hi all, this is bree.
this is a blog for yesterday.
so Friday was work placment day. the day went really quick for me, i was in the events department with andy and lucy. it was a bit quiet but we attended briefings with other associates (staff), and we folded some name cards, looked at some floor plans, i attended a meeting with a couple who will be having their wedding reception at the hotel in january. It was really interesting to see how small details come together. i enjoyed it, then after that i had to start fixing up the floor plan to suit the guests requirements which was a good experience. overall the day went really fast, but we have one more day in events on monday so im looking forward to that!
After work we all decided to go to 'Quatro' which is a bar that has 4 different sections, Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn. there was rain inside, an ice bar, leaves flying around, wind, and lots of different thigs, it was great fun! we danced all night long and had a fantastic time! Would deffinantly reccomend it to you all.
not much else to tell from yesterday but im sure after 4 days time the posts will be very interesting as we are going to malacca, genting highlands and sunway lagoon! cant wait.
feel free to chat to us all on here at any time.
ok bye bye for now.
Bree Bree.
P.S Hi Mum and Dad!
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Thursday, 10 December 2009
Day number 12 - I can't believe there's only 10 days left
Hi everyone - this is Justine
I can't believe we are past half way on our Study Tour in Malaysia having completed 12 days of our 22 day stay, and what an adventure we are having. Today I worked in Temptations restaurant, and for someone who has absolutely no experience at all in hospitality, I have learnt a few things. How to fold serviettes/napkins - I have never paid much attention to this detail previously but I am now intrigued by the different styles; setting up for breakfast/lunch; learning the art of serving customers; presenting cakes in the display cabinet; and presenting the restaurant and myself professionally paying attention to fine detail. The staff at the Renaissance Hotel are lovely and so helpful. I feel I can ask almost any question to the staff, and they are so willing to assistant and answer questions all the time - a huge thank you to the staff of Renaissance Hotel.
When working in Temptations Restaurant, we start at 7:30am local time instead of 9:00am for other departments. I must admit that have adjusted to the time difference very quickly, and was complaining about getting up at 6:00am (yes I am a sook) and then I realised it was 8:00am in Australia - how we will all cope when we get home!
Personally, I am enjoying my stay in Malaysia. The people are beautiful and welcoming, the city is intriguing, and the weather is humid but you get air-con everywhere. I am so grateful for this opportunity, and I am attempting to make the most of it, even though I do miss home very much. I am the only married woman with children (3) on this study tour - and home is where my heart is. And even though I miss my family so very much, I will continue to enjoy my stay in Kuala Lumpur. Perhaps I should plan on bringing my family back here one day.
So my work day is done, now it's time to think about what to have for dinner...
Blessings to you all
Justine
PS - Just wanted to share with you my favourite photo from the hundreds I have taken. This one was taken at Putra Jaya from the balcony of a Chinese Restaurant which we took a small boat ride to get to. It was peaceful and beautiful, and we were blessed with a beautiful sunset.
I can't believe we are past half way on our Study Tour in Malaysia having completed 12 days of our 22 day stay, and what an adventure we are having. Today I worked in Temptations restaurant, and for someone who has absolutely no experience at all in hospitality, I have learnt a few things. How to fold serviettes/napkins - I have never paid much attention to this detail previously but I am now intrigued by the different styles; setting up for breakfast/lunch; learning the art of serving customers; presenting cakes in the display cabinet; and presenting the restaurant and myself professionally paying attention to fine detail. The staff at the Renaissance Hotel are lovely and so helpful. I feel I can ask almost any question to the staff, and they are so willing to assistant and answer questions all the time - a huge thank you to the staff of Renaissance Hotel.
When working in Temptations Restaurant, we start at 7:30am local time instead of 9:00am for other departments. I must admit that have adjusted to the time difference very quickly, and was complaining about getting up at 6:00am (yes I am a sook) and then I realised it was 8:00am in Australia - how we will all cope when we get home!
Personally, I am enjoying my stay in Malaysia. The people are beautiful and welcoming, the city is intriguing, and the weather is humid but you get air-con everywhere. I am so grateful for this opportunity, and I am attempting to make the most of it, even though I do miss home very much. I am the only married woman with children (3) on this study tour - and home is where my heart is. And even though I miss my family so very much, I will continue to enjoy my stay in Kuala Lumpur. Perhaps I should plan on bringing my family back here one day.
