The Final Countdown

Last week my Friday began with tears as I accompanied Chris to the train station to begin his journey back home to the United States.  We shared the seven days prior exploring Sydney and enjoying one another’s company in Melbourne.  It's amazing how quickly time passes when it is spent with someone special.  Our week was no different and I wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world.

This Friday marks the beginning of my last week in OZ.  Next Friday I will board a plan and begin my journey back home.  I can’t begin to explain how much I have learned over the past seven months.  This journey has been incredible from start to finish, but it isn't over yet.  I have a lot more to accomplish in my last seven days, so in the meantime I leave you with this video of Chris’ visit.  A passcode is required to view the video, and the password is 2011.

I have to admit, this is one of my favorite videos as far as cool shots are concerned. :)

Our video is located HERE.  Passcode 2011

My EA Team!

So what is it like to work for the biggest and best game company in the world?  Here is your chance to find out!  

I met my teammates from EA's Central Sourcing Team (globally distributed) for the very first time last week and I was humbled by the vast amount of experience and expertise.  We are not only an amazing group, but we are a fun group too!  Our small but elite team spent two days getting to know one another through a series of preplanned events, which included painting the Golden Gate Bridge, personal introductions, enneagram discussions, yoga, and sourcing exercises.  So yeah, it was much more exciting than that just sounded.  

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work at EA?   Did you ever dream of visiting the world's best game publisher?  Well... HERE is a glimpse of EA's campus in Redwood City, California.  When I say glimpse, I truly mean a glimpse.  There is so much more that I couldn't share, but something is better than nothing.  Hopefully my teammates don't mind my sharing this video. :)

I can summarize my two days onsite at EAHQ in one very short sentence... SIMPLY AMAZING!  This is just one more reason that I LOVE my job!  

In case you missed it the first time, you can view my video HERE!

This is my last month in Melbourne so stay tuned for several more videos.