It has been slightly more than a more since I have stepped into the island as an intern and indeed, I have learnt alot.
I spent most of my time at Fort Siloso, learning the operations and being a tram host. It took me slightly more than two or three days to get my three page commentary learnt and now I do understand the importance of being able to bring 'character' to the spiel. There was so much more that I had a chance to learn. The opening and closing procedures, and what comes across as bein really simple, like ticket tripping, can bring about some of the toughest challenges!
One of the highlights for me was having the chance to be the tram host of the Vice-president of Tunisia and his delegation! It was interesting to see security come comb through the fort and seeing everyone get ready for our VIPs. Was suppose to host the Minister of Foriegn Affairs from the Republic of Benin but doe to the really bad weather, it got cancelled. But at least I manged to do at least one VIP visit. =)
Having been attached to Fort Siloso for so long, I must admit that there is indeed some bit of reluctance to have to leave soon and be attached to the other attractions. But one must look forward to everything else I suppose.
Had a chance to try crowd control for the Musical Fountian shows in the evenings (weekends) and it has been fun! I look forward to doing crowd control every now and then. =)
Have been in the office doing my fair share of paper work as well. Was in charge of doin up the power point slides for the lecture Sess had to do at the Tourism Academy. There is still quite a bit that I need to finish up for them before I think I can close this chapter of my involvement with the Tourism Academy. Oh yes, I was involved in the opening of the campus as well. It was fun, to have had the chance to make friends with the staff from the other departments as well.
Images of Singapore was opened on 27th May 2005. Though it was its soft launch, I was lucky enough to have had the opporunity to take a look round it. Pretty nice, I love the effort that was put into making this attraction what it is.
Life has been hectic and sure, there have been its bad days, but I am loving every minute of it. The friends I have made, the memories etched in my mind, nothing can beat that. I believe that I made the right choice to spend this period here at Sentosa.
I have so much more to tell about the last few weeks but sometimes words cannot suffice and I think this is getting way too wordy. I promise to update soon. No matter what tomorrow brings, be it good or bad, bring it on I say!
