Dress code: business attire.
Rikki: somewhat nervous and started the day with her stomach hurting.
Awesome.
Whenever I see/hear "business attire" it kinda freaks me out because I think of fancy offices with expensive wood furnishings filled with head honchoes gathered together to discuss politics and finances while holding brandy glasses [I knew for a fact this last delirium wasn't going to be present but still....]. Thankfully none of this was true, except the business attire. That was required.
I must say this meeting was quite beneficial to my nerves and thinkings of my future. First off, I walked in and I was greeted by Allison and Katie with whom I chatted with briefly as everyone was getting their lunches [Panera!] and sitting down. I went to the back of the room where the interns where to sit and I got to observe [which I love doing - I blame my mother for that hobby]. My biggest realization was that these people, executives and staff members alike, were not just co-workers placed in a hierarchy in an organization, but rather they also were friends. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual [even though the attire was not] and yet still had the sense of professionalism you would see in any organization. This is the type of place I want to work at.
My observing was interrupted by a friendly "Hello, how's it going?" I turn and see someone I have no idea who they are [later found out his name is Jeff LeFors] and we just start talking. He too had just started and turned out to be the new Annual Support Manager. Awesome, here I am a tiny intern talking to one of those scary head honchoes I mentioned earlier. I introduced myself and explained how I am the video production intern and he tells me he graduated with a video production major from Butler, which then led into him telling me of a few companies to check out after graduation if I was interested in other internships. Connections [kinda]!
Staff members were introduced and they gave a brief overview of what they are involved with within Heartland for the new staff members and board members. Also us interns were introduced. It was nice to hear names with faces, granted I won't remember them but I at least know they are real.
Though there came a sobering moment for me personally. Jeff Sparks [President & CEO] mentioned LaRita Boren and how she had passed away. A flood of emotions came over me when he mentioned her. It took me back to my Taylor family and reminded me how much I have been blessed to attend TU. To have professors who actually care about my well-being and future and to go to a school where people give money so that I can have access to mind-blowing equipment because they believe in what I am passionate about. I am where I am because of those people.
Back at the office, me and Katie met so I could fill her in on my brainstorming and such. She liked my ideas and gave me the green light for them. We also went over the projects I am going to be doing while here. So excited! My mind is on overload with ideas. And if all goes right some of my videos will be showing at the festival which would just be awesome!!
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