Hello fellow interns!
I hope you are all surviving the hectic times of finals. It is always so easy to get overwhelmed and bogged down by the end of the semester that we forget how much we have accomplished these past weeks! I was reflecting on not only this semester but my time with Robert Roe. I have been so blessed and fortunate to have this opportunity and to work with such a devoted, dedicated, and inspired woman like Naseem. Throughout this entire experience so far she has been a boss and friend, keeping me motivated and working. I am always inspired by her constant drive and motivated ideas. I am still trying to be sure I am doing just what I need to be doing to best help and further the store. I absolutely love social media and customer service so I hope to continue to help build those two things in the New Year!
Today I will be dropping off more presents that my sorority of Alpha Phi helped supply the adopted family with. When we adopted the family I knew we wanted to spread the word: so I contacted the McMinnville news register to run a story on it, as well as emailed all of Greek Life about it. I hoped that we could inspire people to give back this holiday season! I was happy to see that many people genuinely wanted to help out and give back! I will be dropping off more of the presents today, and I am so excited to make a difference this holiday season!
I worked this past weekend both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday was extremely slow which is frustrating - I want to be able to move more inventory! I want to brainstorm ideas to keep inventory flowing and make Sundays a bit more lively!
I hope everyone is doing well with their finals, and ready for a lovely break!
See you in 2013!
Thanks,
Olivia
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
More Cupcake updates
Hello all,
Happy holidays to everyone! This week at Cupcake was like all other weeks working there. I worked Tuesday from 2:30-6. It was pretty slow so I was able to get a little bit of studying in done. But we got new inventory in which was exciting. We were able to get another box full of our super popular neck warmer infinity scarves. Also in 2 new colors, deep purple and blue! Those things sell so fast it's unbelievable! But other than the few new items, Tuesday was like most other Tuesdays.
I also worked on Saturday from 2-5 instead of the usual 11-5. This was because Sam and Sara worked in the morning due to the fast that it was Cupcakes, as well as all of 3rd streets, Holiday sale. We had $10 all outerwear and there was music and cake pops. The store was all rearranged and it was super busy when I arrived to help. Usually from 3-5 on Saturdays it's pretty slow, but not yesterday. There were constantly people coming in and out of the store all the way up until the store closed! I really enjoyed being there for the huge Holiday sale and being so busy all the time. Even though I had finals to study for I like working for a little bit during the Holiday sale for a break from finals studying.
So Saturday was really fun and I enjoyed seeing so many people in Cupcake. Cupcake also got second place for the best window display on 3rd street! I love the window display in Cupcake. It's just a Christmas tree that is all decorated in fun girly ornaments that are for sale. It's good advertising and it is super cute!
Well that's about it. Good luck with finals!
~Hannah Duge
Happy holidays to everyone! This week at Cupcake was like all other weeks working there. I worked Tuesday from 2:30-6. It was pretty slow so I was able to get a little bit of studying in done. But we got new inventory in which was exciting. We were able to get another box full of our super popular neck warmer infinity scarves. Also in 2 new colors, deep purple and blue! Those things sell so fast it's unbelievable! But other than the few new items, Tuesday was like most other Tuesdays.
I also worked on Saturday from 2-5 instead of the usual 11-5. This was because Sam and Sara worked in the morning due to the fast that it was Cupcakes, as well as all of 3rd streets, Holiday sale. We had $10 all outerwear and there was music and cake pops. The store was all rearranged and it was super busy when I arrived to help. Usually from 3-5 on Saturdays it's pretty slow, but not yesterday. There were constantly people coming in and out of the store all the way up until the store closed! I really enjoyed being there for the huge Holiday sale and being so busy all the time. Even though I had finals to study for I like working for a little bit during the Holiday sale for a break from finals studying.
So Saturday was really fun and I enjoyed seeing so many people in Cupcake. Cupcake also got second place for the best window display on 3rd street! I love the window display in Cupcake. It's just a Christmas tree that is all decorated in fun girly ornaments that are for sale. It's good advertising and it is super cute!
Well that's about it. Good luck with finals!
