Monday, April 25, 2005
Ann's Birthday
Yesterday was Ann's birthday and we invited her over for dinner. I made a roast, buns, mashed potatoes and gravy and steamed vegetables. The mashed potatoes- the one thing that usually works every time- were a flop. They didnt mashe all the way- they absolutely refused. I even used beaters. The meal was actually not bad for a Sarah creation. We used our nice dishes and I also cleaned up with out any help from Kyle. The whole project was done with NO Kyle. Almost my whole moring before church, other than getting ready, was spent on the meal. You would think that one's husband would see all the hard work she put into her creation and would have sense enough to help clean up. sigh. We had strawberries and ice cream for dessert. It was a yummy afternoon.
I always see Katie's children at church when I arrive, but never the sister herself. What's with that? Its like she's never around! Speaking of church, I only had one girl in my class yesterday- Brittny. She's cute and it was fun to have some one on one time with her. We had our class outside. Good times.
So lately I've been volunteering my time at that cutting room. I dropped my resume off there the day after grad because everyone was pushing me to do so. I didnt really think much would come of it, but I got a phone call the day after from Liz, Edwin's mother who runs the place (Edwin is the owner and top- stylist) and she asked me to meet her at Jave Expressions for an interview. I met her there and we talked for almost and hour. She asked me if I would come and try it out at the salon for a week to see if its for me, and if they like me. So that's what I have been doing. Friday was my first day. It was hard, I was so nervous. Everyone was kind to me though. Saturday was a bit better, more comfortable, and it was fun. There's a girl from the level below me at school who just got hired, so it was nice to have familiar face there and someone who was in the same boat that I was in. I get to be there for prom- which apparently is a crazy day- but Im excited because up-do's are one of my favourites. We'll see how that goes.
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Sarahstottle posted @ 8:51 AM
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Graduation
I feel it is time to write about graduation. I decided to wear my hair with a bit of wave to it, as Kyle suggested and was worried that I might regret it which is what happens some times when I try to make my hair curly and I want it to be straigh instantly again, and there's nothing I can do unless I wet it all down again. So, I was worried that that would happen-because there was no way that I wanted to settle for less that really hot for my grad. Ok, who am I kidding- Im not really hot, but you know what I mean. Needed to look the best I could. I was feeling a bit iffy about the whole thing, Kyle insisted I looked beautiful, and then it kind of grew on me.
I got there just barely on time, worried that everyone would be waiting for me, only find out that I was only the fourth person there. We took some class pictures inside and outside by the Japanese garden with blossoms all around. I was really glad that it was such a nice day. Then we were ushered inside and lined-up back stage in the pitch darkness in alphabetical order. Given my nerves (dont really know why I felt so nervous) I was relieved that my last name is now Stratton, and I didnt have to be the third one to walk out and have to walk almost all the way across the stage. Everyone was thriving off eachother's nervous energy. Lia was next to me and the whole time she was really stressed out that everyone from the Cutting Room was there because she used to work there, and recently they had a mutual fire/quit. If that makes sense. I was trying to calm her down and telling her that she shouldnt let them wreck her big day. Then, while we were on the stage she leaned over to inform me that she had just gotten her period and that she didnt want to get up incase it showed through her pants. Silly girl.
The first part was boring with all the dean people talking who we never even really knew. Next was the Valedictorian speech. It was good, they went through and talked about each person and what they added to our class. I was the first one they talked about. They said that at first I seemed like a nice quiet sweet person, only to be later surprised by my sarcasm and random witty comments that no one could come up with a response too, because they were so surprised. Yes, gave everyone a laugh. Hang around me long enough and you're bound to see that side.
Then came the part of the awards-always an exciting part. I was relieved that I received the colour award- and it was a tie between Aya and I. Then they announced the sales award which goes to the person who sells the most retail. While they were explaining it to everyone, I was thinking to myself "yeah definitely not me, I hardly sold anything-sorry Dad, Im not a salesperson, I dont like to be pushy or persuasive" and then out of no where they called my name. I was was so surprised because I really didnt sell very much at all and there were times where I would be at the front and someone else in my class just finished selling about five different things to one person. After that, I felt a little less nervous because I knew it was over for me. The next award went to Aya for customer service, and then again for attendance, and yet AGAIN for best practical skills. Poor Aya, sitting in the very furthest spot awat from the mic, wearing a kimono and shuffling back and forth across the stage. The last award was the best overall student and I was seriously wondering if that one would go to Aya too. I really wasnt expecting it for myself at all. Well, most of you already know that I got it and it was quite a surprise to me. I felt really honored because our whole class was outstanding and there was a lot of talent there. It was a very exciting day for me, and hopefully those awards will help me find a job.
I went job searching yesterday. I didnt have a LOT of luck, mainly because i realized after talking to the managers and stuff that I didnt really want to work for those people. Like there was this one guy who said that he was apalled at the work he saw coming out of malaspina, that we werent taught very well, HOWEVER, because of the awards I received perhaps they could shape me into a good hair stylist...
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Sarahstottle posted @ 9:31 AM
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Happy birthday fubs!!!
