I received my thesis DVD in the mail today (special thanks to RB from PLNU Media Services!) and a few people said they'd love to watch it on YouTube. Your wish is my command.
Until next time...
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
What have I learned so far...?
Oh so much!
On May 19th I moved to LA from San Diego and started my new life as a big city girl. I used to think San Diego was a big city, but it has nothing on LA. I don't know if that's because this is 100% new to me or if it truly does just feel bigger.
Within my two months of roaming around and getting to know new coworkers I have acquired a lot of new information to store away in my little brain. While this isn't a comprehensive list, it's some insight into my transition and feelings about the office.
+ I hate the 405
When you are ecstatic you're going 50 on the freeway, it's not a good freeway. Granted I'm not upset at the traffic (there's nothing you can do about it when you're in it so why get mad?) it's the fact there are just SO many people trying to go to the same place and some people are down right stupid and don't move fast enough for me.
+ Everyone is always broke
Wherever I go and listen over conversations, everyone is "oh so broke" and living paycheck to paycheck. It's a weird concept to me. Whenever I hear these conversations it's usually followed by them ordering delivery food (don't you get it that delivery while convenient the fees add up?) or when at the bar and they're ordering beer and wings (a six pack and frozen wings while not convenient are significantly cheaper and you don't have to shower to enjoy them in your jammies on the couch).
+ Gen Y is called the "teacup generation"
When I first started at my job I was learning a ton of things but one factoid that stuck out was the fact that Gen Y is considered the "teacup generation". I was confused and was like "oh like entitled?" and stuck my pinky out while drinking from my fake teacup. Nope. Wrong. We're called the teacup generation because we're easily broken. I would love to invite the creators of that nickname to PLNU/USD and say "you sure it's not because these kids are entitled?"
+ Everyone is this slash that
Usually when you meet new people and ask "hey what do you do?" the answer is short and sweet (ie Marketing, Sales, Finance, Accounting, Mooch off my parents) but of course not in LA. Everyone it seems is this slash something else. For example, everyone is reading scripts poolside or at the bar. At the pool I have some trashy gossip magazine or a book and am the odd one out. People are waitress slash actresses or marketing slash wannabe directors. It's so weird how people don't just have one job or career. Everyone is trying to "make it" in the infamous "industry".
+ Guys are ... unique up here
There is something to be said for persistence and confidence but good lord boys... chill out. When a girl says she's from San Diego, chances are she's laid back and if she's not indicating any interest beyond nice conversation, don't lay it on think. Stop. News flash to LA boys... Deep down girls still want to be courted and wooed... don't forget that.
+ I hate the 405
When you are ecstatic you're going 50 on the freeway, it's not a good freeway. Granted I'm not upset at the traffic (there's nothing you can do about it when you're in it so why get mad?) it's the fact there are just SO many people trying to go to the same place and some people are down right stupid and don't move fast enough for me.
+ Targets are inside malls
Long gone are the days of standalone stores with plenty of parking. LA is so jam packed with people and buildings that malls have the normal end cap stores (Macys, JCPenney etc) but I'm now embracing the idea that Targets and Best Buys are inside malls. You might not understand why they is a weird concept to me... close your eyes (well don't do that because you couldn't read anymore) and imagine pushing your cart full of groceries, tampons, clothes you didn't need, deodorant and other essentials THROUGH the mall to the parking structure. Yes, see why it's weird to me now? Good.
Wherever I go and listen over conversations, everyone is "oh so broke" and living paycheck to paycheck. It's a weird concept to me. Whenever I hear these conversations it's usually followed by them ordering delivery food (don't you get it that delivery while convenient the fees add up?) or when at the bar and they're ordering beer and wings (a six pack and frozen wings while not convenient are significantly cheaper and you don't have to shower to enjoy them in your jammies on the couch).
+ Gen Y is called the "teacup generation"
When I first started at my job I was learning a ton of things but one factoid that stuck out was the fact that Gen Y is considered the "teacup generation". I was confused and was like "oh like entitled?" and stuck my pinky out while drinking from my fake teacup. Nope. Wrong. We're called the teacup generation because we're easily broken. I would love to invite the creators of that nickname to PLNU/USD and say "you sure it's not because these kids are entitled?"
+ Everyone is this slash that
Usually when you meet new people and ask "hey what do you do?" the answer is short and sweet (ie Marketing, Sales, Finance, Accounting, Mooch off my parents) but of course not in LA. Everyone it seems is this slash something else. For example, everyone is reading scripts poolside or at the bar. At the pool I have some trashy gossip magazine or a book and am the odd one out. People are waitress slash actresses or marketing slash wannabe directors. It's so weird how people don't just have one job or career. Everyone is trying to "make it" in the infamous "industry".
+ Guys are ... unique up here
There is something to be said for persistence and confidence but good lord boys... chill out. When a girl says she's from San Diego, chances are she's laid back and if she's not indicating any interest beyond nice conversation, don't lay it on think. Stop. News flash to LA boys... Deep down girls still want to be courted and wooed... don't forget that.
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