Yesterday for a few hours Berg hosted the 'Winter Olympics!' (Our own version, not the official one.) We had the Wii out and played tennis, baseball, table tennis, and golf, i admit not very wintery sports but we only had the summer sports disk! We created our own sack race (VERY entertaining) played twister and had dodge-ball (even more entertaining!) We also had a snowball shack, and wintery snacks (snowball marshmallows!) We also had some beautiful handmade decorations; snowflakes, posters, and snowballs hanging from the ceiling.
I have to say it was HUGELY entertertaning watching lawyers running across the room to get the first ball in dodgeball, man they are a competitive bunch! No wonder they make such good lawyers, they REALLY dont like to loose! Playing tennis on the Wii is where everyone generally got carried away, and started actually doing tennis grunts! And im so upset to say that i came last in the sack race...
Overall it was a fun few hours, with people making new friendships and catching up with eachother, not to mention having some fun while they're at it!
Until next time,
Laura xo
Friday, 14 February 2014
Happy Valentines Day!
Chocolates were shared this morning in the office with post it notes 'Happy Valentines Day' and 'Happy Friday!' with people talking about what they're doing later or planning getaways for the weekend. But the history of Valentines day - and that of the saint that represented it, is actually still shrouded in mystery.
Its still a mystery as to which Saint 'Valentine' was the correct one, and what he actually did to become a 'saint of love.' Its speculated that Saint Valentine was a 'Romeo and Juliet' kinda guy.
It is said that he was imprisoned for helping Christians escape harsh roman prisons. The imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.
In the 5th Century Pope Gelasius declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became associated with love.
So much mystery, and yet its one of our biggest festivals, like Easter, Halloween and Christmas. But have you bought into the marketing madness?
Roses, chocolates, a collection of pink and red miscellaneous dotted EVERYWHERE. You cant even go into a pasty shop without being asked if you'd like to buy a pink cake with a heart on the top. Sometimes it just gets too much!
Though it is a fabulous and romantic day, with people all over the world proposing to their selected one, and some even getting wed on Valentines day! Sometimes the prices and pressure of it all just get ridiculously overwhelming.
But if like me, your going to be sitting home with a tub of ice-cream watching 'Friends,' (I'm actually going to an 80's roller disco with my best friend, if the weather stays okay!) That's fabulous too! And your not going to be the only one i can guarantee that!
Sometimes the singles are worse than the couples, with 'single on Valentines' written all over Facebook like a life long promise.
Look at it as an opportunity to see friends or family, go out for a meal or a drink, see a film, catch up with colleagues, maybe even buy a cat! ;)
Heres a happy cat to make your day.
Have a wonderful day,
Laura xo
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Today at Berg we are hosting our own winter Olympics! (After all the work's done of course.) At 3pm those of us who are free from work, are heading upstairs to socialise, play games, and have some drinks and snacks! Already lined up we have.. (Drumroll please)... The sack race, the three legged race, caption contest, dodge ball, and the wii sports collection! (Don't worry I'll keep you updated on who wins!)
Every so often at Berg we have a social, so we can catch up with other colleagues and introduce new people; like myself!
I started here on the 3rd of February as a social media apprentice following (a unique and fun) boot camp at the Juice Academy, after applying for the role through the apprenticeships website. On my first day, I was shown my desk and how to use the phone, I was talked through health and safety, fire drills and emails. Then the work really started! Ever since I've been tweeting from our Berg account (where our followers are growing each day!) Making graphs, doing research, uploading information to the website, educating myself on banking, finance and current affairs and my new venture is now blogging!
I was made to feel right at home in the office where my desk is, and I'm surrounded by lovely people who aren't afraid to put some laughter in the day. Already my desk has been decorated with pink fairy lights, photos and post it notes; I even have a fluffy pen!
I'm exited for what the future holds within Bergs life on social media! And I'll keep you updated.
Until next time
Laura xo
Crazy Commuting.
From buses that are stuck in 3 hour traffic jams, to packed trains where you’re jammed into the most uncomfortable positions possible, precariously holding onto something stable, and occasionally falling into the people behind you.
I've only experienced the ‘Big City Commute’ for the past week, and no wonder people look so miserable in the morning! Ive already experienced arguments, frustration and a little bit of claustrophobia!
No matter how much you love your job, commuting is not enjoyable. And recent studies have shown that commuters feel less satisfied and happy. See here for more on this; http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/feb/12/commuting-unhappy-anxious-ons
ALTHOUGH
If you look on the bright side, commuting is a great opportunity to have some ‘you’ time (even if you are squashed in so close to the person next to you that you could possibly be conjoined.) Read a book, play a game on your phone or tablet, procrastinate on life, people watch, learn a language, teach yourself the times tables again, whatever floats your boat right?
And look at the little things;
Last week i was on the train home when i saw a women telling her friend about her new light shade, which was a shade of ‘midnight plum.’ He (being a man) then asked what colour it was. She said it was the colour of an aubergine. He said ‘Green?’ They than had a half hour debate on what colour an aubergine was, purple or green. After witnessing the whole thing and laughing (quietly) the whole way through. I realized that commuting CAN be hugely entertaining.
I just CANT WAIT for summer, when it wont be freezing and so windy that you have to chase your shoes across Manchester (Yes i had to do that yesterday in gale force winds!) And when i can enjoy the walk to the train station without holding an umbrella above my head while trying to put gloves on and control my scarf!
Thanks for reading, feel free to message me any ideas or questions you have!
Laura xo
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