Ronelles write up was due at 5. I hung out at the workroom just trying to help my group, but they didn't seem to even want my help. Everytime I asked what I could do, they just said "Uh, nothing" but then they rolled their eyes everytime they saw me working on Tshepos write up, that was due in just a couple of days. Oh well.
After we turned it in, we worked more on Tshepos and I ate a ton of fries and had coke. Yay
Friday, July 22, 2016
7/18/16
Last night was a hella good time. April thanked me for taking care of her (which she needed) and I honestly didn't mind at all. Our first write up is due tomorrow but I needed to go to the mall to pick up a few last minute gifts for my family. I splurged and bought myself some Loccitane and then got my sister a couple of bracelets.
When I got back I couldn't find my group anywhere, I messaged them on WhatsApp, no response. I don't really care because I finished my deliverable and then some. I just wanted to help with the formatting or whatever else was missing but I just got to work on Tshepos final write up.
I stayed in my room for the majority of the day and made myself this AWESOME broccoli Gnocchi, i'm hella proud of myself
When I got back I couldn't find my group anywhere, I messaged them on WhatsApp, no response. I don't really care because I finished my deliverable and then some. I just wanted to help with the formatting or whatever else was missing but I just got to work on Tshepos final write up.
I stayed in my room for the majority of the day and made myself this AWESOME broccoli Gnocchi, i'm hella proud of myself
7/17/16
Today was seriously the greatest day.
After class (on a Saturday, ew) We took a spontaneous trip to Old Biscuit Mill. Something I've been wanting to do since I freaking got here!
Remember when I said I was broke? Yeah I also have zero control when I see pretty things, which I saw plenty of. I bought a purse, a wallet, a notebook, stuff for victor and alot of mojitos. The food was drinks were so good I should've gone before. Next Saturday i'll be on Safari, which I guess is a pretty good trade off.
When we got back to Theology, I booked it to get ready for the rugby game. I had never been to a rugby game before and it was so worth it. I had my first and last chip roll, and then took care of several drunk people. Things got foggy after that.. we went bar hopping on longstreet where we met this super weird drifter of an American who kept trying to hang out with us. I blew him off and didnt let him catch a ride with us, very bad vibes
We had dinner at Mama Africa and I don't really remember how I got home.
Victor is spending time with my mom today which freaks me out because shes probably going to scare him. Oh mom.
After class (on a Saturday, ew) We took a spontaneous trip to Old Biscuit Mill. Something I've been wanting to do since I freaking got here!
Remember when I said I was broke? Yeah I also have zero control when I see pretty things, which I saw plenty of. I bought a purse, a wallet, a notebook, stuff for victor and alot of mojitos. The food was drinks were so good I should've gone before. Next Saturday i'll be on Safari, which I guess is a pretty good trade off.
When we got back to Theology, I booked it to get ready for the rugby game. I had never been to a rugby game before and it was so worth it. I had my first and last chip roll, and then took care of several drunk people. Things got foggy after that.. we went bar hopping on longstreet where we met this super weird drifter of an American who kept trying to hang out with us. I blew him off and didnt let him catch a ride with us, very bad vibes
We had dinner at Mama Africa and I don't really remember how I got home.
Victor is spending time with my mom today which freaks me out because shes probably going to scare him. Oh mom.
7/16/16
We are almost done! This is the homestretch!
Today I just wanted to stay in bed and work from my room. I didn't feel like dealing with all the jokes and lack of focus in my group and having to walk all the way over somewhere to get the same amount of shit done I would do in my room. I stayed in my room as long as I could and then I worked in the green room.
I paid my bills today which means i'm officially broke.
Things i'm excited for:
-Safari with Jonny
-Being with Victor again
-Cuddling with my dog
-Seeing my mom again
-losing all the weight iv'e gained since i've been here
Today I just wanted to stay in bed and work from my room. I didn't feel like dealing with all the jokes and lack of focus in my group and having to walk all the way over somewhere to get the same amount of shit done I would do in my room. I stayed in my room as long as I could and then I worked in the green room.
I paid my bills today which means i'm officially broke.
Things i'm excited for:
-Safari with Jonny
-Being with Victor again
-Cuddling with my dog
-Seeing my mom again
-losing all the weight iv'e gained since i've been here
7/15/16
Today was really cool. Ronelle invited us to see her training session at Old Mutual and that office building is completely gorgeous. I completely see myself working in an office like that in the near future. I was impressed by Ronelles setup, she asked me and Charlton to teach the class, which was kinda awkward becuase the learners are about my age and they looked at us like some geniuses from the skies above.
