I'm a Student Again!
Not having been in school for 13 years makes it hard to get back into learning mode. Not to mention the fact that this is the first time I've ever been really dedicated and invested in my education. So now I'm actually trying. I'm committed to being an expert in my field. I want to be confident in my abilities and a resource for my guests and peers. I think I'm on a good path.
So far I'm doing really well. My quiz scores are great and I'm picking up on all the practical skills really quickly. It feels natural and right and easy, but not too easy. So far the physical work I've been doing on other people has been met with really positive reactions. It feels good.
For the first time ever in my life I have goals and know what I want and a plan to get there. It's a good feeling that I'm sure a lot of you know. It just took me a lot longer to get here than some people I guess. I definitely had a bullshit classist bias against trade schools (especially **beauty** school) for years and would never have even considered it. I'm so happy that I dropped my stupid prejudice so that I can be on a path that really means something to me.
Living on one income is a little tight, but we're managing alright. I feel bad that Andy is the sole breadwinner, but he's being so supportive and positive and encouraging, I need to not let my own feelings about it get in the way. In a month or two I will likely going back to work part time at Kuhlman, the boutique I worked at about 5 years ago. I talked to the owner a while back and he said he'll need temporary part time help in the fall which is exactly what I'm looking for. What luck!
Meanwhile I'm trying to be a good housewife when I'm not in school. I'm doing all the laundry and planning and cooking meals, doing dishes, shopping, keeping the social calendar etc. I've definitely done this before when I've been uneployed but this time I don't feel panicked about it and guilty and anxious. Having that definite career plan in mind really helps assuage the weird guilty feelings.
When I graduate in March I'm gonna have all sorts of need for a loyal and loving clientele so get to thinking about your skincare and waxing needs in the next few months. I'm so excited!
So far I'm doing really well. My quiz scores are great and I'm picking up on all the practical skills really quickly. It feels natural and right and easy, but not too easy. So far the physical work I've been doing on other people has been met with really positive reactions. It feels good.
For the first time ever in my life I have goals and know what I want and a plan to get there. It's a good feeling that I'm sure a lot of you know. It just took me a lot longer to get here than some people I guess. I definitely had a bullshit classist bias against trade schools (especially **beauty** school) for years and would never have even considered it. I'm so happy that I dropped my stupid prejudice so that I can be on a path that really means something to me.
Living on one income is a little tight, but we're managing alright. I feel bad that Andy is the sole breadwinner, but he's being so supportive and positive and encouraging, I need to not let my own feelings about it get in the way. In a month or two I will likely going back to work part time at Kuhlman, the boutique I worked at about 5 years ago. I talked to the owner a while back and he said he'll need temporary part time help in the fall which is exactly what I'm looking for. What luck!
Meanwhile I'm trying to be a good housewife when I'm not in school. I'm doing all the laundry and planning and cooking meals, doing dishes, shopping, keeping the social calendar etc. I've definitely done this before when I've been uneployed but this time I don't feel panicked about it and guilty and anxious. Having that definite career plan in mind really helps assuage the weird guilty feelings.
When I graduate in March I'm gonna have all sorts of need for a loyal and loving clientele so get to thinking about your skincare and waxing needs in the next few months. I'm so excited!