The Great White North

I know I am a horrible blogger - my last real post was back in April and its August now. I promise I will be better, and with my internship wrapping up my schedule should allow for more posting.

So since school adjourned:
Spent a good 2 weeks in San Diego with the family - got to meet my new nephew, eat tons of delicious food I have missed and just chilled
Went to Lake Powell - it had been so long since my last trip (6 years). It was great to just veg, play games, read and get some sun
Took an impromptu trip to the UK - me the girl who plans everything...just hopped on a plane with 2 weeks notice and had a blast putzing around England, Scotland and Wales.
Moved to Minneapolis! - Packed up the cat and all my junk for the 10 hr drive
Worked the last 8 weeks in Target's Decorative Home Division - working my tail off on my project that spans 10 categories

I had some fun and some trying times - but I wouldn't have expected anything less. I have pushed myself to a level that I didn't know I could work to, couldn't have asked for more.

Just got to push through...will be over before I know it. Hello, Good Buy!

I'm going to make it after all...

Mary did it, and hopefully I will be able to make it in Minneapolis myself.

Summer Preview Day at Target was an amazing experience! It reminded me of Kelley's Experience weekend, a lot of excitement, and a lot of people still on the fence. We met some great potential intern classmates from Kellogg, Ross and Minnesota.

We had breakfast all together and then a director came and spoke to us about his experiences and his internship project. Then there was an internship panel and breakout sessions so we can learn more about the internship projects. Next up was lunch with senior leadership; me, I sat next to a Vice President...pinch me! After I finished up my bullseye cupcake, we loaded up on a bus to get a tour of the Minneapolis area. It was a lot of fun and I am really excited to explore the city more when I get there this summer, there is so much to do and see! Last stop...our corporate housing! The apartment was nice and spacious, with lots of closet space. What more does a girl need?!

A great visit, that definitely pumped me up for the summer. Is it June 14th yet? MSP, I will be back!

MSP

I am sitting in my own hotel room downtown Minneapolis. Somebody pinch me! Me and 4 of my classmates are here to visit Target for our Summer Preview Day and to learn more about what we will be doing over the summer.

We left Bloomington after going to Market Research and then got here right before dinner. We used the opportunity to get something tasty that we wouldn't be able to get back in Bloomington. Seared Organic Salmon at Zelo, yum!

It has been great so far and we haven't even been to Target yet. Cannot wait!