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!
7/12/16
Please excuse the no entry today. I had a day full of stress and sadness due to my grandfathers condition. Im not sure how I am going to be able to focus for the rest of my time here but I will do what I can
7/11/16
I am soo soo happy we didn't have class today. I mean, I still woke up early, but I hate the early walk over to EMS and almost always falling asleep in class. I worked in the green room a bit and then finally made my way over to EMS so we can ask questions regarding our deliverables.
I havn't gone to a client meeting to see Tshepo in a while because the timing was never right since I have night calls to my brother. It also doesnt help that this guy can only meet at night now becuase of his oh so precious entreprenuership class. It gets on my nerves the way people prioritize their prioriotese as NOT prioritise. Does that make sense?
Things within my group are getting annoyingly clicky, I am not sure how to handle these knds of situatios so I just roll with it and become a "yes mam". It's just rude the way they talk to each other, there is a huge lack of professionalism and thats why when people are stressed out, they basically have tantrums waiting for someone to make them feel better.
Im not a babysitter, Im here to work. If you are stressed out, go for a walk or maybe take up smoking
(kidding)
I havn't gone to a client meeting to see Tshepo in a while because the timing was never right since I have night calls to my brother. It also doesnt help that this guy can only meet at night now becuase of his oh so precious entreprenuership class. It gets on my nerves the way people prioritize their prioriotese as NOT prioritise. Does that make sense?
Things within my group are getting annoyingly clicky, I am not sure how to handle these knds of situatios so I just roll with it and become a "yes mam". It's just rude the way they talk to each other, there is a huge lack of professionalism and thats why when people are stressed out, they basically have tantrums waiting for someone to make them feel better.
Im not a babysitter, Im here to work. If you are stressed out, go for a walk or maybe take up smoking
(kidding)
7/10/16
Today everyone else who didn't go on the shark dive with my group went. So wha does that mean I did? I slept. I slept soooo much I slept until about 4pm. After that, I made some amazing pasta and then had beer and went to work on he deliverables again. I was working on Tshepos website most of the time and was also emailing Hendri, the graphic designer for Ronelle, back and forth.
I'm nervous that Tshepo is going to delete all the work I've done on the website by mistake and this may all have been for nothing. But then again, i'll teach him how NOT to do that.
I talk to my mom and things aren't going very well back home. My grandfather is getting very sick after his fall and my brother and I are his trustees, so we make all of his medical decisions. I have to meet online with my brother most nights about this and it kinda takes away from my work here.
I'm nervous that Tshepo is going to delete all the work I've done on the website by mistake and this may all have been for nothing. But then again, i'll teach him how NOT to do that.
I talk to my mom and things aren't going very well back home. My grandfather is getting very sick after his fall and my brother and I are his trustees, so we make all of his medical decisions. I have to meet online with my brother most nights about this and it kinda takes away from my work here.
6/23/16
I'm not feeling myself today, probably because I have never worked in such a high stress environment before. Class was interesting today because Erick Mueller flew in last night and is now going to be here for the ext few weeks.
I have really horrible stomach cramps and I'm running a fever again, really hope that I dot have food poisoning.
Ronelle, my client, is working really hard during our engagement and that honestly is the best thing right now. I'm not sure about where Tshepo stands, I always have a feeling that he is lying.
Time will tell
I have really horrible stomach cramps and I'm running a fever again, really hope that I dot have food poisoning.
Ronelle, my client, is working really hard during our engagement and that honestly is the best thing right now. I'm not sure about where Tshepo stands, I always have a feeling that he is lying.
Time will tell
Thursday, July 21, 2016
7/20/16
Im writing this on Thursday because last night was a night of renegades and debauchary.
The only things that stand out in my memory was going to Mojito Cafe, then Mama Africa, and then this sick Hookah Bar. The worst part is that I had been drinking since the afternoon and kept going until 3am. This morning felt like a jackhammer in my head and no amount of sleep or water made it go away.
I dont remember anything else about what happened earlier that day. I feel like that is something someone who was under oath on the stand would say but its true.
The only things that stand out in my memory was going to Mojito Cafe, then Mama Africa, and then this sick Hookah Bar. The worst part is that I had been drinking since the afternoon and kept going until 3am. This morning felt like a jackhammer in my head and no amount of sleep or water made it go away.
I dont remember anything else about what happened earlier that day. I feel like that is something someone who was under oath on the stand would say but its true.
7/21/16
Last Diary post, yay!
Today was actually a great day. Aimee and a few other went to Long Street and just enjoyed each others company over food and drinks. It was so great to get away from all the petty drama going on in EESA. For the first time, I didnt buy anything! I am literally at zero on all my balances so I need to be a good girl until I leave.
I was super hungover this morning so I made this awesome broccoli gnocchi that made me feel so much better. Too bad I left the left over sitting in my room and now the room smells like broccoli, which I dont seem to mind but I apologize to Maddie, sorry!
We went to beer house where me and Maddie shared the 12 sampler (not recommended) and we learned that we absolutely hate craft beer. I dont only hate craft beer, I hate the whole lifestyle and social aspects that craft beer brings with it. All the hipster beards and pretentious conversations. Just give me a bud light and I am good to go.
Finally home and realized I havnt packed a single thing. I am not looking forward to this ceremony at all tomorrow and just want my team to leave all the bullshit back at theology and don't bring it to the ceremony. end of story.
Today was actually a great day. Aimee and a few other went to Long Street and just enjoyed each others company over food and drinks. It was so great to get away from all the petty drama going on in EESA. For the first time, I didnt buy anything! I am literally at zero on all my balances so I need to be a good girl until I leave.
I was super hungover this morning so I made this awesome broccoli gnocchi that made me feel so much better. Too bad I left the left over sitting in my room and now the room smells like broccoli, which I dont seem to mind but I apologize to Maddie, sorry!
