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"Ask for forgiveness not permission"
Published on 2011-07-04 06:38:00
Ok, so here it goes. As previous interns will know, the task has now been handed to me to try and beat all of you with the number of people that read this blog. All is fair in love and war … and being an intern. First Day- petrifying!! Walking down > read more
Video
Published on 2011-07-01 10:47:06
Photo
Published on 2011-06-30 11:13:19
Did you know?
Published on 2011-06-30 11:11:00
Today I’ve been researching collective nouns, as you do, and made a rather unpleasent discovery. Did you know, the collective noun for women is ‘a gaggle,’ whereas for men it’s ‘an adornment’ or ‘band’? To rub salt in the wound it get > read more
The song of the day! It prompted a sing song in the office, just...
Published on 2011-06-29 10:05:00
The song of the day! It prompted a sing song in the office, just the kind of impromptu occurrence you need on a Wednesday afternoon… AND probably the closest I’ll get to reaching number 7 in the list below! A full score for The Beautiful Meme. > read more
I virtually stumbled across this list. Granted it’s a bit lame...
Published on 2011-06-28 10:45:00
I virtually stumbled across this list. Granted it’s a bit lame as it fails to list the humour, jovial ‘mate’ calling and candles ever present in any worthwhile creative environment. But what struck me was that in one way or another I’ve been > read more
Today I was told the story of how The Beautiful Meme offices...
Published on 2011-06-28 04:09:00
Today I was told the story of how The Beautiful Meme offices were created…. There is an ancient tradition in York that troubled travellers would throw a stone down an alleyway between two brick buildings. They were told that the ideas and thoughts > read more
Even tumblr has a sense of humour
Published on 2011-06-24 10:33:00
When adding a chat post, this is the example tumblr gives you, just in case you don't know what a dialogue is... Tourist: Could you give us directions to Olive Garden? New Yorker: No, but I could give you directions to an actual Italian restauran > read more
Everyday at The Beautiful Meme music keeps the creativity...
Published on 2011-06-24 10:22:00
Everyday at The Beautiful Meme music keeps the creativity flowing. Friday seems to be cheese day. Song of the day: Nothing’s gonna stop us now > read more
PART ONE
Published on 2011-06-21 11:35:00
A cup of steaming coffee starts my day. I scoop a generous mound of nestle gold into a sky blue rimmed ceramic mug. One sugar. Boiling water. I’m careful not to spill any on the kitchen counter. Then I stir. Delicious. Now I’m awake, I can start > read more
We’re all scientists
Published on 2011-06-20 13:39:00
We’ve all been subjected to the art/science divide; whether we’ve had to choose between subjects at school or we’ve been told we’re more a ‘left brain’ person than a ‘right brain’ person. From a young age, it seems we’ve had to deci > read more
Today I discovered something that I never knew I needed: a...
Published on 2011-06-17 06:48:00
Today I discovered something that I never knew I needed: a toothless garra rufa fish exfoliating pedicure. It turns out to be the hottest new development on the York beauty circuit and specialised salons are opening up all over the country. It’s th > read more
Whoa there! Hold on a second. You look gorgeous.
Published on 2011-06-15 16:24:00
In the last few days at The Beautiful Meme I’ve given inanimate objects personalities, made walls flirt and posters gossip; all in the name of defining a brand. I’ve learnt that brands have to have personalities, be it fun, serious, relaxed, if t > read more
How do you get people to buy into your ideas? Luck? This is a...
Published on 2011-06-14 06:06:00
How do you get people to buy into your ideas? Luck? This is a given. It’s sometimes hard to figure out why some things work and others don’t. When the success of ideas is based on timing and chance encounters, you have to say a little thank you t > read more
One thing I’ve learnt in my modest two days of blog writing:...
Published on 2011-06-10 03:50:00
One thing I’ve learnt in my modest two days of blog writing: there’s one thing harder than writing your first blog entry; it’s writing the second. All I’m thinking is “if only I had my little pocketbook of ideas with me. Damn it!” I’m t > read more
Happy Here’s a short video, for those that don’t know me, that...
Published on 2011-06-08 04:54:59
Happy Here’s a short video, for those that don’t know me, that epitomises my (and clearly the video’s creators’) idea of being happy. Until next time… > read more
Task: Start a blog!
