Finding Lake Tahoe

Caminho para o trabalho

2011-12-27T20:02:00.000-02:00

Sei que muitos adorariam saber como é um dia de trabalho em Heavenly... Depende muito. A base é a mesma, mas dependendo da função cada dia é um dia. Então decidi fazer uma coisa bacana. Filmei a minha ida ao trabalho desde o hotel até o restaurante lá em cima na montanha. =) Foram 3 meses indo e voltando do trabalho fazendo snowboard. Delícia! Quer saber como é esse caminho? ;) Veja o vídeo

Interview about my Work Experience USA

2010-04-21T23:32:00.000-03:00

Yaaay! I was interviewed by Renato - my consulter - about my Work Experience and you can check it out online. Here! Au revoir!

Sour sick!

2010-04-18T22:50:00.000-03:00

Well.. I'm back. Brazil is all over me now... breathing my own breath. *dramatic* I guess I'm allowed to be, though, I'm sick. My throat hurts. My back, my body aches. And my head only wants a bed with soft pillows and no more pain. It sounds too much. Well, this is a blog, isn't it? I suppose I have to be like this. Right? Nah. I'm just kidding. Well, the sick part is true, but I don't have

White hair

2010-02-26T02:54:00.000-03:00

Can you really say that you've noticed when you had your first white hair? Well.. I know I did. I never ever had one 'till today. I mean... I found out today. But it wasn't there yesterday, I can assure you. It's not that I keep track, I'm really not that shallow, laughs, cause I don't give a shit, but I look at my hair everyday for a reason! I do it, cause I miss my old hair so damn much! I

On My Way, by Phil Collins

2010-02-13T07:36:00.002-02:00

I couldn't say it better! It sounds like if I had written! :P Welcome to South Lake Tahoe Tell everybody i'm on my way New friends and new places to see With blue skies ahead, yes i'm on my way And theres no where else i'd rather be Tell everybody i'm on my way And i'm loving every step i take With the sun beating down, yes i'm on my way And i can't keep this smile off my face Cause theres

Never miss opportunities!

2010-02-12T07:16:00.000-02:00

This chapter is dedicated to my mother! My favorite When I was little I learned that you shouldn't say no to opportunities, no matter how they appear or how you think they will come back for you eventually. Recently I had the opportunity to go to San Diego... It wasn't my idea. I wasn't exactly called for it and I didn't know anything about it till the time came. Somehow I saw myself packing

When you miss something or someone

2010-02-03T23:04:00.001-02:00

This chapter is dedicated to my boyfriend. My story here in Lake Tahoe is different than anyone else. I can't compare to make my point. I can't say I have the better job or the better room or better friends. Each and everyone here has a different point of view about what feels like to experience all this. The idea of a Work Experience USA doesn't mean the same to everyone. Now I know that.

It's all part of the plane

2010-01-21T06:39:00.000-02:00

Every two weeks we get our pay checks. In two weeks you can work from 50 to 80 hours, maybe more, maybe less. It really depends on your luck. You never know. Sometimes you have two jobs and that doesn't mean you will make more money. Like I just said. Depends on your luck. In my case I work five days a week, from 8:30am to 4pm almost everyday. I work on the mountain, up there where I can only

When the Sun Goes Down

2010-01-04T18:01:00.000-02:00

Yep. I know... I've been lazy. Enough said. Today is my day off so I found the time to write at least four sentences. Just kidding! The thing is... now that I'm getting use to all this, it seems easy to find the time to do things, but I don't know how to explain, the time isn't the same here. I know it sounds weird. But it's true. The time goes by in a different speed. It might have something

Sometimes I feel Like Screaming, by Deep Purple

2010-01-03T02:08:00.001-02:00

Just because that song reminds me of my Argentinian... Wish we could be together to celebrate our anniversary today! Best 2yrs and 5 months of my life! "While you were out... The message says You left a number And I tried to call But they wrote it down In a perfect spanish scrawl In a perfect spanish scrawl Yet again Im missing you King size bed (in a) hotel someplace I hear your name I see

South Lake Tahoe - Finally!

2009-12-12T14:46:00.000-02:00

It took me a while to realize I was really here... but when the cold hit my guts I knew for sure I was far away from home. I was unprepared for the cold on the first day. Then I did some shopping and now I`m almost local, laughs - in my dreams! I can't possibly put down in words how does it feel to watch the snow falling, to walk on a white 'field' and to speak english because you have to,

Consulate Appointment

2009-11-25T22:23:00.131-02:00

'Hi' 'Hello' Seconds that felt like minutes went buy... I'd handed my consulate documents to the Consul and I was waiting for the questions to follow. 'This is your first time in US?' 'No. I've been there once.' 'And where are you going?' 'South Lake Tahoe, California.' 'Nice! Have you found a job already?' 'Yes. In a Ski Resort!' 'How nice! Have you ever skied before?' 'No...' 'Are you going to

