So wow, it's been almost two weeks since I got here, and I have not had the time to write. Its been a whirlwind, much the same way as Prague was when I first arrived, but this time its because I'm working 40 hours a week. I'm finally just now finishing up editing this conference I filmed when I first arrived. It took about a week to figure out how to transfer and convert one of the camera's footage onto the Mac. You gotta love those PC-only cameras. They did just about everything to keep their PC consumers on a PC. Luckily for me, and a lot of other people (I read a bunch of forums where people wanted to crucify JVC for making a camera that was practically useless on Mac OS), there is a bunch of free software floating around the internet, waiting to come of assistance.
When I finally figured out that hurdle, which took me close to a week, I was able to upload everything and start the editing process. I told management I would be done by the end of the week, and tomorrow I will be finished. It helps having a deadline to keep you motivated.
I would talk more about the conference because it was pretty interesting, and I've been watching it nonstop for five days straight, but I signed an agreement that all information and material having to do with the company is strictly confidential. They don't want their competitors getting any whiffs. So ok, that's fine. The contract I signed was pretty funny, but strict, going into a lot of details about what I can and cannot do while I am at the company (and after, for a specified period of time). Very intriguing.
But not much else has been happening over here, besides me working my butt off. I'm basically lying low until my next paycheck. I was able to hang out with one of my EAP colleagues last weekend. EAP was the program that I went on to Budapest, the abroad program 'Education Abroad Program' to be precise. His name is Jaro, and has been teaching English and messing around in the film industry for a while now. He was the first to come back to Hungary. From everything I've seen I am the second. But it was good to see him, and he's living at this flat that Jamie recommended to him. Her friend Tamas, a Hungarian computer engineer, is her friend from back when she was walking the streets of Budapest, and she gave his information to Jaro. A couple days later, they were housemates. Imagine that! It is funny how things work out.
Anyway I went over to their place and caught up with them. It was pretty nice, talking to people I know. I still had to tell the same stories again and again (something that gets on my nerves now and again), but my origins were already known. The friendship base had already been established. It was a good night.
Honestly there is not a lot happening, not a lot to report (even though I havent put up anything over the last two weeks). I think when I start really getting into the groove here, and I get my own flat (whenever that will be), that I will be able to relax and think of what to say. This office life that I have been thrown into has definitely been something different for me. While I know what I am doing, I still have that overwhelming feeling of 'Ok dont fuck up, the first couple weeks are essential to what everyone thinks about you!'
Yeah...it will be good when those are over.
When I finally figured out that hurdle, which took me close to a week, I was able to upload everything and start the editing process. I told management I would be done by the end of the week, and tomorrow I will be finished. It helps having a deadline to keep you motivated.
I would talk more about the conference because it was pretty interesting, and I've been watching it nonstop for five days straight, but I signed an agreement that all information and material having to do with the company is strictly confidential. They don't want their competitors getting any whiffs. So ok, that's fine. The contract I signed was pretty funny, but strict, going into a lot of details about what I can and cannot do while I am at the company (and after, for a specified period of time). Very intriguing.
But not much else has been happening over here, besides me working my butt off. I'm basically lying low until my next paycheck. I was able to hang out with one of my EAP colleagues last weekend. EAP was the program that I went on to Budapest, the abroad program 'Education Abroad Program' to be precise. His name is Jaro, and has been teaching English and messing around in the film industry for a while now. He was the first to come back to Hungary. From everything I've seen I am the second. But it was good to see him, and he's living at this flat that Jamie recommended to him. Her friend Tamas, a Hungarian computer engineer, is her friend from back when she was walking the streets of Budapest, and she gave his information to Jaro. A couple days later, they were housemates. Imagine that! It is funny how things work out.
Anyway I went over to their place and caught up with them. It was pretty nice, talking to people I know. I still had to tell the same stories again and again (something that gets on my nerves now and again), but my origins were already known. The friendship base had already been established. It was a good night.
Honestly there is not a lot happening, not a lot to report (even though I havent put up anything over the last two weeks). I think when I start really getting into the groove here, and I get my own flat (whenever that will be), that I will be able to relax and think of what to say. This office life that I have been thrown into has definitely been something different for me. While I know what I am doing, I still have that overwhelming feeling of 'Ok dont fuck up, the first couple weeks are essential to what everyone thinks about you!'
Yeah...it will be good when those are over.
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