We went to beer house where me and Maddie shared the 12 sampler (not recommended) and we learned that we absolutely hate craft beer. I dont only hate craft beer, I hate the whole lifestyle and social aspects that craft beer brings with it. All the hipster beards and pretentious conversations. Just give me a bud light and I am good to go.
Finally home and realized I havnt packed a single thing. I am not looking forward to this ceremony at all tomorrow and just want my team to leave all the bullshit back at theology and don't bring it to the ceremony. end of story.
7/9/16
We had class today. On a Saturday. Why does the world hate me so?
I wasn't feeling well at all since I woke up, probably still physically exhausted from yesterday. But during the break, I knew I had to go home and rest. I took an amazing nap that put me in a much better mood and physical goodness for the rest of the day.
After working on deliverable stuff for a bit and reconvening with my team, Maddie, Jonny and I decided to go to Mama Africa since its so hyped up. It totally is worth all the hype. I had the vegetable curry with samosas and several other drinks that I eventually lost count of.
Most interesting part of the day: While we were the The Mojito Cafe, we saw this man and his girlfriend fighting. Correction. The girlfriend was yelling at him and showed nothing but stoicism. It was kinda hilarious. But when she stormed out, a new girl came in and they proceeded to go on a date. BUT THEN! The old girl came back and flipped out. It was a really good show, especially because the guy did not care one bit about either girl. You go dude.
I wasn't feeling well at all since I woke up, probably still physically exhausted from yesterday. But during the break, I knew I had to go home and rest. I took an amazing nap that put me in a much better mood and physical goodness for the rest of the day.
After working on deliverable stuff for a bit and reconvening with my team, Maddie, Jonny and I decided to go to Mama Africa since its so hyped up. It totally is worth all the hype. I had the vegetable curry with samosas and several other drinks that I eventually lost count of.
Most interesting part of the day: While we were the The Mojito Cafe, we saw this man and his girlfriend fighting. Correction. The girlfriend was yelling at him and showed nothing but stoicism. It was kinda hilarious. But when she stormed out, a new girl came in and they proceeded to go on a date. BUT THEN! The old girl came back and flipped out. It was a really good show, especially because the guy did not care one bit about either girl. You go dude.
7/8/16
Solid Day.
It started out really well with a trip to Houtes Bay (or however you spell it) and then it continued to going to the most gorgeous place on the planet, Cape of Good Hope. My eyes still cant believe the views I saw and thank god I have pictures to last me a lifetime.
But let me tell you a quick story about what happened to me. I got mugged. By a fucking baboon. This animal climbed on my back and ripped my backpack off my shoulders. It was the most fucking terrifying moments of my life. I thought that if I fought back or defended myself, it would have attacked me, so I let the baboon I have it, I let him have my wallet, camera, keys and sunglasses.
Did he say thank you?
NO
Did he say he'll give it back?
NO
Did he fight over my stuff with three other baboons?
YES
As I saw all of my expensive treasures fall on the ground into this jungle habitat, I thought I would never see them again, and knew I was defeated by nature once again.
Lucky for me! A nice man bullied the baboon and he dropped my things and I was able to snatch them back.
Another thing that happened today was smelling a huge amount of bird shit at Boulder Beach, it was pretty disgusting but I can now cross that off my bucket list.
Deliverable write ups are due tonight, we are exhausted and Im waiting for my team to be done showering so we can get to work
It started out really well with a trip to Houtes Bay (or however you spell it) and then it continued to going to the most gorgeous place on the planet, Cape of Good Hope. My eyes still cant believe the views I saw and thank god I have pictures to last me a lifetime.
But let me tell you a quick story about what happened to me. I got mugged. By a fucking baboon. This animal climbed on my back and ripped my backpack off my shoulders. It was the most fucking terrifying moments of my life. I thought that if I fought back or defended myself, it would have attacked me, so I let the baboon I have it, I let him have my wallet, camera, keys and sunglasses.
Did he say thank you?
NO
Did he say he'll give it back?
NO
Did he fight over my stuff with three other baboons?
YES
As I saw all of my expensive treasures fall on the ground into this jungle habitat, I thought I would never see them again, and knew I was defeated by nature once again.
Lucky for me! A nice man bullied the baboon and he dropped my things and I was able to snatch them back.
Another thing that happened today was smelling a huge amount of bird shit at Boulder Beach, it was pretty disgusting but I can now cross that off my bucket list.
Deliverable write ups are due tonight, we are exhausted and Im waiting for my team to be done showering so we can get to work
7/7/16
CASE DAY
I had been a while since I gave a presentation to a large group of people. I dont really have a "fear" of public speaking, but I wouldn't say I can pull it off eloquently either. It's something I really should be working on, especially when I say "um" or "like". Nothing takes away from a presentation more than filler words that have no meaning. Overall, I think our group did really well.
I've been thinking alot about my future and i'm looking into going to law school to go and then study Business Law. But does someone really need to go to law school to do that? I dont care about the justice system or anything, I just want to provide the best legal consulting I can (at a high price of course). I need to look more into law certificates or something, because I do not ever want to step inside a court room with a jury and whoever.
I also need to start studying for my GRE as soon as I get back, meaning more money out of my pocket. yippiieeeeeee
I had been a while since I gave a presentation to a large group of people. I dont really have a "fear" of public speaking, but I wouldn't say I can pull it off eloquently either. It's something I really should be working on, especially when I say "um" or "like". Nothing takes away from a presentation more than filler words that have no meaning. Overall, I think our group did really well.
I've been thinking alot about my future and i'm looking into going to law school to go and then study Business Law. But does someone really need to go to law school to do that? I dont care about the justice system or anything, I just want to provide the best legal consulting I can (at a high price of course). I need to look more into law certificates or something, because I do not ever want to step inside a court room with a jury and whoever.
I also need to start studying for my GRE as soon as I get back, meaning more money out of my pocket. yippiieeeeeee
7/6/16
Not the best day. My group can't focus. And more importantly, they don't listen. We have our case study tomorrow and no one can sit down for 30 minutes straight and just work. I don't understand why there has to be 20 distractions with ever 5 minutes of work completed. I snapped at Luke because he was being completely racially disrespectful. I'm sorry but calling me "Cuba" is not a nickname, and it is definitely not something you should be calling me.
