is an amazing building. The main reading room is very ornate and beautiful. I also randomly saw a lot of NYC landmarks as I was walking along, not really expecting them because I didn't know where they were. I saw Rockefeller Center when I was walking across 50th to go back to the bus station, the Chrysler Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Empire State Building.
Today I went back into the city to meet up with a friend from high school who is interning with two fashion designers for the summer. We went to spend some time in Central Park, which is way bigger than I ever thought. It was packed with people and especially kids where we were because there were a lot of playgrounds and water fountains for them to run through since it was pretty warm out. People were also sun bathing on the lawns, which I guess makes sense because there isn't really anywhere else for them to do that in the city, unless it's on the roof of a building. But it was nice to go to an area with grass and trees after being around so many buildings and concrete.
But now I am trying to wind down before another week back at the grind. Well, really I love going back to the grind, but it's still a little exhausting. So, time to get some beauty sleep. Good night to everyone I love in North Carolina! I think about you guys every day. <3
On Friday, we ate lunch in the cafe of the building with the accessories assistant and an assistant fashion editor. We found out that photo shoots usually do happen in NY, so there will be opportunities for me to go on them, possibly to the cover shoots I think. The editors also spent the time answering any questions we had about the magazine and giving us a general idea about how it's run. They also helped give us advice about what to do to get started and ahead in the magazine business. This is why this internship is more valuable than any class I could take.
Saturday I did some serious shopping. I was in the city for about seven hours. I started out at the stores that I could actually afford, like Forever21, H&M and Payless. Then I walked down 34th Street and Fifth Avenue, stopping in random stores that I passed. It was the first time I had really been down Fifth Avenue, and it's definitely a lot nicer than the walk I take to work, mainly because of all the nicer, up-scale stores.
I got to go in the New York Public Library a little before it closed, and it is an amazing building. The main reading room is very ornate and beautiful. I also randomly saw a lot of NYC landmarks as I was walking along, not really expecting them because I didn't know where they were. I saw Rockefeller Center when I was walking across 50th to go back to the bus station, the Chrysler Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Empire State Building.
Today I went back into the city to meet up with a friend from high school who is interning with two fashion designers for the summer. We went to spend some time in Central Park, which is way bigger than I ever thought. It was packed with people and especially kids where we were because there were a lot of playgrounds and water fountains for them to run through since it was pretty warm out. People were also sun bathing on the lawns, which I guess makes sense because there isn't really anywhere else for them to do that in the city, unless it's on the roof of a building. But it was nice to go to an area with grass and trees after being around so many buildings and concrete.But now I am trying to wind down before another week back at the grind. Well, really I love going back to the grind, but it's still a little exhausting. So, time to get some beauty sleep. Good night to everyone I love in North Carolina! I think about you guys every day. <3
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A New York Minute
I tried to take the train in today. I bought my month passes yesterday for the train and the bus to get me to and from the train so I wouldn't have to worry about cash anymore, so today I attempted to work out my schedule for the rest of the summer. I caught the bus at 7:50, got to the train station at about 8:10, then got on the train at 8:25. The train was supposed to get me there around 9:00. It did not. We pulled into Penn Station around 9:15. I then had 15 minutes to make it 24 blocks. Let me just tell you, it's not possible. At least not walking. So I was a little late, but they were okay with it. All the interns are commuting, so they're flexible when we're not there at exactly 9:30.
Today was a pretty hectic day. They are doing a photo shoot in California at the end of this week, so we had to help the editors and assistants get all the clothes and accessories ready. Then I had to go on an errand while they were packing. It was my first where I had to take the subway because I had to go pick up a sample and be back quickly so they could pack it for the stylist. The subway wasn't really that hard to figure out, but I was running around like a crazy person trying to get back in enough time.
