I always love the first of the month. It has the same perks of the first of the year, a fresh start. And nothing is better than having a fresh start in a different country. In marketing, there are the four P’s; Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. Here, I have found three P’s of my own; Patience, Positivity and Perseverance. I’ve always charmed that snake that is adversity, but I was never patient in doing so. On the scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest), my patience sits at a whopping 4! Sue me! Nor am I always positive. I play it off very well, but I always think the worst. I’d like to think I am preparing myself, just in case, but people think I am pessimistic. I reply, “No, I am realistic.”
But yeah, I am working on it all. Riding in rickshaws where the rickshawalah gets lost, runs out of gas, can’t navigate through traffic, continues to speak in Hindi after explaining to him “sumaachti nahin”, drives backwards on highways, or working at an internship that requests my being here at 11a when they don’t come until 12:30p with no work for me is bringing out such patience I didn’t think I had. Surely, I feel some type of way, but I am learning to not let it overcome me. Instead, make the best of any situation. And with a smile. So here, I sit at work writing this blog.
Next on the agenda is trust and letting go of the past. Fully. How can I learn that here, hmm?
What blog wouldn’t be complete without the randomness that is my life?
i. Red Chillies! Yesterday, I worked from 9a-10p on the SRK shoot with Farah Khan. The show, Tere Mere Beach Mein, didn’t seem to run as smoothly as they all would have hoped but I was happy to have been a part of the production. Oh! What was the highlight of the evening? Getting SRK to sign my copy of Filmfare where he graced the cover ;). I am starting to believe in destiny! TG meets Rishi and I, SRK. What’s next?
ii. Career goals. I have never felt so lost for such great reasons. Between Newhouse and the two internships I’ve had so far (WOR Radio and Red Chillies), I have no clue what I want to do with my life. Write screenplays? Direct films? Or take over the post production world? I absolutely love editing, but I thoroughly enjoyed working on the television set last night. I also enjoy the organization that comes along with pre-production. Maybe I will make a wheel and spin it. Wherever it lands, I shall go forth!
iii. Money! Once I return to the States, I have another internship with Animal Fair Media, Inc. Go me! It is for credit though. Grrr! BUT, I have applied to this agency (T. Howard Foundation) and was accepted to be selected for a paid internship with one of their affiliates like YES! Network, Scripps, HBO and AOL to name a few. Very, very few. The internship would be 9a-5p, Mon-Fri, $10/hr. Greatness? I think so! I am still waiting to hear and this time difference and lack of my US telephone number is not helping. I hope I hear something soon!
iv. Things I miss. My mummy. My grandma. They made this happen for me! Joi. My soft bed. Internet that works. Power that doesn’t go out every third day. My dad. 85 degree weather. My girls. They know who they are. Blackberry Messenger. MTA. Yes! I miss MTA! My ex-boyfriend/pseudo boyfriend. Air conditioned elevators. Waterbug free showers. My Bollywood lover, Allex. Brushing my teeth without a water bottle. Wash and sets. Menus that I am familiar with. Primetime Television. People not asking me if I am from Senegal. Uhm. Cow-less streets. Yeah. All of that.
Achcha
nya*
Thinking about me? Lil ol’ me? I feel so special lol.
A lot is on your mind, love. Feel blessed you have careers to choose from, a Newhouse degree (soon), and experience/skills to get you to the top. I don’t mind being the well-dressed, “who the hell is that” husband on the red carpet lol. Because of you, I wait for credits to show the post-production team now! Max was like “what are we waiting for?!”
Ahhh, the dilemma between a great experience and the need for money! Story of our lives. Your final choice will be best. You are very wise, my dear.
For the things I miss, you and Wings are pretty high on the list ;). Post more! I love reading this, it’s great!
Have a great time at work. If SRK proposes, please remember me somewhere in your mind my Senegalese sweetness lol! Love, Kyle ❤