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