Once everything had been packed and sent on its way, one of the accessories girls decided we needed a break, so we went down to Pinkberry, which was just around the corner on 58th. It has really great frozen yogurt with toppings like fruit or, much to my satisfaction, things like Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles or Cap'n Crunch. I got pomegranate frozen yogurt with Fruity Pebbles on top. It was delicious, and made me wonder why I hadn't thought of that before. But it was a great break, and nice to spend some time with everyone outside of the office, no matter how short.
Later in the afternoon, once things had quieted down a bit, Gayle made her first appearance in the office since we have been here! She was picking out some clothing and accessories she liked, and my desk faced right in her direction, so I was creeping on her a bit. I wanted to hug her, but I didn't really think that would be appropriate, so I admired from a distance.
My last random piece of news that I was excited about and I am sure my roommate Ashley will appreciate is that yesterday I found a Taco Bell in the city! I was recently wondering whether they had them in the city, as I often get strong cravings for their tacos, and I happened to stumble upon one on 7th Ave. Now that I am going to Penn Station instead of Port Authority, I have been walking a different way and yesterday I had a lot of time to kill before my train home so when I happened to see one, I went in and got some soft tacos. It was very therapeutic. It was also attached to a Dunkin' Donuts (niiiiice)! They have those everywhere. Seriously, there is a Dunkin' Donuts on like every other block. I think it's because New Yorkers are constantly drinking coffee. But I love it. It's never hard to find what you want somewhere close in the city.
Today was a pretty hectic day. They are doing a photo shoot in California at the end of this week, so we had to help the editors and assistants get all the clothes and accessories ready. Then I had to go on an errand while they were packing. It was my first where I had to take the subway because I had to go pick up a sample and be back quickly so they could pack it for the stylist. The subway wasn't really that hard to figure out, but I was running around like a crazy person trying to get back in enough time.
Once everything had been packed and sent on its way, one of the accessories girls decided we needed a break, so we went down to Pinkberry, which was just around the corner on 58th. It has really great frozen yogurt with toppings like fruit or, much to my satisfaction, things like Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles or Cap'n Crunch. I got pomegranate frozen yogurt with Fruity Pebbles on top. It was delicious, and made me wonder why I hadn't thought of that before. But it was a great break, and nice to spend some time with everyone outside of the office, no matter how short.
Later in the afternoon, once things had quieted down a bit, Gayle made her first appearance in the office since we have been here! She was picking out some clothing and accessories she liked, and my desk faced right in her direction, so I was creeping on her a bit. I wanted to hug her, but I didn't really think that would be appropriate, so I admired from a distance.
My last random piece of news that I was excited about and I am sure my roommate Ashley will appreciate is that yesterday I found a Taco Bell in the city! I was recently wondering whether they had them in the city, as I often get strong cravings for their tacos, and I happened to stumble upon one on 7th Ave. Now that I am going to Penn Station instead of Port Authority, I have been walking a different way and yesterday I had a lot of time to kill before my train home so when I happened to see one, I went in and got some soft tacos. It was very therapeutic. It was also attached to a Dunkin' Donuts (niiiiice)! They have those everywhere. Seriously, there is a Dunkin' Donuts on like every other block. I think it's because New Yorkers are constantly drinking coffee. But I love it. It's never hard to find what you want somewhere close in the city.
Monday, June 1, 2009
I Spy...A Real Housewife!
Don't judge me for this, but in the time period right after school ended and before I left for my internship, I started watching The Real Housewives of New York City and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. It's sort of a guilty pleasure, but blame my friend Katie. She is the one who got me started. But I have been saying ever since I got here that I hope I see one. And today I did! It was one of the housewives of New York City. I actually thought if I ever saw one, it would be in NJ, but I don't know why. I spend more time in the city and I don't know where in New Jersey the others live.
Anyway, the people in the office needed someone to run an errand and go pick up some clothing samples from a PR company, so I volunteered so I could get out of the building. The place I had to go was really close and I only had to walk a couple of blocks down 57th street, which is one of the biggest east-west streets in the city. And on my way back, I passed one of the housewives! I'm not positive it was her because she had huge sunglasses on, but I have watched that show enough to be fairly certain it was. My first celeb spotting! Though I don't think you can really call them celebrities just because a camera follows them around.
