today was really calm thankfully. work went well. my coworker was pretty nice to me when he actually did talk to me. still ridiculous I even have to deal with my coworker avoiding me at all costs, but here we are, trying to be the fuckin adult here. though, a really nice thing did happen to me today. after my coworker left, my boss came to me and told me that he had things for me. meeeee? okay super cool there were thoughts about me. he walked out, wanting to record my reaction for his wife, as they got these things together for me, which I thought was so sweet, it must be good. he hands a little bundle to me that has socks, three small notebooks, and one medium one, all with mushrooms. OH MY GOODNESS I was so excited. not only did they think of me, but they got me mushroom stuff from their own hearts. I was really taken aback by the gesture. it really made my day. I’m so grateful for them and their love and appreciation for me.

school was much better today than yesterday. learning that spiral perm really got to me. today, I finished that, which was much easier on the sides than down the middle. I’m very glad I finished that and actually am willing to try again. it’s nice that the challenge didn’t make me rage quit, that’s a huge growth for me. we learned a razor cut and an A-line, both of which seem easier than they probably will be in practical. we tested today, I got 100% which was great but definitely a lot of work. I was truthfully a little worried about this one, so it was a nice surprise. I am treating myself by stopping early on my homework, which I honestly needed more for my mental health than anything. it also was getting really boring and I was struggling to continue so I needed to put it down.

OH also, I got a huge opportunity dropped into my lap last night at work. I was chatting with a patron, who told me she works with a bunch of older folks, so if I needed practice, I could practice there, on them. but then, she dropped in that their hair stylist just quit and there’s a place open if I want it. that’s huge.. I could walk into a job once I feel more experienced. that could really turn out well for me. she’s coming back to the grove when I work to talk about it more!

I am happy about it being friday tomorrow, though honestly, it’s not like I’m going into a proper, restful weekend anyway. also, I am unsure if I mentioned this super smart guy I met who graduated COLLEGE at 18, and now at 21, teaches college science. that’s insane. however, we had a great night and we were chatting pretty consistently and then he just stopped responding to me? which is less a problem, and more just weird that it’s happening, considering our vibe. but anyway, it’s raining here now. I am going to try to enjoy the rest of my down time before bed, and before I have to face the big world again tomorrow.