I can't sleep...

And so now, at 1:00 in the morning I am finding myself pondering modern day religious persecution. Not really something that is going to put me to sleep. If anything I get even more fired up and it really doesn't help the 'I need to be drowsy' vibe I am trying to induce. SO. I have thrown in the towel.... And here I am thinking. I almost want to sit in the middle of a room and whine "Why can't we all just get along?"

What a day. Week even. If anyone has copies of the Articles of Faith- the cute little cards... please mail me at least five to keep in my purse and one extra to tape to my forehead. Maybe then people will understand that I, Miriam Elisabeth Grantham Stolle, am, as a matter of fact- Christian... Do you think it will work? No matter how many times I have said it, that big detail gets glossed over (eliminated really) and it goes back to soda (not caffeine oddly enough) and what others think I do and do not understand about my own religion. Nice eh?

Thank goodness break is only two days away!! At least this isn't persecution. More like a little bump in the day. Can you imagine being a pioneer?

Well- I may not know everything, we all know that's true... But I do know I believe in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I believe the Gospel has been fully restored. And yes, Joseph Smith was and is a true prophet of God- no matter how many times I am made fun of for that I still believe it.

PS. This subject- religion outside of church- is a fine line to walk. I think that's why there is a sign posted up at school specifically saying "Don't talk about the following thing:grievous law breaking...other people... religion... relationships... etc." What hair stylist haven't I heard talk about this stuff?

(Although, I agree with the sign... work is just not the place. Usually;)

A Good Night

On most Tuesday and Wednesday nights if you are looking for me I am at school...

Usually with nothing to do but stare at my mannequin and question myself as to whether or not I really want to give her another perm, highlights, blow dry or maybe a base color, retouch, or relaxer. Hmmmm. Cuts are out of the question because she costs $25 bucks to replace and I need her around at least another month before I can afford another one.

I don't like my mannequin. I really really don't like my mannequin.

She's boring, plastic, has sparkles in her hair, thread is some spots instead of hair, and a sign that reads "This mannekin's hair boiled 6 hours. No life louse is on this mannekin- made in China" and her head wobbles on her stand. And her stare is disconcerting. Really. "No Life Louse" - how gross is that? Just the idea. I don't like lice. And it's one of my biggest fears which is ridiculous because most people get it or have already had it. More than once. Myself included. But a daily reminder? Spare me.

So imagine my great relief when I showed up at school- and had a client request! (That means she asked for ME!) This is one of my favorite clients. Yes, I have turned her hair pink. And blond, brown, red, and sometimes all of those at the same time. And on purpose (except the pink.... but I fixed it, same day, in less than 10 minutes.)
-You are more than welcome to laugh at me- She's fun and forgiving and for whatever reason she seems to think I do a good job! (That's probably why she's a favorite!) So I gave her a cut, and set an appointment to color her hair on Friday (YAY!!) and as we were finishing.... Another CLIENT! WooHOO!!

I was so excited! What a great, rare day! There have been times when I have spent a full 8 hrs at school and my name never came up in the rotation simply for lack of walk ins... So this was exciting for me to have two previous clients come in. And the fun ones! I love cuts and colors! I don't know if I could have faced Botox Barbie (my mannequin) again tonight.