Hey
Everyone,
It
has been almost a year since my last post and for anyone who takes the time to
read this blog I am sorry.
I
have had so much going on. Not long after my last post was Christmas, my
Birthday and New Year. I totally fell off the wagon with my health kick (which
disappoints me). I have now after nearly a year and a long time feeling disappointed
in myself for not sticking to it and in a sense hating myself I am starting
again.
YES
AGAIN AND I KNOW I CAN DO IT. (Help, support, advice and encouragement always welcome).
On
other news other than my health journey. My amazing, loving, kind, caring and
supportive boss that I worked with for 11 years (yes you read right ELEVEN)
decided it was time to retire and go back home to the UK. She sold the salon
where we worked in South Perth for the last 4 years (just the 2 of us) waited
for settlement and takeover day and then flew home.
I
remember like yesterday it was a Friday night and my husband and I met her and
her husband back at the salon to take them to the airport. We arrived there
early (in case of traffic, long lines etc.), After 3 hours, filling forms out
and having a couple of coffees it was time to say goodbye.
Now
apart from having people and my life pass away this was also one of the hardest
things I have had to do. Working with someone for so long and with them every
day, just the 2 of you, you form a different relationship that boss and an employee.
Sue and Roy were like my family there was nothing she didn’t know. It was like
talking to my mum she was understanding, supportive, gave advice if necessary. Anything
I needed she was there and vice versa.
After
she left I worked with anther lady she was younger than I was and that was fine
but we have very different work ethics and ideas of what was and wasn’t important
when I came to our work, clients and way a salon should be run. Don’t get me
wrong I may have managed the salon for Sue for about 8 years and I knew things
would be different I mean at the end of the day the salon wasn’t mine.
After
5months with the new owner, new products, new décor I decided I wasn’t happy. I
loved what I was doing just not where I was and who it was with. I used to
drive 45 minutes to get to work every morning and then the same home (that was
in good traffic rain could take me hour and a half) and I knew the day those
trips started to feel longer was the day I needed something new. That day came
and I had to make a big decision. I had 3 options * work for someone else, *
change careers all together, *carry on in the same job or *buy my OWN salon.
I DECIDED TO
I
knew at the age of 18 years old (6month into my apprenticeship) that I would
one day own my business. It was a dream, a goal, something that no matter how
hard or who told me no I would have it and do anything to get there.
Finally
after the support, love, help, guidance of my parents, my sister, my husband, family
and my financial man Peter my dream became a reality. On April 13th
2015 at 5.30pm I met the real estate agent to hand the keys over. I opened the
doors, cracked open a bottle of champagne and we all had a celebratory drink
with my mum, dad, sister and my husband.
It
was one of the best moments of my life (as well as my wedding day).
We
were there till 11.30pm that night unpacking 35 boxes of Wella stock (was ordered
5 weeks prior and delivered earlier that day). It was like Christmas day
towels, gowns, shampoos, conditioner, treatments, colours, bowls, and brushes
everything was there and being put exactly how I wanted it look. Was the best
feeling.
The
next day was the first open for business day. I had met the 2 girls that worked
there a week before take over and they wanted to stay and I was grateful to
have them.
These
2 beautiful souls are Bianca a full time qualified stylist and Melissa a full
time 2nd year apprentice.
We
opened up and had a great first day. I will admit I was nervous as it was a new
salon, new clients to meet, new area and new staff.
I
didn’t need to worry the staff were AHH-MAZING. They are 2 of the sweetest,
kindest and hardworking girls. I’m one lucky person to have them working for me
and I am very grateful.
We
are now up to Week 18 and going great.
This
is one of the best decision I have ever made in my life. I am so happy and so
grateful to have people in my life who push me and make me strive for the things
that I really want.
This
is a long post and hope you all enjoy the first one back there will be more to
follow.
Have
a great week.
Lots
of love
Kellie
xx xx
P.S
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