Author: Ayesha

Ok today was a strange day.

As I stepped in, every one was huddled together in little groups and talking in hushed tones. I soon realized that there were rumours of changes to the organizational structure of one of our client.

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I’m unsure what this means for our contract with them, what a bummer, I really hope it works out. I’ve just joined, why is it being taken away from meeeee 🙁

On a happier note, 2 catalogue books were pushed out today, go team!

I was very spaced out this morning, I think it was rather delayed shock from hearing some unfortunate news about mum and perhaps slightly exhausted from the previous days + the effects of rain. UGH I HATE BEING IN THE RAIN, did you know that?

I took a nice long lunch with my first mate here:

much needed fresh air.

We also found the Google and Fairfax buildings 😀

Highlight: Captain: *offers chilli lime soya crisps*
First mate: *fumbles for a few minutes* .. I’m defeated by the package

I get to be PM in Glamandy’s stead again today! Yay.

Wednesday is Pastry day. I love pastry day ! 

Today was yet another hectic day for me coupled with pouring rain. I really dislike rain, only because I get almost instant headaches from a few raindrops on my head. I filled in for Glamandy for the morning and pushed lots of jobs out, guess I’ve learnt my lesson from the previous week.

In the afternoon I accompanied Gemini to Fox Studios to watch a rehearsal of the DJ’s Spring Summer Collections Launch. It was rather inspiring watching the models with the beautiful clothes, some of which featured in our catalogues. It’s quite surreal even, even though I technically work in fashion, I can’t quite grasp it yet.

I’m honestly so thankful for landing this internship, it’s opened me to so many possibilities that never ever crossed my tiny little mind + SQUEALLLSSSS as I entered Fox Studios my little heart started pounding twice its usual pace, because.. the dream! One of at least, the dream of working in a studio qq.

Glamandy’s got a stomach bug so I’m in charge of one of the catalogues now HEHEHEHEHEHEH.

Wow.

I got an actual taste of being a project manager today, I was full on running around, delegating tasks, checking statuses, getting in touch with clients while doing other little tasks like estimates, expense claims and archiving for Timtam and the DJ team.

A real job is so fun, and so tiring.

I also saw a rather interesting post on my QUT undergrads page today. It said “Hi my company is hiring! and then a list of about 10 different roles and a link to … dun dun dunnnnn Whybin\TBWA website!”

So… my company is hiring and several roles were for the DJ team, which meanzxzxzx.. I should *fingers crossed* get a contract soon hmm .

I’m kinda in limbo today. Unsure of my status .. because my internship did end on friday but the team wants me on.

ANYWAY

seems like a fair few people are absent today, razzles, doubleB, ES, CS, apparently everyone’s tummy is aching. (Edit: ES is on annual leave and CS dropped a cabinet? on his toe while moving woooops)

Funny because mine was in the morning as well, but got better after lunch. phew.

I think I really can’t function without food. After lunch I’m always full of energy and much more productive than in the morning. But .. I do get tea and biscuits or toast or eggs in the morning too… maybe I just still hate mornings, even after having a rather consistent month of sleeping around 11-11.30 and waking at 7. Grr.

A quote from my first mate after analyzing several boards together:

In matters of taste, there is no argument!

TODAY IS POTENTIALLY MY LAST DAY.

Glamandy had to leave early yesterday and entrusted her work to me, which I feel like I dutifully carried out.

This morning, naturally, everything is in chaos and she seemed flustered and slightly displeased that in her absence other jobs were pushed forward and hers became well.. low priority.

Ah, such is the delicate nature of project management.

I can’t help but feel it may be my fault for not pressuring studio for her work to be completed by this morning. I’m not sure how much authority I have over other people. Sure I’m on the management team but my say has probably considerably less weight than the full time staff.  I’m slightly conflicted. Help!

Oh my god.

I have to type this part like a script for full impact.

[Int – TBWA office]

Captain is doing her own thing. She sees Razzles and stops to talk to him

Captain: Hey I had a dream about you last night!

Rapunzel, nearby, bursts out laughing.

Captain (turns towards Rapunzel):  No, what are you thinking, I ran away.

Rapunzel, laughs even harder

Razzles (with a very smug smile and walks towards Rapunzel while pointing at his chest): She ran away to me!

Captain turns back to face Razzles and smacks his face with her boards

Captain: OH MY GOD SORRY. I was running away from home and you were in a shop and and ..

Razzles: Was anyone else there? Rapunzel?

Captain: Uh.. YES, ponytail and CS were there !

Rapunzel continues to laugh hysterically.

Captain: I went to a fabric store, and you guys were in a secret room and there were two more people that I don’t recognize or remember, but yes ponytail and CS were there! (pauses) Should I not tell you next time..

Razzles: No no, I hope theres a part 2, tonight.

I thought I was finally earlier than Timtam this morning, but it turns out shes at the dentist. Dammit.

Today’s been a terrific day, I’ve been busy all day helping several projects simultaneously, I finally stopped to sit and look around at 4:37pm for 1.. 2.. 3.. seconds OK I had work to do again.

During lunch I was sent on a mission to buy a bouquet for the doll who is leaving for Berlin on Monday! I’m quite surprised that both the doll and HF have had their last days on Thursdays and not Fridays.