Now... Flight Details

2009-11-23T14:39:00.000-02:00

I wish I had "printscreened" everything I've done 'till today, in order to give you guys a clue about this... dream coming true, but that was impossible. There are so many things we have to think of... we forget about the details. November - IE sent me an e-mail explaining all about the process of choosing the flight date. I had - if I remember correctly - 2 minutes before I realized there were

Flight Info

2009-10-27T21:43:00.001-02:00

Yep! Help me... I gotta breathe! I'm goint to South Lake Tahoe on December, 8th. =) Au revoir! "Everything happens to everybody sooner or later if there is time enough." George Bernard Shaw

Date with South Lake Tahoe

2009-10-21T13:31:00.001-02:00

It's been a long time since I last wrote... my faut! I find it very hard to manage my time now that I don't have a job. It's weird. :P I guess I just have to get use to it. Last saturday I went to my second encounter with my new south-lake-tahoe-to-be friends. This time we hung out in a pizza restaurant (my idea, of course) and it was great to meet more people. It's amazing how much you can

The Chosen Place

2009-09-03T09:08:00.004-03:00

Well, after a few days wondering what to do I've decided to stay with... *Drums beating* Tahoe Villa North Anne convinced me after pointing some good reasons why I should live at the Hotel with 3 more people and not in a house with 15 more. =) It all depends on who will be your roommate and how much you value your personal belongings, anyway, laughs. Really! I'm Brazilian, is expected for me

Finding where to live in South Lake Tahoe

2009-08-18T16:42:00.006-03:00

In search for the perfect accommodation (location, prices, confort), I've sent some e-mails and here are the answers I've got (still too expensive for me): Tahoe Villa North We have rooms for this winter season.We have room with kitchenette and bathroom. Room has 2 double bed with kitchen and bathroom. Room rate : 2 person $800.00 per month. 3 person $1050.00 per

My 1st WE Friends

2009-08-14T08:58:00.004-03:00

And then I had my first 'night out' with my "WE" (Work Experience) friends! =)My vacation is almost over now! Actually, this is the last week, so I couldn't miss it! On tuesday, after work, I took a bus to Tijuca and met the guys and girls at the Buxixo's bar. Inside of it (or was it beside it?) there was this small bar called 'So Kana' (chipper) and we ordered beers and french fries (not the

Things that had to be done!

2009-08-09T19:58:00.010-03:00

Yep, on Saturday I had my hair dyed. It doesn't worked the way it supposed to, but it's not the same anymore. I miss the colour already. And people still can call me red-hair, imagine when I succeed...I took some pictures on the day before, during and after just to compare and suffer even more, laughs! Oh, but, you see, I had my hair cut too, so it is a big deal regarding the size. That went

Heavenly Company Policies

2009-08-06T07:48:00.001-03:00

Well, it's important to know if you want to work there!Source: Heavenly's website Purpose:Extraordinary Resorts - Exceptional ExperiencesWe will accomplish our Purpose by serving the needs of employees, guests, and shareholders and by living our Values.Values: * Guest Focused * Integrity & Respect For Each Other * Working Smart While Having Fun * Teamwork * Responsible Community Members *

Heavenly here I go!

2009-07-25T23:41:00.016-03:00

Now everything is about South Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Ski Resort! =) I am so happy! I wish I could attach here a copy of the job contract signed and the details, but unfortunatelly this information I'd better keep it to myself, right? However, I can talk a lot about South Lake Tahoe and everything there is to know about the Ski Resort, after all I am going to be working there later this year!

Job Fair 2009/2010

2009-07-20T23:12:00.016-03:00

I wish I could put down in words how does it feels to be in a Job Fair! Even if I tried, it wouldn't be the same... really really! Yesterday I woke up nervous and I went to bed anxious! Man, what a Sunday! I couldn't let my Argentinian out of this adventure, right? So, after breakfast (a single bread with ham and cheese) we were ready to head over Sheraton's. Well, at least I thought I was ready!

Heavenly interview confirmed!

2009-07-02T23:49:00.000-03:00

OH-MY-GOD! OH-MY-GOD! This is really happening! Best news of the day!Heavenly Ski Resort Interview at 2pmSheraton Rio Hotel & ResortJuly, 19thI don't wanna wake up from this dream!Hasta la vista!"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."Buddha

IE 11th Job Fair - Employers 2009

2009-06-04T23:04:00.009-03:00

Heavenly Ski Resort, located on South Lake Tahoe, CA Squaw Valley, located on North Lake Tahoe, CA Stevens Pass, located on Washington Bear Valley, located on Lake Tahow, CAHomewood, located on Lake Tahoe, CA Sierra at Tahoe, located on South Lake Tahoe, CA Northstar, located on North Lake Tahoe, CAAnd I choose Heavenly! I read about it and it just fit perfectly with what I want!

Passport

2009-06-02T19:12:00.002-03:00

May, 20th 4:15pm I left work in a hurry at Av. Presidente Vargas and took the 474 bus. 15 minutes 'till Rio Sul mall (the perfect timing for me to finish reading chapter 9 from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, laughs, after all I have to read it again before the movie comes out). My passport interview was scheduled to 4:45, but as soon as I was there at the Federal Police Station the woman