It was super super rainy the whole end of the week. I literally took a shower in rainwater during the time it took me to leave the building and jump in the van. Also this day, Kate and I had to roll 2 huge rolling racks full of clothes from a truck around the block to the freight elevator. Kate had to change into a costume because she was soaked!
Saturday I decided to go check out the 92Y to see if there were any music groups I could play with. It was my first time really walking around the Upper East Side...
"An open door to extraordinary worlds."
The box office was closed so I wasn't able to get much information, but I was told to return on Sunday. So, I decided to take a walk down Lexington and just see some of the UES. I made my destination the Frick Collection museum.
Dear goodness there is actually a store called "yummy mummy." I hope I don't go there for a long, long time.
Ballet flat shope...look at the ones with the peacock feathers in the shape of butterflies! Or the ones below made from newsprint!
More peacocks! In the form of a frothy hat!
I had a tasty bagel on my way to the Frick, and arrived at the most relaxing art-viewing experience I have had in a long time. It was small, and not too crowded, and in a great space with a beautiful garden. I loved the hand-held audio tour device you could use, and the thought that someone had lived in that very building. I ended on a painting which the audio tour described as a painting of a woman who looked "In full command of her place in the world." How calming! At least someone's got it figured out :).
I wasn't allowed to take any photos inside so here are some of the outside...
On my way back to the West Side, I was craving some sort of frozen treat. So, I got some kiwi and chocolate gelato. It was very delicious!!!
On Sunday, I did a little mini-audition for the head of the chamber music dept. at the 92Y. Later that day, I sat in on their orchestra rehearsal. It was a bit sad, with very few members and no cellists at all...but I met some nice Japanese women who gave me some contacts to other musical opportunities in the area. It was fun at least to play (they were sight reading some Haydn) and worth it for the networking.
I have been hard at work on my Gap Retail Management Program application (aka Gap RMP). It is the program Karolinka just started a few weeks ago. Here is an official description of the program, but basically it is a relatively prestigious 9-month PAID rotation program at the Gap headquarters in San Francisco. It sounds like an amazing opportunity, and most "graduates" of the program are guaranteed spots within the company after completion. This also interests me since Gap and Gap affiliated brands are so big in Japan. The interview process is quite in-depth, and tests skills and knowledge in business, math and analysis, trend forecasting, you name it. Today I got an email saying I got a first round interview! Hooray. See the email below...looks like I will have to do some homework! Karolinka has been super helpful in helping me prepare for everything, and even got me a connection so I had a phone chat with the director of the program this afternoon! With a 2% acceptance rate, the competition is tough, but I am going to do my best. Even if I get accepted, the program does not start until September 2012. In the meantime...who knows? Still waiting to hear back from Bloomingdale's, and working on some networking connections via Heather, work, and friends.
September 26, 2011
Hello Makiko,
This email is a confirmation of your first round interview for Gap Inc's Retail Management Program with Mickele Carpenter on Wednesday, October 12th at 1:30pm. Mickele will call you at (707) 478-9765.
To help you prepare for the interview, please be prepared to discuss the following:
- Quantitative analysis and recommendations based on analysis
- Based on your analysis, have you had an impact on sales, profitability or customer satisfaction.
- Opportunities for process improvement or taking initiative to drive results
- Calculate Retail Math using given formulas (please have a calculator handy during your interview)
- Provide in your own words your interest in the Retail Management Program
- Demonstrate research and understanding of our customer and brands
Thank you and good luck!
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