I went back into the office and was going to mention it to the girls, thinking that they would laugh at me for watching the show and not think it was as exciting as I did, but as soon as I told them they were all so excited too! They wanted to know what she was wearing and where she was going and everything haha.
But I had never walked down 57th and didn't realize how nice it was. I also passed Carnegie Hall and The Russian Tea Room and lots of nice restaurants that I really want to try. I also recently realized that Penn Station, where I get on the train, is right next to, or maybe even attached to, Madison Square Garden. I wonder if they just let people walk in and wander around? I might have to try it the next time I have spare time before my train.
I am pretty sure that I saw a girl from UNC today over in the editorial part of the office, maybe there as an intern? She was in my reporting class and also worked for The Daily Tar Heel. YAY for Tar Heels taking over the city. An old friend from high school also just started an internship in the city today, so I plan on seeing her soon. It's nice to know so many people are so close.
I have yet to flag down a taxi to get anywhere, but I have been watching for the Cash Cab! Before I left, my mom and I watched the show a good number of times so that I could memorize the cab number (1G12, in case you wanted to know :) I thought it would be easy to recognize it, because it's a van, but I have noticed that there are a lot more taxi vans than I thought. And anyway, I would rather wait until I have someone with me to help me with the trivia instead of risking making myself look like a fool on national television. Be prepared Mom and Dad, you are my extra phone call when I don't know an answer. Or anyone else in my phone book-if you get a call from me, you'd better answer. Extra money in my wallet will depend on it (no pressure or anything)!
Anyway, the people in the office needed someone to run an errand and go pick up some clothing samples from a PR company, so I volunteered so I could get out of the building. The place I had to go was really close and I only had to walk a couple of blocks down 57th street, which is one of the biggest east-west streets in the city. And on my way back, I passed one of the housewives! I'm not positive it was her because she had huge sunglasses on, but I have watched that show enough to be fairly certain it was. My first celeb spotting! Though I don't think you can really call them celebrities just because a camera follows them around.
I went back into the office and was going to mention it to the girls, thinking that they would laugh at me for watching the show and not think it was as exciting as I did, but as soon as I told them they were all so excited too! They wanted to know what she was wearing and where she was going and everything haha.
But I had never walked down 57th and didn't realize how nice it was. I also passed Carnegie Hall and The Russian Tea Room and lots of nice restaurants that I really want to try. I also recently realized that Penn Station, where I get on the train, is right next to, or maybe even attached to, Madison Square Garden. I wonder if they just let people walk in and wander around? I might have to try it the next time I have spare time before my train.
I am pretty sure that I saw a girl from UNC today over in the editorial part of the office, maybe there as an intern? She was in my reporting class and also worked for The Daily Tar Heel. YAY for Tar Heels taking over the city. An old friend from high school also just started an internship in the city today, so I plan on seeing her soon. It's nice to know so many people are so close.
I have yet to flag down a taxi to get anywhere, but I have been watching for the Cash Cab! Before I left, my mom and I watched the show a good number of times so that I could memorize the cab number (1G12, in case you wanted to know :) I thought it would be easy to recognize it, because it's a van, but I have noticed that there are a lot more taxi vans than I thought. And anyway, I would rather wait until I have someone with me to help me with the trivia instead of risking making myself look like a fool on national television. Be prepared Mom and Dad, you are my extra phone call when I don't know an answer. Or anyone else in my phone book-if you get a call from me, you'd better answer. Extra money in my wallet will depend on it (no pressure or anything)!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Lazy Sunday
More relaxing again. I feel like that is all I have been doing in my free time. Right now I am watching Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and I have decided that I much prefer Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen rather than Cedric Diggory.
Anyway, yesterday I went to hang out with a friend from UNC who is interning in the city at FITNESS magazine this summer. She is staying with her aunt and uncle in Cedar Grove, which is only 3 miles away. So since I don't have a car and it would have required about 3 different buses to get there, I just biked over. They had a cookout at their house, and then she and I went to a carnival at one of the local churches. We rode one of those pirate ships, a huge slide, and went on the Ferris wheel.