I just hate it when something can be done and accomplished in 45 minutes, but it takes two hours due to peoples lack of focus. I almost got up out of the room we were working in and went to bed. It was super late and we had to get up extra early to prepare for the case once more before we presented.
Hopefully we do well tomorrow, god knows I tried.
I just hate it when something can be done and accomplished in 45 minutes, but it takes two hours due to peoples lack of focus. I almost got up out of the room we were working in and went to bed. It was super late and we had to get up extra early to prepare for the case once more before we presented.
Hopefully we do well tomorrow, god knows I tried.
7/5/16
Im very sorry to say this but Erik is not half as good at teaching as Dr. Morris. I almost fell asleep (several times) with the three 3 cups of coffee I had. All I can hear right now is "implementation, implementation, implementation!" and "deliverables, deliverables, deliverables!" I started working on the write ups during class since I was pretty disinterested in the topics being taught. Erick called out people who weren't paying attention and thank goodness I wasn't one of them. For lunch I had a tomato and cheese croissant (as usual) and had a working lunch with my team. I sense some separation issues within my team and I think slowly things are becoming "clicky" and it just feels like middle school again. People are literally going out of their way to avoid other people and it is all just so silly.
Hopefully people grow up and respect each others feelings
Hopefully people grow up and respect each others feelings
7/4/16
Two good days in a row, is there magic in South Africa?
Today we had class and then I totally forgot it was July 4th until Erik mentioned it in class. I've always loved July 4th, the holiday has never done me wrong but I did have very low expectations for today, as I do for most days haha.
When I saw that Jessica had decorated the green room it was all so cute and sweet, but what was even sweeter was the sangria ( shoutout to Darin for whipping it up, it was the highlight of the day).
Everyone drank and was merry. I got beautiful pictures of mostly everyone including the UWC students. Something I did notice was how they melt plastic bags over the fire logs and coal. Why?! Dont they know how dangerous that is to our health? Of course I ate every single bite of food I could, but that still doe not make it okay to set harmful toxins into the environment and into our bodies.
I also had a corona today for the first time in a long long time. Unfortunately I did not have any limes to go with it but it was delicious nonetheless. The best part was when Anna went bat shit crazy on karaoke and how good Kellen is at it too. I made Maverick go up and sing and Sajjan and I did a duet (goals).
Everyone was really wasted that by the time we were heading off to bed, we realized that we had to pick up and clean the entire green room.
Not looking forward to class tomorrow, everyone is going to be hungover.
Today we had class and then I totally forgot it was July 4th until Erik mentioned it in class. I've always loved July 4th, the holiday has never done me wrong but I did have very low expectations for today, as I do for most days haha.
When I saw that Jessica had decorated the green room it was all so cute and sweet, but what was even sweeter was the sangria ( shoutout to Darin for whipping it up, it was the highlight of the day).
Everyone drank and was merry. I got beautiful pictures of mostly everyone including the UWC students. Something I did notice was how they melt plastic bags over the fire logs and coal. Why?! Dont they know how dangerous that is to our health? Of course I ate every single bite of food I could, but that still doe not make it okay to set harmful toxins into the environment and into our bodies.
I also had a corona today for the first time in a long long time. Unfortunately I did not have any limes to go with it but it was delicious nonetheless. The best part was when Anna went bat shit crazy on karaoke and how good Kellen is at it too. I made Maverick go up and sing and Sajjan and I did a duet (goals).
Everyone was really wasted that by the time we were heading off to bed, we realized that we had to pick up and clean the entire green room.
Not looking forward to class tomorrow, everyone is going to be hungover.
7/3/16
Today was the kind of thing you tell everyone about for the rest of your life. Its a story that will make your friends envious, and your enemies something to talk about.
I went shark cage diving. in Africa.
let me repeat that.
Cage diving with great white sharks in Africa. Doesnt the sound of that just sound insane by itself??
It was so scary, Im not sure how some people left and were like "yeah it was fun, I wasnt scared at all". I think those people are either lying or they have gone through something completely disturbing that sharks were no competition.
I got sick on the boat, twice. And it took 4 hours after getting off the boat to feel my toes again. Safe to say it was one of the greatest times of my life.
Me and Jonny are thinking of scheduling a safari with the same company since their service was top notch and we had a great time.
When I got home I fell right to sleep and I just woke up now, at 1 am. whoop.
I went shark cage diving. in Africa.
let me repeat that.
Cage diving with great white sharks in Africa. Doesnt the sound of that just sound insane by itself??
It was so scary, Im not sure how some people left and were like "yeah it was fun, I wasnt scared at all". I think those people are either lying or they have gone through something completely disturbing that sharks were no competition.
I got sick on the boat, twice. And it took 4 hours after getting off the boat to feel my toes again. Safe to say it was one of the greatest times of my life.
Me and Jonny are thinking of scheduling a safari with the same company since their service was top notch and we had a great time.
When I got home I fell right to sleep and I just woke up now, at 1 am. whoop.
7/2/16
So someone really needs to get off their high horse in this program because in some situations, no one is right.
I went to long street with Aimee and Maddie and long story short, our Uber driver ran over a woman on the way back. It was the most horrifying thing in my life and I was a front seat view of it. I wish I hd more to say but it was a disgusting act of mankind and it's hard for me to believe that it happened
goodnight
I went to long street with Aimee and Maddie and long story short, our Uber driver ran over a woman on the way back. It was the most horrifying thing in my life and I was a front seat view of it. I wish I hd more to say but it was a disgusting act of mankind and it's hard for me to believe that it happened
goodnight
Saturday, July 16, 2016
7/1/16
I knew today was going to be a good day when I woke up and I was right. The first of the month always brings a new light and positivity that it makes sense to let go of the negative pulls and move forward.
