I kicked off my work week on a Tuesday, since my Monday was full of coughing and sleeplessness. In other words, I took a sick day. It was much needed and I feel great today. I guess a few extra hours of sleep and some orange juice was just what the doctor ordered.
Tuesday's agenda consisted of the morning routine of being welcomed by Raina and Story. Their morning cheeriness always seems to perk me up at 8am. Since I wasn't in yesterday, they had much to tell me and Eric and I had a rapid 15 minutes of catch up.
He was off with the girls on their morning routine by 8:20 and I was nestled into my desk around the same time. I plugged in and started my day.
Sometime around 9:15 Eric returned and we had out weekly meeting, to discuss my projects and his. He usually gives me more to work on and add to my project tracker, so I can set goals for the week. I like our new organization.
Today he told me about a great event happening practically in our back yard this weekend at the York Expo Center. I will attending it and I am pretty pumped. I filled in the rest of the day with different parts of my new tasks as well as playing catch up to yesterday's work. The day seemed to fly by, as it is already 4:02.
So I'm on my way out, but thought I would give you the layout of this busy Tuesday.
-Megan
P.S. We have yet another flash flood warning. This rain on the East Coast feels never ending. I'm praying for some sunshine soon.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
A Rainy Day
Today has been planned for about a week now. It was supposed to be a great friday expedition. A business trip, some would say. Today, we went to Gettysburg.
Located only about an hour from home, Gettysburg is practically in our back yard (compared to others in the nation). Eric and I were having meetings with our clients and it seemed like the perfect day to learn more about our nations history, as well as walk around the historic town meeting clients...
Boy oh boy were we wrong. Today it poured in York and Gettysburg. Eric and I were drenched, creeks and basements flooded, and we only met with a handful of people.
It has been a hectic day (for me at least). In a skirt and heels, braving the down pour and presenting our information to new clients is not how I wanted my Friday to go. Don't get me wrong, I had an amazing time, I just felt nervous and overwhelmed. I guess that is a natural thing for newbies like myself, but I thought I was past that point.
Things went great, despite my nerves and stress ( and the rain). All in all the day wasn't half bad.
I feel bad for some of the homes we drove by on the way home. Some places there was water swelling over the road and in peoples yards. I took this photo at on point on 234 between East Berlin and York...
We are safe and sound now, back at the office. It's been one heck of a journey. I love my job :)
Located only about an hour from home, Gettysburg is practically in our back yard (compared to others in the nation). Eric and I were having meetings with our clients and it seemed like the perfect day to learn more about our nations history, as well as walk around the historic town meeting clients...
Boy oh boy were we wrong. Today it poured in York and Gettysburg. Eric and I were drenched, creeks and basements flooded, and we only met with a handful of people.
It has been a hectic day (for me at least). In a skirt and heels, braving the down pour and presenting our information to new clients is not how I wanted my Friday to go. Don't get me wrong, I had an amazing time, I just felt nervous and overwhelmed. I guess that is a natural thing for newbies like myself, but I thought I was past that point.
Things went great, despite my nerves and stress ( and the rain). All in all the day wasn't half bad.
I feel bad for some of the homes we drove by on the way home. Some places there was water swelling over the road and in peoples yards. I took this photo at on point on 234 between East Berlin and York...
We are safe and sound now, back at the office. It's been one heck of a journey. I love my job :)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wednesday already
It's the middle of the week already, and I am pumped (not that I don't love my job)... I just have weekend plans! My best friend, Laurel, is coming to visit and spend the night on Friday, my niece and nephew's birthday party is on Saturday afternoon, and potentially my other best friend (and college roommate) may come visit Saturday night. It's going to be great!!
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| Kiera & I |
This week has been extremely productive so far. Eric and I had our normal Monday morning meeting (on Tuesday morning), in which we established all my projects for the week. This meeting and new system we have has really helped me these past few weeks.
Today, I am notifying all the writing contest winners!! I love that part of my job (and preparing their prize packages).
And the winners are...
Letter to Me: Fight or Flight
The hardest struggle I have had on my own: learning to trust my own strength and decision making.
The Most Unique Thing I have seen at a Wedding: Ring Bearer Fight
My Interesting Summer Project was roofing our garage
This summer is special to me because we're broke
How will you fill your time: I will survive
Congrats to all the winners!!
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Here is an interactive part of Stage of Life for you...
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Last Week, Organization, and Sunshine
Good morning all!
Today, the sun is finally shining and the grass is greenier then ever. With all the rain and flooding that last week brought I never thought I would see the sun again.
However, despite the sun shining, bird singing, and grass growing I am sick :(
Yup, runny, stuff nose, ichy sore throat, and well just yucky feeling all over. I want to chalk it up to my allergies, but there were some germs in our office last week, so who really knows. Luckily for me, my boss and job are very flexible. I can work from the comfort of home in my jammies on sick days like today. I can still paricipate in conference calls and work on projects without affecting or infecting anyone else at the office. It's great compromise and I am so thankful to have this opportunity.
Today's agenda is a lot of creating on the site! Making new pages and developing a new concept (which you will have to stay tuned to check out). Lately, Eric, I and the rest of the team have been thinking of some really great new projects for Stage of Life. There are lots of new great things for Stage of Life coming within the next year.
On a side note, I had my 90 review last week (before the flood). It was great to hear the things that I need to work harder at (like being on time) and the things that I excel at (like my people skills). I didn't feel nervous for my review because I know that Eric is a mentor and would encourage me rather than put me down for things I need to work (which there were a few). All in all it was great review and we some how got off on some tangents, which allowed us to brainstorm about quiet a few new ideas. I even got assigned to another large partnership that I can't wait to dig my hands into.
