TGIF

I finally understand the meaning of Thank God its Friday! Why?! Because I finally started working! YAY!!! Although I LOVE LOVE LOVE it, Fridays are still very special cus you know you get a break. I started working for Global Media Alliance, which is a leading International media and entertainment company. GMA was founded in South Africa and now has its headquarters in Ghana with offices in Nairobi and Johannesburg. Their affiliate offices are located in London and Lagos.. They introduced the first international multiplex cinema (silverbird) in Ghana, a lifestyle store, the first Sunday newspaper and also have a tv station and two radio stations. Feel free to check out the website www.gmaworld.com to read more about what they do.

Best of all I got the position as events management executive for GMA. For those of you who know me YOU KNOW that this is me to the T. It’s my passion. I live and breath event planning now especially because I plan all the events at Global Media Alliance, including events for their radio stations, tv station and cinema! I deal with sponsorship too so I get to meet a lot of people all the time! I think it was most important for me to not be trapped behind a desk or some office just typing away all day. With GMA I meet a lot of people, I’m always up and about creating ideas, planning, organizing. Oh its lovely! Work doesn’t even feel like work because this is what I’ve been doing for years!! So yes, I’m happy because what are the chances that you’ll find a job you love for your entry level job?

If you’ve ever lived in Ghana you know that traffic is intense! Well guess what? I drive against traffic in the morning and when im coming back from work! This is a miracle! I also started work with a wonderful co-worker. We get along so well that people keep asking whether I knew her before. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES! I think its so important for you to get along with your co-workers. A lot of the employees are young, creative, energetic and are experts at what they do! I love the vibe I’m getting from everyone and I feel very accepted into the new GMA family. This week we even had fire service department come train us on how to protect ourselves during a fire emergency! I learnt how to use a fire extinguisher well and successfully put of a fire created by them for practice! So guys SO FAR SO GOOD and I’m Loving it and I FEEL HAPPY! Thank you God for everything!

Aside from that I’m feeling the pressure of BE BOLD coming closer! Some people don’t stick to deadlines out here! Really its frustrating! Time is such a big problem. I mean you cannot successful create a schedule for the day because someone will delay you! Not by 5 minutes oh, maybe an hour to two! Its so frustrating sometimes. I’ve got a very good team on board though. Our creators are working on the final posters, our web designers are getting the website together and we have several committees working on more sponsors, recruitment and marketing. We are all so excited! We’ve had successful meetings with almost 20 people showing up to every day meetings with the core group! Its amazing how much support is out here. All you have to do is ASK!

One more thing that i definitely have to add! Without my mom supporting me I do not think this would be possible. Its a fact! An entry level job will not pay enough for anyone to be able to rent out their own place, as well as pay for electricity, phone bills, water, and transportation! EIIII, not in Ghana. Not with these ridiculous prices. Unless your job is spectacular and pays you a substantial amount or you lower your level of spending! So my suggestion is PLAN. Be smart! I used to hesitate about going back to live with my family, but how else would I have done it?! In fact its the best decision ever. Free rent, free food, and free electricity. I get to save all my money to invest in my future. In Canada all my money finished on bills before I even got my pay cheque. I’m not going to lie though I am a bit of a spendthrift either way. Its the shoes and the parties and the eating out because I’m too lazy to cook after a long day. Been here for about a month and I’ve enjoyed some small blasting here and there, but its all like music to my ears considering the benefits I get. MOMMY & DADDY I love you! I couldn’t have done this without the two of you! This is my way, you have to find yours, but know that ITS NOT EASY!

I have about two interviews I would like to share with you by the end of this week. Just had to type up my first week of work and tell you how amazing my company is! Will write up again soon!

XOXO

BE BOLD