Published on 2011-06-07 11:23:00
I’m not a natural blogger. I wish I was. I went to a careers event a couple of months ago and they told me I need to “brand” myself to increase my chances of succeeding in certain industries. The Eleanor Brand. Does it have a ring to it? In thi > read more
Work In Progress
Published on 2011-05-25 09:50:00
With the deadline for the project tomorrow, today has probably been one of my busiest days here yet. It is quite fortunate that Zahra is here to do all the technical stuff, if she wasn’t, I would definitely be working with stick men and speech bubb > read more
Probably Should Have Taken A Coat
Published on 2011-05-24 04:13:45
With the project deadline ominously approaching like a scene from The Terminator, myself and the new intern, Zara, thought a little trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park may be in order. Having conceived a few ideas at the agency, we set off at midday. > read more
Gotta Get Down On Friday
Published on 2011-05-22 09:40:49
If the entire world was asked the question “What is your favourite day?”, the response would obviously be Friday. Fridays signify the end of the working week, the prospect of waking up at a reasonable hour (anywhere past midday) and weekends of f > read more
The Day I Became Patrick Bateman
Published on 2011-05-19 05:47:00
Things have been moving pretty quickly at the agency of late, and as a result, I have found myself neglecting you, my fans. Firstly, we have a new sign. It’s quite an impressive looking thing, very chrome and new (picture to come in the next few > read more
Lady Blah-Blah...
Published on 2011-05-17 05:13:06
If I was to identify one recording artist who dominates the office music scene, it would have to be Lady Gaga. It is rather unsurprising, therefore, that her global appeal has propelled her to become the first Twitter user to reach 10 million followe > read more
A Moment Of Inspiration Proves Decisive
Published on 2011-05-12 11:18:31
A match report was promised, but the adrenaline surge of the yesterday’s big match has practically erased my memory. However, one image remains. Allow me to paint the scene. Craig is sauntering out of defence with the ball, carefree and conte > read more
"Add B. Obama to Contacts?"
Published on 2011-05-11 11:12:12
The influence of social media upon advertising nowadays is quite staggering. However, having said that, the influence of social media upon lives is somewhat more startling. I read this morning that, as a result of a security review, President Obam > read more
imove and...change the track on spotify
Published on 2011-05-10 10:07:57
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that getting up at the crack of dawn is hardly, and never will be, my cup of tea. So you can imagine my disgust this morning when, having literally dragged myself away from the warmth of my duvet, I found that ther > read more
The Next Installment...
Published on 2011-05-09 10:30:33
The concept of blogging has always baffled me. Furthermore, I’ve often wondered in idle moments what ingredients go together to make a blog particularly ‘readable’. Is it a mixture of insight and intrigue? Or can we assume from the hordes of > read more
A week of big events...
Published on 2011-05-06 10:30:25
I genuinely think that this week will go down in history. A royal wedding, the death of one of the world’s most notorious terrorists, and my first few days at The Beautiful Meme (rank in order of importance yourself). I shall be your host until th > read more
Bye-bye Beautiful Meme!
Published on 2011-03-04 10:01:00
It’s my last day today! The whole 2 weeks have gone so quickly and I’m definitely not ready to leave. Most interns have given tips to future interns on their last day, including “make lots of tea” which I wish I’d listened to at the start o > read more
2 Week Intern.
Published on 2011-03-03 11:11:57
How many times have I been told not to leave my blog until last minute? Then I go and do it and I’m really not sure what to write about today, nothing much has happened… It’s my last day tomorrow which I’m not looking forward to. Partly becau > read more
The Wild Forest Fragrance
Published on 2011-03-02 08:41:00
I got given the huge responsablility of choosing a candle today. It was the hardest brief I have ever been given “not too heavy, a light fragrance” sounds like something the know-it-all fragrance ladies in Boots say. But I managed to choose the r > read more
It was really nice and peaceful in the office today… Then everyone came back. The pitch in London...
Published on 2011-03-01 09:58:14
It was really nice and peaceful in the office today… Then everyone came back. The pitch in London went well, so everyone’s in a good mood. Fingers crossed! I’ve been managing to keep up my tea making round the office like a good little intern > read more
I promised not to talk about the music Tom likes to play anymore, but Vanilla Ice did come on...
Published on 2011-02-28 11:16:28
I promised not to talk about the music Tom likes to play anymore, but Vanilla Ice did come on earlier… Don’t judge, we are still a very professional creative agency. We had an accountant in today and everything! I’ve been told I need to ‘br > read more
I can use apostrophes!
Published on 2011-02-25 10:17:59
After sitting in on a meeting with Jenny from Acts 435, donated money towards a single mother who needed money for her child’s school uniform and washing line. http://www.acts435.co.uk/ Then learnt how to use apostrophes and even got 100% on the > read more
A morning of MC Hammer.
Published on 2011-02-24 09:17:14
After nearly getting lost in St. Johns university, I came back to Craig getting a sale. Turned the music up and wrote it on the board, very exciting.. If any students/ ex-students can spare a few minutes to do this survey on student accommodation fo > read more
Yesterday's Blog
Published on 2011-02-24 09:05:00
I am the worst intern, ever. *need to make more tea* I got kicked off the Mac today by Justin. Spending the day on the sofa was a lot comfier than sitting in that chair all day though… At least before I moved I discovered my new favorite artist, Za > read more
Today I’ve been given my first brief, and I’m finding researching the Yorkshire...
