AIESEC International experience in couple words

It has been a story of discovery and learning.

It has been a discovery of new cultures.

Having lunches with Colombian, dinners with Nigerian, night tee talks with Australian, shisha with Mexican, playing pinc-pong with Hungarians, working with Norwegian and rediscovering Russians. Getting to know Indonesian, feeling so familiar with Romanian, understanding American.

Having random and miningful talks with Ugandan, getting drank with Chinese and playing with Portuguese, Missing Canadian, having fun with Indians and feeling so proud of being Ukrainian.

It has been discovery of new countries.

Relaxing Netherlands, Incredible India, Special Belgium, Sunny France, powerful Germany, Big China, Beautiful Hungary, Sweden fairy tail and different Ukraine.

It has been discovery of new feelings.

Fulfillment from small victories, excitement from surprises, happiness of seeing sun and colors, anger of never having enough time to do things, disappointment with failers and persistence in getting things done.

It has been learning of myself, my values and my path.

It has been life of thousand peaces:  productive meetings, long discussions, arguments, laughing, sleepless nights, talks, long flights, challanges,rainbow, first snow, colors, team buildings, rendom jokes, big concepts, small victories, tears of missing someone, tears of feeling proud, warm, positive, chellanging, funny, different people, people united to fulfill the promise and unleash the future.

AIESEC International is a special experience, which cannot be explained it can be only lived...

matching people talents with right positions?

Taking a few leadership experiences, I've manage couple selection processes trying to get people where they will be performing the best, so at the end of the day, you know how it works, you have some vision of the team, and then look at people who has applied, choose, mix, marge, divide etc. 

But I have never expected to be part of such a process from the other side, being recruited for position you were not applying. I must say it's really fun, and recently I was thinking why you actually tend to choose wrong position/role for yourself?  as usually there are couple reasons why you choose wrong position for yourself: 

1) lack of understanding of the role

2) you don't find role attractive enough (JD, money, benefits, experience etc) 

3) you underestimate your qualities and abilities (basically you don't feel you can even dream about such a role), and I think the last one is the worth, as if there will be no smart recruitment process you may forever stuck into lover level job offers.
This is conclusion which I made generally looking at different people and recruitment processes in different organizations.

now about my case, I was selected as a Vise President Operations, sitting on the transition you get to know more and more about your role in the team and generally how its reflect to external companies roles. 

Couple interesting facts I got to know, usually my role is called COO: Chief Operating Officer and there are couple possible models which define JD of COO:

1) the COO oversees all operational an administrative functions

2) The COO oversees all programs

3) The COO oversees all internal functions

So the case of my position, is 2nd model, which is in contrast with 1st one doesn't have administrative part. Basically looking at how AIESEC operates, addressing main challenges and risks it may face, making our product more competitive in the market, managing key partnerships and a huge part of the time managing a team responsible for each stage of AIESEC experience. 

And here is what I have found out:
"Carrying out this great scope of responsibilities tends to require a very broad skills set. It starts with the basics: great general management, project management, analytical skills. Then there is strategic planning and thinking, managing other to outcomes, guiding people so they take more than they think they can and are successful at reaching their objectives, and being persuasive."
and now goes a question, if I don't have all of those set of qualities, can I still be high performer on my role? and do I really need to be good at all those skills or its more about balance? and can I develop those skills in short or long run? if yes, what should I do?

So, if anyone knows something on this, would be great to rad your comments :0

weekend

Yehh, it has been long time since I’ve written last post here, lots of things happened, but I hope I can manage to ketch up with that in next week.

Today I want to share with amazing experience I’ve got this weekend.

Experience of meeting new people, experience of looking at people growth, experience of total happiness and satisfaction from observations, experience of meaningful talks and long night conversations - experience of Summer LCC in my dear LC Franik.

I was not sure should I agree as chairing is definitely not my top strength in AIESEC. Then I remind words of one my friend, about challenges and doing things that scares you every day.

It was really right choice; I spend amazing, relaxing weekends with lots of new people, new friends in family atmosphere.

