Everything has changed,

It's over. Finals is finally over. Can you believe that? Maybe you can, but I can't, yet.
Ran a movie marathon to spend this evening. I need some refreshment, some reality to kick me hard, this time to prove I'm not dreaming.
It's quite hard to believe it's finally happening.. one-third-of-a-year long of holidays. Do I really deserve this? I really hope so.

The last ten days have been my toughest edu life. In fact, I think the whole semester. I'm sure if you've been following my blog you'll know how frequently I've complained about uni life. Last ten days, though, were the hell-iest. You know that time when you were determined that giving up was not on the list, but there's merely a thin line that's separating you from it? There goes the worst moments. Like how I wish I could fast forward time, into like the one I am in now. Imagining myself writing this entry, elaborating into words how I exactly felt. It was sick.

I was warned, like I've always been, how the next stage of education life I was about to face is going to get more ugly. My sisters definitely knew it best. The start of my overseas education was remarkable though. The moment when I finally managed to tick that dream achievement off my list. Also, when I made some good friends along the journey that stay until today. However my life seems to take a turn with its new Audi and drove me somewhere- which now I recall- the infinity path. The name shall define it well.

They say during your toughest times you come to appreciate the happy ones. I don't know what will happen just yet, but I've decided to learn to make full use of each day that will be passing, for the rest of the holidays. The year 2012 is approaching an end too. Which means I'm going to survive another one, this time I can say hardly.

Closing off this blog post with the song from the adorable singer- yes imma Swiftie ;)

Give it my best

So I volunteered for selling merchandise on Pink Ribbon Day yesterday, and it was surprisingly fun!
Unlike Daffodil Day, this time I sold a lot more stuff! I think reason being could be due to the location I'm working at, and/or the popularity of the fundraising.

This got me thinking about the concepts I've been learning at school:

1. Even the two 'brand's in the same organisation, can have different reaction from the public. Do we call it in the commerce term..image branding? 
2. The location of the 'store' makes big difference! The first time I was volunteering at a landmark in Sydney: Darling Harbour, where tourists are relatively more compared to locals on the working hours. Tourists may also not be familiar with the event and refuse to contribute, and they might not care much since it is not for their home country..? I choose to believe more on the first reasoning. Darling Harbour is indeed close to some offices, but not as many as in the Town Hall Station, where people also get off and on trains every minute. Higher chances to meet citizens who are supportive towards the familiar fundraising event ;)
3. Customer service plays a role! The more we enjoy volunteering for this cause, the more we seem 'approachable'.This can be seen through the conversation among members, the 'welcoming' atmosphere among the staffs which show 'friendliness' to others. The smiles we give away whenever they buy (or even not buy something).. oh and the marketing strategy, like the presentation of the merchandises (ie. the 'catchy' colours)! : )
4. Since the 'staff members' in this case are those who volunteer.. they may show greater job and organisation commitment. Working for 5 hours with short (sometimes even no) break as well as no monetary reward..shows the employee engagement in the organisation ;) Of course we are allowed to take breaks as long as we want but since this working is individual consent.. we might feel a little guilty, no? :p

Sorry if I confuse you with some of the commerce terms x) I'm practising to apply the management knowledge (I'm about to be tested) in the recall of that experience.. hehehe

By the way, finals is approaching very very soon.. and I better be well prepared by the time it's here. Wish me the luck and motivation I can get to nail this big thing? It's probably the most important 'exam' I have still got to face before the end of year. All possible fingers crossed xxxx

Thought I might also share today's happenings and inspiration:

Reminder

One of the many food trucks in 'Movable Feast' even tonight!

Food truck's hunt. yummmm ;B

I find this lovely <#3

Until next time then! xoxo