The Catwalk.

Another amazing event EDITION arranged for our orientation was a fashion show that featured all of our uniforms.

They were styled by Freddie Leiba, who sometimes guest stars on Project Runway. Pretty cool.

I was chosen to represent Reception and it was actually SO much fun. I wasn't too sure about it at first because walking down a 46 foot runway in 4 inch heels is not necessarily something I enjoy. However, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  

Also....now that we are OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS...Here is a picture of our front desk.

Along with my wonderful team & our Ritz Carlton trainers. 

The surfboard mural in the background is designed and built by surfer & artist Herbie Fletcher. The desk itself is actually one piece of wood that was shaped the same way a surfboard is.

Popcorn Orchids.

I love Popcorn Orchids.

I saw them for the first time in the hotel on Saturday and I was instantly enthralled. This picture does not do them justice. 

Good News...Puppies are Cute.

And so are Shalye & Malia!

Countdown.

Today marked the first day of 'countdown' at The Waikiki EDITION.

It was AMAZING.

I have never experienced anything so unique & original, especially in the workplace. I FINALLY got to see the lobby where I will be working (after many weeks of keeping it under wraps) and it completely exceeded all expectations that I had. In fact, the entire hotel is truly enchanting. Completely unlike anything I have ever seen. I am SO, SO excited to be working there and have the pleasure of seeing these wonderful people every day.

Honestly, the front office team is phenomenal. Each and every one of them is wonderful in their own, delightful way. I love you all. 

Today was like a party all day long. Seriously.

There was screaming, dancing, music, insanity, and profanity. People were storming the stage and I saw housekeeping dancing like nothing I've ever seen before in my life. 

It.was.awesome.

I can't imagine any job being as cool as this one.

I love my life.

Shoes.

My feet are little blister colonies.

This is why...

These are my new work kicks. 4 inches. This brings me to a whopping 6 feet tall. I'm a monster. 8 hours daily. That's how much I will be wearing these babies. Standing up...the whole time.

HOWEVER, this past week I got to wear these babies. 

And guess what? They also gave me blisters...I just can't win. 

More White Daisies.

For those of you who know me well, you know I love to quilt.

And even more, I love to quilt for people I love. 

I can FINALLY post pictures of this one because Audi & Sam have received it. 

Baby Chloe, I'm so excited for you to be borned!

The squares are made of forest green & camel brown corduroy. 

Hand stitched daisies on the corners.

Banana yellow & white striped cotton fabric for the backing. 

Jobless.

For 3 full days, I will be jobless.

I am so happy.

I also don't know what to do with myself!

I came home tonight from my last day at PCC and now I'm staring at the walls. 

Now I'm blogging.

I will miss PCC, in some ways. I'll miss working with one of my best friends everyday.

I'll miss all of the Koreans coming up and asking to take their picture with me. (Even on days when I wasn't feeling particularly lovely.) I will NOT miss people looking at me like one of those dirty, filthy timeshare salespeople. I am SOO tired of people ignoring and giving me sideways glances when I give them a cheery "Hello!" or "Aloha!". Seriously people, I was just really bored and wanted to talk to SOMEBODY, ANYBODY! It's hard to sit there and stare at my feet all day! I'm also glad I don't have to hear "Wow, you have the easiest job here!" No, I do not have the easiest job. It was hard. 

EDITION, here I come!