So my work day is done, now it's time to think about what to have for dinner...
Blessings to you all
Justine
PS - Just wanted to share with you my favourite photo from the hundreds I have taken. This one was taken at Putra Jaya from the balcony of a Chinese Restaurant which we took a small boat ride to get to. It was peaceful and beautiful, and we were blessed with a beautiful sunset.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Work Placement Day No. 4
Hello There!
Well today was the 4th placement day of work in the Renaissance Hotel. Bec, Andy, Lucy and myself worked in the restaurant 'TEMPTations' and the Lobby Lounge today. Must be a pretty quiet day in the hotel today as both outlets weren't too busy. We cleared plates and reset tables and offered beverages to the guests. The other girls worked in the Events Dept, Conceirge and the Club Lounge.
Tonight we have free time so we are heading out to see some more of KL sights and its Ladies Night tonight.... :)
Till next time!
Teneale
Well today was the 4th placement day of work in the Renaissance Hotel. Bec, Andy, Lucy and myself worked in the restaurant 'TEMPTations' and the Lobby Lounge today. Must be a pretty quiet day in the hotel today as both outlets weren't too busy. We cleared plates and reset tables and offered beverages to the guests. The other girls worked in the Events Dept, Conceirge and the Club Lounge.
Tonight we have free time so we are heading out to see some more of KL sights and its Ladies Night tonight.... :)
Till next time!
Teneale
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Monday 7th December 2009
Hey Guys..
Im couldnt do a blog yesterday the server was down =(
Monday was another day of work.. I was working in the Club Lounge on the 27th Level with Harley and Donna..I was doing Food and Beverage in the Lounge its was quite busy over breakfast then i helping out with getting all drinks and food for the Cocktail Hours (5:30pm-7:30pm), Harley was checking the rooms that the VIPs were staying making sure everything was in there and ready for when they check in..and Donna was on Front Desk watching how to check guests in and out and learning about the computer system.. That was our last day in the Club Lounge next up our group has events!!
Tonight we will be once again Shopping in China Town and the Central Market spending lots of money and bargining at every shop..which i must say is realllyyyy fun!!
Well thats all for today...
hope ur enjoying our blogs as much as we are enjoying being here =)
bye for now..
Sommer.x
Im couldnt do a blog yesterday the server was down =(
Monday was another day of work.. I was working in the Club Lounge on the 27th Level with Harley and Donna..I was doing Food and Beverage in the Lounge its was quite busy over breakfast then i helping out with getting all drinks and food for the Cocktail Hours (5:30pm-7:30pm), Harley was checking the rooms that the VIPs were staying making sure everything was in there and ready for when they check in..and Donna was on Front Desk watching how to check guests in and out and learning about the computer system.. That was our last day in the Club Lounge next up our group has events!!
Tonight we will be once again Shopping in China Town and the Central Market spending lots of money and bargining at every shop..which i must say is realllyyyy fun!!
Well thats all for today...
hope ur enjoying our blogs as much as we are enjoying being here =)
bye for now..
Sommer.x
Tuesday's Activities
Hello from hot, beautiful, crazy Malaysia!
Today we were lucky enough to sleep in and after our buffet breakfast (yum) we walked over to the Convention Centre near the Pentronas Towers. There we were greeted by Suzie who showed us around the amazing Convention Centre, Gold Coast Convention Centre should take note! Datuk Peter Brokenshire a fellow aussie who also happenes to be GM of the Convention Centre gave us a up date of how the Convention Centre has come to be as fantastic as it is!
We were than greeted by Richmond Lim (head chef) who made time to come to speak to us as we were enjoying a buffet lunch. ( Note to self: hour on the treadmill tomorrow morning!)
After luch we had some free time before we made our way to boardroom to be given a presentation by Malaysia Tourism director about how wonderful Malaysia is, for us it was a little too late as we all agree it is one beautiful country!
Looking forward to lots more activities.... keep you posted.
Gotta run, lots more shopping to do!
Lucy
xx
Today we were lucky enough to sleep in and after our buffet breakfast (yum) we walked over to the Convention Centre near the Pentronas Towers. There we were greeted by Suzie who showed us around the amazing Convention Centre, Gold Coast Convention Centre should take note! Datuk Peter Brokenshire a fellow aussie who also happenes to be GM of the Convention Centre gave us a up date of how the Convention Centre has come to be as fantastic as it is!
