Friday, September 9, 2011

So long sweet summer.










This Summer flew by just like any other, but I'm walking away from it with a plethora of invaluable experience and memories that will last a lifetime. I've been a huge David Ogilvy fan for several years, and have always dreamed of getting my hands dirty in the advertising industry, of course, none other than the best, at Ogilvy. Little did I know this silly dream of mine would become a reality. This Summer, I worked in account management at OgilvyOne Toronto and what an amazing experience it has been. Let me first say that the advertising industry is much different than I had imagined (or that's depicted on Mad Men); there are glamorous days, but most of the time it's super busy, fast-moving, and full of surprises. Most nights are long (really, long), but what makes the ad industry different and bearable, is the people and the passion that comes along with these individuals. I was lucky enough to have the most fun, supportive, and amazing team anyone could've ever asked for. On my last day, I was unexpectedly given a giant card, and the most practical gift ever: an iPad work station/bluetooth keyboard-- something I've wanted to get for a while now. To my team, other co-workers that I had the chance to meet and spend time with, clients, and of course, fellow batcave boardroom ladies, thank you for making this Summer so memorable. It has been such a blast!

One chapter closes, and another one begins. I'm moving back to London this weekend to start my last year of undergrad and I've already got a checklist of things I want to do and achieve. For all those also headed back to school, I wish you the best of luck, but most of all, remember to have fun!

39 comments:

HELENA said...

Sounds like you had a great summer! Seems wonoderful that you had the opportunity to work at your dream place! Good luck in school =)

Ice Pandora said...

I'm glad you had a great summer with great work experience ^^
So soooo sooo nice of your your co-workers granting you an iPad *o* <33

Eaon said...

Ive wanted a docking station for my ipad for a while. Which one is that? The incase cover is just the case right? So you need to get the keyboard separately?

Misseblog said...

What a great gift!
Random...but where did you get your ipad background? It looks so fun and bright!!

V said...

Wow what a BIG and unique card- they mustve really loved you Becky =) Glad you had a great summer! Good luck in school!

Lini Trinh said...

Luv your ipad case!! So pink! Cute card too~ xoox

Krissy ~ said...

Sounds like you had a amazing summer! Hope you have a good time back at school. That ipad stand will make life easier for you!~

Mica said...

SWEET CARD!!!!! I miss the feeling of going back to school!

nystateofmind said...

It sounds like you had a good summer! I hope you have a great start to your last year as an undergrad.

Are you back on LJ now? We were friends on there but we removed each other because you were just going to be on your blog. If you're back on LJ, I would love to re-add you.

Anita said...

Oh wow, you're moving back to London? Feel free to stop by Australia and take me with you!

mizzsandychau said...

awww your co-workers are so sweet! That card is so lovely! it's so hard to be able to do work that you actually enjoy to do. Wish i can find that for myself soon hahaha

good luck in school!

Elle Sees said...

that is so cool! how lucky to have an incredible experience!

Huynh said...

That's so sweet of your co-workers. Your summer sounds so amazing and fun. It must have been a great experience. Good luck in school :]

Song- Thanh said...

Love you Ipad and the pink case! And it looks like you had a great summer! x

suki pooki said...

Nice ipad station! What thoughtful coworkers! I can see now why you'll miss them! Im excited to see what you've planned for the year up ahead! As for myself it's just back to the grind and finishing up another year of school!

Liberty Walk Sara said...

beautiful! great blog! it looks very profesional! love your header! :)

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Jan said...

Wow wat a great gift they gave you!
&It's good to hear/read you had such a great time over there!
The card is pretty cool as well by the way (:

Steffys Pros and Cons said...

what an amazing work experience im sure it will take you big places in life ;)

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Bonnie said...

Good luck with your move! I'm sure that you will be fabulous -- as always!

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aki! said...

Goodness gracious! Your coworkers are generous. Update us when you get settled!

Josie said...

What fab parting gifts, doll! I bet your next chapter will be fantastic.
xo Josie
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Mary said...

I'm so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience! Good luck for first semester :)

Cylia said...

I haven't been to the beach one this summer! crazy.. that's how bad the weather has been:p lol.. though excited for fall to come;)

Audrey Allure said...

Summer flew by so fast!

Fiona Chian said...

Such a pretty card!! nice ipad =)
xx

CINDY NGO said...

how amazing and generous of them! i'm glad that you had a great experience and summer with them. :) i love how the card is specialized just for you. hehe

hope you'll visit again soon to enter my YSL inspired ring GIVEAWAY!!

xx,
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Faye said...

Lucky you!! Have fun in school!

Isabel.L said...

Hello Becky, you must be a real pleasure to work with to have all those leaving gifts :) Hope you all the best with the study in London and also enjoy life there :)

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rahella said...

I must say that you deserve everything you've been given - your life, your job, your knowledge, your skills ... etc.

But I must question you:
How you do you always luck out with awesome bosses that gift you with amazing apple products! OMG.

PS. Text me your response, and I'll come visit for homecoming.

mari b. said...

sounds like you had a truly brilliant summer.
hope you'll have a good move to london (does that sentence even make sense at all ;)) - which according to me, sounds insanely swell!
and yay , for such a great ipad docking station, you're a lucky girl.

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Becca. said...

good luck! :)

thanks for the comment on my blog :)
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cryskay said...

aww good luck in school! you worked at ogilvy? i remember visiting their LA offices once for a school assignment. xx

Jazzy E (hivenn) said...

Good luck lovely! x hivenn

Kym said...

Glad you had a memorable summer! It always helps that you're doing something you love and doing it with other people who are just as passionate as you are. Love the giant card and the gifts! GL with your last year of undergrad! :D

Analisa said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful summer! That is such a great gift they got you!

Vasu said...

wow, thats super sweet, i love the colour


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Isabel said...

sounds like you worked with some great people. good luck with your final year!

Alina V. said...

You are totally apple-ized :)) Great choices :)

Amanda Nguyen said...

whoa whoa whoa...this so totally cool!!

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