Chapter five....The Promotion!
Good morning my darlings!!!
I"m sitting here in my beautiful palace on the mountain...a few days ago I was told that my accommodations were ready and that If I wanted to move in I could. I hesitated because I had just moved to my little den at the managers place and I didn't want to move again....that is until I happened to run into a girl on the chairlift who's jaw dropped when I told her where they had "put me up"and said, "what the heck are you still doing in the den, that place is amazing"!
Motivated by this I bolted home, packed my bags and started my little journey on foot, suitcase, duffel bag and all, across town towards Legends. A stunning hotel that's right at the base of the mountain where I work. Check in was really smooth and I couldn't help but feel like Princess Diana while I was marveling at the huge fire place, wooden furniture , high ceilings etc in the entrance way. I was on the fifth floor, so I pushed the button to the elevator, which incidentally had the same sound as the elevator in PRETTY WOMAN, (I would know this since I've watched it a million times)... I reminisced about that for a moment and thought well maybe there will be an alpine man waiting for me in my room too....:) Richard Gere would also be OK!!!
I swiped the key to my room and swung the door open... I could not believe my eyes. I had landed in Heaven ...Picture this...two bedrooms, one being the master suite with a fluffy king size bed, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountains, a closet with wooden coat hangers. Like the ones you can find at IKEA, and that I have at home....but something told me these were not from there. The quality was just too great. I sat and marveled at this for a moment before moving on to the huge bathroom complete with shower and a HUGE bathtub that one could easily swim laps in. A giant mirror that 's encased in beautiful wood framing. First come first serve right? I knew this would me My room and I was gonna live it up... I jumped on the bed like a 5 year old and giggled at my luck!!
The living room and kitchen are also beautiful with it's couches and fireplace and balcony. As well as the second bedroom with it's own beautiful bathroom...plus I have a huge washer and dryer.... Everything is made from wood and thoughtfully laid out. It is on the top floor of the hotel where all the penthouse style suites are. This is like a $1000 a night suite. If not more. If that wasn't enough, the front desk girl had also told me about the 2nd floor....
The second floor contains a gym, Jacuzzi, pool room, swimming pool , media room where they play movies every night, and a gorgeous living room in front of a big fireplace where you can hang out if you like. My precious little swipe card gives me access to all of these amenities! I could have jumped the counter and hugged her when I found out about the gym. I have worked out there every day since!!! :) I am in VEE heaven now.
So as for now I am still alone up here in my sweet Palace. Apparently I am getting some room mates. It's fair to say that out of all the staff housing . I have landed in the most pristine , and the nicest one of them all..... looks like the parties will be at my place. Even the managers could not believe it!!!! Suddenly I wasn't missing my little den as much!!!
It gets better.
There had been rumors flying around about my promotion for days! But nobody knew or said anything directly to me. Then a few days ago one of the big managers pulled me aside and told me that they would probably be moving me soon. I put up a fight and told her that I really didn't think I could leave my people at NBC. They have become like family, and I really loved being there..etc....A huge smile crossed her face as she said...' I know they love you, but you are strong, and I need you elsewhere. "! Of course I didn't say much else and told her I would do only my best for her, wherever she would put me.
Yesterday was the big day.... The confirmation came at 11 AM as I was heading off to the chairlift for my 12:00 shift. I AM BEING PROMOTED TO MANAGER OF THE OLYMPIC LOUNGE... this lounge is the most prestigious on the mountain. It is a beautiful glass lounge that sits right at the finish line for all the skiers, and it's where the Olympic families, the athletes with their entourages and everybody who's anybody will be.
I tried not to choke on the cookie I was chewing on as she muttered these few but precious words. "Training starts on the 12th Vee, and the lounge opens the 13th.....!" PHEW!!! I thought. At least I have some time to get myself together for this!!! :) As a matter a fact, I really thought I had like a week....think again...two days and counting. But what's there to worry about. With my years of managerial experience and elite lounge expertise. Who needs training...
That night the emails went out that everyone was to be at the security gate by 8 AM to meet their manager (ME!!!) and for training to commence. I pass this lounge each night after I finish my shift and I always get goose bumps. It sits right under the Olympic rings, and there's a huge TV that they have set into the trees where all the spectators and the world can watch the skiers make their decent... I will be right in the middle of it! where history will be made! The entire world will see this location....and I will be busy, probably up to my eyeballs in paperwork and food and drinks and celebrities!!!!!
I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!
I can do this! a manual might be good at this point!!!
Security is ridiculous now after the sweep. There is a policeman every 30 feet. no corner is unguarded. They are all really nice. Flown in from all over the country. Nice gig huh!!!
anyhoo. I just looked at the time and I have to run!!!! this is the last of my leisurely mornings and I want to get in one workout before climbing the mountain. The funny stuff will come later. I have so much to tell all of you....
love to all....