Our group met with Victor today and he was really helpful in going over our deliverables that we even adopted some of his ideas into our write up drafts. Of course Luke took the entire control in the meeting so now I just let him have his power spotlight since he needs it so badly.
Something else that happened today was that I fell and almost rolled my ankle becuase I was trying not to step on a cats tail while walking so fast. I almost cried in how much pain I was in but then I think I was making it a bigger deal than what it was since I felt better about 30 minutes later.
I absolutely hate cats, theyre gross and unfriendly, but most of all they get my way (today was a great example)
I need to go on the store run today so I can hopefully have some dinner since the barn is closing up
6/30/16
Today was rough. It was rough because it has been on the back of my mind for a year.
Its my fathers first anniversary of his death. And it it also his birthday. This thought is the heaviest thing I carry in my heart each day because each day I realize more and more what he is not here to experience with me. It's too bad that I know exactly what he would say to each question I have for him, but I won't be able to hear it come out of his own mouth. There is so many normal things that trigger truamatic memories of this time last year, that I cna still find myself crying out of nowhere just because I saw an advertisement of the Godfather on the internet or heard a Ramones song playing someplace.
I miss my dad more than I am comfortable with. Everyone who ever knew him always tells me i'm his clone and I wish there were more pictures of us together.
Its my fathers first anniversary of his death. And it it also his birthday. This thought is the heaviest thing I carry in my heart each day because each day I realize more and more what he is not here to experience with me. It's too bad that I know exactly what he would say to each question I have for him, but I won't be able to hear it come out of his own mouth. There is so many normal things that trigger truamatic memories of this time last year, that I cna still find myself crying out of nowhere just because I saw an advertisement of the Godfather on the internet or heard a Ramones song playing someplace.
I miss my dad more than I am comfortable with. Everyone who ever knew him always tells me i'm his clone and I wish there were more pictures of us together.
6/28/16
SEE MODEL. I never want to hear that term ever again. But thinking about getting my MSE at UF, i am pretty sure It's going to keep popping up. I'm really proud of me and my team. My hair has been pulled out and stress acne has taken over my face. I'm starving, exhausted, and am going to leave this entry as is
SEE YA SEE MODEL!
SEE YA SEE MODEL!
Thursday, July 14, 2016
6/29/16 WINE TOUR
I am going to try to type this as accurate and clean as possible. Let me begin with I am drunk. I am drunk because I have been drinking for 10 hours straight. Do I feel guilty? Of course not. Do I feel sick? YES.
Today was angelic, and the places I went to, even more so. Let me make one thing clear, winelands in South Africa is where I want to be for the rest of my days. How are these places so beautiful? Who is the landscape artist in charge of this scenery? I took gorgeous photos that I know I am going to cherish for the rest of my life. My goal is to bring my mother here one day because I know she would love it as much as I do.
Jumping topics now. I bought several bottles of wine, had delicious cheese and bread, and we ended the night drinking a bottle (yes, a whole bottle) of champagne at the greatest pizza joint in the entire world. I ate two pizzas and an entree. Drunk girl hungry.
I'm back in my room now feeling dazed and confused, and also hungry. I can eat forever. I could have written this in the morning but then I would not be able to laugh at my drunken story telling.
Today was angelic, and the places I went to, even more so. Let me make one thing clear, winelands in South Africa is where I want to be for the rest of my days. How are these places so beautiful? Who is the landscape artist in charge of this scenery? I took gorgeous photos that I know I am going to cherish for the rest of my life. My goal is to bring my mother here one day because I know she would love it as much as I do.
Jumping topics now. I bought several bottles of wine, had delicious cheese and bread, and we ended the night drinking a bottle (yes, a whole bottle) of champagne at the greatest pizza joint in the entire world. I ate two pizzas and an entree. Drunk girl hungry.
I'm back in my room now feeling dazed and confused, and also hungry. I can eat forever. I could have written this in the morning but then I would not be able to laugh at my drunken story telling.
6/27/16
SEE models were due today, so of course everything went wrong. I've never seen 6 people more upset and nervous in my life. We were cooped up all day on the 4th floor of EMS just editing, adding, subtracting. We all had to make executive decisions by ourselves and just inform about them later. Everyone is getting sick and I am terrified. Getting sick while abroad it the worst, most unfortunate thing that could happen.
I'm very confident in our SEE models even though Morris tore them apart everytime he took a look but that's just how he is, right? After we turned in our first model, we went right back to work with Ronelles. I'm taking my break now to write my diary post (fun), and then it's going to be a late night
I'm very confident in our SEE models even though Morris tore them apart everytime he took a look but that's just how he is, right? After we turned in our first model, we went right back to work with Ronelles. I'm taking my break now to write my diary post (fun), and then it's going to be a late night
6/25/16 TABLE MOUNTAIN
Today I realised how in good shape I am in, granted, I'm a wimp, but I am super proud of myself. I had very different expectations for Table Mountain, I thought it was gong to be flatter, wilderness, but I was very very wrong. I'm used to hills and maybe some steep inclines like in Florida. The hardest hike I've ever done was in North Carolina and it was nothing compared to what Table Mountain is. Lets get one thing clear, there is no "table" part. The entire time was going up steep rocks that seemed they could fall apart at any moment. When the sky cleared, the sun was getting so hot that I drank all my water half-way up the hike. Thank god Nombusso gave me her banana, bless her heart. The hike is supposed to be "2 hours" but we somehow turned it into a 5-hour trip, yay! By the time we were almost there, we got so frustrated at all the false peaks.
My little heart sang when we found the restaurant and I ate almost everything in sight. Morris was there looking like nothing had happened and all I thought about was how he uses Table Mountain as a power play, of course i'm kidding.
I bought so much crap at the gift shop and even rewarded myself with a white topaz necklace. I have zero control.
When I got home I fell into bed and knocked out, dirt and all. It was pretty disgusting.
My little heart sang when we found the restaurant and I ate almost everything in sight. Morris was there looking like nothing had happened and all I thought about was how he uses Table Mountain as a power play, of course i'm kidding.
