Picking up that Guitar..Again

It's been two years! I am finally a graduate of the Creative Communications program from Red River College. Well, school is done. Now it...

It's been two years! I am finally a graduate of the Creative Communications program from Red River College. Well, school is done. Now it's job hunting time. However, before that I'd just like to take the time and wind down and pick up my guitar and start playing once again (my guitar feels a little neglected, not to mentioned it was collecting dust just sitting there).

I've even had time to give my blog a new layout. I'm liking it so far.

So guys? what are your hobbies that you stopped doing or neglected because of education?

What else can this ninja do?

In goes the eggs! One of the few things I like to do to ease the 'post-job-interview-jitters' is to make something yummy. When i...

In goes the eggs!
One of the few things I like to do to ease the 'post-job-interview-jitters' is to make something yummy. When it came down to it last Friday, simply put, I was nervous, my hands were clammy and cold. I realized right after that it was all in my head, so what do girls normally do when they need to relieve stress? They meet up with their girl friends and talk about it. Needless to say, that's what I did and I immediately felt better. However, my mind kept playing over what I should have done, and what I could have done. I'm still kicking myself in the face for not remembering to show my portfolio that I had brought, but that's how you learn - you'll know better next time to have it in hand!

It was also my dad's birthday that day, and that night I decided to bake a cake for my dad. When it comes to baking it helps me not think about the past and dwell about the little things that I should have, or could have done, and I go into a new world - now I'm focused on making that cake. My mom kept coming to check up on me, to make sure I did everything right, (it is her recipe and apparently 'her' kitchen) but the thing I like to feel most about is: independence. I wanted to do it myself. So after a bit of a quarrel in the kitchen. The cake turned out okay, I'm not a huge baking person though - that's my sister.

I'm more of a stir-fry 'throw-everything-in-a-wok' type girl. This morning, I made scrambled eggs using chopsticks (that's my Asian-ness talking) and I'd like to say I'm a pretty good breakfast maker. If you want pancakes? you got 'em and they're good (according to my parents and boyfriend). Eggs - scrambled, fried, sunny-side? I'm right on it. Making food and eating is another one of this ninja's forte. Along with many other activities like drawing, painting, photography, and playing guitar. Now also picking up a new hobby racing RC cars and flying RC helicopters (and fixing them after I crash them). Then I also want to fix up old cars. For me, I want to be constantly learning new things. I want to be constantly being able to improve myself and learn.

Pictures of my eggy goodness <3
Don't forget to add the cheese
Picture perfect - scrambled eggs and toast
How often do you see chopsticks with eggs?

How am I a Ninja? Reasons why.

Sharon Mak - Online Marketing Ninja at Canada's Web Shop , now that sounds like an awesome title. I have stealth - like a ninja. I am ...

Sharon Mak - Online Marketing Ninja at Canada's Web Shop, now that sounds like an awesome title.

I have stealth - like a ninja. I am inconspicuous - like a ninja and I have the creativity of a ninja. I even have a ninja wrist band to prove it! (or at least, it makes me feel more like one).

For readers not understanding my ninja talk. Let's first start off with who is Canada's Web Shop? 
Quick background info: They are a full-service Internet marketing company located in the historic Exchange District in Winnipeg. They provide everything from website development, to developing the meat (or brand awareness) of your websites' online presence. To sum it all up, they make sure your website gets attention from the people you want.

So what does being a ninja have to do with Canada's Web Shop?

Well, for starters they have a ninja position I would like to apply for. And I have some pretty epic qualifications for them to put to use. Let's put my ninja skills to some use, baby!

As a graduate of the Creative Communications (CreComm) program at Red River College I have developed and honed in on my ninja skills. The program has given me training in most areas of the communications industry like public relations, journalism, media production and of course, my area of specialty: advertising=copywriting. I have developed skills in social media, and learned how to use it effectively (although, I must admit I am not quite at the 3 million followers just yet on Twitter).

Being in CreComm I have learned a lot about myself. I discovered that I am capable of producing exceptional work with a deadline driven environment. I am tech saavy. Final Cut Pro? Got it. Adobe InDesign. Got it. Adobe Photoshop? Got it.

Heck, I've created documentaries and music videos for clients, and video blogs for the Minipop Kids (yes, the one and only K-tel's Minipop Kids)

Furthermore, my intern experience has taught me to time manage effectively, problem-solve and work with clients in a professional manner.

In my opinion, I find Canada's Web Shop to be really refreshing. What do you mean, you ask? Just from reading the overall content on the website, and from the Marketing Dream Job posting, I can definitely tell that this company has character - a brand, a personality. And that is what makes Canada's Web Shop a company I want to work for. This is also a company where I think you can utilize my creative skills to build on your already awesome team. It's a work place where all creative minds get together to have a party. Er I mean, to have fun brainstorming epic ideas and strategies.

Saying so, I know I am able to survive through the trenches and can't wait to roll up my sleeves. I'm gonna grab my Tide-to-Go and get dirty.

Haven't gotten enough of me? Check out my Twitter @whats3rname
My other blog: Tomorrow Will Be Worse :) Smile Today.
My web portfolio (I can proudly say I designed it myself - took me a while but I got it done) Sharon Mak ~ Online Portfolio
Find me on LinkedIn - Sharon Mak

Cheers, and have an epic day.

Sharon

Last but not least - comics about working retail

Hello, my fellow minions, Today is the last day of class! YAY! But to end my retail/work blog entries I magically stumbled upon this aweso...

Hello, my fellow minions,

Today is the last day of class! YAY! But to end my retail/work blog entries I magically stumbled upon this awesome and funny blog (which I will link below) about working retail. So working retail means working with customers and the public, and working with the public means a lot of demanding, crabby and umm sometimes, rather interesting customers, or in this case, characters. This site: OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS turned crazy, funny customer quotes into some epic cartoons.

You must check it out. One of the awesome-est things I've ever seen.

Hmm, I doodle out stuff like this too.... maybe...just maybe......

Anyhow,

Happy holidays and take care!
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