Ramblings
I think my editor thinks I'm a boy. He addressed a recent email with "thanks man" ... granted I've only just started working for the news journal, we've never met in person and my foreign name doesn't clearly indicate gender. But it's slightly off-putting that I present myself as a man. Unless that's just his way of addressing everyone. He is the casual sort, having just emailed all the writers that the downed server was a "bit o' bullshit". I've never worked like this before. The lack of structure and organization is ... interesting.
My dad asks "why don't you have a template spreadsheet for your interviews" ... How to make a lay person with a military background understand that some things just don't function that way. I snickered my way through that explanation.
I spent the entire day learning about public speaking. Now, I've had a fair share of experience, especially because I've been pushing myself to take on leadership roles since grade 11. But I still managed to pick up some useful tips today. I also had an "aha!" moment, in that I told myself: "listen, you've done this so many times now. The next time you get up in front of a group of people, fake it. You may be nervous, but you've got experience so tell your brain to shut up 'cause you got this down cold."
They used a Mr. Rogers clip for showcasing a polished speaker. I definitely got a bit sentimental over that segment. Mr. Rogers, you were a childhood hero.
Tomorrow is dedicated to Resumes and Interviewing skills. Joy! I've only spent the past 2 months revising and polishing my resume. *sigh* *grumble* Well, it's never 100% perfect and I did just add two jobs, so I'm sure it can be further tweaked and adjusted. Interviewing bit will be handy. I like to think I'm good at it, but the last time I was interviewed was in 2007. Geez!
I'm UBER sad that another season of Game of Thrones has come to an end. The last episode was a bit disappointing considering the second to last episode. It's gonna be a looooong year till the next season. I wish they'd expand to 12/14/16 episodes per season. We want more! I finally found someone who didn't get sucked in to the series. Many of us tried explaining to her that it takes 2-3 episodes and eventually all the killing and brutality becomes a side thing, but she's not buying in. Can't figure that one out.
I need to blog!!! I have a couple lined up. Just need pictures to add before I publish them. I don't think anyone from here actually reads my blog though, so I don't know why I'm telling you about it.
The rain has got to stop. I'm sick of it. Weather gods, kindly revert to a sunny summer. k-thanx-bye!
Alright, before I shut up for the night: BIG thanks to the lovely peoples who took time to fill out my Johari window. Utterly sweet of you. You all see me in ways I didn't realize and that's an ego/confidence boost. The Nohari window would be more helpful in terms of personal development, but I can understand why no one from LJ would feel comfortable filling that out. In case you haven't, but do still want to, you can help me out with the Johari window by going here and clicking on 5 adjectives that describe me. If you're game, you can visit the Nohari window.
My dad asks "why don't you have a template spreadsheet for your interviews" ... How to make a lay person with a military background understand that some things just don't function that way. I snickered my way through that explanation.
I spent the entire day learning about public speaking. Now, I've had a fair share of experience, especially because I've been pushing myself to take on leadership roles since grade 11. But I still managed to pick up some useful tips today. I also had an "aha!" moment, in that I told myself: "listen, you've done this so many times now. The next time you get up in front of a group of people, fake it. You may be nervous, but you've got experience so tell your brain to shut up 'cause you got this down cold."
They used a Mr. Rogers clip for showcasing a polished speaker. I definitely got a bit sentimental over that segment. Mr. Rogers, you were a childhood hero.
Tomorrow is dedicated to Resumes and Interviewing skills. Joy! I've only spent the past 2 months revising and polishing my resume. *sigh* *grumble* Well, it's never 100% perfect and I did just add two jobs, so I'm sure it can be further tweaked and adjusted. Interviewing bit will be handy. I like to think I'm good at it, but the last time I was interviewed was in 2007. Geez!
I'm UBER sad that another season of Game of Thrones has come to an end. The last episode was a bit disappointing considering the second to last episode. It's gonna be a looooong year till the next season. I wish they'd expand to 12/14/16 episodes per season. We want more! I finally found someone who didn't get sucked in to the series. Many of us tried explaining to her that it takes 2-3 episodes and eventually all the killing and brutality becomes a side thing, but she's not buying in. Can't figure that one out.
I need to blog!!! I have a couple lined up. Just need pictures to add before I publish them. I don't think anyone from here actually reads my blog though, so I don't know why I'm telling you about it.
The rain has got to stop. I'm sick of it. Weather gods, kindly revert to a sunny summer. k-thanx-bye!
Alright, before I shut up for the night: BIG thanks to the lovely peoples who took time to fill out my Johari window. Utterly sweet of you. You all see me in ways I didn't realize and that's an ego/confidence boost. The Nohari window would be more helpful in terms of personal development, but I can understand why no one from LJ would feel comfortable filling that out. In case you haven't, but do still want to, you can help me out with the Johari window by going here and clicking on 5 adjectives that describe me. If you're game, you can visit the Nohari window.