Then we couldn't resist getting some carnival food, so we bought these things that are like funnel cake, only in ball form and they put them in a bag while they are still warm with powdered sugar and you shake them up. They have a name for them, but I can't remember it right now. They gave us like eight each and they were the size of my fist. It was amazing. There is nothing like carnival food to clog your arteries but make you feel completely satisfied. Then we went back to her house for a little while to hang out, where I got to pet her cousins' pet chinchilla, Hootie. I have always wanted one and that just made me want one even more. So it was definitely a good night, and now I am trying to prep myself for another full week of lots of work and little rest.
I also found out this weekend that New York recently passed a law that says you aren't allowed to be listening to an iPod while you are crossing a street in the city, which is pretty much all the time since they are all so close. Apparently they were having problems with people having their music on too loud and not hearing the cabs honking their horns when they were crossing at crosswalks. I have been using my iPod every morning as I walk to work and I am sure I have passed some police men, but no one has said anything to me. So now I won't be able to listen to music on my walk, but I really don't mind because there is enough to look at on the streets. I'm just glad I wasn't fined for it. Just paying for the commute and groceries is costing me enough money!
Anyway, yesterday I went to hang out with a friend from UNC who is interning in the city at FITNESS magazine this summer. She is staying with her aunt and uncle in Cedar Grove, which is only 3 miles away. So since I don't have a car and it would have required about 3 different buses to get there, I just biked over. They had a cookout at their house, and then she and I went to a carnival at one of the local churches. We rode one of those pirate ships, a huge slide, and went on the Ferris wheel.
Then we couldn't resist getting some carnival food, so we bought these things that are like funnel cake, only in ball form and they put them in a bag while they are still warm with powdered sugar and you shake them up. They have a name for them, but I can't remember it right now. They gave us like eight each and they were the size of my fist. It was amazing. There is nothing like carnival food to clog your arteries but make you feel completely satisfied. Then we went back to her house for a little while to hang out, where I got to pet her cousins' pet chinchilla, Hootie. I have always wanted one and that just made me want one even more. So it was definitely a good night, and now I am trying to prep myself for another full week of lots of work and little rest.
I also found out this weekend that New York recently passed a law that says you aren't allowed to be listening to an iPod while you are crossing a street in the city, which is pretty much all the time since they are all so close. Apparently they were having problems with people having their music on too loud and not hearing the cabs honking their horns when they were crossing at crosswalks. I have been using my iPod every morning as I walk to work and I am sure I have passed some police men, but no one has said anything to me. So now I won't be able to listen to music on my walk, but I really don't mind because there is enough to look at on the streets. I'm just glad I wasn't fined for it. Just paying for the commute and groceries is costing me enough money!
Friday, May 29, 2009
T.G.I.F.
This week has gone by so quickly, it just seems like one long day. I can't believe I made it through my first week as an intern! It's been more exhausting than I anticipated. Today me and one other intern had to spend the afternoon organizing the closet and about 12 clothing racks into style and then further by color within the style. Hardly a challenging task, but because it was the end of the week and the closet had to be organized, it took forever.
Apparently it is extremely rare for a magazine to ask their interns to work full time. A lot of my magazine friends will have at least one day off a week and won't be in for full days. I am there from about 9:30-6:30 Monday through Friday, and we will probably only have one day off. But I just have to remind myself that it will look great on my resume as well as helping me gain connections and get an idea of what the magazine world is like.
Tonight I am just relaxing and watching Pride and Prejudice. It hardly feels like a Friday night since I am in and pretty much by myself. But I am hoping I will have some energy this weekend to enjoy my time away from the office. I am going to try to get together with an intern and another UNC student tomorrow to have some fun. Until then, I am going to watch the lovely Mr. Darcy.
