Note: This post is filled with random pictures, un-associated with the text.
Finally back in Guildford for the weekend after being in Switzerland since Monday. I’ve said this before and I will surely say it again: Sony is an amazing place to work. Since I started working there in July I can safely say that every day I go into work with a smile, looking forward to what it has in store.
^ Blood Brothers: James came to Guildford a couple weeks ago. It was really great to see him! This will have to happen again!
Working in a large company such as Sony means there is always something to do, and the work I’ve been doing has not only been varied, but also relevant to my degree. In week 3 of placement I was given the opportunity to work on this project that would entail a trip to Switzerland… now that’s not a standard request! While the trip has been postponed several times, it’s finally happening. For me, it’s not so much the fact that I get to go to Switzerland, or the fact that I was asked to go; it’s the realisation that in the last few weeks I have become a part of the project team, not just a tag-along. And it’s that integration and appreciation that I’m most grateful for.
^ A couple of pictures from the “goodbye” meal I had last weekend before I left for Switzerland.
I’ve realised recently that, as a person, I strive to be part of a team, and for my input to be valued and appreciated. If I can be my own psychiatrist for a minute, I think this all stems from secondary school where I often felt alone. I know, cue the violin, but it’s given me a new perspective on a few things. For example, I never fully felt part of Stage Crew, and because video was always considered an afterthought, I didn’t see my opinions being taken seriously. That’s probably why I don’t do it anymore.
^ Halloween… ‘nuf said
I don’t know whether it’s a sign of weakness that I only feel motivated when I know someone will appreciate my work, but I do know that I have immense pride in my work (such as videos, websites, reports, etc.) and while I appreciate constructive criticism, I can often take it more personally than intended.
^ Back in England. Did someone say party? (yes actually. Julie :P)
With MADTV recently, I’ve seen a divide between the committee and the team… And I know that last year’s team certainly felt that sometimes their effort wasn’t appreciated when reports were released late or not given as much promotion and care over as reports that committee were working on, even when it was. And I can see now how we could have communicated better, and I don’t want this years MADTV to go the same way. MADTV has had a brilliant start to the year, and it’s only going to get better and better. I just hope that the success of MADTV doesn’t jeopardise the team’s chance to learn through experimentation and have as much fun as we used to!
- Happiness. 6 out of 10 (I have my reasons…)
- Tiredness. 0 out of 5 (Woohoo! Enlightenment!)
- Free Time. 0 out of 5 (And I don’t care :P)
- Last Meal. Erm… Cereal :S
- Song of the day. Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand
- Thought for the day. The Earth’s equator is so big that if you laid it out flat, it would circle the Earth approximately one time.
- What I’m Doing Now. Waiting until Monday, when I can go back to Switzerland :D
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