Working Girl!

My first two weeks of work at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess have been a whirlwind! Within the first 2 days, I was triple sheeting beds, helping an elderly man find his wallet, and changing up nickels for a man who couldn't use them back in the states. But really, a nickel!?

I must say that I am extremely enthusiastic and proud about my new job. Im learning things in the back of house that you would never think about in a flawless check in or check out. Doing room discrepancies is also fun. Walking the floors and getting to know other employees is such a key part of front desk, because without a good relationship between housekeeping and the front office, there is not much hope for the hotel! Because lets face it, dirty rooms don't equal happy guests.

Our pre-concierge efforts have just began on Thursday. I sent out about 100 emails to guests arriving in 2 weeks to confirm their arrival and arrival times. This way I can ensure that their rooms will be ready on time to make their check in even more enjoyable. Having guests feel important and cared for is vital to success in our industry. I cannot wait to get my project up in full force. Booking spa appointments, dinner reservations, reconfirming room types and other events that make Bermuda another world. 

As a treat for all my hard work, I have a four day weekend! Running the Bermuda Day derby on Monday, hopefully I will be ok by the end of it! Until then my avid readers....

20 years of motherhood

Just a little jitter I had today..

The second Sunday in May marks a time for appreciation. A day to reflect on the most influential person in all of our lives: our mothers. Some have lost them, some still have them. Either way they are the epitome of our existence. But why do we only chose one day to acknowledge everything our mothers have done for us? 

Think about this. How many days do you wake up every morning and do something simple, like make coffee for your mother? How many times do you tell her you love her each day? Appreciation does not have to come in extravagant gifts and gold, sometimes the simple things in life mean more than words can say. So the next time you really want to make someone, and not just your mother, to know that you appreciate them, try it. No one will be left disappointed.

Simple is simply what everyone needs, but few achieve. Keep it in mind before breaking the bank.

Manic Monday!

I am officially a Fairmont Employee! Work starts next Monday, and I cannot wait. Work all day, lunch at Miles with... oh too many options.. Emma, Erica, and anyone else who wants to join! 

What is more exciting is that my orientation is with Mr. Randy Horton. Cannot get luckier than that I don't I think. And working like a real adult for a year! 

On another front, muma and I have started the redecorating process in my room. Sue Kempe had all my new linens ready for pick up today, and my bed looks gorgeous. White with blue seashells, starfish, and other things. Blue pinstriped sheets. Stunning. Im also going to get a new shower, with new tiling and the whole 9 yards! Papa doesn't know yet, but he will love it (hopefully!).

Its off to dinner with muma, a full update will come soon from my adventures at Hamilton Princess!

The Whaleless Weekend!

To break into May, I had quite a weekend. To lead into it, Dan came back for his birthday! Wow I cant believe we are 20 already. Had a great dinner at Tuckers Point with Auntie Patti, Uncle Thad and the Birthday Boy. It came out over dinner that I was in cadets and I now have the nickname GI JANE. Which was yelled out throughout Friday Night at Dockies. Thanks boys!

I did the end to end walk on Saturday, which for those of you who are not familiar, is where you walk from one of Bermuda to the other, for a total of 24 miles! Auntie Barb, Mum and I started at 7.30 and finished at 1.30. 6 hours for 24 miles isn't that bad. Mind you Barbie does keep a pretty mean pace. The second I crossed the finish line and stopped walking, every muscle in my body shut down. I now have a grand collection of blisters on my feet that are oh so attractive.

I was then up first thing in the morning on Sunday to go whale watching on the Jolly Roger. It was quite an event, but unfortunately the closest thing I saw to a whale was about 2 dozen flying fish. We ventured all the way out to Challenger Bank, where the boys thought it smart to start fishing. A 4 hour trip turned in to quite the adventure! It was cut short once 3 or 4 people started to get sea sick, as the swells got progressively larger throughout the afternoon. Needless to say I was a little fed up by the end of the trip.

Whenever Mondays roll around, no one is ever excited to head back to the office and get work done. This Monday was especially hard. Taylor and Alexis Bean lost their mother, Tammy. My prayers are with them. We have to keep our heads up and remember that there is a time for all of us, we will reunite again when it is time. There is another angel watching over us, rest in peace.

I am signing out to enjoy another Bermudaful day on my front lawn, with A Thousand Splendid Suns, and a black and coke. Until next time!