gettin' my hair did

I felt displaced most of the day today.  Tired, lost, stressed...took a lot of energy to shake shake shake it off.  (If you're singing T Swift now, you're welcome).

Got meatballs and red sauce going in the crockpot, and got to work being a grownup.  

Surprise phone interview - exciting!  Nothing like keeping me on my toes to make sure I can talk positively about myself...it's been so long since I've interviewed, that the last couple of interviews have felt strange...the whole "why are you great?" question...um, because I'm freaking cool?  Because I love my family, friends, writing, horses, music, am kind, would give just about anybody just about anything, because I have a strong work ethic...twelve years of being a stay-at-home mom, it's tempting to stick to mom things, but I know I have to let them know that I'm a rockstar.  I felt good about today's phone interview...and whether I get it or not, it was great for me.  :)

After school pickups, I went to the Plant City High School Cosmetology School tonight for color and cut...because I need it, because it's affordable, and because a friend of mine's niece is in school there and working on hours. I'm now going to let you know a few reasons why tonight was priceless for me.

One, the young woman who is studying cosmetology, and who did my hair, is a really cool person.  After talking for a couple of hours with her (you know how it is, girls) about friendship, goals, and happiness, I felt more aware that I need to cut my oldest daughter (about her age) some slack.  I need to remember a little more how difficult it really is to be their age...to not know and not be sure what you want to do.  And not want to go into debt figuring it out "in the box".   

Two, I got to watch a room full of young adults figuring out something that they're passionate about.  Will they stick with it forever?  Who knows.  They're happy right now figuring it out, though...and having fun.  They cheered each other on, laughed, encouraged each other...made me think about when I was 20'ish and smile.  Keep it simple and keep it real, guys.  Looks good on you.

Three, I was fascinated watching them work on mannequin heads.  

Four, I left feeling confident...and not just because I got my hair done.  Because I watched a room full of young adults thriving with each other...not one was against another.  No competition - all about making each other feel awesome.  

Thank you, Horne, for sending me to the Itty Bitty...