Verena
I"m sitting here in my beautiful palace on the mountain...a few days ago I was told that my accommodations were ready and that If I wanted to move in I could. I hesitated because I had just moved to my little den at the managers place and I didn't want to move again....that is until I happened to run into a girl on the chairlift who's jaw dropped when I told her where they had "put me up"and said, "what the heck are you still doing in the den, that place is amazing"!
Motivated by this I bolted home, packed my bags and started my little journey on foot, suitcase, duffel bag and all, across town towards Legends. A stunning hotel that's right at the base of the mountain where I work. Check in was really smooth and I couldn't help but feel like Princess Diana while I was marveling at the huge fire place, wooden furniture , high ceilings etc in the entrance way. I was on the fifth floor, so I pushed the button to the elevator, which incidentally had the same sound as the elevator in PRETTY WOMAN, (I would know this since I've watched it a million times)... I reminisced about that for a moment and thought well maybe there will be an alpine man waiting for me in my room too....:) Richard Gere would also be OK!!!
I swiped the key to my room and swung the door open... I could not believe my eyes. I had landed in Heaven ...Picture this...two bedrooms, one being the master suite with a fluffy king size bed, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountains, a closet with wooden coat hangers. Like the ones you can find at IKEA, and that I have at home....but something told me these were not from there. The quality was just too great. I sat and marveled at this for a moment before moving on to the huge bathroom complete with shower and a HUGE bathtub that one could easily swim laps in. A giant mirror that 's encased in beautiful wood framing. First come first serve right? I knew this would me My room and I was gonna live it up... I jumped on the bed like a 5 year old and giggled at my luck!!
The living room and kitchen are also beautiful with it's couches and fireplace and balcony. As well as the second bedroom with it's own beautiful bathroom...plus I have a huge washer and dryer.... Everything is made from wood and thoughtfully laid out. It is on the top floor of the hotel where all the penthouse style suites are. This is like a $1000 a night suite. If not more. If that wasn't enough, the front desk girl had also told me about the 2nd floor....
The second floor contains a gym, Jacuzzi, pool room, swimming pool , media room where they play movies every night, and a gorgeous living room in front of a big fireplace where you can hang out if you like. My precious little swipe card gives me access to all of these amenities! I could have jumped the counter and hugged her when I found out about the gym. I have worked out there every day since!!! :) I am in VEE heaven now.
So as for now I am still alone up here in my sweet Palace. Apparently I am getting some room mates. It's fair to say that out of all the staff housing . I have landed in the most pristine , and the nicest one of them all..... looks like the parties will be at my place. Even the managers could not believe it!!!! Suddenly I wasn't missing my little den as much!!!
It gets better.
There had been rumors flying around about my promotion for days! But nobody knew or said anything directly to me. Then a few days ago one of the big managers pulled me aside and told me that they would probably be moving me soon. I put up a fight and told her that I really didn't think I could leave my people at NBC. They have become like family, and I really loved being there..etc....A huge smile crossed her face as she said...' I know they love you, but you are strong, and I need you elsewhere. "! Of course I didn't say much else and told her I would do only my best for her, wherever she would put me.
Yesterday was the big day.... The confirmation came at 11 AM as I was heading off to the chairlift for my 12:00 shift. I AM BEING PROMOTED TO MANAGER OF THE OLYMPIC LOUNGE... this lounge is the most prestigious on the mountain. It is a beautiful glass lounge that sits right at the finish line for all the skiers, and it's where the Olympic families, the athletes with their entourages and everybody who's anybody will be.
I tried not to choke on the cookie I was chewing on as she muttered these few but precious words. "Training starts on the 12th Vee, and the lounge opens the 13th.....!" PHEW!!! I thought. At least I have some time to get myself together for this!!! :) As a matter a fact, I really thought I had like a week....think again...two days and counting. But what's there to worry about. With my years of managerial experience and elite lounge expertise. Who needs training...
That night the emails went out that everyone was to be at the security gate by 8 AM to meet their manager (ME!!!) and for training to commence. I pass this lounge each night after I finish my shift and I always get goose bumps. It sits right under the Olympic rings, and there's a huge TV that they have set into the trees where all the spectators and the world can watch the skiers make their decent... I will be right in the middle of it! where history will be made! The entire world will see this location....and I will be busy, probably up to my eyeballs in paperwork and food and drinks and celebrities!!!!!
I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!
I can do this! a manual might be good at this point!!!
Security is ridiculous now after the sweep. There is a policeman every 30 feet. no corner is unguarded. They are all really nice. Flown in from all over the country. Nice gig huh!!!
anyhoo. I just looked at the time and I have to run!!!! this is the last of my leisurely mornings and I want to get in one workout before climbing the mountain. The funny stuff will come later. I have so much to tell all of you....
love to all....
Verena
February 11, 2010 at 1:50 PM
I'm SOO jealous! Just the thought of your hotel room, let alone having such a bird's eye view of the events. Now you HAVE to take pictures and share them here so we can live vicariously through you!