Employed Again

First for an update on my nanny job. I love it! I don't really have words for it. I feel at home in their house, and I've been welcomed into their family. We couldn't have been fit together better. I love their dogs who greet me at the door, and their cat who talks non-stop and curls up in my lap for a nap if there's not too much commotion. I love coloring with Emi, and making dinner with Kaylyn. I love that I can call Matt when my car is dead, and that Hope knows what I'm feeling before I tell her.

Now for an introduction to my second job. I am employed at a salon in Shrewsbury. It takes me an hour one way to get to work, but I'm hoping to transfer to Lancaster in a few months. For now, it's work, and about work I'm not complaining. Yesterday was my first day. I jumped right into the routine of things, remembered the computer system, and acted as if I'd been there forever. The salon was busy and the atmosphere was pleasant. I don't want to get too attached since I plan to transfer, but so far it has been good. I did haircut after haircut, and shampoo after shampoo, sweeping hair between every client. After not working in a salon in nearly a year, I thought it might feel weird, or that I'd forget how to blend a clipper cut, or not be able to carry on conversation with each client, or my feet would hurt. But as each person sat in my chair, it came naturally, as if it was just a part of who I am. I don't really plan to work in the beauty industry for the rest of my life, but for now it's a paycheck, and I know I'll always point out people by their hair style.

I'm one step closer to living in the ghetto. And I'm so blessed.