Okay, I know I've been gone for a long time
and I so freaking miss doing this stuff. I missed blogging. So right now, it’s
really fulfilling for me to do the honor of writing down some stuffs that
happened to me this past few months.
Let’s start with how I spent my summer days
this year.
It all began last April. Actually while some
are out enjoying the summer heat and chilling out with the best summer spot all
over the country, I was so busy pursuing my OJT and acads at the same time. At
first I felt so horrible for not spending some time at the beach knowing that
it’s summer, the best season of all! But as I pursue with my OJT, I somehow
felt relieved and happy. Wanna know why?
I've spent my OJT days at Tagaytay Highlands,
located at Brgy. Calabuso, Tagaytay City. It’s approximately a five minute
drive away from the Picnic Grove and 45 minute drive from Manila via Sta. Rosa Road
exit. Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club Inc. is an exclusive golf
membership club situated in a 450 hectare land. It is said to be a home to
Asia’s most exciting golf courses as well as a plethora of sports and
recreational amenities for golfers and even for non-golfers. The club doesn't
only serve its members with the best and exciting golf courses but also it provides
ultimate haven for sports and other recreational activities. The club also
offers it members the best relaxation therapy and beauty treatments at The Spa
& Lodge. Aside from the best service that they provide, the lush green and
woodlands scenery gives additional satisfaction for everyone’s relaxation.
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| Foggy morning at The Golf |
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| View of The Midlands |
I’ve stayed here for almost 2 months
specifically assigned to the Club Marketing department. How can I describe my
stay? “It’s more fun in Marketing!” these are the words that can best describe
my internship at Tagaytay Highlands. I honestly admit that I felt nervous and
anxious during my first day for I have no idea how strict everyone could be. I
used to have the thoughts of terror bosses and pressured work coming ahead of
me but luckily all these thoughts didn’t come into reality. During my first
day, I was asked to assist in a photoshoot event that will be used for the
Highlands Magazine. It was my first task and I felt nervous on how things will
go, to think that I wasn’t yet introduced to everyone. Luckily the shoot went
smoothly and everything goes just right, plus I got the chance to tour around
the different places inside the club. In general I did enjoy my first day
though it’s a bit tiring.
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| Photo taken during the photoshoot ©Marlone |
I’m
lucky to have met my other co-ojt and I just loved them so much. Though we came
from different schools, have different attitudes, we still share same interest
and we all become good friends—sisters would probably best described us. We’ve
done so many things together, done so many crazy stuffs, chitchat as if we were
not on duty, strike a pose and capture every moment, laugh together as if no one’s
watching, go out and spend time lurking around, done a lot of filing documents
and did a lot of inventories. We don’t care much about the load of work that
awaits us; we just enjoyed every moment and savour each other’s company.
(Ahhhh! I miss you girls so much –elou, Lorraine, mharvie)
From left to right [Lorraine, Mharvie, Me,
Elou]
During my stay, I’ve learned and
experienced so many things on how things go in the corporate world. I’ve
experienced administrative works like rounding files to other departments,
sorting and encoding files, documentation, receiving files and answering enquiries
from interested clients. Other things I’ve learned were some basics in
photography and additional learning in photo-editing. I also learned some
things in event planning and how important it is to make and use a timeline for
things to do and accomplished. I’ve also experienced creating an invitation and
sent email blast to different photographers for a photoshoot promo though I
don’t know if my invitation would work, but I’m hoping it would.
One of the most unforgettable
experiences that I have was when I was assigned to become the temporary Events
Manager. It was my ultimate dream someday to become an Events manager, because
I’m really more on events. I never expected to be assigned in this position but
fortunately I’ve been blessed to have it. I was exposed to different club
events and been aware of the planning system that the club has. Surely this
experience and learning that I have can help me in my future endeavour as I
travel far in this filed.
My table when I was the temporary
acting Events Manager J
Another thing that I will surely not
forget was the first and last event that I’ve attended- the Tree Planting
activity and the Flores de Mayo. I really did enjoy these two events though
there were some problems that were encountered. This made me realized that not
everything can fall perfectly into plan, but what’s important is to be able to
think of a better plan to overcome such trouble, and if there isn’t anything to
be done in order to correct the mistakes, just take it easy and simply learn
from it. Nothing’s perfect because even perfection depends on how every
individual views it.
Photos taken after the Flores de Mayo
[L-R Lorraine, Mam Apple, Me]
Photo taken during the Tree Planting activity
©Jo Siah
From Left to Right [Sir, Sir Alfred, Sir
Prince, Lorraine, Me]
I’m also very lucky to have the best and the
coolest boss so far. They made my ojt days the best days ever. Everytime I’m
with them I never felt like I’m not part of their family. They welcomed me with
their sweetest smiles and warmest hugs. They truly made my stay fun and
exciting. They were all very caring, very approachable and very fun to be with.
There was never a day that I didn't laugh my heart out. Oh how I miss all those
days. :(
Strike a pose with Sir Marlone, Mam
Rhea, me and Jo Siah (L-R)
With Sir James
with my choco baby Lorraine :)
Kulitan moments with Sir Marlone,
Lorraine, Jo Siah
Last day blow-out
In this short period of time that I
spent with the marketing team, I am truly grateful for accepting me with your
warmest welcome and smile. I've learned so much and gained so many ideas and
experiences that will surely helped me grow a lot better than I am now today.
All the learning that I have will be my guide as I travel down this long
journey that awaits me.
Thank you for making my internship fun
and exciting. Truly it’s more fun in marketing at Tagaytay Highlands. :)
