So I've been here in Holland for three years now.. And I can't help but to think about how I have changed and developed during these years, that all feel like the blink of an eye...
I came here three years ago, a little bit shy and highly selectively social.. My first practical placement at Hilton Schiphol Hotel was nice, but I feel like I could have done more regarding the social part of it.. I feel that I've developed my social skills a lot during these years and I find it easier to reach out to people, which is totally nice because I've realized, people won't bite you if you just talk to them or make a joke or whatever. That's what Holland has taught me.
The culture here in Holland is a lot more social, people make conversation a lot more easier, and I really like that !! That's what my baby has taught me, to simply interact with people around you, whether it's people you know or just strangers in the grocery store or whatever.
I watched the first episode of a Swedish series called "Hotellpraktikanterna" meaning the Hotel practical students. The show is about like 10 teenagers who have done a hotel & restaurant education in Sweden and they are going to work in different departments of a 4-star hotel in Stockholm and the best student wins a 1 year internship in that hotel.. So yeah, you could see those guys working and looking totally pissed off or chewing chewing gum in the reception, coming late or placing food on the floor...
All this, making me realize that I've actually learnt one thing or another during these years here :P LOL. How to be service-minded. How to be more outgoing and social. And I like it ! It can only bring more fun to my life !
2011 is here, the year where I'm gonna finish my Hotelschool education and hopefully get a full time job ! Let's hope it all goes well :)
Thanks for checking in peeps !
Here's a nice song for you all, a Sting cover by Vybz Kartel, adding a little reggae twist to this classic song !
Peace !
- Stef
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