Donghia San Francisco

Working at Donghia was the best experience of my life. I met people that I will be friends with forever. It was THE hardest thing I have done, but so worth every second.

These are my lovely coworkers:

Terry, Jessica, Me, Valarie, Karen

Anna, Christy, Natalie, Anjali

This is where I worked every day. The materials library. I pulled fabric samples for designers and end users, I straightened boxes, and put samples back when people brought them back. Jessica and I talked and laughed the whole time. We ordered missing samples and mailed designers stacks of samples. I did "shops" around the showroom by finding specific colors or types of fabric.

This was my favorite lunch! Some days I would walk up the road to Safeway and get a Chicken Caeser Salad and Vitamin Water. YUM!

And this is what I took home with me! Lots and lots of discontinued samples to play with!

I had such a great time in California and I will never forget the things I learned or the people I met!

Bridges!

I sure miss my San Fran Bridges! It's so easy to get a good picture there because it is just so beautiful! Can't wait to go back!!

The Perfect Day

I awake to soft sunlight coming through my blinds. I'm going to Santa Cruz today! I smile and get out of bed. I pull on my swimming suit that looks like it's straight from the 60's. My jumpsuit comes next. It's so comfy and perfect for the beach. After a quick breakfast--my roommates Melissa and Crissy and I get in the car. It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining through the windows warming my arms and toes. We chat and listen to music as I watch the palm trees turn to pine trees and back to palms.

Finally we make it to the boardwalk.We head to the arcade first. I fill my pockets with tokens and I feel like a kid again. I find the Skee Ball and "Mario Kart" games. I play "Flamin Finger" and "Fruit Ninja" on a huge screen.

We laugh and play them all again. After my pockets are empty of tokens and full of tickets, we head to the prizes desk. I have 57 tickets to spend on rubber erasers and plastic rings. Happy.

We make our way to the end of the boardwalk--taking the shortcut through the hot sand. We're reminded of What a Girl Wants. "Mom always says--'If you can walk on the beach and have a steady hand with the nail polish--you don't ever need to pay for a pedicure.'"

Next our hands hold tickets for the old fashioned rides. The colors are vibrant and I don't want to blink in case I miss something. The smell of sugary sweets and fried Twinkies fills our noses. Bells and laughter ring in our ears. I taste the cold sweet mint taste of Dippin Dots Ice Cream. Excited.

We go on a flying ride on our stomachs. I can't stop laughing. The ride keeps going in circles. My laughing starts to sound like crying. Is it over yet? Finally. We get off and I walk a few crooked steps. Slowly we walk, enjoying the atmosphere.

We stop at a roller coaster that has been there since 1942. The Giant Dipper. We scream joyfully as the rickety cars race over the old wood and steel. Exhilarated.

Time for the beach. The wind is blowing and bugs are crawling on my legs. I hope the sun comes out soon. . . Sun. Warmth. A huge Asian family playing there version of rock paper scissors loudly sits nearby. Enjoyment.

Walking in the ocean. Smelling the sweet salty ocean air as the waves crash against my legs. Peaceful.

We stop at the shops to look around. I find the salt water taffy. Cinnamon, pineapple, watermelon, peppermint--delish! Chocolate covered bacon? Sounds interesting. One of those too please!

It's time to go home. Tired but content.

The sun goes down and I smile at the memory of this perfect day.

June 12, 2011

Week06

I can't believe I've been done with my internship for a week now. I have been planning and waiting for 3 years to go on my internship and now it's done! I had a fantastic experience and I have learned so much about myself. I've learned to be more laid back, more friendly, care about people more. . . My coworkers were so good to me and I will miss the time I spent in California! Can't wait to go back to visit!

I can't believe I made it through 6 weeks with only 30 pieces of clothing! Needless to say, I won't be wearing them for a while. Here's my last week of fashion:

Stay tuned for more posts about my weekends in California!

Week05

Week 5. Over and done with. One more week here in beautiful San Francisco. I've had the experience of a lifetime and am ever changed by this experience.

My outfits this week were unfortunately not very creative. It was a long, hot, hard week. And I'm sick of these clothes I brought. Oh well. One more week and I can get back to my fun closet in Utah! :)

Week04

I only have 2 weeks left at Donghia! Time is going by so fast! I'm going to miss the friends I have made! I have had so many great experiences here! Here's another weeks worth of fashion! I'm getting sick of wearing these clothes over and over though. haha! I might have to go shopping!!

Day16: I loved this outfit! So fun and flirty!

Day17: I wore my Easter broach on a lighter "jacket" because it's getting so hot here!

Day18: I love this light black blazer--it goes with everything!

Day19: I love my pocket watch necklace!

Day 20: Comfy casual Friday!

Week 3

Week 3 is over! I am half way done with my long-awaited internship! I can't believe it! Here's another weeks worth of fashion!

Day 11: Comfy dress and scarf

Day 12: Another day with the belt, plus I love the kitten heels

Day 13: An interesting combo of navy blue, pink, and grey. LOVE!!

Day 14: I love this color of blue and the flowers are cute too!

Day 15: Casual Friday again. I love my skinnies!

I'm on the downward slope now! Time is really going to fly now! I'm learning so much and really love being here in CA. :)