Highlight: 2nd in commanded creative director very nicely did a little thank you “speech” admitting that we’re all fucked now because she’s such a hard worker and we’ll have to take over her jobs.

wooo busy morning, proof-reading,cross-checking changes with admation. I have the eyes of a hawk!

Timtam sounded sniffly this morning which prompted me to swing by S to ask how he was feeling today, he said great but he didn’t sound so great. I can see in his eyes he has no guilt whatsoever in spreading his sickness, in fact, I don’t feel 100% myself 😛

I can’t say this applies for all workplaces but in most, I reckon there’s just this one person who is a critical team player. For me that’s my first mate. He came in late today and it was just hectic in the morning. Timtam and I were playing the proofreader roles but even with all my coaching I still was apprehensive about green-lighting certain copy changes. Timtam entrusted me with checking every board in his absence.

I joined in for a meeting where we were briefed on our newly acquired client. I rather excited to see this campaign come to life :DD Can’t say too much right now, because well, nothing’s been formulated yet.

Some time in the day, Glamandy said I would have to seek approval from Lily after the client’s seen the artwork. I always mix Lily and Lavender up. They sit facing each other, separated by two giant screens. I feel like Lily’s name matches Lavender’s face and vice versa. I shared that sentiment with Rapunzel who laughed quite hysterically at me.

Highlight: It appears Christmas catalogue items have arrived for shooting woohooooo

DoubleB is once again killing it with a pretty flowery top and I really love this scarf she has, its just black with white grids but its so good. Maybe it just looks good on her and would look hideous on me. hmm.

I had a lunch date with Timtam this afternoon, the lobster risotto was ab fab. As you would have guessed, we discussed my future prospects with Whybin\TBWA, and I am wanted ! What a relief. I’m not sure if I could have kept a straight face or held myself together if I wasn’t needed after this internship. Although some details have to be worked out, I might be on “intern” status for a couple weeks longer before finalizing a new contract which is perfectly fine with me.

I was happy the rest of the day 🙂

Highlight: I am now known as Captain.

I didn’t have a very smooth morning today. Firstly my hair was a giant tangled mess and I had stubbornly refused to straighten it the night before and naturally regretted it when I got up. I’m quite sure I yanked way more strands than usual today.

My next ‘obstacle’ , I suppose I can’t call my hair problems an obstacle, they were literally man-made by my procrastination. Anyway, next, the train was stationary at Green Square for a good 10 minutes then rolled slowly towards Central and stopped in the tunnel for another 10 and finally the conductor announced that the train would be terminating due to congestion at Central. There were collective sighs from everyone as they shuffled out. Mondays huh?

I decided to catch a bus to work from Central instead of going on my usual way of walking from St. James as it was 20minutes to 9, the train wasn’t coming soon and I would still have to walk 30mins from the city. As usual, taking the bus was a disappointing experience.

I’m assuming everyone uses Tripview to check on transport status in Sydney. Railway Square is the first stop after the depot, so for a bus to be 10minutes late to Railway Square pretty much means it left 10minutes late from its depot. So basically I’m late because someone else is late to their work… ? I firstly can’t understand why a bus would leave its terminal late and then I can’t comprehend the fact that its lateness is actually ‘scheduled’ because Tripview knows its leaving the terminal late.

???

This is not even a rare occurrence, I’ve seen it so many times in different places. So much for even planning a bus schedule. The transport company just makes it up as they go.

Thankfully, I do have the greatest boss I’ve ever had.

Lana is back today! I introduced myself to her as Timtam did say last week I would love her. CS and Razzle are back from their snowboarding at Perisher, I am beyond excited for my first attempt at an extreme sport in a months time, although fracturing my ankle while jumping rope a decade go doesn’t really give me a confidence boost. Nevertheless I endeavour to conquer the slopes of Selwyn, and then, the rest of the world.

While walking back from lunch, Timtam caught up to me, ah, that’s twice I’ve seen her leave the office. She found me while I was attempting to catch a pokemon. I can’t describe how awkward it is to be swiping your phone furiously while your boss walks beside you. Technology, being technology of course never cooperates when you most need it to. (I know I can’t call Niantic’s random curve balls as technology failing, the game didn’t crash or lose the GPS signal like it usually does, but you know what I mean, I just needed to catch that 400cp Sandshrew and direct my attention fully to Timtam!)

DoubleB sent me on a delivery run in the afternoon, similar to last week when I picked up the sushi order, my destination was DJ HQ to deliver proofs. The office looks like the traditional office I’m used to with cubicles everywhere. DoubleB smiled as I got back, I don’t mean to sound like a stalker but I like observing DoubleB, because I like her outfits very much. She conveniently sits diagonally in front of me and today she’s sporting a thick checked scarf that I quite fancy. DoubleB’s hair also always looks on point, I can’t help but wonder if she’s born with it or maintains it well.

Actually, many people dress nicely here, I feel like the most casual person around, apart from Filch sometimes XD

I left work about 10 to 6, feeling slightly awkward because I know that almost the entire department would be there til way later to push out the catalogue for delivery. 🙁