This week passed so quickly. Honestly, I don't even know when. But it's already Sunday and tomorrow it's time to go to college again. Luckily, as it is the beginning of the second semester, things are going really calmly right now. Almost no assessments and various assignments. This tranquillity is nearly weird. But we all could definitely get used to it! Focusing on private, social life, rather than school and work is so addictive, isn't it? Especially now, when it's one of my favourite periods of the year, namely, time of fashion weeks!

 New York edition is in progress and I have to admit that keeping an eye on so many catwalk shows is very time-consuming. But it's a true pleasure indeed. Oh, how badly I wish I could be there and see it with my own eyes (and take all those beautiful clothes home obviously)!

But let's go back to the reality. We've already started the planning process for the graded unit. Even though it's not the most exciting part, I'm sure it's worth it, because even a thought of having my own portfolio makes me feel ecstatic. Despite the fact that it will be very useful, it's also some kind of a souvenir, reminding you of all the work you've done. Having the reports, I've been given so much positive feedback for, gathered in one book sounds like a real treat.

But the planning stage is really not as easy as it may seem. First, setting yourself three specific goals and then additionally split each one of them into three targets, is definitely not the simplest task, but it's not nearly as tricky as the next assignment, which is completing a SWOT Analysis. Don't get me wrong, I like talking about myself... Okay, that sounded really bad. I meant that I do like expressing my opinions and evaluating my passions. But that's not what SWOT Analysis is all about. It is about identifying your own strengths, weaknesses and naming the opportunities and threats surrounding you. Additionally, those features have to be relevant to our college course and the chosen job - promotions manager in my case. And it is really difficult to describe yourself so briefly and also make it adequate in terms of the graded unit's purpose.

 All those tasks are included in the planning stage, which is the first part of the process of creating a portfolio. And I have to admit that it will probably be a bit of a struggle for me, because I absolutely detest precise planning and I always have. I definitely prefer working more spontaneously, not according to the strict program. But the avail is that scheduling everything will be a challenge for me. And there is one thing I am completely sure of. I do like a good challenge!

xoxo
Jen