I bought so much crap at the gift shop and even rewarded myself with a white topaz necklace. I have zero control.
When I got home I fell into bed and knocked out, dirt and all. It was pretty disgusting.
6/26/16
Thank God it is Sunday. If I were home right now I would be relaxing by the pool, having a mimosa and playing fetch with my dog. This thought it probably the only reason how I am still sane right now. I'm still exhausted from yesterday but I think it was needed from the stress we are going through with the SEE models. Which are due soon!!!
I got dehydrated yesterday and still feel that nasueos/dizzy feeling when I got out of bed this morning. I really just want to work at Theology and not walk all the way to EMS, especially since the coffee place is closed.
Other nonrelevant thoughts I am having is
-How much wieght have I gaines since Ive been here?
-Does my dog miss me?
-I have not checked my bank account at all, maybe I should do that
-How much shit have I bought since I've been here?
My goal for today is to edit some parts of the SEE model, and start organixing my room. Lets just see how well that goes.
I got dehydrated yesterday and still feel that nasueos/dizzy feeling when I got out of bed this morning. I really just want to work at Theology and not walk all the way to EMS, especially since the coffee place is closed.
Other nonrelevant thoughts I am having is
-How much wieght have I gaines since Ive been here?
-Does my dog miss me?
-I have not checked my bank account at all, maybe I should do that
-How much shit have I bought since I've been here?
My goal for today is to edit some parts of the SEE model, and start organixing my room. Lets just see how well that goes.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
6/25/16
SUPER LONG DAY
So today started with waking up from the mini horror story of last night, and all I wanted to do was go out and explore, do some shopping, and eat yummy food. Before making plans to go out I made some possible logos for RSA and worked on the case study with my team.
Maddison, Aimee and I went to Long Street and we bought scarfs, necklaces, and we found Panaches stand we impulsivley spent way too much on a customized bag. We ate at this fire restaurant that I really want to return to at some point before I leave. When it was getting dark, we quickly took an uber from the restuarant and thats where everything went wrong. Not even 10 minutes into the uber drive, our driver ran over a lady going to full speed. When he braked, he looked at us as if he did not know what to do. I told him to pull over and that we were getting out of the car. I saw the woman use her adrenaliine to get out of the road and lie on the cold sidwalk. Us three were in some shock and I was speechless. We called Jessica and were told to wait there until the police arrived. I gave the police my information and then we yet again, toook another uber home. You can guess at this point that I'm sick and tired of Uber.
When I got back to theology, it was another shit show with the gossip and frantic freak outs. I called my family, called victor, and then went to bed.
So today started with waking up from the mini horror story of last night, and all I wanted to do was go out and explore, do some shopping, and eat yummy food. Before making plans to go out I made some possible logos for RSA and worked on the case study with my team.
Maddison, Aimee and I went to Long Street and we bought scarfs, necklaces, and we found Panaches stand we impulsivley spent way too much on a customized bag. We ate at this fire restaurant that I really want to return to at some point before I leave. When it was getting dark, we quickly took an uber from the restuarant and thats where everything went wrong. Not even 10 minutes into the uber drive, our driver ran over a lady going to full speed. When he braked, he looked at us as if he did not know what to do. I told him to pull over and that we were getting out of the car. I saw the woman use her adrenaliine to get out of the road and lie on the cold sidwalk. Us three were in some shock and I was speechless. We called Jessica and were told to wait there until the police arrived. I gave the police my information and then we yet again, toook another uber home. You can guess at this point that I'm sick and tired of Uber.
When I got back to theology, it was another shit show with the gossip and frantic freak outs. I called my family, called victor, and then went to bed.
6/23/16
I am exhausted. But what made it worse was with what happened tonight. After my team came over to work on the case study, a few more people came in and we started drinking/having fun. After everyone left, a man came knocking on the window pretty aggresively. He was saying things like "Helloooo open up" and "Is anyone in there"? It was obvious that the man was drunk and didn't think he was being scary. I was on the phone with Victor the entire time and he kept me pretty calm. I didn;t freak out but my roomate did, ALOT. I didn't know what to do so I just did my best to calm her down and get her back into bed. I didn't think to call Darin because the man went away before I could actually be concerned for my own safety. This kind of stuff happens in Gaiesville all the time, it was the fact that we are in Africa that makes it "scary".
My team is working pretty well together but it's hard to find thatt line between seriousness and still having a good time (wine is a good balance).
My team is working pretty well together but it's hard to find thatt line between seriousness and still having a good time (wine is a good balance).
06/24/16
Today is not an easy day, granted it is Friday, but this day on last year I was in the hospital letting my father go. I still have horrid and vivid memories of the entire process. I don't feel like talking much more about it so I will just keep going on with what happened today. After class, we did some late nigh work and then decided that we all wanted to go out to dinner. We went to this amazinng super fancy Italian restuarant (not sure what it is called) but it was the best dining experience of my life. I had 2 entrees, drinks, dessert and a really good time with my friends. There was an incident that occured with my roomate and I kinda wish I was not the source of information for that. People keep coming up to me wanting to gossip and it is really sad that people are only using what happened as a source of free entertainment rather than caring what happened.
When I got home, it was s*** show. I wanted to go straight to bed but was consumed in all the drama.
When I got home, it was s*** show. I wanted to go straight to bed but was consumed in all the drama.
Monday, June 27, 2016
6/28/16
Today was horrible. Nothing was good about today.
I woke up with the heaviest pressure to stay in bed and not go to class. My roomie Maddie wasn't feeling well and I was pretty jealous. I would have rather been sick today and stay in bed then work nonstop on the S.E.E Model (which was due today btw).
Class was fine, it always is
I think I have issues and need to work on my patience levels. It is SO hard for me to be understanding with some of my team mates. No one ever knows when to stop fooling around and concentrate for an hour straight. Everything would run much more smoothly without all the anecdotes. I get that we can have fun, but not when it is cutting this close to the wire. I have no issues being the vampire and having everyone hate me for telling people to focus, it must be done! The most important part about working with a team is to not take anything personal, the moment you do this everything becomes hostile and awkward.