I was speaking with lots of people during this conference, they are young, they are building their AIESEC, and I’m so happy about their experience. Some of them made me think about my AIESEC experience, some challenged me with the questions, some were so open then it seams we new each other already for years, and all those people are part of organization I was leading.

Thank you dear new friends for your thoughts, ideas, smiles, jokes, eyes, behavior, I’ll remember this weekend for long time.

Thank you EB 07-08, for being there and small re union we had yesterday :))

Thank you EB 09-10, and good luck in your term!!!!

SprinCo 2009

Yesterday, I had probably to many emotions to write everything I want. Today, even the working day has started I cannot stop my self to express my feelings and thoughts about last week.
I was always wandering what will be my best working conference, I got one when I was delegate, and was hoping to experience something like this with any working conference, and I did, last week, sprinCo was and amazing experience, full of fun, emotions, smart decisions, night talks, parties, team experience, meeting new friends, discovering people, yehh a lot to say, a lot to remember :)
There were couple parts which made my conference so great XP, first is my new MC Team, - they are committed and they have a passion to lead this country. Really different, sometimes too fluffy, but can be serious and so productive when is needed, + they ave outstanding sense of Humor, it seams I'll be laughing a lot during this year. I must say all of them surprised me with level of their preparation and openness, it was a big please to work with my core team and deliver first conference.
Second this is NST team, unfortunately I didn't get chance to speak with them a lot, but yes they did great job, especially OGX, without any support from MC VP, I'm proud!!! TMU, yehh new year ad new achievement I'm sure we will do it :)) Thank you TMU corner
Then goes, chair of this conference, - thank you Patryk, for all those conversations, I'm already missing them really much, I got big energy out of them, and your sense of humor, he -he let's go to eat today in Asia :)) it as great, now I understand truly what does it mean right people at right time, hope to meet you this year somewhere :)))))
Delegates , - wow, it was more then I expected, - your preparation much better, understanding and positive aproach towards this conference, I'm sure you will rock the house this year, smart, confident and easy going, please stay like this all year long :)))
MC current- I was looking all conference to see you on the venue, to hear your voice, as Yes I miss you my darlings ;))
OC team, - you never know what to expect when you have conference in Ukraine, I'm happy that my expectation were met, guys your work was great, I'm happy that you got this conference :))

Thank you my SprinCo :))

MCP election

I know a lot of people were waiting for this post. Finally I feel like doing that. Sharing those emotions with those who weren't at MCP election of AIESEC in Ukraine.
Yes, I was along, - and it made me much more stress before the conference , that usually it can take, but there were 1 big plus I was really calm and happy during the conference and election day.
so, my first speech (Motivation for the position) looked like this:




Then 1 hour of Question on external awareness:

Second speech and again 1 hour of answers :)) They went so quickly for me, and liked the process, when you confident in what you propose and what you want to continue, change and make, - answering becomes fun :)
Last speech - inspirations to members, - yee the Star in each of you!!!!
and....
announcement:

Growth

That exactly what I feel right now.
In AIESEC a lot of things you learn firstly because it's needed to know and only afterworlds understanding is coming. Today I was thinking about Competency model. Actually, I've never been thinking so deeply if AIESEC is really has so big impact on me, what actually it gives to me.
Today while chatting with smart people I was working some years ago, I realized how much I've changed. I've never been so confident in what I'm doing, happy, patient, people oriented.
Keep on discovering

MC life

I’m in Kiev, on the second transition week of MC teams. Ahh we have so much fun working together with all those random words that are becoming our Core Words.
Today, we realized that we already started to use common movements when we explaining something, so funny J))))
And you know how is to live 13 people in 1 flat, I thought that it will be impossible but it’s ok, I don’t feel like it’s 13 of us.
Preparing the best conference everJ)))