Apparently it is extremely rare for a magazine to ask their interns to work full time. A lot of my magazine friends will have at least one day off a week and won't be in for full days. I am there from about 9:30-6:30 Monday through Friday, and we will probably only have one day off. But I just have to remind myself that it will look great on my resume as well as helping me gain connections and get an idea of what the magazine world is like.
Tonight I am just relaxing and watching Pride and Prejudice. It hardly feels like a Friday night since I am in and pretty much by myself. But I am hoping I will have some energy this weekend to enjoy my time away from the office. I am going to try to get together with an intern and another UNC student tomorrow to have some fun. Until then, I am going to watch the lovely Mr. Darcy.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Work, Eat, Sleep. Work, Eat, Sleep.
It's only day three of work, but I feel like I have been there forever. The other interns and I have yet to go out after work to get to know each other because we are so exhausted by the time we finish. Right now my days consist of catching the bus to work, working all day, catching the bus home, dinner, relaxing and blogging when I can, then to bed early so it can start again. I'm sure I'll get used to it eventually, but my feet hate me right now. I have blisters after every day, and I'm not even wearing high heels to work.
But for all my complaining, I am having a lot of fun with it. On the first day I worked mainly with clothing, but yesterday and today I got to work with accessories. Yesterday I got to handle high heels from Christian Louboutin, my favorite designer. I wanted to put them on and just walk around the Closet it them, but I don't know if I'm allowed to do that. They were so beautiful, but worth more than I have in my bank account. It's a little nerve-wracking dealing with stuff that is so valuable.
Yesterday I found out that the accessories assistant went to UNCGreensboro for two years as an undergrad. What a small world! But she transferred because she said the south wasn't for her. But I've never thought of Greensboro as being a southern city. Plus, I miss sweet tea and barbecue! But it made me really happy to hear that someone up here had been so close to home and knows what North Carolina is like. There is also someone on the staff here who graduated from UNC, but I haven't met her yet. I hope I get to meet her soon because I would love to have another Tar Heel so close!
I found out that I probably won't see Oprah- I don't think they ever shoot the covers here in NYC. But apparently her BFF Gayle comes aorund sometime. She is the Editor-At-Large of the magazine and I think she might have an office somewhere on the floor. There is a lot of the magazine that I don't really get to see because we are always in or around the Closet. At least it has a breathtaking view of the city behind all the racks of clothing. Hopefully I will get to snap a picture of it one day to post on the blog.
The weather has been awful lately. It's cold and rainy and just makes me that much more tired. Today it was really foggy, which made for an awesome view of the City. The tops of the skyscrapers would disappear into the fog and you couldn't tell how much farther they went on. But as if the sidewalks weren't already packed enough with pedestrians, it is even harder when people all have their umbrellas out. I almost took out a couple of people with mine.
I also have to remind myself to slow down every once in a while. At the beginning, I was baffled by New Yorkers and how they rush everywhere. And I do mean everywhere. They can't even stand still on an escalator and let it do the work for them. They just keep running to get where they need to go. And then I did it both yesterday and today to make it to my bus in time. I love the city and it's energy, but I don't want it to pass by so quickly because I was running around everywhere. So when I find myself rushing, I have to make myself slow down. I'll find other ways to become like a New Yorker, like buy a sketchy hot dog from a vendor on the street. I actually did buy coffee and a muffin from a vendor this morning, and I felt like a local. And yesterday someone asked me where the nearest bank was. I couldn't help her, but at least she thought I was from the City!
Okay, even though it is only 9:30 at night, I am going to start getting ready for bed because I am a little lame right now. And it takes a while for me to get around. I have to hobble and limp on my sore feet. So sweet dreams, everyone!
But for all my complaining, I am having a lot of fun with it. On the first day I worked mainly with clothing, but yesterday and today I got to work with accessories. Yesterday I got to handle high heels from Christian Louboutin, my favorite designer. I wanted to put them on and just walk around the Closet it them, but I don't know if I'm allowed to do that. They were so beautiful, but worth more than I have in my bank account. It's a little nerve-wracking dealing with stuff that is so valuable.
