The conclusion
9:26 AM
Just had to get one with the trunks. My thighs look ginormous. I know. :/It was my last day interning at LV today and I simply have to blog about it because I'm still reeling from the sense of fulfillment that the day bestowed upon me. It started off with me expecting not very much. Last day. Just do the deed and let it be. Plus I was watching over the new intern, Simone, who was to replace me when my stint ended. But what started off as a normal day turned out to be spectacular in tiny little ways that leaves me at a loss for words as to why they resulted in such elation in the first place.
I received an e mail from the regional coordinator in HK commending me on a job well done in terms of smooth flow of press samples to and from Malaysia. My boss gave me a little pep talk and she had very few negative things to say which somehow instilled a subtle yet empowering enough sense of confidence within me. And some of my colleagues took me out for lunch as a farewell. Having been just a simpleton in the office who strove to complete my tasks and ensure that with every passing day, I learnt a little bit more about the working world, I was really taken aback by the attention I received. Overjoyed that my work did not go unrecognized. Elated that despite my attempt to sometimes be personal and less open, people will be missing me and missing my quality of work. Ecstatic that I was in the presence of so many fabulous people who had inspired me and paved a way for me to venture out in the open.
What was even more fulfilling was that days before my internship ended, I felt like I finally got my biggest break within the company. On a whim, my boss decided to ask me and Simone to write a cover letter about two different launches by Vuitton. Simone was off to training so I tried incorporating my ideas and coming up with a piece which was not the hardest task for me because I am the sort of person who is seriously passionate about being inspired and writing about anything in the world when I really am. But I took it seriously enough and my boss was impressed with what I had to offer. Some minor editing and my contribution was sent out to the majority of the Malaysian press. It's probably a tiny little achievement but for this I am ever so grateful. So overjoyed that my piece was worth distributing that I can feel my heart thumping in excitement as I type away now.
I suppose being afraid of the future is normal. Uncertainty can breed fear and fear may cloud your judgement and abstain you from truly reaching your potential. But it's moments like these. Moments where your confidence feels like it's on a booster pill that makes the future seem a little more secure. I will bask in this moment as long as it lasts. Thank you God for the wonders that you do!
Pictured here with some of my much loved colleagues, Mia and Judy.
At Madam Kwans for lunch. My lovely boss, Jasmine sits across the three of us.
With everyone! Have to admit that this is not the best picture of me :(
With Simone and Mia, taking in the sunshine.Now that I've ended, I can safely say that LV is so much more than the just glitz and glamour. It's about the hard work that goes into achieving all that prestige. And with such a solid team backing it up, it's no wonder such excellence ensues from the brand. I have been truly priviledged.
That said, my boy is not doing so bad for himself in Perth either. It's official that he has got a job which pays all too well and lavishes him with all sorts of food and facilities that I wish I could have for myself. BHP Biliton must be one fantastic company for the way it treats it's employees.
Also, on another more personal note, I got to know a friend more intimately today and the conversations that we have sometimes amuse me. Perplexing and emotional, I cannot piece together for sure what I know and all that I don't. But it is this perplexity and curiosity that makes me really care and invest genuine concern. Everyday is another puzzle put together. I cannot wait for tomorrow.
That said, my boy is not doing so bad for himself in Perth either. It's official that he has got a job which pays all too well and lavishes him with all sorts of food and facilities that I wish I could have for myself. BHP Biliton must be one fantastic company for the way it treats it's employees.
Also, on another more personal note, I got to know a friend more intimately today and the conversations that we have sometimes amuse me. Perplexing and emotional, I cannot piece together for sure what I know and all that I don't. But it is this perplexity and curiosity that makes me really care and invest genuine concern. Everyday is another puzzle put together. I cannot wait for tomorrow.
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