Expro XP or 3 girls on the balcony …

Today, I’ve reminded one funny story from EXPRO, about what I completely forgot backing home.
One evening 1 hour before country meeting, Lara came to us (me and Kate) and they went out to the balcony to smoke and have some conversation, I stayed along in the room. Outside the weather was pretty bad – snowing, -10 probably, as it was almost midnight. Even with such a weather I joined them in their conversation, we were speaking about Global village preparation, suddenly Sasha came to us, looked at those bottles of Vodka and decided to back into his room take his provision and bring it to us, so everything would be in one place. He did so. After few minutes of discussion of who is going to take shower first, we realized that we are closed on the balcony by Sasha.
First minutes we were laughing, and then we realized that it’s not so funny if to take into consideration that Sasha still not here. Small point, Lara was in T-short, Kate in thin blouse and me in Jacket but in skirt without stockings.
We started to scream, firstly in Ukrainian – maybe Sasha is near by, then in Russian - maybe some workers are near by, then in English – maybe somebody at least anybody will hear it and help us. After 15 minutes of screaming, we opened bottle of Vodka, too coldJ))
With new power we were beating on windows, making as much noise as we could... After some time we noticed that our room door are a little bit opened, just for 10 sm. And from the door in front we could see somebody standing and looking at our room. It was Ivan (AI CEE derector), completely confused by strange voices somewhere around.
Remember us, staying near windows and screaming – Ivan help us, please save us until we are not frozen.... But he didn’t hear, demm Russian isolation, works good.
Finally he came closer to our room, then entered it… but he couldn’t see us, I can imagine his feelings – opened empty room with strange noise around. J) We started to beat windows again – Thanks God he has seen us and opened the door.
Ohh first minutes we wanted to kill Sasha as fast as we could then started to laugh again, then told this story on country meeting – evening went so funny after it.
It’s cool to live near AI and Faci, at least you can find someone in the room J) when you need it

Euro Expro part 2

Again, it’s about people, about new peopleJ)) I’ve met.
Well starting with my almost Russian speaking home-group and Ira Ruseva – the best faci everJ):
It was so easy to share and work, to discuss and ask questions. I remember that “random” simulation of LC life, which we were completely lost at, but started to share some GCPs from our life’s and simply talk about random stuff, however we had fun those 1 hour. Remember us sitting on the floor and discussing AIESEC Way and our commitment to 2010, things that we know but where so many new questions can be asked (Pasha, you were talking smart things I’ve never thought before).
Remember our GTKEO games, and the way some delegates were shocked what they suppose to do, and the best “Murder game” I’ve ever played. Again creating logo, shout and name of our Home group – KGB, I even now cannot remember why we choose this name, No. No here is nothing connected to what you’ve thought about. Keep Getting Better!!! caz results always matter. J))

I was satisfied with content of the conference, it fitted my expectations. The logic behind the sessions and blocks was good and understandable, it seamed that those sessions where prepared not one hour before the session haw it sometimes happen. The most I remember myaiesec.net simulation, so fanny – even there were a lot of people that didn’t like it, I enjoyed every minute.

Ukraine:
I do believe we made everything possible to be known by GNs, and reached our goal of saying TO the plenary that it’s time for Ukraine to Rock!!!! And We will!!!
Our crazy roll-call during morning plenary, It was so funny to stay in front of delegates and facis and present it, remember those faces of AI, laughing, laughing … and Then going to the breaks hearing people repeated those movement. (TM-TM-members feeling well, partners, partners give us money….)
Aha, and crazy dances in front of Faci rooms (poor people to live near UA delegation is not the best way to get sleep), repetitions before Global village and so Amazing performance on the stage in front of unknown Russian people.
Ahh it’s just my emotions, As soon I’ll get those videos I’ll put a links for you to see, what does it mean to be Ukrainian J)) and to be AIESEC in Ukraine.

One AIESEC – one Ukraine!!!

To be continue ....