Yesterday I found out that the accessories assistant went to UNCGreensboro for two years as an undergrad. What a small world! But she transferred because she said the south wasn't for her. But I've never thought of Greensboro as being a southern city. Plus, I miss sweet tea and barbecue! But it made me really happy to hear that someone up here had been so close to home and knows what North Carolina is like. There is also someone on the staff here who graduated from UNC, but I haven't met her yet. I hope I get to meet her soon because I would love to have another Tar Heel so close!
I found out that I probably won't see Oprah- I don't think they ever shoot the covers here in NYC. But apparently her BFF Gayle comes aorund sometime. She is the Editor-At-Large of the magazine and I think she might have an office somewhere on the floor. There is a lot of the magazine that I don't really get to see because we are always in or around the Closet. At least it has a breathtaking view of the city behind all the racks of clothing. Hopefully I will get to snap a picture of it one day to post on the blog.
The weather has been awful lately. It's cold and rainy and just makes me that much more tired. Today it was really foggy, which made for an awesome view of the City. The tops of the skyscrapers would disappear into the fog and you couldn't tell how much farther they went on. But as if the sidewalks weren't already packed enough with pedestrians, it is even harder when people all have their umbrellas out. I almost took out a couple of people with mine.
I also have to remind myself to slow down every once in a while. At the beginning, I was baffled by New Yorkers and how they rush everywhere. And I do mean everywhere. They can't even stand still on an escalator and let it do the work for them. They just keep running to get where they need to go. And then I did it both yesterday and today to make it to my bus in time. I love the city and it's energy, but I don't want it to pass by so quickly because I was running around everywhere. So when I find myself rushing, I have to make myself slow down. I'll find other ways to become like a New Yorker, like buy a sketchy hot dog from a vendor on the street. I actually did buy coffee and a muffin from a vendor this morning, and I felt like a local. And yesterday someone asked me where the nearest bank was. I couldn't help her, but at least she thought I was from the City!
Okay, even though it is only 9:30 at night, I am going to start getting ready for bed because I am a little lame right now. And it takes a while for me to get around. I have to hobble and limp on my sore feet. So sweet dreams, everyone!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hello, Fashion Closet. I Have Made It To Heaven.
First day on the job! And my feet are killing me. I went in at 8 a.m., and there were about two hours of training where we were given a tour around the office and through the Fashion Closet (beautiful, and so far, my favorite place in NYC). We spent most of the day learning how to check in and return samples of clothing, shoes, and accessories. It was so much fun! And so hectic. I was a little afraid of what it was going to be like- I think I have watched The Devil Wears Prada one too many times. I had no idea what to expect, but they were all really sweet and incredibly helpful as we were trying to figure everything out.
There are three other interns in the fashion department and they are all from the North. I guess that makes me the token southern girl. I did say y'all a couple of times, but no one has given me heck about it. Yet.
I was shocked when I rode on the elevator the first time and as we were going to the 36th floor, my ears began to pop. And it speeds you up there in about 10 seconds. New Yorkers are always constantly moving at mach speed, it seems. But I was given an official card to be allowed into the office. The first time I tried to get in the turnstile without an I.D., it made a really obnoxious beeping sound at me, and the security guard had to tell me that I couldn't get in without verification from the editor. But it all worked out and now I can come and go all I want. It makes me feel really important, even if I am the unpaid intern :)
I am already so positive that I want to be in magazines after college, and I know that this will be a great learning experience and to get my foot in the door. And I will keep you updated in how it progresses, especially if I meet Oprah. My roommate Ashley told me that if I saw Oprah, I should turn around and walk away because she is certain I will say something to embarrass myself. That might be true, but to avoid that I will come up with crafty lines ahead of time. Any suggestions?
There are three other interns in the fashion department and they are all from the North. I guess that makes me the token southern girl. I did say y'all a couple of times, but no one has given me heck about it. Yet.