Take for example me and Luke. We get into it because he always seems to think he is right, about everything. I'm always the one who has to counteract something and so he now associates me with an obstacle with everything that goes on. What helps this weird relationship is to re-start our friendship/team mate relationship every few hours or so. Forgive and forget. It's not as if we disrespect each other, but it can be hard working with each other. I have a lot of respect for luke, he's a good leading figure, especially with the UWC students.
We submitted our first model today, results pending.
I woke up with the heaviest pressure to stay in bed and not go to class. My roomie Maddie wasn't feeling well and I was pretty jealous. I would have rather been sick today and stay in bed then work nonstop on the S.E.E Model (which was due today btw).
Class was fine, it always is
I think I have issues and need to work on my patience levels. It is SO hard for me to be understanding with some of my team mates. No one ever knows when to stop fooling around and concentrate for an hour straight. Everything would run much more smoothly without all the anecdotes. I get that we can have fun, but not when it is cutting this close to the wire. I have no issues being the vampire and having everyone hate me for telling people to focus, it must be done! The most important part about working with a team is to not take anything personal, the moment you do this everything becomes hostile and awkward.
Take for example me and Luke. We get into it because he always seems to think he is right, about everything. I'm always the one who has to counteract something and so he now associates me with an obstacle with everything that goes on. What helps this weird relationship is to re-start our friendship/team mate relationship every few hours or so. Forgive and forget. It's not as if we disrespect each other, but it can be hard working with each other. I have a lot of respect for luke, he's a good leading figure, especially with the UWC students.
We submitted our first model today, results pending.
6/22/16
What do you write about, when you spend the entire day on the computer? Dealing with clients? Working around the 5 different sleeping schedules of your team mates?
Well, I won't write about that, instead, I'm going talk about the things I'm going to do when I go back home (to Miami).
Well, I won't write about that, instead, I'm going talk about the things I'm going to do when I go back home (to Miami).
- Go to South Beach
- Go to North Beach
- Go to the Keys with victor
- Get a dental cleaning
- Go mattress shopping
- Work out like crazy to get these South African pounds off my body
- Spend time with my brother and see if he is doing okay
- Visit my grandfather
- Go camping!!!!!!
- Convince Victor to take me to go see Finding Dory
That's all I have for now but I'm probably going to add more as I continue writing in this diary. I hardly ever get to be in Miami and when I fly back, I'll be there for an entire month! The only downside is being roommates with my mother again (not ideal I promise). Florida is a beautiful place and I keep seeing that daily temperatures are in the 90's, I cant be more jealous.
I hate the cold. I hate the cold. I hate the cold
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
6/21/16
So last night was a different story in terms on how temperature goes, I made sure both heaters were on, and when I woke up I felt like a cinnamon bun in the oven that I didn't want to get out of bed. I'm honestly going to vent and say what the most heightening point of my day was, which was my abrasive discussion with Lenia.
This is how it went down town in the underground.
Remember all the research Lenia did on Sunday? It was Tuesday 5pm and no one else in the group has yet to see all of this prodical research since she hadnt typed it up, shared it, (did it?). So when the entire group is stressed about how much has yet to get done, we were going over what each person has already finished. I grew into a frustration and had to keeping poking at Lenia for the research. She then said, and I qoute "I havn't typed it, and yesterday I did not know what to do after you told me that I have not done anything for the group". I call bullshit.
I would never say that to someone! Why would I discourage my own team by telling them that certain people have been doing all the work and how she has been doing anything? I know this sounds sarcastic but I never said that to her. I then went onto telling her that if she has a problem, she needs to come up to me and tell me she has a problem, instead of venting and trying to buy consolence from Andrea. I felt bad that she was uncomfortable but time is time and I am not going to work around your feelings. This is business, not a reality TV show (even though I treat my diary like a gossip column).
Other than thatm we made a lot of progress in terms of work and research but there is still a lot to get done and we need everyone to pitch in, and on a timely matter.
Andrea, Anna and I work really well together and we all have interests and a sense of humor in common which makes working with them more of an activity and not a job, so thats good!
This is how it went down town in the underground.
Remember all the research Lenia did on Sunday? It was Tuesday 5pm and no one else in the group has yet to see all of this prodical research since she hadnt typed it up, shared it, (did it?). So when the entire group is stressed about how much has yet to get done, we were going over what each person has already finished. I grew into a frustration and had to keeping poking at Lenia for the research. She then said, and I qoute "I havn't typed it, and yesterday I did not know what to do after you told me that I have not done anything for the group". I call bullshit.
I would never say that to someone! Why would I discourage my own team by telling them that certain people have been doing all the work and how she has been doing anything? I know this sounds sarcastic but I never said that to her. I then went onto telling her that if she has a problem, she needs to come up to me and tell me she has a problem, instead of venting and trying to buy consolence from Andrea. I felt bad that she was uncomfortable but time is time and I am not going to work around your feelings. This is business, not a reality TV show (even though I treat my diary like a gossip column).
Other than thatm we made a lot of progress in terms of work and research but there is still a lot to get done and we need everyone to pitch in, and on a timely matter.
Andrea, Anna and I work really well together and we all have interests and a sense of humor in common which makes working with them more of an activity and not a job, so thats good!
6/20/14
Today was cold, and not in a "lets have a snow day" cold. More in a "Im depressed, everything is falling apart, my body is aching, im starving" kind of cold. You see, when youre cold all night, like I was, your body is constantly using energy to keep yourself warm instead of focusing on other areas. When this happens and you wake up, you're going to be exhausted all day long, which is what I was.
Class was interesting but I was too stressed out about my client meeting with Tshepo and the amount of work our team has to focus. I honestly think the American students are carrying a vast majority of the weight when it comes to the S.E.E model.
