Work Experience!

Back in summer, I sent off numerous emails to magazines and newspapers, hoping for some response. I was desperate for some sort of work experience to help me stand out in the long run up university. 

After many failed attempts, I finally got something! Bliss magazine, the UKs biggest teen magazine, responded offering me work experience in October. I was ecstatic, even though Bliss magazine were located three hours away from my home. I responded back with an outstanding yes, and arranged some accommodation and travel (aka my dad).

 So now, here I am. Currently sitting in a hotel in Kent, on my tod, after my second successful day at Bliss magazine. So, this is how the whole first few days went...

FIRST DAY:

After spending the night before travelling down with my Dad, I was nervous, tired and scared. The whole build up to the experience hadn't nerved me at all, but as soon as I got into the car with my dad, the nerves kicked in and I was petrified

I woke up full of nerves, hoping they would've disappeared through some sleep. But they didn't. I continued to make myself look acceptable, even though my stomach was doing somersaults. I dressed myself in my crafty little topshop dress I brought in the sale for £10, with my thick black tights and some heeled studded boots. 

              The Tiffany earrings were out and about! 

I arrived at the office, soaking from the rain and scared from the nerves. I walked into reception and was mesmerized by everything. The office was bustling with office workers, desks, computers and brightly printed magazine covers. I stood there, very awkwardly, whilst a member from the Bliss team came to collect me (I sound like a lost puppy). She introduced herself, and welcomed me to office of Bliss workers. I stood there like a scarecrow whilst they all waved and smiled enthusiastically. 

My first task was researching recent teen related stories, one's that readers would enjoy. I raided the newspapers and online web, and produced a word document, which was sent out to the team. 

My next, and final task, involved me working in the fashion cupboard and returning numerous amounts of clothes back to their home. The job may seem boring and monotonous, but I strangely enjoyed it! Plus, I got to discover loads of brands that I had never even heard of!

This task took up most of my shift, and before I knew it, I was being sent home! The first day really settled my nerves, as I realised that the team weren't going to eat me alive and I would be perfectly fine. 

DAY TWO:

For some strange reason, I forgot to take pictures of my outfit today, think I may have overslept? 

Any who, I wore my pink and white, wedge-wood style blouse with a drop back. I wore my leggings and fringed boots with the outfit, as I deeply regretted wearing heeled boots on my first day (poorly feet!)

I spent the first half of the day finishing off the clothing returns and boxing them up for the courier. It got a tad complicated, after a few silly mistakes, but a member of the Bliss team helped me straight away!

After my break, my task was to discover the prices of products which just simply needed prices. This involved emailing companies such as ciate, Mac and lush, with politely worded emails asking them to email me back. As you can imagine, many didn't respond back but on the other hand, there were some that responded promptly with lovely messages! In all honesty, I felt like a right professional (lol).

Then before I knew it, the day was over and everyone was packing up to go home. 

It's only been a two days, with only a couple of tasks, but i'm loving it! I enjoy the atmosphere of the office and the people i'm surrounded with, and I still have three days left! 

I'll keep you posted!

Thanks!

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xxx

I don't think this place is half as nice as Tiffany's

A couple of years ago I watched the classic film, breakfast at Tiffany's. After the first few minutes, I fell completely and utterly in love with the main character, Holly Golightly and the whole idea of Tiffany's.

After dropping a few hints here and there to my parents, they finally agreed that for my 18th birthday, I could have some Tiffany&Co jewellery. You can imagine my excitement. 

So, on the weekend after my birthday, me and my family ventured down to London to buy my present. We ended up visiting the store at Harrods, as we thought it might be smaller and quieter. 

I fell in love with the store straight away, and I was wondering round with a huge smile on my face, gazing at everything in sight. 

Before I knew it, I was asking a man for the jewellery I wanted, and he was trying it on me. The whole experience was so calm and professional, I didn't feel at all uncomfortable, which actually surprised me. 

I decided on a beaded bracelet, with a heart tag attached saying return to tiffanys and the heart shaped earrings to match:

Made in 1995.

As some of you may be aware, I recently celebrated my eighteenth birthday and made that giant step from childhood to adulthood.

Ok, maybe not quite yet, but I still celebrated making it to that milestone age of the big one eight. On Friday, I spent the first half of my day celebrating with friends at sixth form, where they absolutely spoiled me! I spent the majority of my free opening presents and being stopped by teachers who were amazed at my collection! 

After much celebration at sixth form, I headed to Costa with a friend for a yummy catch up. We chatted and giggled, and eventually ventured to the shops for a little browse. Oh, by the way, during the entire day I was wearing two birthday badges and carrying large gift bags, looking a tad strange.

Once I got home, I was opening more presents off my family, who also spoilt me rotten. They treated me to a lovely Pandora ring, Marc Jacobs perfume (dot), hair curlers and money, along with loads of other lovely bits and bobs. After opening my presents, I rushed upstairs to try and sort out my appearance after a tiring day!

The night consisted of my family and a couple of my friends. I have quite a large family, so the house was pretty full of loud, quite tipsy, people. It was lovely to see the majority of my family, and celebrate with them. 

However, the night ended pretty short for an eighteenth, as me and my family were heading to London the next morning for a day out (which I will be blogging about separately).

All in all, I had a pretty good birthday filled with great people and celebrations all round. 

I will be blogging about some of my gifts and my trip to London, so check those out!

thanks xxx

Update!

Hello!

I am ridiculously sorry for my lack of posts recently, but everything has been very chaotic and busy lately. However, I now promise, truly promise, that I will be posting a hell of alot more in the near future. 

I have loads of post ideas, including my birthday (which is tomorrow, ah!), my trip to London and my work experience, plus loads more!

So make sure you check those out when i'm back up to my usual standard. 

Once again, i'm truly sorry! 

xxxxxxxxx

There's no place like...the theatre!

On Wednesday, I visited the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester, to see the play all my sons.

I arrived at the theatre, in complete and utter awe, even though I was bursting for the toilet after a two and a half hour journey! The theatre is contemporary and utterly beautiful, with tall, white standing pillars and breathtaking glass stained windows, it is a true treasure.  

The play, written by Arthur Miller, is a piece I'm studying for my A-level English, so I took the opportunity straight away. The play was preformed outstandingly, and I was completely blown away by the whole thing. I never really consider myself a theatre lover, but the play may have changed me. The atmosphere was incredible and at one moment, I was on the edge of my seat! 

All in All, I had a pretty great day, even though I wish I could have explored Manchester :( (I love Manchester). Maybe another time, eh?!

Thanks xx