The theme thing for the month is not working. I don’t know if the theme is simply uninspiring, or if it condenses ideas into a smaller range of topics. So for now, I’ll write anything.
Actually, there is not much in my mind right now except how tired I am. Yesterday, I somehow found myself volunteering for the Wellington Festival of Fashion. I was meant to audition as a model but gone were the days I wanted to do that. I just wanted to be part of the team of coordinators. The behind-the-scenes are always more interesting and fun than walking. That newness in the day livens up the gloomy winter mood.
Then Korean lessons are becoming a little bit more interesting. I started to read sentences and understand what they mean and even translate them to English. No, I can not formulate sentences yet; that requires knowing a lot of words. As simple as 사과는 먹어요 (I eat apple) is all I can sorta formulate. I don’t even know if I got it right. Nonetheless, it’s exciting that a couple of months ago I can only say 안녕하세요 (Hello) because it’s the most basic, first word to learn in Korean. Or well, besides 킴치 (kimchi). Now, I can read Korean. I just need to memorize more words to add to my vocabulary.
Today is also about new stuff. A stylist came into our store to guide us with styling. You see, I understand style. I understand MY style very well. I understand that style is a way to speak a person’s personality. However, I do not know how to approach to understand a stranger’s needs. On top of that, I am someone who wants to push boundaries. As a trained designer, I was taught to think beyond the box. To create something that isn’t there out there yet but people are looking. As a salesperson, we are encouraged to provide what’s already available. It’s a totally different ballgame. The research happens on the spot as you get to know that customer and their needs. Often times there are only about a few seconds to understand the problem. I have a hard time asking the right questions. That is the most I struggle with. When is it too many questions? What are the right questions so that you don’t waste time trying to get to the problem without sounding too much like a car commercial spokesperson?
I was ready to give up on this job. I was feeling helpless, useless. Today felt like a little bit of sunshine has risen. Hopefully, I stay inspired by this new challenge. I’m telling ya, women are harder to dress than men.
Anyway, today’s just an update. No interesting stories. Good night.
