And I am back...

So the holiday is over and now I am back in the UK (please let the sun continue!) The past two weeks have been lovely, so relaxing! I love having the chance to completely unwind whilst on holiday! If you ever go on holiday to the Dordogne I would highly recommend going to:

• Sarlat
• Domme
• Canoeing
• Rocomadore

Anyway, back to the real world now...! So on Thursday it is the ALevel results day, which means my sister will be amungst those getting their results and finding out what path they are going to take. I cannot believe that it has been 3 years since I was in their shoes! All I can say is GOOD LUCK to everyone, and it will all work out in the end :)

This week looks like a busy one with washing, unpacking and catching up with different people!

Keep reading!

Ciao x

Marketing reading...

Before I head back to uni in September I am after a few books to read about marketing theories, these could include strategy, planning etc. but I need some advice on what to buy/get out the library (yes I still use a library!!)

If you have any suggestions I would be so grateful! Please either comment below or tweet me @helenchick91 with your recommendations!!

Your help means a lot to me!

Have a great week everyone!!

Ciao x

A virtual postcard...

Bonjour!!

I am currently living it up in France on holiday (don't all be too jealous!) Having finished my placement I am taking two weeks to chill, drink vino and eat cheese...along with swimming and sight- seeing! The weather is perfect and I am praying for a tan rather than a burn... Pass me the factor 30!

I am now looking for some additional work experience to broaden my experience in different areas of marketing, such as agencies, departments and different industries. This will be for between a few days and a week before I return to Sheffield for my final year! Hopefully it will allow me to get a better understanding of what I want to do when I graduate!

Anyway... Back to the pool! 

Au revoir! xx

The emotional one...

So it is official... I have had my last day on placement :(

Very emotional!! I cannot thank everyone enough, both at work and the other suppliers I worked with. You have all been so lovely and made me feel so welcome. The knowledge that I am going back to university with means so much and will come in very useful! I have handed the baton over to the new intern and wish her every success!

The send off I got was so overwhelming, no idea how I held it together! I hope everyone stays in contact :)

I know this is a short one but it had to be done...! Now on to the holiday packing and last minute panicking of not having something critical!

Ciao x

A weekend of parties

This weekend included my leaving night out for the end of my placement which is coming up on Thursday this week - crikey! It was a great night though and despite the horrendous blisters I managed to get I had so much fun!

The holiday packing has started this weekend - my room looks like a tip with clothes, bottles of suncream, and goodness knows what else all over the bed! I try to be organised when it comes to packing the "essential items" for holidays (how many pairs of shoes is acceptable!?) but apparently this year I have just made a big mess! Ooops!

So excited for holiday time though - sun, pool, relaxing and tanning/burning!

Last night we hosted a night out for a Spanish exchange student - showing him some of the "delights" of Northampton and part of our student culture. I think he enjoyed it which is the main thing...!

I am not so sure where the summer weather has gone for now...BBQ plans for tonight will hopefully still go ahead! Today I am off to hopefully get some lush tea and coffee from Pinks Fine Foods - if you love tea as much as I do definitely check them out!

Ciao for now x

Strawberries and Cream

This weekend has been so chilled I have absolutely loved it! A few Pimms and a BBQ has been heavenly! And we have also been strawberry picking where we managed to get 4kg of them! Lush.

So I have caught up on The Apprentice - WOW. I am not going to say who is in the final as I know some people still won't have seen it....but I am shocked! I cannot believe that the business plans wouldn't have been vetted before the candidates were accepted onto the show so how on earth did that one get through? (If you have seen it you will know who I mean!) Cannot wait for the final now!

As an aside... has anyone seen this?! I cannot actually believe my eyes and ears... Speechless!

This week is a busy one with catching up with friends, Zumba and finalising some holiday bits. I cannot believe I have less than 2 weeks left on placement now...it is all going too quickly! Friday night will be a few leaving drinks before saying farewell next Thursday! Now is definitely the time to start handing out my business cards to potential contacts!

Enjoy your sunny afternoon :)

Ciao x

Wanted!

WANTED!

I am looking for an IT student from Sheffield Hallam/Uni of Sheffield assist and do some website development for me. I want to add some exciting content to my own website to get it up and running!

Obviously I am a poor student (boohoo) so this will be unpaid, however it will look great on your CV and I am happy for you to use it in any portfolios etc.

I have a lot of ideas on what the website should include/look like but not 100% sure on how to achieve it!

This will be for September/October time once we are all back at uni and settled in/got over freshers flu! 

If you are interested please email me: hello@hcsocialmatters.co.uk

Ciao x

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