I have so many great ideas for Stage of Life (the site and the corporate end) and I can't wait for the rest of the year to pan out with fun new projects, partnerships, and sponsorships, etc.
Friday, Eric and I went on a shopping trip for the office (which is always fun, for me at least)! Organizational supplies, office supplies, ink, etc. It all is so fun to unpack and place once your back to work. My goal (as Eric's right hand) is to get him organized (LOL)! I always joke with him that I am super organized and he is not. Our brains function on a completely different level of chaos. His desk is my chaos and my organization is his. Either way the office got some great new things that will benefit everyone (including new interns).
I was pretty bummed to not go into the actual office today to see the progress Eric made with his "rearranging and organization" project (he even added it to his project tracker). Tomorrow I will be able to go check it out and get back to my routine! I'm so excited!
Eric gave me a book at the start of my employment about being a good employer.
He wanted me to read it and help him be a good employer. He doesn't want his employees to find him unapproachable or not flexible. He wants everyone to be on the same level, which is awesome. I would have to say within my 90 days of being employed by him, he is doing a great job. He makes going to work fun (stressful at times, but always more fun).
If your looking for employment with a great, start-up company, where you can have a mentor and creativity, maybe you should check out StageofLife.com. Do you need an internship (Writing, marketing, web design or editing)? Check us out!!
Today, the sun is finally shining and the grass is greenier then ever. With all the rain and flooding that last week brought I never thought I would see the sun again.
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| The view from my back porch |
Yup, runny, stuff nose, ichy sore throat, and well just yucky feeling all over. I want to chalk it up to my allergies, but there were some germs in our office last week, so who really knows. Luckily for me, my boss and job are very flexible. I can work from the comfort of home in my jammies on sick days like today. I can still paricipate in conference calls and work on projects without affecting or infecting anyone else at the office. It's great compromise and I am so thankful to have this opportunity.
Today's agenda is a lot of creating on the site! Making new pages and developing a new concept (which you will have to stay tuned to check out). Lately, Eric, I and the rest of the team have been thinking of some really great new projects for Stage of Life. There are lots of new great things for Stage of Life coming within the next year.
On a side note, I had my 90 review last week (before the flood). It was great to hear the things that I need to work harder at (like being on time) and the things that I excel at (like my people skills). I didn't feel nervous for my review because I know that Eric is a mentor and would encourage me rather than put me down for things I need to work (which there were a few). All in all it was great review and we some how got off on some tangents, which allowed us to brainstorm about quiet a few new ideas. I even got assigned to another large partnership that I can't wait to dig my hands into.
I have so many great ideas for Stage of Life (the site and the corporate end) and I can't wait for the rest of the year to pan out with fun new projects, partnerships, and sponsorships, etc.
Friday, Eric and I went on a shopping trip for the office (which is always fun, for me at least)! Organizational supplies, office supplies, ink, etc. It all is so fun to unpack and place once your back to work. My goal (as Eric's right hand) is to get him organized (LOL)! I always joke with him that I am super organized and he is not. Our brains function on a completely different level of chaos. His desk is my chaos and my organization is his. Either way the office got some great new things that will benefit everyone (including new interns).
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| The newest addition to our Stage of Life team :) |
Eric gave me a book at the start of my employment about being a good employer.He wanted me to read it and help him be a good employer. He doesn't want his employees to find him unapproachable or not flexible. He wants everyone to be on the same level, which is awesome. I would have to say within my 90 days of being employed by him, he is doing a great job. He makes going to work fun (stressful at times, but always more fun).
If your looking for employment with a great, start-up company, where you can have a mentor and creativity, maybe you should check out StageofLife.com. Do you need an internship (Writing, marketing, web design or editing)? Check us out!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Teacher Appreciation
Stage of Life wants to help teachers and students. Recently, Stage of Life created several education pages for teachers on the site. Check our new educational resources.
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Writing Prompts
- Writing prompts deal with real-world issues important to teens
- Each prompt came from previous Stage of Life national student essay contests
- Mentor texts, lesson plans and summary pages are provided
- View Writing Prompts
How Would Teens Improve Education?
- Teens answered, "How would you improve your school?"
- Five themes emerged from the student education essays
- View How Teens Would Improve Education
Free Goal Setting Worksheet
- Help your students set goals
- Our Stage of Life Goal Setting Worksheet can be used as an in-class activity or as a take-home assignment
- Educators are encouraged to use it themselves as a personal or professional tool too
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Making the World a Better Place
- Utilize our "Making the World a Better Place" writing prompt to get students thinking and writing about how they can change the world and make a difference
- Read past student essays about making the world a better place
- Ask your class to explore the list of student-nominated, making a difference organizations by our teen bloggers and writers
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Health and Writing
- Read about the positive health effects of blogging and writing
- Help your students reduce teen stress through journaling, blogging or writing
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- Six Reasons Educators Use StageofLife.com in the Classroom...
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Student Writing Contest
- Encourage your students to enter our free, monthly national writing contest for high school students and college students.
- Our essay winners have received mentions by the media including TIME.com, Mint Education, and more.
- Essay contest topics deal with real-world issues.
- Great practice for AP Test, SAT test, college essay writing, and more.
- View Writing Contest
Introduction to Student Blogging
- Get the 101 on blogging
- Digital literacy - why blogging is important for the classroom
- View Blogging Lesson Plans
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Mentor Texts
- Use our past student essay winners as examples of Mentor Texts
- Our teen writing winners provide excellent essay examples of authentic voice and utilizing a stylistic point of view
- Read past writing contest winners and finalists by visiting our Teen Trends reports
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Writing Resources
- Recommended writing workshops and seminars
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