~Hannah Duge
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Willamette Valley
Hi All,
WVMC is going well. I'm pretty much doing the same duties each time, just with different patient interactions. On Sunday night I sat with a patient who was going through alcohol poisoning. He also was a little mentally not there but I was helping the nurses by distracting him so he would stop trying to walk away while his IV was still in. At first I was a little nervous, not knowing anything about him, but overall I enjoyed having that much patient interaction. Today, three different prison inmates and an overdosed male was in the Emergency Department. I was noticing a theme with myself: I was scared when I saw these people. I think the hand cuffs and jumpsuits were just sights I don't typically see everyday, just as I don't believe I've have many interactions with drug addicts. I made sure to watch what room they were in and to not have interactions with them. That is a huge difference between my pre-nurse practitioner self and the nurses. They treated them like every other patient, giving them as much care as the next person. I was too scared to even walk by their rooms. It really made me think of how I will be dealing with people from all backgrounds as a nurse and nurse practitioner. I am sure it is something I will get used to with time, but as for now, I'm not. I really like to be consciously aware of thoughts and impressions so I can watch them shift through my continued experience.
Good luck with finals everyone and have a great break!
WVMC is going well. I'm pretty much doing the same duties each time, just with different patient interactions. On Sunday night I sat with a patient who was going through alcohol poisoning. He also was a little mentally not there but I was helping the nurses by distracting him so he would stop trying to walk away while his IV was still in. At first I was a little nervous, not knowing anything about him, but overall I enjoyed having that much patient interaction. Today, three different prison inmates and an overdosed male was in the Emergency Department. I was noticing a theme with myself: I was scared when I saw these people. I think the hand cuffs and jumpsuits were just sights I don't typically see everyday, just as I don't believe I've have many interactions with drug addicts. I made sure to watch what room they were in and to not have interactions with them. That is a huge difference between my pre-nurse practitioner self and the nurses. They treated them like every other patient, giving them as much care as the next person. I was too scared to even walk by their rooms. It really made me think of how I will be dealing with people from all backgrounds as a nurse and nurse practitioner. I am sure it is something I will get used to with time, but as for now, I'm not. I really like to be consciously aware of thoughts and impressions so I can watch them shift through my continued experience.
Good luck with finals everyone and have a great break!
Happy Holidays from Robert Roe!
Hello fellow interns!
I can't even believe that we are starting another 'finals week' with the holidays fast approaching. With the official winter break countdown in play and classes wrapping up it is easy to forget what the holidays are really about. Giving back. At Robert Roe, we have decided to highlight the true meaning of the holiday season by adopting a family in need, and starting a Giving Tree!
My boss and I knew that giving back to the McMinnville community would mean a lot not only to us, but to our customers as well. We had discussed getting as involved as possible to give back, and we are really proud and excited with what we are going on! We adopted a lovely local family that is dealing with cancer this holiday season. They are six lovely children all under the age of 11. In our store we have ornaments with each of the age and interests of the children and parents. We are encouraging anyone interested in making a difference this holiday season to come in and pick an ornament from the tree with a name on it! Each child and parent has an interest that can easily be found in many local stores - and we would love to get presents for every member of the family. It is our hope that we can make a difference in this family's holiday season, as they are going through the unimaginable. We would love to see everyone come out and help spread the holiday cheer with us!
We also are a part of the Giving Tree charity this season! On our tree we will hang blank gift cards to local businesses such as Walmart and Grocery Outlet. We would love people to come in and take a card to fill it with as little or large of an amount as they want! These cards will then be brought back to Robert Roe and distributed throughout the community to families in need.
This week I have been working on organizing those, while also getting ahold of the McMinnville News Register in hopes that they will share our story and spread the word about the great causes we are working with this season! We would love the community to rally behind these groups and help us make a difference!
I am also thrilled to announce that Robert Roe will soon be carrying one of my favorite things - fabulous hair ties and headbands from Mane Message! I have been working with the designer of these awesome items throughout the week and organizing our order. Can't wait to get them in!
That's all for now! Happy Holidays everyone, and good luck with finals!
Olivia
I can't even believe that we are starting another 'finals week' with the holidays fast approaching. With the official winter break countdown in play and classes wrapping up it is easy to forget what the holidays are really about. Giving back. At Robert Roe, we have decided to highlight the true meaning of the holiday season by adopting a family in need, and starting a Giving Tree!