Euro Expro 2008 part 1

Things that made me happy during Euro Expro part 1

First thing I was happy about, to meet people I know and love –Russian MCs - delegation I know the most, and where I really have friends. Then I met some delegates from ProMS in Moscow, Liya and Serbian guy are in MC right now... Felt proud that I’ve made contribution to their development. Some of my home group members are in EBs of St. Petersburg LCs.
Continuing with people, I’ve met AI, especially I was happy to meet Ivan (CEE director), with his fanny approach to explain everything and make people confuse J , on the 3rd day I got really big surprise – my friend Gaspar (ex MCP Tanzania) he came for PwC launch. AEEE was happy to joke with him. More where I’ve discovered he is good dancer of Latino, hope to get those funny pics from Latino night and our dancing.
Some people whom I met during IC where also there, Alex got elected to MC of China, so 1 more year we will work together J thank you Alex for nice conference and your approach. Pasha, he he, a bit shocked to know he applied again to MC, during IC I was sure that he is that kind of guy who will not stay long in AIESEC. Being in one home-group, I changed my mind, - funny smart guyJ) Hope to see you on IC in Brazil, or wherever comes. Dora from Italian MC, friendly and bright as usual, was so kind to bring all those presents from Savrans’ka J)
Even there where no Ukraine MC 06-07, I’ve got nice presents from Masha and Inna, Masha send us (me and Lara) a big package of REALLY NEEDED THINGS IN MC FLAT J)) Thank you my PINGVINCHIK!!!! And tell us you are not!! After our frogs you are!!! But they are really really cute J))
Inna send Ukrainian delegation some alcoholic drink, it was tastyJ) Thank you for caring and remembering usJ))

To be continue ...

my calendar

Randomly I met my close friend and she asked my, - when will you be at home? … Hmm and couldn’t give proper answer, as this spring it’s just packed with trips and work. So, if you wish to see me in Franik, Kiev or whatever information for you 
29.02-2.03 – LCC election (Ivano-Frankivsk Region)
10.03-11.03 – Last LCPM (Kiev) P.S. Photos are already available on vkontakte.ru
15.03-16.03 – MC transition (Kiev)
17.03 – 24.03 – Euro Expro (Russia, Saint Petersburg)
26.03-29.03 – National Olympiad on Investments (Kirovograd), don’t even ask me, what will do there
29.03 – Alumni Event (Franik) Yra!!! At least 1 event of my LC that I’m going to visit :)))

5.04-13.04 – Transition (Kiev)
14.04 – 20.04 – SpringCo (Berdyansk)
20.04-22.04 – Team building MC
25.04-28.04 – Easter (village in Ivano-Frankivsk region)

2.05 – 4.05 – LC transition (somewhere in the region)
16.05 – 17.05 – 60 years of Activation Leadership (AIESEC birthdays events)
P.S. From the begining of June I'm in Kiev :)))

Moments that shaped my heart...

There were some moments happening during last week that for sure I’ll never forget.
1) MCP election, when before announcement you already understand who will be that person, and you feel so strange, - happiness but at the same time you are sad caz another amazing person will not get it. You know it’s your choose and no meter what people tells you, you believe in what you have just written on the paper, but your feelings – they are too mixed - you simply start crying…
2) Standing on the stage, starting with the words: “Think about your last journey. Where did it start from?...” and understanding after 5th sentence, that no meter you are first or last people will listen to you because of words, because of passion in your voice, because of your smile J and honest. While speaking you see only big eyes of people looking at you and supporting you. Happy and satisfied you finish your speech…
3) Going out the plenary, you see nothing, everyone is screaming, you feel: “yes!! I did it!” and suddenly you hear from the other corner of plenary, someone’s: “Bravo!!!” You torn your head left and see Happy face of Zhenya standing on the chair, - the support I needed so much that moment, thank you Zhenya for giving it.
4) “Tanya, it was amazing, - I didn’t expect it from you” – my lovely Yulia, said so honestly words
5) Strange feeling to be afraid more of other people then about your self, to care if they are going to be selected
6) Little conversation with Bashnya after elections :)

Happy!!!!

Because you Happy!!!!
Yes, it was unbelievable filling standing on the closing plenary, when all participants were standing in the circle holding each other hand and singing the song.
First thoughts, URA!!!!! We did it!!!!! Then I looked at the window and remained to my self last 2 month of preparation, different issues with OC and OCP, time when I was happy and time when I was so scared to make some mistakes. And I realized that is over, there is no more worry about venue, sponsorship and money, it’s happened, exist!!! I started to cry, I was so happy about it.
Then I reminded to my self the conversation with Vova, last evening before the conference. I was sharing my fears and telling that is the most challenging time for me. I remember I told: “I want Sunday!!!!! The most I want Sunday!!!” Then I remind Birthday party when he came to me and send: “Tanya it’s already Sunday, are you Happy?” And I said “yes, I’m”.
The episodes where clicking so fast in my head. Conference it self, birthday party, when some LCs are congratulating u, present from alumnus, then telephone call to Yura Fylyuk – I was so happy to say happy Birthday to him in front of all delegates, and sing HB song with Franik freshes, faci meetings during the night and people that are coming to you to say Thank you for amazing job.
I was standing and crying – the biggest challenge can be the biggest achievement and the biggest happiness at the same time and only U are responsible what it’s going to be for you!

