I have some very exciting news to share with all of you…
I’ve been keeping a pretty big secret, and I’m SO excited that I can finally share it with all of you…
I’M GOING TO COLLEGE!!
This is a really big deal for me.
I never went to college.
I actually started trade school when I was just 15 years old and became a hairstylist at 16. From there, life started moving pretty quickly. I worked, built a career, raised my son, built businesses, and did everything life kept asking of me.
But through all of it, there was always this part of me that wished I had gone to college.
I kept shoving this desire down, but it kept on growing stronger
I LOVE learning. Always have.
I always wanted to prove to myself that I can do great things, learn hard things, and most of all make myself proud.
Over the years I’ve taken classes here and there — anything that could somewhat satisfy that craving I’ve always had for education. And while I loved every bit of it, that dream of actually going to college and earning my degree never went away.
For decades I’ve thought, maybe someday.
There was just always a reason it wasn’t the right time.
Until now.
At 54 years old, someday is finally here.
It’s true… You’re never too old to chase a dream down!
Starting in January, I’ll officially be a full-time student at Washington State University… (GO COUGS!), working my tail off toward my BA in Humanities.
I kept the fact that I applied pretty quiet because I didn’t want to announce anything until I knew it was REALLY happening.
Well…
IT’S REALLY HAPPENING!!
I GOT IN!! Woooo hoooo!!
I honestly get emotional even writing that.
Getting accepted is just the first step, but for me it feels like a HUGE one. After all these years of wondering what it would have been like to go to college, I finally get to find out.
And I know this isn’t going to be easy. There will be long days, hard classes, LOTS of studying, and probably more than a few moments when I wonder what in the world I’ve gotten myself into.
Somewhat like running that marathon!
But I am SO … soooo ready for it.
More than anything, I think I’m just incredibly grateful that life has finally made room for this dream.
So excuse me while I disappear from social media a little bit. My desk is where you’ll find me for the next 3½–4 years!
I’ve waited decades for this.
It’s finally my turn.
(And SO much gratitude to my amazing mountain man for all of his encouragement and for cheering me on while I chase this dream!)
And don’t worry… I’ll STILL be slaying hair at Ola in Burien! Going back to the salon I love (even if it’s in a new location!) has been such a great thing for me. I absolutely LOVE seeing so many familiar faces again, catching up, laughing, and reconnecting with all of you. It has honestly made being back behind the chair so much fun. I’ll definitely be balancing salon life with college life, though, so my availability IS limited. If you want to get on my books, make sure to text me to schedule your appointment — I’d love to see you!