Published on 2011-02-22 09:17:17
Today I’ve been given my first brief, and I’m finding researching the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (http://www.ysp.co.uk) surprisingly interesting. Walking round in over 500 acres of historic landscape in the freezing cold British weather is not usua > read more
trying not to be eaten alive.
Published on 2011-02-21 06:13:00
so I’ve been told I have to write a blog. Something which I have never done before, ever. i can do Facebook, but Tumblr isn’t the easiest thing to use and i am a self-confessed Tumblr virgin. I mean what is a dashboard? And i really don’t have > read more
My time in numbers...
Published on 2011-02-11 10:32:35
It’s My last day here at The Beautiful Meme. I’m not going to deny that I am sad to go. If I didn’t have plans for the next few months I would ask to stay longer, or if I could come back soon, but sadly I have a packed schedule. I’ve got a li > read more
the best kind of day? a busy one
Published on 2011-02-10 11:48:00
I’ve had the best kind of day today…a busy one. I’ve done some editing (really getting into the whole thing now); unloaded the new desks off of the delivery truck (great team effort); i’ve done extensive image research into eyes of differen > read more
heart transplant
Published on 2011-02-09 11:36:16
I’m going to need a new heart by the time i finish my placement at The Beautiful Meme. Every time the phone rings (a lot), my heart skips a beat or 10. It has a lovely little ring tone but it doesn’t half make me jump. I’m not going to deny tha > read more
Morning sun, you're late up!
Published on 2011-02-08 08:10:00
Yesterday I was set the task of editing some footage of life around the office. I felt confident sitting at the computer cutting clips down, speeding them up and watching it all come together. However I didn’t feel so confident when everyone crowde > read more
Paper+wind=big laughs?
Published on 2011-02-04 10:34:28
I have now come to the end of my first week at The Beautiful Memeand i can certainly say I’ve had fun. In the past two days, there have been multiple trips to Marks and Spencer, lots of tea and coffee with countless sugars and unmeasurable amounts > read more
D-Day!
Published on 2011-02-01 04:50:00
It’s D-Day…as of today, Stone Soup is no more…welcome to (drumroll please)…The Beautiful Meme! Same people, same ideas, same creative genius…just a different name. I’ve taken 5 minutes to think about what the name really means. The dictio > read more
Just Smile...
Published on 2011-01-31 08:25:58
It’s my first day today. Everyone who has wished me luck in the past couple of days has told me ‘just smile’. So i am, a lot. ‘Never underestimate the power of a smile’, in my opinion, the truest saying there is. Despite my ridiculous nerve > read more
A fond farewell
Published on 2011-01-07 10:21:00
During my three weeks as an intern, I’ve presented my first pitch, recieved some invaluable criticism and feedback, been humbled by the genius of the ‘Tron’ soundtrack, created leaflets, met previous interns, written recipes, sipped tea i > read more
Penultimate train of thought...
Published on 2011-01-06 10:12:00
After my lunch break, I really feel I must yet again sing the praises of the West Cornwall Pasty Company. They only have three types of food on the menu: Pasties, potato wedges (like biting into a fluffy, deep-fried cloud) and yes; a little cup of ba > read more
A Wednesday blog
Published on 2011-01-05 11:27:00
Have you ever tried a celeriac? Well, they are very delicious and as my research into a few recipes informs me today, are in season! As are rhubarb and blood oranges, if you wanted to know. Admittedly, you are likely to get a shock if you ever e > read more
A sparking new, new year?
Published on 2011-01-04 06:38:00
Happy new year everyone! I’m back in the office for my last week as a Stone Soup intern. Sleepily rubbing my eyes at 7:20am and slowly falling into my routine breakfast of porridge and banana, the perfectly polished presenters on ‘Daybreak’ are > read more
Have a lovely Christmas everyone!
Published on 2010-12-23 10:12:00
I got so carried away talking about trees (and not even the seasonal kind) it almost slipped my mind to wish you all a Happy Christmas! I won’t be back at Stone Soup until the 5th January, so until then, big thanks to Tom, Craig, Rhianne, Ben and ( > read more
Andy Goldsworthy: Is he out of his tree?
Published on 2010-12-23 06:01:00
Yesterday and this morning have been spent researching the Yorkshire Sculpture Park for my advertising campaign. Remember learning about Andy Goldsworthy in GCSE art lessons? Three site-specific pieces from his award-winning exhibition are proudly di > read more
Joy to the world! The King has come...
Published on 2010-12-22 07:20:00
I’ve been browsing the Marketing Week website this morning (the intrepid intern that I am!) for valuable insights into important headlines and marketing developments. Among many, this one was the first to catch my eye: ‘Burger King Introduces > read more
'Tis the season, it's always the real thing...
Published on 2010-12-21 08:05:00
The office closes at 2 o’ clock today for a round of seasonal celebrations! It’s been a very quiet morning. I’m busily researching the contact details of local and national furniture companies to add to the client database; and it seems everyo > read more