april twenty-second

Today I was at internship for only a few hours--the rest of the day I was visiting college.

I scanned some more photos, and picked up a bottle of hand sanitizer for Marc. He likes his hand sanitizer so much he has me pick up a bottle when the existing bottle is halfway full. He says he doesn't want to be caught in the transition without sanitizer.

I really like how much city experience I get on the days when I'm out a lot picking and dropping things off. I know how to use the subway, but it's still good to be in practice in terms of using hopstop and such. The subway is sort of a practice experience. I would recommend anyone that do this internship have at least a minimal knowledge of New York.

When I was going out last time to run some errands (which turned out to take a while), Marc told me that those trips are about accuracy, not speed. So if something takes a little longer than it should, that's okay, as long as it gets done. Before that I would nervously hurry along intern-style, worried that I would get in trouble if I were late.

april fifteenth

spring break this week--no entry.

april 8

Today I was mostly scanning photos and doing a lot of desk-work. I was asked to drop by the deli a few times to pick up a few different things; garbage bags, hand sanitizer (Marc is crazy clean).  It was definitely an exercise in multi-tasking.  And I also found that if you make a mistake that you should just say something. Bosses like people who can just tell them exactly what is going on.   Also, I have learned to not fear asking questions.  If I don't understand the directions, it's better to ask until I do--it's appreciated in the long run. 

It's nice; I'm getting used to the office. It's very laid back; they play music, make jokes, and take dance breaks.  It's a very creative environment and a lot gets done.  I was really happy to feel that the office feels they can ask me about my life, and to do things--it makes me feel like part of it. 

And today I met Ryan for the second time. It's sort of hard not to be star-struck by him, but he's really nice and welcoming. He remembered my name even though I only met him once and only work in his office once a week. I feel very privileged to be working there especially since I'm not even in college yet---I'm by far the youngest person in the office. 

I really like my internship  a lot. It's a lot of fun.  

I stayed a little longer until I finished the job I was on, which I think Marc appreciated.  I really love what I do.

april 1

Today was glamorous. I was asked to pick up a bag by Stella McCartney. I had to make a bunch of deliveries, among which was this very expensive bag.  They deal with it as if it's nothing--it's very interesting. Most of the people are pretty jaded as far as how glamorous something is.  I was oogling at the bag--it is worth about $1300.  I felt like I was being trusted with a lot.  Before that, I handled Ryan McGinley's passport and other extremely valuable things. I feel like an integral part of the office when they trust me with that much, that quickly.

By the end of the day, I was exhausted. I spent all day running around the city,  hopstopping my way around.  It's giving me a great experience as far as working out the subway, which I know, but not as well as I think I will in more time.

I was exhausted when the day was over.  But definitely worth it.