The most interesting question I was asked was "What is it like to work with people from different walks of life" and surprisingly it is not that hard. Charlton and I aren't so different after all. What has been the hardest part of teamwork was keeping things professional I think. Once the team becomes friends, you lose sight of responsibility and especially respect. Once you lose that, it's hard to gain it back.
We stayed at Old Mutual for only an hour, I wish it would have been longer. When we returned to EMS, we went into the workroom and worked our butts off on the deliverable write ups, yay.
Aimee brought me fabric from Lulu's and Im so happy with it. My mom and grandmother are going to love it. I just want to make a cute pair of shorts out of it, or maybe a bedspread.
The most interesting question I was asked was "What is it like to work with people from different walks of life" and surprisingly it is not that hard. Charlton and I aren't so different after all. What has been the hardest part of teamwork was keeping things professional I think. Once the team becomes friends, you lose sight of responsibility and especially respect. Once you lose that, it's hard to gain it back.
We stayed at Old Mutual for only an hour, I wish it would have been longer. When we returned to EMS, we went into the workroom and worked our butts off on the deliverable write ups, yay.
Aimee brought me fabric from Lulu's and Im so happy with it. My mom and grandmother are going to love it. I just want to make a cute pair of shorts out of it, or maybe a bedspread.
7/14/16
Been working on deliverable write-ups like crazy. Ronelles is going to be the first one we hand i but the problem is that I finished my write up and now I am just refining it trying to make it perfect. It's not like I have nothing to do, but my group is expecting me to hop into deliverables that I have never even laid eyes on. Oh well I will try my best.
Implementation I think isn't going too well with Tshepo. I hear that he is taking accounting and book keeping in pretty well, but again, I dont really believe anything he says anymore.
Through some minor facebook stalking, I discovered that Tshepo is starting several new aspects of his business such as a writing class and writing coaching program. I commend him for growing his business, but my opinion is that he should be focusing on what is already there. And not trying to make new things up for the extra buck. If he only had the tunnel vision he needs for this kind of business, he could be a millionaire. But since he keeps getting distracted with all of these "ideas in his head", its only going to hurt him in the long run.
Im getting really homesick and i'm super pissed about how much weight I've gained since Ive been here, this is what eating meat does to me, Im quitting right when I get on that plane!
Implementation I think isn't going too well with Tshepo. I hear that he is taking accounting and book keeping in pretty well, but again, I dont really believe anything he says anymore.
Through some minor facebook stalking, I discovered that Tshepo is starting several new aspects of his business such as a writing class and writing coaching program. I commend him for growing his business, but my opinion is that he should be focusing on what is already there. And not trying to make new things up for the extra buck. If he only had the tunnel vision he needs for this kind of business, he could be a millionaire. But since he keeps getting distracted with all of these "ideas in his head", its only going to hurt him in the long run.
Im getting really homesick and i'm super pissed about how much weight I've gained since Ive been here, this is what eating meat does to me, Im quitting right when I get on that plane!
7/13/16
Last day of class. WHOOP! But we still have a workshop on the upcoming Saturday that I am not suuuuper happy about, but this is what I signed up for. After class I worked at EMS basically the whole day. For any future EESA student, this is what it is like working at EMS
-Work for a few hours, and have a coke from the vending machines downstairs
-Go grab some sushi for lunch, I suggest 2 rolls
-Take the sushi back to EMS with you and eat it sitting in front of your computer and squeeze in a netflix episode (about 20 minutes)
-Scarf down your sushi drinking another coke
-Work for several more hours
-grab a coffee at the coffee shop next to EMS
-On your way home, go to the food court and grab some fries. Thats your dinner
When I got home I facetimed my family and my dog, I miss the living shit out of them. And then I talked to victor for a few hours and he told me that he is going to pick me up from the airport, i'm so excited!
-Work for a few hours, and have a coke from the vending machines downstairs
-Go grab some sushi for lunch, I suggest 2 rolls
-Take the sushi back to EMS with you and eat it sitting in front of your computer and squeeze in a netflix episode (about 20 minutes)
-Scarf down your sushi drinking another coke
-Work for several more hours
-grab a coffee at the coffee shop next to EMS
-On your way home, go to the food court and grab some fries. Thats your dinner
When I got home I facetimed my family and my dog, I miss the living shit out of them. And then I talked to victor for a few hours and he told me that he is going to pick me up from the airport, i'm so excited!
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