I was shocked when I rode on the elevator the first time and as we were going to the 36th floor, my ears began to pop. And it speeds you up there in about 10 seconds. New Yorkers are always constantly moving at mach speed, it seems. But I was given an official card to be allowed into the office. The first time I tried to get in the turnstile without an I.D., it made a really obnoxious beeping sound at me, and the security guard had to tell me that I couldn't get in without verification from the editor. But it all worked out and now I can come and go all I want. It makes me feel really important, even if I am the unpaid intern :)
I am already so positive that I want to be in magazines after college, and I know that this will be a great learning experience and to get my foot in the door. And I will keep you updated in how it progresses, especially if I meet Oprah. My roommate Ashley told me that if I saw Oprah, I should turn around and walk away because she is certain I will say something to embarrass myself. That might be true, but to avoid that I will come up with crafty lines ahead of time. Any suggestions?
Friday, May 22, 2009
Times Square And Union Square
Second day in the city! This time I took the train. It's a shorter ride, but Penn Station is farther than Port Authority from my work. I started out the day by going to Times Square. I kept an eye out for the naked cowboy, but had no luck seeing him. But I did get to go into two of my favorite stores: the Hershey's store and the Toys R Us, which is amazing because it is three stories tall and has a Ferris wheel in it. I really wanted to ride it, but since I was alone, I decided to wait until I can share that experience with someone. I probably should have just jumped in with some kids and pretended I knew them. Seriously though, it's a lot of fun.
Then I decided to make my way down to Union Square market, so I walked down Broadway Street. On the way, I got to see the Flatiron building, which I didn't know I would see. But it looks really cool and fits into the corner really well. I know people say not to look up at the buildings or you will look like a tourist, but it's so hard when there are so many cool, huge buildings around, especially the Flatiron building.
I bought some fresh apples at the Union Square market, but they had so much more than fruits. They had fresh vegetables, all kinds of plants, baked goods, dairy products and some clothing and other small trinkets. They are all locals trying to sell, so it supports local and often organic farmers and small businesses. After I finished browsing at the market, I decided to take a break and sit in Union Square Park, which was fun to sit and people-watch because New York has a lot of interesting people.
After that and scattered throughout the day I did some shopping whenever I saw a store I wanted to go into. But I didn't buy anything or even try anything on because the stores are crazy busy and the lines were extreme. Near the end of the day I was a little tired, so while I was waiting for my train home I went into a Borders above Penn Station and grabbed a drink and sat down with a book. I think I'll take a break from the city over the weekend and figure out Verona instead. After all, I do have three months to see everything I want to see (what an exciting idea!). So if anyone wants to come visit me (please, please, please), I will be able to give a personal tour for free!
Then I decided to make my way down to Union Square market, so I walked down Broadway Street. On the way, I got to see the Flatiron building, which I didn't know I would see. But it looks really cool and fits into the corner really well. I know people say not to look up at the buildings or you will look like a tourist, but it's so hard when there are so many cool, huge buildings around, especially the Flatiron building.
I bought some fresh apples at the Union Square market, but they had so much more than fruits. They had fresh vegetables, all kinds of plants, baked goods, dairy products and some clothing and other small trinkets. They are all locals trying to sell, so it supports local and often organic farmers and small businesses. After I finished browsing at the market, I decided to take a break and sit in Union Square Park, which was fun to sit and people-watch because New York has a lot of interesting people.
After that and scattered throughout the day I did some shopping whenever I saw a store I wanted to go into. But I didn't buy anything or even try anything on because the stores are crazy busy and the lines were extreme. Near the end of the day I was a little tired, so while I was waiting for my train home I went into a Borders above Penn Station and grabbed a drink and sat down with a book. I think I'll take a break from the city over the weekend and figure out Verona instead. After all, I do have three months to see everything I want to see (what an exciting idea!). So if anyone wants to come visit me (please, please, please), I will be able to give a personal tour for free!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
First Day In The City
So, I went into the city today! I took the bus in around 10:30 and the first thing I did once I got my bearings was walk to work. And I did it without a map! But it wasn't really that hard. Navigating the streets isn't hard; tackling the subways will be a different story. But the Hearst Tower is a beautiful building, and Columbus Circle and Central Park are really close, so I'm hoping our 36th floor office will have some great views of the park. Here's the picture I took of the building.