My boss and I knew that giving back to the McMinnville community would mean a lot not only to us, but to our customers as well. We had discussed getting as involved as possible to give back, and we are really proud and excited with what we are going on! We adopted a lovely local family that is dealing with cancer this holiday season. They are six lovely children all under the age of 11. In our store we have ornaments with each of the age and interests of the children and parents. We are encouraging anyone interested in making a difference this holiday season to come in and pick an ornament from the tree with a name on it! Each child and parent has an interest that can easily be found in many local stores - and we would love to get presents for every member of the family. It is our hope that we can make a difference in this family's holiday season, as they are going through the unimaginable. We would love to see everyone come out and help spread the holiday cheer with us!
We also are a part of the Giving Tree charity this season! On our tree we will hang blank gift cards to local businesses such as Walmart and Grocery Outlet. We would love people to come in and take a card to fill it with as little or large of an amount as they want! These cards will then be brought back to Robert Roe and distributed throughout the community to families in need.
This week I have been working on organizing those, while also getting ahold of the McMinnville News Register in hopes that they will share our story and spread the word about the great causes we are working with this season! We would love the community to rally behind these groups and help us make a difference!
I am also thrilled to announce that Robert Roe will soon be carrying one of my favorite things - fabulous hair ties and headbands from Mane Message! I have been working with the designer of these awesome items throughout the week and organizing our order. Can't wait to get them in!
That's all for now! Happy Holidays everyone, and good luck with finals!
Olivia
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Cupcake Update
Hey all!
I am super happy that it s finally the holiday season! Cupcake recently put up their Christmas tree and decorated it with lots of fun and girly ornaments, ribbon, and bows which are for sale! I worked at Cupcake this week on Tuesday from 2:30-6 and again yesterday from 11-5. This week, at least when I was working there was pretty slow. This Saturday was slower than most because of Linfield's football game. But even when it is slow I like being there working. Sam gave me a project to do about a 2 weeks ago which I completed last weekend. It was to go to 4 different boutique type shops on 3rd street that then write about the comparisons and differences between that store and Cupcake. I also wrote about how the store was laid out, the atmosphere, the prices, customer service, and my general thought about the store. I went to Accessory Appeal, Yamhill Country Dry Goods, Mes Amis, and Red Berry. My favorite store was Accessory Appeal. I love jewelry and the clothes there were more my style.
This coming weekend on Saturday December 8th, it's a holiday shopping day so I was told Cupcake was going to be very busy which is exciting because that's when I will be there working so I will get to witness a lot of the action. Both Sam and Sarah will be there too. I feel like I am going to learn a lot that day and I am looking forward to being really busy. I like keeping myself busy with customers so it should be a lot of fun. I am also looking forward to continuing my internship during Jan term because I only have classes 3 days a week which means I can get more of my hours done in January and work more full days.
I still really like working at Cupcake and so far everything is going well!
~Hannah Duge
I am super happy that it s finally the holiday season! Cupcake recently put up their Christmas tree and decorated it with lots of fun and girly ornaments, ribbon, and bows which are for sale! I worked at Cupcake this week on Tuesday from 2:30-6 and again yesterday from 11-5. This week, at least when I was working there was pretty slow. This Saturday was slower than most because of Linfield's football game. But even when it is slow I like being there working. Sam gave me a project to do about a 2 weeks ago which I completed last weekend. It was to go to 4 different boutique type shops on 3rd street that then write about the comparisons and differences between that store and Cupcake. I also wrote about how the store was laid out, the atmosphere, the prices, customer service, and my general thought about the store. I went to Accessory Appeal, Yamhill Country Dry Goods, Mes Amis, and Red Berry. My favorite store was Accessory Appeal. I love jewelry and the clothes there were more my style.
This coming weekend on Saturday December 8th, it's a holiday shopping day so I was told Cupcake was going to be very busy which is exciting because that's when I will be there working so I will get to witness a lot of the action. Both Sam and Sarah will be there too. I feel like I am going to learn a lot that day and I am looking forward to being really busy. I like keeping myself busy with customers so it should be a lot of fun. I am also looking forward to continuing my internship during Jan term because I only have classes 3 days a week which means I can get more of my hours done in January and work more full days.
I still really like working at Cupcake and so far everything is going well!
~Hannah Duge
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