Well, during this internship I got to experience it myself.
This update (which was actually written awhile back), as you can tell already, is a little more on the positive side. Details cannot be revealed for obvious reasons, but I will share that some of my time at McCann-Erickson San Francisco truly brought some serious legitimacy to my dream.
I cannot believe I actually got the opportunity to express my thoughts and ideas, stood behind them and, for a day, so did a team of veterans. Insanity! Nothing saw the light of day, but it did make it to the halls and minds of influential people who have and are molding today’s ad world.
True, I would be a liar if I said I was not proud of myself, but now more than ever I know I must remain calm, humble and balanced. And, not lose the personality I know will have the drive and longevity for success.
I waited to post this because--in all honesty--I almost felt ashamed for feeling worthy of this experience. But then I realized... that is exactly why I came here and the people who have believed in me all this time should learn about my successes; not only about my failures.
I miss home. I miss my people. However, let us dance in the small amounts of positivity that keeps us wanting to get up in the morning and live.
Keep positive. Keep balance. Never fall out of love.
Alex Santiago
UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES
with my friend Adrian
1. Wine tasting at Ceja's Winery in Downtown Napa.
2. Tiramisu at Pinocchios's in Little Italy, SF.
3. Incredible Risotto at Pinocchio's in Little Italy, SF.
4. The best guava ice cream at Lappert's Ice Cream in Sausalito, CA.
5. Delicious burger (animal style) at IN-N-OUT Burgers in Pier 41, SF.