The top part seen above is really new, and one of the first green buildings in the city with a lot of eco-friendly aspects. The bottom part, below, was the original building but everything on the inside was taken out, so when you walk in you go up an escalator to a floor halfway to the top of the old building. The escalators have cascading water fountains next to them. Here's the older section of the building with the main entrance.
Then I walked to Columbus Circle and into Central Park a little. Mainly, the day was spent doing a lot of walking and trying to get to know the city, which meant major blisters for my feet because I was wearing new shoes and trying to break them in. Now I know why people wear one pair around and bring another to work. I don't know why I didn't think of it, but by the end of the summer I will be a pro at this big-city thing. Tomorrow I think I am going to attempt the train and try to see more stuff, provided I wear the right shoes.
The top part seen above is really new, and one of the first green buildings in the city with a lot of eco-friendly aspects. The bottom part, below, was the original building but everything on the inside was taken out, so when you walk in you go up an escalator to a floor halfway to the top of the old building. The escalators have cascading water fountains next to them. Here's the older section of the building with the main entrance.
Then I walked to Columbus Circle and into Central Park a little. Mainly, the day was spent doing a lot of walking and trying to get to know the city, which meant major blisters for my feet because I was wearing new shoes and trying to break them in. Now I know why people wear one pair around and bring another to work. I don't know why I didn't think of it, but by the end of the summer I will be a pro at this big-city thing. Tomorrow I think I am going to attempt the train and try to see more stuff, provided I wear the right shoes.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Made It To The Garden State!
So, I'm here! I can't believe it. Finally. After being offered the internship, it felt like the semester would never end. And I had a great two weeks between school and the internship with family and friends, but now it's time to start getting serious.
I am going to be heading into the city tomorrow to figure out transportation and figure out where the office is. And also because I can't stand the idea of the city being so close and not going to see it. Mr. and Mrs. Tallmadge took me on a little driving tour around their city, Verona, and showed me a night view of Manhattan in the distance, and now it's beckoning.
Verona is really nice and the bus stop is close to the house. It will take me about an hour to get into the city, which won't be too bad since I will usually start work at 9:30, but our editor just told us that we need to be in at 8 a.m. the first day because there is already so much going on, which means I will have to leave here at like 6:30 in the morning. I will be exhausted, but oh, won't it be worth it? I have never been more excited about an opportunity. And I think it will be a great start to a long-lasting friendship between me and Oprah :)
I think that I might get to see Stephanie this weekend, which would be so nice to have someone I know here with me. I can see that homesickness might set in early.
But now I'm going to turn in early because I am a little tired from travel and need my energy to figure out my way into and around New York City. Wish me luck!
I am going to be heading into the city tomorrow to figure out transportation and figure out where the office is. And also because I can't stand the idea of the city being so close and not going to see it. Mr. and Mrs. Tallmadge took me on a little driving tour around their city, Verona, and showed me a night view of Manhattan in the distance, and now it's beckoning.
Verona is really nice and the bus stop is close to the house. It will take me about an hour to get into the city, which won't be too bad since I will usually start work at 9:30, but our editor just told us that we need to be in at 8 a.m. the first day because there is already so much going on, which means I will have to leave here at like 6:30 in the morning. I will be exhausted, but oh, won't it be worth it? I have never been more excited about an opportunity. And I think it will be a great start to a long-lasting friendship between me and Oprah :)
I think that I might get to see Stephanie this weekend, which would be so nice to have someone I know here with me. I can see that homesickness might set in early.
But now I'm going to turn in early because I am a little tired from travel and need my energy to figure out my way into and around New York City. Wish me luck!
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