How I became LCP in photos

Elections

the elections are over.... something new has started from that day.. but I can't imagine what it will be... yet, try to gather my thoughts, emotions to some common condition.

U know when i really realized what has happened? Not when i was elected or asking questions to VP candidates, or even running revue for them... I realized when i was standing on the char with the bottle of water and was looking at those 4 amazing guys standing below and waiting for the results. It was the moment when i made first decision as LCP, I really believe that it was right.

I'm thankful to Yura for coming and supporting me during the conference, Ylya and my EB team without whom I couldn't make it, Zhenichka for special spirit, Ryzhen'ka for little present, VP candidates for optimism and understanding, and all delegates who where there for being the part of some new beginning.

Also I'm grateful for two special girls in my life who weren't there but still I felt their support during the conference Mashenka and Legen'ka thank u for being the part of my life..

About AIESEC

Натрапила на спільний блог старих айсекерів, які зараз розкидані по світу, вірніше старих дівчат айсекерів. Таке дивне відчуття усвідомлювати, що ці люди теж були в Айсику.. що їх таке доросле і самостійне життя теж починалося з цієї неймовірної організації.
Цікаво, як закінчиться для мене айсик? І саме головне скільки людей я зможу назвати своїми друзями, такими справжніми і вірними....? Я давно говорю, що в Айсику саме головне - це люди.... і ті контакти, які ми будуєм, є найцінніше і найголовніше, для чого варто працювати і досягати результатів.. Скоро закінчиться мій термін.... появляться нові люди, нова команда... для мене почнеться новий рік... Нові здобутки і нові втрати... але що буде з людьми з якими я зараз працюю? Чи буду я знати, що робить моє ЕБ, мабуть за них я ще можу гарантувати , що так, все ж таки в одному місті, принаймі поки що.
Але чи буду я спілкуватися з людьми з айсик України, чи не пропадуть вони десь на зовсім, і стануть такими ж чужими, як були до цього року....
Думала за Вінко, і зрозуміла, що якщо принаймі з 10 - ма % - ми людей присутніх там, через декілька років я буду спілкуватися, їздити в гості і ділитися своїми радостями і невдачами, то можна буде сказати, що я недарма пробула в цій організації :)

end of the story about my EB XP

Ok.....
Then the worsts conference ever.... LDS, somewhere i lost my motivation and passion..... my believes and trust to some people... Something backed to me something..... such a trust, Will never come back......
I'm too tired to write about everything what has happened in that conference and I don't want to do it....
I just want to write that i fill really sorry about people..... all people... who had gone and who is still working.... sometimes we can be so stupid!!!!!!


Then were 1000 of different things... good and bad - wrong and right.......... and at the end of this year I can say - It's my @ XP!!!!!!!!!!!

about 2006 - part III

I think this part will be the biggest one, as here I'm going to describe the most incredible XP I got this year - my EB XP.....

Everything started from Spring LCC... i didn't expect to go but Ryzha as always changed my mind. The Conference like the conference - Lot's of motivation... Lot's of @ dances as there where soooo cold..... finally Saturday evening, elections of LCP and EB 2006-2007. I was shocked!!!!! First, that Yura - who came with me to @ applied for VP PD, second he was elected (Hm great job Yura), thirds Chopej applied for VP ER and I thought VP X. The finnal situation was following Yulya Khruslova - LCP, Yura Gavrylyuk - VP PD, Vitya Chopej - VP ER, Natalya Scheglova - VP PR and Brending....... Another shock that the most important direction stayed with out VP. (It was the first time when in my mind I was thinking about this position as something real). Then i asked Yulya what is going to be with X and she said :"we ganna open position for X coordinator"

