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midwest_cupcake in seattle

moving, recommended

Mar 26, 2009 20:33

I'm moving to Seattle at the end of June and while that's 3 months away I'm already beginning to miss my friends, my comfort zones, etc. My boyfriend has a couple of friends out there and we're both social kind of people so I don't think making friends will be hard. However, I'm getting super nervous I'm going to only be around 3 people for awhile ( Read more... )

moving

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nicolemarieh March 27 2009, 00:41:37 UTC

maybe include where youre moving from in case other people can relate to that area? and include why youre moving here, what things youll be doing like your type of work, what neighborhood/area youll be living in, etc.

one_bad_rat March 27 2009, 01:43:12 UTC

Do one of you two have a job lined up?

midwest_cupcake March 27 2009, 01:46:37 UTC

I sorta do ... getting my license will help me find a salon job.

He's serving and going to school.

one_bad_rat March 27 2009, 01:50:50 UTC

Haha, well I guess there are plenty of shit jobs in supply. Just make sure you live in a place you can afford.

midwest_cupcake March 27 2009, 01:52:59 UTC

oh we are. we are applying at a place that tiny but utilities are paid and it's only $900/mo

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necroangel666 March 27 2009, 02:34:01 UTC

Hey! I'm a stylist here :)

Will an IN license transfer over? I know some states have different licensing requirements. A lot of salons aren't hiring employees around here right now because times are tough and there aren't enough clients to go around unless you're one at the big overhyped salons.

You can PM me if you like if you want info on the cosmo scene here :)

midwest_cupcake March 27 2009, 02:36:45 UTC

yeah I got a written confirmation from the state board saying as long as I'm licensed in IN all I have to do is take the written )and maybe the practical) exam when I get there and I'll be licensed there as well.

which salon are you at?

necroangel666 March 27 2009, 02:38:10 UTC

Last month I started leasing a chair at Bridge Blond on Eastlake, and I LOVE being my own boss. I wish I had picked a better time to go out on my own, though :P

midwest_cupcake March 27 2009, 02:39:45 UTC

I dunno how I feel about renting a booth ... I'm too bad at management and money to take care of EVERYTHING on my own.

I guess it's definitely always an option, I just know I'd be HORRIBLE at it haha

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los_postres March 27 2009, 02:59:34 UTC

in reality, i am probably too boring and shy for you, but in theory i like most of those things. at the very least i can direct you to a great tattoo artist and delicious cupcakes.

so...maybe?

midwest_cupcake March 27 2009, 11:55:55 UTC

Sounds good to me. Why would you think you're "too boring" for someone?? I don't think this is possible; people either have common interests or they don't and if your theory is correct then we have basis for good conversation and fun times. :)

los_postres March 27 2009, 15:24:58 UTC

because i like all those things, but i don't tend to actually spend my time DOING them--mostly i go to work, come home, and sit on the couch and THINK about roller derby :)

but maybe i need to break outta my shell!

midwest_cupcake March 27 2009, 22:28:26 UTC

Its always a good first step. I enjoyed it when I did it.

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viii_digit March 27 2009, 03:12:58 UTC

Indy expat as well (16th and Tibbs, yo). Left in 96 for Seattle.

Derby here is getting a little odd (as much as I love RCRG) being at Key Arena. I'm hitting Everett (Jet City) and Oly lately, but feeling the urge to see DLF kick some ass soon.

Victor Policheri. He's also out of the country at the moment, but he's amazing.

I'd say that it'll take a little bit of time to get used to Seattle, but that would be a lie. You'll either love it or hate it, there's rarely an in-between.