On Sunday, Leina spent the entire time doing research on both of our clients industries but never uploaded it, she just wrote it down in her journal, which would have been fine if she shared the information with the rest of the group the day of (which did not happen).
One fun thing I did today (and that I enjoy doing) is creating new a new font. I usually scan and upload these new fonts onto DaFont but with limited resources and internet access I took a picture of it and will do it when I get back home. Creating new fonts challenges myself both creatively and consistency. You have to have similar tails, widths, lengths, curvature in each letter both capitalized and lowercase.
Meeting with Tshepo went okay, Luke took alot of the lead and I was the only one of accompanied him so we got to know each other a bit better, which is always good for team building, right?
Class was interesting but I was too stressed out about my client meeting with Tshepo and the amount of work our team has to focus. I honestly think the American students are carrying a vast majority of the weight when it comes to the S.E.E model.
On Sunday, Leina spent the entire time doing research on both of our clients industries but never uploaded it, she just wrote it down in her journal, which would have been fine if she shared the information with the rest of the group the day of (which did not happen).
One fun thing I did today (and that I enjoy doing) is creating new a new font. I usually scan and upload these new fonts onto DaFont but with limited resources and internet access I took a picture of it and will do it when I get back home. Creating new fonts challenges myself both creatively and consistency. You have to have similar tails, widths, lengths, curvature in each letter both capitalized and lowercase.
Meeting with Tshepo went okay, Luke took alot of the lead and I was the only one of accompanied him so we got to know each other a bit better, which is always good for team building, right?
Monday, June 20, 2016
6/19/20
Worked with Andrea and Anna for 8 hours straight on the S.E.E model. Luke is handling Tshepos financials alone for now, Charlton and Lenia didn't do much work but I'm not going get upset until it becomes a constant issue.
We wrote a good amount of Layer 1 one of S.E.E model and all of Layer 1 and part of Layer 2 for another.
Today is also the first fathers day where I don't have a father. It was really hard getting through the work day not trying to think about this but Marsha came up to me and asked how I was handling it, which was so unbelievably kind of her. I told her I was expected this day for a long time and that it isn't as bad as I had expected.
I'm only upset because I didn't get the chance to talk to him, with being around people all day long it's hard to find a minute to have true privacy that isn't in the freezing cold. His birthday and 1 year death anniversary is also next week, making this entire week hell.
Love you dad
Happy Fathers Day
We wrote a good amount of Layer 1 one of S.E.E model and all of Layer 1 and part of Layer 2 for another.
Today is also the first fathers day where I don't have a father. It was really hard getting through the work day not trying to think about this but Marsha came up to me and asked how I was handling it, which was so unbelievably kind of her. I told her I was expected this day for a long time and that it isn't as bad as I had expected.
I'm only upset because I didn't get the chance to talk to him, with being around people all day long it's hard to find a minute to have true privacy that isn't in the freezing cold. His birthday and 1 year death anniversary is also next week, making this entire week hell.
Love you dad
Happy Fathers Day
06/18/16
Woke up at 10:30, hallelujah.
I had a very light breakfast that included a banana and tea and then went to get ready for the group outing to Robben island.
I honestly did not know what to expect but I dressed for the cold (I was right, yay!). We arrived back at the waterfront where Maddison and I went to do a much needed currency exchange run and we bought super cute necklaces for next to nothing. We we stood in line to board the ferry I already knew it was going to be a bumpy, queasy ride. I was right. I threw up in my mouth twice and it put me in such a bad mood that I couldn't really enjoy the experience of the tour of Robben Island. Once I saw the inside of the jail cells I got several flashbacks of the time I visited Dachau, the first concentration camp to have been built for the holocaust.
After Robben Island, I was so excited to go back to Theology until I realized that I had to get back on the f****** ferry. Anna would not stop talking to me about her boyfriend and asking me about my boyfriend that I had to tell her "I will throw up if I'm not left alone", it worked.
I love you anna, I just really hated that ferry ride.
Went home, rested, getting ready for our 8-hour work plan with the team tomorrow
I had a very light breakfast that included a banana and tea and then went to get ready for the group outing to Robben island.
I honestly did not know what to expect but I dressed for the cold (I was right, yay!). We arrived back at the waterfront where Maddison and I went to do a much needed currency exchange run and we bought super cute necklaces for next to nothing. We we stood in line to board the ferry I already knew it was going to be a bumpy, queasy ride. I was right. I threw up in my mouth twice and it put me in such a bad mood that I couldn't really enjoy the experience of the tour of Robben Island. Once I saw the inside of the jail cells I got several flashbacks of the time I visited Dachau, the first concentration camp to have been built for the holocaust.
After Robben Island, I was so excited to go back to Theology until I realized that I had to get back on the f****** ferry. Anna would not stop talking to me about her boyfriend and asking me about my boyfriend that I had to tell her "I will throw up if I'm not left alone", it worked.
I love you anna, I just really hated that ferry ride.
Went home, rested, getting ready for our 8-hour work plan with the team tomorrow
7/17/16
Today was an early day but thank god I am feeling better. My fever went down for the most part but to be safe I didn't go to class out of fear that it would come back. My team went to meet with Tshepo without me which is fine, but when I asked them for an update as to what went on, they gave me very vague responses and I had to dig each member for information.
I felt much better in the afternoon so I went to Phillipe with the group. There I saw what a container business looks like, it was worse than what I expected. Granted, I've seen the business places in Khayelishta but this location seems to be so remote that I cant imagine people travel so far to get some fish and chips.
These start-up businesses reminded me a lot of the hatcheries I've visited when I went to Ireland for a different entrepreneurship program. I enjoyed the speaker to told us about how he gives container space to promising businesses, I plan on opening a similiar business that will help woman entrepreneurs.
Then the fun started, YAY!
I went to the Waterfront for the first time and it was beautiful, it reminded she of Bayside Mall in Miami. The only part that wasn't was that I wasn't drinking because my stomach was giving me problems.
Had an amazing dinner of fish and chips, nailed it.
