Friday, October 30, 2009

She's Crafty, Like Ice is Cold



I landed a job at a local arts and crafts store in the yarn and fabric department!

Thank. Goodness.

It starts Monday, and I am so freakin excited I can hardly contain myself.
It means brushing up on crocheting, learning to knit, and regularly sewing up a storm.....but that is so good and refreshing and inspiring and ooh la la that I am so so so so happy.

The women who interviewed me were very silly and kind.
I felt at home immediately.
It will be nice to spend a good chunk of time with crafty women.

They said it can get a little nutty around the holidays,
but i just can't imagine it being like a crazy shift at the restaurant---waiting on 30 people at once, running around like a loon at 11 o'clock at night, knowing you'll be there for another 3 hours.

The entire store is smaller than the restaurant where I worked...and my department is nestled in the corner.
However, it is a flourescently lit hell.

I have anti-glare coating on my glasses, so hopefully that will keep otherworldly headaches to a minimum.
After my interview I mentioned to one of the employees, "Boy...a person could spend a chunk of their paycheck here, huh?"
and she replied, "Pfft. What paycheck?" :)

So today will be spent celebrating, by whipping up our Halloween Costumes (I found a great Bride of Frankenstein tutorial) and then crocheting a scarf with basic stitches.

Then it's time for Smallville and a big pan of Mac and Cheese.

6 comments:

Myra said...

What a perfect fit for a job! Have fun!

lsaspacey said...

Congrats! Sound like a lot of fun.

Packrat said...

How fun! It will be busy during the holidays but not like the restaurant. Congratulations.

Some Like it Vintage.com said...

Congratulations! Sounds like a hoot :-)

Amy R. said...

Whoo-hoo! I'd love to be able to brush up on my craftiness and GET PAID FOR IT! Lucky!

WeirdRockStar said...

Sounds like a job made in heaven. Many hefty congratulations!