Mid week update

I went to the dentist this morning. I still have healthy teeth. I saw Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs last night. It was much better than 9. And it was in 3D! The story was funny and the voice acting was good. The animation style was nice, the colors were bright and the characters were drawn well. Monday night was kickboxing night so that rocked. I'm learning about social insurance and the recruiting process at my company since I have to make a presentation about that on Saturday. I'm looking forward to starting Effective Performance Management next Wednesday.

The rest of the week...

I finished my HR audit and will be auditing employees in other ways now. I also learned how to make forms in Word and I am learning how to use Outlook. I have a presentation in class next Saturday which I am a little nervous about because I have a bit of stage fright but I think with all of the presentations that my teachers are giving me, I am beginning to get over it. I got an A on my paper about star performers for my recruitment class and I wish it didn't have to end so soon.

I went to a festival today on Telegraph Ave and I might post some pictures later. I am hoping to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, go to a dance and get my hair done next week if I have time.

Networking event

I went to a UC Berkeley Alumni networking event last night. It was very informative and I met some great people. The key speaker, Ms. Robin Holt, founder of the Bay Area Career Center, said one thing that really stuck with me. I always had a hard time thinking of what to say for my elevator pitch but she told us to say it in the format of "I am... I can... I want...". That was very helpful to me and if you have trouble in this area you can use this template too.

This week's update

I just started my benefits class. I am pretty sure I will learn a lot from it since I have had no previous experience from the HR side or the employee side.

I am almost done with my HR audit for work and am looking forward to starting new projects.

I also just got back from seeing the movie '9' which was released earlier this month. I especially liked the animation and action.

Has anybody else seen any good movies lately?

My first week

I had a pretty good week. My colleagues are friendly, knowledgeable and work-oriented. I got started on a couple of projects at work. I am doing an HR audit and updating some systems. But I felt a little tired at first, still am so hopefully I can make it to cardio kickboxing tonight but we'll see. I am almost finished with my paper for class. I am learning a lot about HR from the certificate program and my job. Have a good weekend and see you next week.

New beginnings

The weekend was fun like I thought it would be. I thoroughly enjoyed returning to cardio kickboxing. East Bay Waltz was great too; I saw some old acquaintances and met some new ones while dancing the night away. The Ghirardelli Square festival had delicious chocolate and great music.

I began my new job today. I had a good first day filled with orientation and project assignments. I'm excited to start my projects. I also got started on my paper for my Employee Recruitment, Selection and Placement class.

busy busy this weekend

Lots of activities are happening this weekend. Friday afternoon, I am attending an event at my previous place of employment and that evening I am going to my first cardio kickboxing class since London. On Saturday I have class and then I am going to the first ever East Bay Waltz. I hope to brush up my old moves, learn new ones, meet people with common interests and have fun. Sunday afternoon I am going to the 14th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival and Monday I start at my new job.