The application form was opened. i was thinking for a week... I was thinking about my results in this organization and I realized that I don't have so many of them .. i raised just two TNs. I don't know will I'll be able to finish my PBoX, i made not so many meetings .... and what I'm telling I just started to work month ago.
I deleted application from my computer.... and was watching TV.. suddenly Zhenya called to me.. we where speaking for 1 hour.... She said one really important thing - U want results???? apply, work and make them. the most important thing is not about results that are already achieved but it's about Passion, hard working, and results that can be achieved!!!!!!!! That evening i spoke to 5 or 6 people whom i believed ........ so next day I filled the application .... it was hard some questions I even didn't understand.... also i didn't have Internet at home.... (those things weren't on my side)
Then interview.... I remember just one question I was asked.. U know we have 2 candidates for this position, tell as why u are better choice (to be frank i didn't believe at that moment that somebody applied for it too.... but when I got out the office i saw Rusya standing near the stairs.. Ow God he was that second..... ) I realized that i have no chance, Rusya is more experienced and know more then me.

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:21:21 +0300

[lc-franik] Coordinators RESULTS!!!!!! the massage on LC -Franik (I was sitting near the computer and looking to the display.... open or not... In my mind different pictures where running all the time...) I was so scare... and funny thing that I don't remember what I was afraid more to be elected or to be not...." In any case this massage is going to change my @ life" - I thought.)

Dear @ Franik,
pls WELCOME
new Coordinators 06/07
so..........
Here are people who will work for you with passion & all their heart
People who will make our lovely LC even more better
................they are..................
LC IS Coordinator - Bachynska Khrystyna-Mariya
LC X Coordinator - Mykhailyuk Tetyana
LC X Delivery Coordinator - Rusyn Oleg
Urrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
1000s of CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK, GUYS!!!!!

Something New has started at that moment.....

Ten day to my first conference....... SprinCo..... guys for that 10 day I learned more than last months... Identity, @ XP .... so simple things now and so difficult and not understandable that time.... I joined different X communities.. to be always in a right direction.. I read dozens documents about X.....I was studying and It's for sure wasn't so easy for me..

SprinCO...... I remember just awful fillings on our way to the Berdik.... my new team or better say some members of EB didn't like me, I felt that I'm still a stranger in this group of people.. they have their own "prikolu", they spend so many days together... Sometimes i wanted to cry.....

In a train we had wonderful session from Kiyashko about Balance Score Card, product leadership.... I felt that for me it's easier to understand it (then to other EB members) cause , I don't know how it was previous year, for me everything were just new and for them different..

We came to Berdik..... wow!!! what a beautiful city!! One more time i wanted to cry .......when Vitya ignored me all the time when i wanted to take some pics :) (at the end of the conference we made the ppt about Franik EB it was so pity when everybody had 4 or 5 pics and me and Christya had just 2, we couldn't choose which one we want to put on ppt as we had just 3 or 4 from all the conference). I know it's not so important thing in working but still for me at that time the support from my team was extremely needed but i didn't get it...

The conference was really great, I got the most important - motivation, I met so many new people, learned so many new things...... first time I started to search for the answers insight me.... I understood that I don't want to work with such a team... so the best way is stop complain and try to change it:)... first I tried to speak to Khristya (before that I couldn't imagine that we can talk as we completely different people), word after word.... She IS SO COOL GIRL!!!!!! How could I think that she is boring.... Ow Khristya thank u so much for those evenings in our room:)

Conference song - Roxette - How_Do_You_Do!!? - even now when I tired but still have a lot of work or when I feel bad I listen this song.....

Ow one more thing ..... as i wrote on WinCo I thought i don't need to know those people - new MC, and on SprinCo i was sorry for that...... U never now what is going to happen next.....

Next month I was busy with my project and X process in my LC, hmm also EB started our beautiful planing according to Balance Score Card....

Well..... I'm not going to tell everything I was doing .....or speak about every event... that i visited as it ganna be the longest post ever.... I just wanna share ...things that i will never forget...

next I'm going to say a BIG Thanks to Vitya:) for keeping me all the time growing... Maybe it's strange to hear but this person motivated me the most.... and u know why??? Because first 2-3 months I felt that he doesn't like me.. he doesn't believe that i can make anything in this position cause i'm too young in @.... all those things made me stronger and gave me a power to work..... :)

to be continued.... (read next posts)

about 2006 - part II

Here I am......