We were than greeted by Richmond Lim (head chef) who made time to come to speak to us as we were enjoying a buffet lunch. ( Note to self: hour on the treadmill tomorrow morning!)
After luch we had some free time before we made our way to boardroom to be given a presentation by Malaysia Tourism director about how wonderful Malaysia is, for us it was a little too late as we all agree it is one beautiful country!
Looking forward to lots more activities.... keep you posted.
Gotta run, lots more shopping to do!
Lucy
xx
Monday, 7 December 2009
Sunday a Day to Remember..
Today was such an incredibly fun packed day which I believe no one will forget. Starting with the amazing race,running all over town, jumping in and out of taxis was exhausting and challenging yet amazing all at the one time. As everyone got ready, applying their team colour war paint to their faces we were excited to get moving to our first challenge.
Although my team did not come first, we enjoyed every moment of it. We embraced every challenge, every cultural experience and were truly happy with how we approached each challenge my working together easily as a team.
After lunch we heading to the pewter factory where we beated pewter into a bowl shape. That was an intersting experience, looking at all the workers at the factory, seeing what they have to do each day made me feel so glad I was just there on a tour pass.
As we all piled back into the bus exhausted from running all over town and beating the pewter till it was completly round and smooth, we prepared ourselves for our next amazing adventure. The Batu Caves, the trip I had been waiting for ever since I recieved our first drafted agendas for the trip. The amazing golden statue at the entrace, the 272 steps leading to an incredible cave where people gathered for prayer and worship. The whole experience was incredible. A bonus which everyone in our group know, for me, were the monkeys. As we walked up the 272 monkeys were running across the stairs,jumping onto poles and trees and were eating what ever they could find on the floor. As I loved these animals so much and havent exactly drawn breathe talking about the,I was extremely excited when I got a photo with one on the stairs.
Overall this day has been one of my favourites since we have arrived here and one I surely will not forget.
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Dec 6th The Amazing Race
With today being a day off we could not help but have fun and that is just what we did.
The amazing race began with all of us being divided into groups, equiped with cameras and some whits.
Team blue seemed to be a threat, filled with competitive girls, all team green and purple could only try their best.
Ready, Set... and they are off.
The rat race began with a quick photo snap and then we jumped into a taxi hoping to beat the others.
The sun was beaming down and the sweat was pouring even faster but no matter how many places we ran to or people we bumped into we were going to win.
The end of the race was a little confusing and directions became a mess. Both Green and Purple team burst through the door however by surprise team purple, although behind most of the time pulled through and won it all once points had been totaled.
Slow and Steady really does win the race (by the way I was in team purple).
I am sure everyone enjoyed the race and it really was a team building experience that tested our skills.
We also made our way to the Batu Caves, where we were greeted by a giant gold statue buddhah of some sort.
272 steps later or sins had vanished and even more steps were in front of us and some roasters, cats and monkeys as well as a funky smell or two.
Dinner was a wonderful end to the day (do not be a vegetarian overseas it's too hard) and an awesome fruit punch helped to cool us down.
I can't think of anything more but I am sure there is because we did have lunch today and shopped a little bit but as you should all know that is what we are good at (eating and spending money) so I really shouldn't have to inform you :p
The amazing race began with all of us being divided into groups, equiped with cameras and some whits.
Team blue seemed to be a threat, filled with competitive girls, all team green and purple could only try their best.
Ready, Set... and they are off.
The rat race began with a quick photo snap and then we jumped into a taxi hoping to beat the others.
The sun was beaming down and the sweat was pouring even faster but no matter how many places we ran to or people we bumped into we were going to win.
The end of the race was a little confusing and directions became a mess. Both Green and Purple team burst through the door however by surprise team purple, although behind most of the time pulled through and won it all once points had been totaled.
Slow and Steady really does win the race (by the way I was in team purple).
I am sure everyone enjoyed the race and it really was a team building experience that tested our skills.
We also made our way to the Batu Caves, where we were greeted by a giant gold statue buddhah of some sort.
272 steps later or sins had vanished and even more steps were in front of us and some roasters, cats and monkeys as well as a funky smell or two.
Dinner was a wonderful end to the day (do not be a vegetarian overseas it's too hard) and an awesome fruit punch helped to cool us down.
I can't think of anything more but I am sure there is because we did have lunch today and shopped a little bit but as you should all know that is what we are good at (eating and spending money) so I really shouldn't have to inform you :p
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