Yesterday was a busy day, and at the end of it all, as I was driving home from Anns I thought to myself "I really should call the twins and say happy birthday, because its not like I forgot it or anything Ive just been running around all day like a chicken with its head cut off. " Then I got home and sleepily, as if I had just returned from a long road trip at 2am, climbed into bed. I can be so forgetful sometimes!
Graduation: 2 days. Im not ready yet- I dont even know how I should wear my hair, and isnt that the whole point- Im a hairdresser now and celebrating the fact which means my hair should look incredible. Probably wont happen. I went shopping with Esther as my fashion consultant on friday. We ended up spending almost four hours in the mall. Four hours to find a shirt?! you ask. Well we made it halfway through the mall, thought we may have found the shirt when I decided to try it on with the skirt. I decided that maybe I didnt like the skirt so much after all. It looked sort of frumpy, and too heavy almost, it made me look even bigger than i am in some ways and just not nice enough for my grad. Which brought us back to square one. I wont bore you through all the details. I ended up finding a really cute skirt on sale with an incredible adorable jacket that can be worn with things other than the skirt which was also on sale. For those of you who arent aware, I LOVE a cute jacket, they are one the funnest things to buy for me, and usually Kyle insist that I dont need another jacket so I reluctantly pull myself away. However, in this case, I needed the jacket because it goes with the skirt. I wish I could describe it to all of you because it is indeed a delicious find but you'll have to wait and see. I will tell you that its blue. I had to find a shirt to go with it all. I ended up settling for a rather plain (but nice) slightly off white boat neck t-shirt with a cute little gather on each of the sleeves which is what makes the shirt if you ask me. Now the dilema is the jacket is long and sort of covers the skirt, so do I actually wear it while im walking across the stage or just before and after??? and for pictures? I dont know, I need a fwuff to come over and see me in it or something.
Tomorrow is the annual big hair show in Vancouver that I never got to go to last year. Aya and I are going and Im excited. I need some more good times with her before she gallavants off to montreal.
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Sarahstottle posted @ 8:40 AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Exams are looming up before me!
Well I changed my hair colour yet again. Sorta went back to being a blonde. Its strange getting used to it, considering Im naturally pretty blonde, and all I did was match my hair to my roots best we could. Its not all blonde though. I am enjoying it.
Watched Pride and Preju the past few days with Kyle and for my first time. How incredibly enjoyable. Elizabeth Bennet is so pretty (by the last video Kyle was like "oh, I wont get to look at the pretty girl anymore") Yes, Kyle actually quite enjoyed them as much as I did. I was surprised. Who knew Colin Firth could be so handsome? I finally understand the mr colins wave- how incredibly disgusting for poor charlotte. All through out the movie, Kyle kept saying that he's Laura's hero because he made many faces that Laura can make, and Laura loves being gross like him. I didnt totally agree with this, just because one is good and finds humor in imitating someone, it does not make that persone one's hero.
When shopping with Fubs to buy my grad outfit. I bought a skirt which is cute, but I need to find a shirt to go with it. Its heavy brown material, with wide pleats and a wide pink band at the bottom with a little ribbon around the waist that ties up at the side. Yeah-not too fancy which is why I need to up it a little with a nicer shirt. Otherwise, I could just get a cute little t-shirt but that would be a little to casual than I want to be for graduation purposes. The trouble is, the only shirts that are slightly more fancy are ALL sleeveless! There are so many silky lacey tops out there that almost resemble lingerie. What am I to do? The good news is that my skirt was from the gap, originally $69 brought down to $24. I was proud of that find.
have a doctors appointment this morning, the bladder infections are coming back. I blame it on all the baths I had to take when I had a cast.
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Sarahstottle posted @ 7:59 AM
Monday, April 04, 2005
Im back
I know its been an awful long time, but I have been so busy, and sometimes I just feel like my life isnt interesting enough to write about. Not that I dont find my life fun and fulfilling, its just boring to try and write about it sometimes. I dont know. I go through phases where I'll take the time, and when I just cant bring myself to do it. Same goes with keeping my house clean...except I usually have to do it whether I feel like it or not. Its more actually the cooking that I plain do not want to do in my tiny, messy kitchen. Im sure eveyone knows what Im talking about.
Today, Im going to get my resume together and start seriously thinking about finding a job. Im also doing laundry, cutting mom's hair briefly and going on a walk with tracy and madelaine. We'll see if it all gets done. hmmm what else. Oh, I got my ears cleaned out this morning. Lately I have been having a hard time hearing, and my ear gets all plugged when I go to sleep and I cant hear the alarm in the morning. I mentioned this to the dr last week when the cast came off and she looked in my ears. Lots of wax build-up. She said it was really hard, so I needed to soften them with oil every day for a week before I went in to get them cleaned out. So I did, and it sucked because it made my hearing even worse. When I went in today, the nurse tried to go ahead but nothing was happening so I had to let oil soak the wax again for a while. Then she tried again and ended up having to use this special machine. She cleaned me right out. It was pretty gross. Now I can hear like I've never been able to hear before. Its incredible how loud things are! Just me typing is loud. I keep turning Kyle's music down and its fun.
I was supposed to get my hair colored today but Aya's sick. Ah well. Tomorrow I get to make a new creation of Amay's hair so that will be fun.
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Sarahstottle posted @ 11:43 AM