A long needed update (don't worry, I am happy!)
Oh my god, it has been too long. I have some info to convey and some news to share.
I graduate from Vidal Sassoon Academy 2 weeks from Friday. After 10 long months of ups and downs, I am finally there. I love what I am doing more than I ever imagined and I really feel I have gained the confidence to go out and work in this field. I will now move on into an assistanship position at a salon over the next year or so. I will be living on tips and minimum wage but I am so lucky and so grateful to have people in my life that are supporting me through this. I have applied and been granted a preliminary interview with The Doves. Sonya and Christopher Dove are the US Creative Directors for Wella International, a major company in the hairstyling world. After running a London salon for 13 years and working extensively with Wella, they have decided to open a salon in Santa Monica, on Main Street. They came to Sassoon on Monday morning and spoke to our class about the salon and what they are looking for in terms of associates (they don't call them assistants) and I was awestruck. They're devotion to their craft and their excitement at what they want to create was just crazy. I was seriously giddy after we met with them. I came home that night and filled out the pre-ap on their website. I am totally overwhelmed with this and can't wait for the chance to meet with them. They did include an incredibly intimidating 30 question interview packet that I have to fill out before I meet with them. I have homework to do! :) I am so fucking excited. These people are major stars in the industry. This is like getting a meeting with Spielberg. I am freaking out. In a very good way. :)
Other great news? I just signed a lease on my very own apartment! I will be living in a studio in Palms. My very own space again. I am so excited. I feel like I am getting my life back. Although I have loved getting to spend this time living with my mom, I am ready to sleep in my own bed. I haven't even touched my own stuff in almost a year. I will tell you more once I move in. I promise I will keep you updated.
I have 150 days sober today. I am working with this amazing new sponsor who I just love. She is so fun and so smart and supportive. I am way lucky to have found her. I am really looking forward to working with her.
What else? I am happy right now. Some days I am not so good but right now, I am happy. My weight is not doing much lately but I need to get back on track with weight watchers. I also need to work on getting with my doctors to get my insurance company to approve my meeting with a plastic surgeon. I did try to get a referral but was promptly denied so I have a ways to go. Wish me luck.
I am off to bed. I have my last late day at school tomorrow. Ack! I have loved all the things I have gotten to learn and I can't wait to to keep on learnng - hopefully with the Doves. :)
I graduate from Vidal Sassoon Academy 2 weeks from Friday. After 10 long months of ups and downs, I am finally there. I love what I am doing more than I ever imagined and I really feel I have gained the confidence to go out and work in this field. I will now move on into an assistanship position at a salon over the next year or so. I will be living on tips and minimum wage but I am so lucky and so grateful to have people in my life that are supporting me through this. I have applied and been granted a preliminary interview with The Doves. Sonya and Christopher Dove are the US Creative Directors for Wella International, a major company in the hairstyling world. After running a London salon for 13 years and working extensively with Wella, they have decided to open a salon in Santa Monica, on Main Street. They came to Sassoon on Monday morning and spoke to our class about the salon and what they are looking for in terms of associates (they don't call them assistants) and I was awestruck. They're devotion to their craft and their excitement at what they want to create was just crazy. I was seriously giddy after we met with them. I came home that night and filled out the pre-ap on their website. I am totally overwhelmed with this and can't wait for the chance to meet with them. They did include an incredibly intimidating 30 question interview packet that I have to fill out before I meet with them. I have homework to do! :) I am so fucking excited. These people are major stars in the industry. This is like getting a meeting with Spielberg. I am freaking out. In a very good way. :)
Other great news? I just signed a lease on my very own apartment! I will be living in a studio in Palms. My very own space again. I am so excited. I feel like I am getting my life back. Although I have loved getting to spend this time living with my mom, I am ready to sleep in my own bed. I haven't even touched my own stuff in almost a year. I will tell you more once I move in. I promise I will keep you updated.
I have 150 days sober today. I am working with this amazing new sponsor who I just love. She is so fun and so smart and supportive. I am way lucky to have found her. I am really looking forward to working with her.
What else? I am happy right now. Some days I am not so good but right now, I am happy. My weight is not doing much lately but I need to get back on track with weight watchers. I also need to work on getting with my doctors to get my insurance company to approve my meeting with a plastic surgeon. I did try to get a referral but was promptly denied so I have a ways to go. Wish me luck.
I am off to bed. I have my last late day at school tomorrow. Ack! I have loved all the things I have gotten to learn and I can't wait to to keep on learnng - hopefully with the Doves. :)
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