Frustration

I am stressing out over my mentorship. I thought that part of my senior project would be finalized by now but it hasn't. I am stressing over it because I know that I need it in order to do my next blog for this week. That's why I am going to go to more different places tomorrow and try to get my mentorship secured. I can say that so far finding my mentorship is the most difficult part of my senior project. I know I don't have any room to get behind and this should have been done already. But this is something I have to get used to. Things will never be easy and there will be some bumps along the way. I just have to push forward and get through it.

Blog 6: Second Interview Questions

1. I am still waiting for that final response for my official mentor. If I do not get it by the end of this week I will most likely find another one at one of the places you suggested I call.


2. What kind of education did you pursue in order to get to this job position?

    What kind of experience did you have in this field?    

    How did you hear about Pacific Palms?

    Was being in the spa business/industry something you always wanted to do?
   
    If you could go back and change a decision you made that impacted your career life, which one would it be and why?

    What do you enjoy most about your job? Why?

    What do you dislike? Why?



   

Blog 5: Project Reflection & Working EQ

1. The positive thing that has happened as a result of what I have completed so far is that I am going out there and not being super shy like I have always been. Ever since my mentorship and having to deal with not only the kids of all different ages but the other program advisers, I have noticed that I am able to communicate better with others without being so nervous or scared.

2. The book Rich Dad Poor Dad that you suggested has so far provided me with good information on the simple ways of learning how to work with money and how it works. This is a major part of owning and running any type of business which is part of my topic. This book is giving me an idea of the foundation of a good business and how to be able to manage the big picture of the "money" aspect.

3. So far the thing that has worked for me in the senior project is being able to find research on this topic. I was worried at first that I would not find anything specific, but learned that the spa industry is growing. Because of that, there are more articles and current events regarding the spa industry that I am able to use. These include the three that I found up in Cal Poly today and emailed to myself.

4. What hasn't worked so far is mainly getting something to focus on for the EQ. It is difficult to pick because there is so much in this topic that is important. Other than that, every other part of this senior project is going well for me.

5. The potential question I'd like to study this year is "What is the most difficult aspect of managing a spa?"  or "What is the best way for the spa industry to deal with its competition?"
For mentorship, I am planning to be at the Pacific Palms Resort. I promise I keep bugging my sister about it until I get my answer. I am also contacting the other places you suggested. I'm hoping to get the final answer by the beginning of the week.

Where I Visit.

One of the places I am still waiting and hoping to find a mentor is at the Pacific Palms Resort. I am almost done with making that come true. The reason I know about it and am connected to it is because my own sister works there as the Spa Coordinator. She actually finds it really weird that I want to focus on something like this. I have visited this amazing resort several times and even go running up on its trails. There are golf courses, pools, and all the spa treatments. I can see that it takes so much to keep this place running the way it does and at the same time provide service to everyone there. I get to hear so much about what works and what doesn't work each day through my sister. She explains to me how her day goes at work. Despite the hardship, I really hope to get as far as this resort has gone. I'm looking forward to spending my time here and at the other places I will be contacting.


*If any of you like golfing, I can certainly have my sister get you some golf passes for the day.