The end is here...

Bitter sweet would probably be the only way to explain my entire experience. I am so happy and lucky for my internship, all the people I have worked for/with and met, and all the knowledge that I got. This has completely prepared me and made me more at ease with the idea of getthing a "real" job and starting this new chapter in my life. However, it went by so fast! Too fast! My internship, senior year, my entire college experience is coming to an end. I want to thank everyone for all your help throughout our classes that we may have had together over the years, and I will miss you all! Good luck with everything, and keep me posted!!

I am going to be staying in Arizona over the summer and will continue to work at Table Tops for the events we have in June. I am also going to be working by the pool at the Arizona Grand so come stop in and see me! Other than that, I have no idea what lies ahead for me. Wish me luck!

<3 MARNI

Cinderella!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!! This last weekend was very busy and full of fun! I attended the Governor's Ball this past Saturday and had the time of my life! I met many different influential people that are big people throughout the city. I got to wear a beautiful gold dress, got my nails done, new shoes, 5 course meal, dancing, drinks, must I go on??!! The night was so fun, and it was even better because we worked our butts off to make it look nice and we got to enjoy it for once! Everyone loved the decor, the centerpieces were amazing and were there for people to take home...which everyone did! I really did feel like Cinderella, and then next morning I really felt the opposite! AHH!! This week we only have one wedding so it is a little slow around the shop, but I actually like it like this since the last month has been non-stop! We are almost there everyone! Congrats!!
XO

Culinary Fest

I almost forgot to tell you all how great networking is!! Table Tops helped on Friday night at the Culinary Fest doing centerpieces and give away roses, and I was there for the drop off. Since I have only been to the Culinary Fest once last year I was still unsure about what it has or where to get tickets or prices, etc. As I was dropping off our work I met with one of the guys that was in charge there and he gave me his business card. When I attended on Sunday I called him and he let me and my friend in for free and right into the Absolute tent! I felt like a super star with that hook up, going right to the front of lines and everything. It really has a lot to do about who you know, and I met this guy that not only helped me and my friend out, but someone that was willing to talk about any future plans and questions I may have in the business. Get out there and make conversation with these people, you never know what they can do for you!!!

P.S. The Culinary Fest was sooo fun!!

Gov Ball!!

This Saturday is Governor's Ball at the Arizona Grand where I also work part time. My internship, Table Tops, is doing the decor for the event and I am also going as a guest! I am so excited because I get to set up and create the event as well as attend it. I have not yet found my long fancy dress yet but I have been looking!! I love being able to get all dressed up and this time it is for a very eligant ball.

I am also going to the Arizona Grand tomorrow (Tuesday) for a photo shot that we are going to have displayed in the Arizona Bridal Magazine. We are going to set up a ceremony setting right in front of the water fountain when you enter the resort. I have only done two events at this resort which I like since I work there also. I get to see these fabulous events at a place that I have worked at for the past 2 years. It's a totally different side of the Tourism/Hospitality side.

I hope everyone is getting ready for graduation, let me know if you want pretty floral centerpieces for your grad parties!! Chow!

New Day-New Events

Last week Sara came to visit the shop and it was a very fun and laidback visit. She got to meet one of my bosses and see where I work. I cannot believe we are this far and almost done! I also just bought my cap and gown which really makes it feel real!!

Work has been very busy and exciting, lots of weddings and new designs for the events. In a few weeks we are doing a bar mitzah which looks like it is going to be so cool! I am a bad jew and never had a bat mitzah, but my brothers and all my cousins did have them and they were so fun! So besides doing floral decor and centerpieces we are doing a sports theme for this bar mitzah and doing the coolest pieces for it. It is so great for me because I am able to work with different types of designs for big events that are not just flowers. Lahiem!! ("to life" in hebrew)

Other than that, I am still making lots of connections and trying to network to get the for sure sign that I have a job after graduation. I am really trying to go oversea that I would be willing to commit to for a year. I never studies abroad so I feel like this would be a great opportunity for me at this time. Wish me luck!

Hope everyone is well! Chow!

HIP Breakfast!

This past Tuesday I attended a H.I.P Event *Hospitality Industry Professionals* with my boss from my internship. We had breakfast and there were a few guest speakers that talked about how they got into the industry, what they love about it, some of the up's and down's, and some important things to maintain to keep your business getting recognized. The most stressed factor that we all should be doing and should keep doing is blogging!! There are so many blogs out there that people really do read and use. You get to meet lots of people, get advice from professionals, hear stories, and really follow along others that are doing jobs that we want to eventually do. So, BLOG BLOG BLOG and FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW! At the end of the event they had a raffle, and after my boss bought tickets for the two of us she gave them all to me right before it started. There were three prizes and gifts, and you would not believe it but I WON!! I won the last and best prize there was! A one night stay in a studio suite at Gainey Suites Hotel in Scottsdale! I also get free breakfast and a reception that night before! I had the best morning and day, and I cannot wait until I have a good long weekend and use my new prize!! Cheers!

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