I felt much better in the afternoon so I went to Phillipe with the group. There I saw what a container business looks like, it was worse than what I expected. Granted, I've seen the business places in Khayelishta but this location seems to be so remote that I cant imagine people travel so far to get some fish and chips.
These start-up businesses reminded me a lot of the hatcheries I've visited when I went to Ireland for a different entrepreneurship program. I enjoyed the speaker to told us about how he gives container space to promising businesses, I plan on opening a similiar business that will help woman entrepreneurs.
Then the fun started, YAY!
I went to the Waterfront for the first time and it was beautiful, it reminded she of Bayside Mall in Miami. The only part that wasn't was that I wasn't drinking because my stomach was giving me problems.
Had an amazing dinner of fish and chips, nailed it.
Friday, June 17, 2016
7/16/16
So Im writing this diary post a day late because I had such a horrible case of food poisining, I have just been sleeping, drinking water, and resting. I'm pretty sure I got the poisining from the debonaires pizza place. What a mistake. Can you say, rotten mushrooms?
We met with our second client, Ronelle, for the first time, and she was splendid. Now I will be very honest and say that I had a high fever in that meeting and was shivering cold from the chills that I did not pay much attention. From what understood, her business is more complicated than Tshepo's.
After our client meeting, I told my group that I was going to go back to my room and take a nap and be available at 8:30 pm.
I woke up at 10:30 am.
The night was filled with shivering cold shaking, sweating from the fever, and all over body aches.
Not a win for Isabella
07/15/16
Today was our first client meeting, and unlike everyone else in the entire program I wasn't nervous. I quickly learned that many people quickly experience nervousness and stress. When I was little, my mother clearly explained to me that stress and nervousness are the most useless state of beings, and to this day I have only been nervous a handful of times in my life (like the EESA interview for one).
Anyways, our meeting with Tshepo went better than I imagined quite honestly. My group members are all very poised and patient, a quality I truly admire in them. Andrea and I took notes while the other 5 asked the questions. I asked a few follow up questions as well, just so we didn't miss any valuable information.
I went to the mall where I spent my Fall tuition at Zara, but it's okay because ill be stylish all semester long.
I then met with my group where we went over everything about Tshepo, coming up with possible deliverables, to then organizing ourselves for the rest of the week. I then got lightheaded from all the thinking that I retired and went to sleep (but actually went to write in my diary AND THEN go to sleep).
speaking of which, goodnight!
Anyways, our meeting with Tshepo went better than I imagined quite honestly. My group members are all very poised and patient, a quality I truly admire in them. Andrea and I took notes while the other 5 asked the questions. I asked a few follow up questions as well, just so we didn't miss any valuable information.
I went to the mall where I spent my Fall tuition at Zara, but it's okay because ill be stylish all semester long.
I then met with my group where we went over everything about Tshepo, coming up with possible deliverables, to then organizing ourselves for the rest of the week. I then got lightheaded from all the thinking that I retired and went to sleep (but actually went to write in my diary AND THEN go to sleep).
speaking of which, goodnight!
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
06/14/16
Today I woke up freezing with chills and knew that it was going to be a slow day for me. I get sick very easily so I have to protect myself from the cold as much as I can. In class, my coldness didn't get much better since I was freezing the entire time. I knew that we had our township tour later in the day so I asked Darin if it was okay if I stayed back and rested. I've had strep throat 7 times in my life and I recently found out that someone in our group has strep throat so I need to steer clear of that person.
I wish I had gone on the township tour but I know I made the right decision staying behind.
Luvoyo Rani came to speak and his energy and passion was inspiring. I looked around the room for the next potential Luvoyo and didn't even think of myself. Today was a day of self-actualization. I couldn't make my team meeting and felt pretty guilty about it, I know what its like to have a weak link on the team and I refuse to be that person.
Luckily my team was very understanding about needing to rest but I hope to make up for it this week.
I wish I had gone on the township tour but I know I made the right decision staying behind.
Luvoyo Rani came to speak and his energy and passion was inspiring. I looked around the room for the next potential Luvoyo and didn't even think of myself. Today was a day of self-actualization. I couldn't make my team meeting and felt pretty guilty about it, I know what its like to have a weak link on the team and I refuse to be that person.
Luckily my team was very understanding about needing to rest but I hope to make up for it this week.
Monday, June 13, 2016
06/13/2016
As excited as I am to begin my journey in the EESA program, I already know that this time is going to fly by. It is very exciting to be surrounded by intelligent and motivated people who all share a common goal and purpose. With that being said, my group has some of the most charming and intellectual people I have ever met and I am anxious to see what we come up with. Tommorow we go into the township of Khayelishta for the first time and I have to admit that I am nervous. I've seen this kind of poverty on TV but have never witnessed it in person. From what I hear it is also dangerous, which is also a bit nerve wracking.
Dr. Morris taught alot about guerilla strategies and tactics and it reminded me alot of the book 48 Laws of Power (I wonder if he's read it or not I should ask him). But I'm happy that i'm already taking away alot from the classroom and am excited about how I implement it on Wednesday when meet our clients for the first time.
I also cant believe just how cheap food is here. I was a bit upset when I discovered that food was not included in our tuition fees but I don't even mind since I had amazing sushi for about $2.50. Lunch time is great to get to know people who arent in your group. I think the entire EESA program so far has great chemistry but since it being the second day I cant help but be curious about drama that will go on.
Dr. Morris taught alot about guerilla strategies and tactics and it reminded me alot of the book 48 Laws of Power (I wonder if he's read it or not I should ask him). But I'm happy that i'm already taking away alot from the classroom and am excited about how I implement it on Wednesday when meet our clients for the first time.
I also cant believe just how cheap food is here. I was a bit upset when I discovered that food was not included in our tuition fees but I don't even mind since I had amazing sushi for about $2.50. Lunch time is great to get to know people who arent in your group. I think the entire EESA program so far has great chemistry but since it being the second day I cant help but be curious about drama that will go on.
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