Never in Dreams - T. RexicoNothing dramatic or shocking has happened thus far. But me, my mentor, and another intern from a different High Tech did spend I think almost an HOUR just talking about cats, and sharing personal stories, videos, or images of cats. It was incredibly entertaining and made realize how badly I want a cat. I guess I stated this so strongly that my mentor and fellow internee want to help me get a cat. Even telling me that they’ll let me know when they see a black cat in the shelter.
We also have this one guy in our site who has his artwork up and he loves talking about his artwork. And it's quite entertaining since he's quite passionate about his art, and whenever he has the chance to he drags people to his exhibit and talks to them endlessly about his art. He hands them various flyers, his card, and more on his art. It's quite entertaining watching someone get caught up in his little personal tours, yet heartwarming since you can tell he's awfully proud of his art. I’ve also been thinking of purchasing some art from the print studio. I’m in love with some of the prints yet I can’t exactly afford a 150 dollar piece. But the cat ones have been looking awfully appealing and only cost around 20 dollars - they will my appease my want for a cat temporarily. On the more important side we’ve begun to really get schedule in fix, we have meetings Tuesday mornings where we bring our agenda items. It’s really helpful since it gives us a refresher on what needs to be taken care of in the museum and any upcoming events.
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Vas - Jagger FinA characteristic I see within the people I work around is passion, as well as genuine happiness for the work they do. It’s just a really nice environment to be surrounded by people who you can tell genuinely enjoy their job and have fun with what their doing, and are proud to be in the spot they're at. I think what makes it especially refreshing is that it's in the art field. I know many people who are in the art field who aren’t very satisfied with where they're at, or feel as though they’ve been shoved into the position. Which is unfortunate, so seeing these people around me who I can visibly see genuinely love doing their jobs brings a sense of comfort over me.
I want to develop this skill within myself. I still have a ways to go before I go out into choosing my career, and I’m quite nervous for it as I haven’t really established what sort of career I want to pursue. I just want to make sure I don’t feel as if I got stuck into whatever position I’m in as a last resort. I know if I get myself stuck in that sort of position it won’t be good; I tend to put zero effort towards things I find will have no worth, or I’m not passionate about. (which isn’t a very healthy thing I note) So I want to find a career I know I will fully enjoy, something I can experiment with, and have a job -where it not only helps pay the bills- where I can wake up each morning and not have a sense of dread to get ready. I know not everyday working will be all rainbows and sunshine, but I want to work somewhere where I’m genuinely happy. Melrose - Childish GambinoWhat strikes me most about my workplace is how loose the system is, and in no way, shape, or form do I mean this in a bad way! It's just not as “uptight” or “strict” as I had expected it to be. We work right in the art exhibit, so were surrounded by art and we’re free to choose whatever space we want to work in. Our dress code is almost non-existent, were able to wear what we’d like as long as we dress it up a bit the days the gallery is open. My mentor Daniela is great and keeps a constant communication between us.
As for our current work we’ve been ruling out the logistics of the internship this week. With how were going to get all our hours, to some extra assignments. My laptop has already been filled with sticky notes on deadlines, coworker names, event logistics, my schedule, and etc. Though having them there, and having quite a handful of work, does make me feel good as it keeps me busy and makes me feel productive. We’re having an upcoming event already this first week tomorrow, our Noche de Recuerdo for Mexican Mothers day. We’re having a live performance with music and dance. The theme is Danzón, and we’ll be playing old music and having some nice fancy snacks, along with drinks. Me and my fellow internee Nayeli will be in charge of the registration table, which is a little nerve wracking as some people signed under other peoples names and they may not remember. I just don’t want it to be one of those “you’re not on the list” cases and have there be a whole scene. So hopefully things run smoothly and people don't just secretly slip in. Blossom - Sky.HighRob Riordan, HTH educator founder, says “This is not about careers. It’s not even necessarily about your greatest interest. Internship is about becoming something else; enlarging our sense of self.” What I take from this quote is that through internships we might not find our career choices, we might not find it as interesting as we hoped to; but there is always something to take away from internship. A new skill, a new goal, a new interest. And that's what's great about internships.
Now regarding my internship, I will be interning at the Athenaeum Art Center in Barrio Logan, of which is around 25-28 minutes away from my house. Initially finding out how I would get there was nerve-wracking as my mother has school and my dad has work. I was originally going to take public transportation but there was an issue in getting a pass for the bus and trolley, so that idea flew out the window. I know for my first day my family will be taking me, and hopefully the schedule I get matches up with my family’s that way I have a steady knowledge of how I’ll be getting to my internship. Otherwise I’ll just figure something out. As for my internship as a whole, their vision/goal is to provide educational and accessible art classes to the community and to communities who typically aren’t able to access these types of classes. I do believe that the art center does fit as an answer to the question “What does it mean to serve or contribute to the well-being of our community?” I saw Athenaeum’s goal as a fit answer because, to me, to contribute to to the well-being of the community is to make sure everyone has accessible resources to education, as well as activities. So being an organization that provides free events for all teens, helps contribute in my eyes. |
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