Nostalgia and a little bit of Giorgio
Survived week 1 of training! Wheeww! I'm overwhelmed with a lot of information, but I think this type approach is appropriate. Not complaining though! So far so good! Anyway, one aspect of training this week was self-analysis. In order to advise students, it's important that I have a good grasp of myself! One activity that we did was to share an object of significance. I could have shared many other things, but for some reason, I chose to talk about my one of the nametags I wore when I worked in the hotel industry.
In the hotel industry, wearing a nametag means, "I'm here to serve you." The said name tag symbolizes my innate service-oriented characteristic. I really pride myself in being of service! Talking about this name tag evoked so many good memories during my tenure at the property. It reminded me of how much I persevered to get there. And how much I've grown as a person and as a professional being there. It was such an honor to work with the very best. I truly loved my job, the people I worked with, and how it afforded me to see the world in the most literal sense. Talking about the nametag, however, also reminded me that perhaps my tenure at the property did not work out--which made me wonder if the other side of the grass was greener. It was a bold move to have left everything behind--the security of having a stable job and salary to pursue the unknown.
I don't think a lot of people would have the courage to do what I have done. But it has turned out to be the decision I've ever made thus far. Honestly, I'm in my prime right now. Graduate school gave me the opportunity to restart my life! I'm meeting so many interesting people, and I get to do the things I never thought I could do. I still don't know what I truly want to do after 2019, when I complete my Master's program, but I learned that it's okay. At least I have more options now! :)
Looking at this name tag will always be a constant reminder that I have fond memories of that specific period of my life, but it's also a reminder that that chapter has ended, and I'm now in the process of creating a new one.
Anyway, as mentioned, I survived this week! It was a lot! Really! So I decided to treat myself a little by getting a little something from Giorgio Armani: a yen a wallet. I'm such a wallet person! I don't know why! When I saw this on the website, I fell in love with it immediately! The price, however, wasn't friendly! I was dilly-dallying whether I should get it or not because it was so expensive. I attempted to look for alternatives elsewhere, but there was none that gave me the same level of infatuation. So I gave in, and put it on my cart. I thought to myself, I could always return it should I not like it once it arrives. But it arrived today, and it was beautiful! Ahh, look at the leather! I normally prefer compact wallets, but I this looks like a wallet that a future Ph.D. would own. Hahaha.
In the hotel industry, wearing a nametag means, "I'm here to serve you." The said name tag symbolizes my innate service-oriented characteristic. I really pride myself in being of service! Talking about this name tag evoked so many good memories during my tenure at the property. It reminded me of how much I persevered to get there. And how much I've grown as a person and as a professional being there. It was such an honor to work with the very best. I truly loved my job, the people I worked with, and how it afforded me to see the world in the most literal sense. Talking about the nametag, however, also reminded me that perhaps my tenure at the property did not work out--which made me wonder if the other side of the grass was greener. It was a bold move to have left everything behind--the security of having a stable job and salary to pursue the unknown.
I don't think a lot of people would have the courage to do what I have done. But it has turned out to be the decision I've ever made thus far. Honestly, I'm in my prime right now. Graduate school gave me the opportunity to restart my life! I'm meeting so many interesting people, and I get to do the things I never thought I could do. I still don't know what I truly want to do after 2019, when I complete my Master's program, but I learned that it's okay. At least I have more options now! :)
Looking at this name tag will always be a constant reminder that I have fond memories of that specific period of my life, but it's also a reminder that that chapter has ended, and I'm now in the process of creating a new one.
Anyway, as mentioned, I survived this week! It was a lot! Really! So I decided to treat myself a little by getting a little something from Giorgio Armani: a yen a wallet. I'm such a wallet person! I don't know why! When I saw this on the website, I fell in love with it immediately! The price, however, wasn't friendly! I was dilly-dallying whether I should get it or not because it was so expensive. I attempted to look for alternatives elsewhere, but there was none that gave me the same level of infatuation. So I gave in, and put it on my cart. I thought to myself, I could always return it should I not like it once it arrives. But it arrived today, and it was beautiful! Ahh, look at the leather! I normally prefer compact wallets, but I this looks like a wallet that a future Ph.D. would own. Hahaha.
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