After my 40 minute commute (2 trains and a bus) I arrived at the Starrett Lehigh Building, met my friend AE, and headed in, ready to start my first day! I checked in with security and had a temporary pass made, then made my way up to the two floors MSLO occupies in the building. We had our company pictures taken and then were given a delicious breakfast of fruit, yogurt and bagels. We also got gifts! Each intern was given the most recent magazines, Living, Whole Living and Everday Food, as well as a Martha coffee mug (to use in the office) and a Martha, wait for it, RAIN SLICKER. What now. Our HR coordinator said he wasn't forcing us to ever wear them, but its the thought that counts.
After breakfast we got a tour of the building, which I can't detail, but I will say it is an amazing space and a great creative environment. We had an orientation meeting about emails, computers, shuttles, timecards and more as well as getting to know you activities. Then we were ushered up to the rooftop garden for a pizza party with some of the most delicious pizza and salad I've ever had! About halfway through our meal, our supervisors came to join us! After lunch we found our desks and got straight to work! I am working a lot with the website and the imagery that is found there as well as with the whole photo team! I didn't see Martha today, but I'm told she is in the office at least once a day when she isn't traveling, so hopefully I will soon!
Overall the first day was even better than I hoped it would be! ...and bonus, I can see the Statue of Liberty from my desk! Now I'm back at SVA, watching the sun go down out my window and anxiously awaiting another day at MSLO!
Until next time,
AJ
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