I came back from WinCo.. and started to work in my LC, I had an idea of PBoX and I was really passioned about it. I was ready to become an OCP .........

but before that i forgot to tell about other challenge I got. From November I was working in ICX direction but close to the spring I realized that I didn't do something there.. ... all of us had a list of companies that we needed to contact and everybody did it besides me.. I was too afraid to call to the president of any company. I remember - one evening when I was sitting along in my room..... It was Tuesday.... and I decided - if I don't make a meeting with a company this week I'm ganna leave @... U know, I felt @ the first time that day.

Next day I asked my group friend (she was in @ before me) to help me to make my first call. And i did it - my blood was boiling, I felt every blow of my heart, the adrenalin in my blood was so high that I couldn't stand up... but I did it - first company said to call on Monday, second to call in summer as they changing the structure and thirds one said ok:) let's meet. I made my first meeting on Friday - I will remember that day for a long time.... I didn't singed the contract but the meeting was great.

Then I became the OCP of Summer miracle PBoX... What i learned ? first time I faced with all those management functions that were just a theory for me a month ago. First I was planing .... than i choose a team - guys with whom I was working for 3 month.

I remember the day when i singed two contracts with a summer camp.. and then I had a big challenge to go along somewhere to the region, or better say, to the village where my next camp was situated..... I was walking along from my bus station trying to find that place. All people around me ware looked at me strangely as they so me the first time in their little world.... I was so scare...... 3 times I fucked my self why I didn't take somebody from my OC team to go with me.... but it was too late to think about that... i made another meeting.... after i came back to Ivano-Frankivsk in late evening I set in my room and was thinking ..... u know what? if somebody told me on year ago that I will be traveling along around the region and promoting the project probably I would said U are sick!!!!!!!!!!! It's not about my life. But It was my...

In final case i didn't make this PBoX, now i see few reasons: 1. I didn't make the research before the PBoX (that's why I couldn't match TNs), 2. This PBoX needs preparation about one year and i try to do it in 5 month 3. I think I gave up my hope.. the worst thing when u don't believe in what u are doing... somewhere in the May i realized that it's impossible to do .... And now I think that it was the most important reason .. ...

about 2006 - part I

Happy New year!!!!!

Well, I've already had a blog but after one month of no using it, I forgot the password.. So I would like to start again.

New Year has started 2 days ago, I believe that this year will bring me even more challenges and just make me stronger.

Today I was thinking about 2006..... How it was?

12:00 a.m 1th of January 2006 - tired but happy to get my first @ XP being OCP of New Year party. I was busy all the night organizing the celebration. I don't remember much cause I was too tired and maybe a little bit drunk, but I had a fun.... This XP wasn't so important in @ development but it was wonderful XP that I got for my personal life (specially cooking for two days)

Then I had three bad days before Christmas..... It was the first time when I faced with problems in @, when intern don't have a place to live and nobody cares about it. I understood that reception in my LC it's just a bull shit!!!! so I decided to go to the reception team, I spend with interns all my free time and helped them as I could at that time. after that I got first result of my work....... On winter LCC I got award for being the best reception buddy.

On my first meeting with a mentor I said:" I want to be reception coordinator, I want to change the situation in my LC":)

Then I came to the WinCo.... to be frank I'm really shamed about this conference.. cause I got nothing there, I just spend my money for resting.. I was slipping during all sessions, than i pref ere to read the book I brought with me instead of going to the plenary and listen to the applicants.

I thought that i don't need to now those people, as for sure I won't be able to work with them. I didn't think about any values or @ XP Principles... I even didn't know them. I saw just three speeches - Marinna's, Masha's and thirds one I don't remember who it was. This conference was good time for me to relax and have fun with my LC. that's all what I got!!!!

Now typing this post I want to say: U who are reading this blog, take every possible learning points from every situation, don't go to the conference just to have fun go to learn something and get fun by learning.