So this bald girl walks in for an interview...

Finally made it to Texas. All the way from Idaho and feels like I have moved into a different country. People drive here as if gold is at the next light. Freakin fast. Big change from in town speed of 25 mph.
When I moved here, I made the decision to wear the "Love me or leave me outfit". As is. No returns. The one that was always in the closet. Meaning going out without a scarf or hat. Come to find out, it's been my best outfit yet.
People stare. But this time instead of looking away like I would normally do. I make eye contact with them. I get the old man look of him shaking his head in disappointment but now it makes me giggle. Why cause it's 2012 ! We are of the new generation. Not to mention it's hot here already and my apology for anyone regarding my alopecia has been thrown out the window like I did with several wigs and it felt good. For the most part people have been kind. In a hurry. Doing their own thing. I love it ! I still have my hormonal induced sad bald days. But for now I'm on a roll of good days.
I went in for an interview at this health food store that I used to work at when I had hair. Still under same owner. When I walked in the owner said I had a hard time putting a face to your name but when you walked in she said I remember that smile. She never brought up my hair. I brought it up after she offered me the job ! And she was going over the dress code. I said so your ok with my shaved head and tears welled up in her eyes and she grabbed my hand and said it saddens me you have to ask that and I was like well... She said you are fine. If you want to wear a scarf or a hat it's fine. Just don't be late. We both boo hooed for a second with warm fuzzies. And I told her thank you and let her know that her saying that meant the world to me. I'm bald and employed ! No apologies. She said I can't say customers will be as cool as herself and I said well, that's retail. I can deal with customers.But you just made a very loyal employee and will make you proud. Deep sleep at last. Good night beautiful friends.

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Comment by CHARLENE WILSON (Chayenne's Mom) on April 12, 2012 at 8:32pm

Congratulations on everything Kristine, your new job and your new outfit! My heart melted when I read this post.

Comment by Marianne on April 14, 2012 at 8:23am

Good for you for finally "Going Topless" ;))))) It gets easier the longer you do it:)Don't worry about what other people think. Just keep that smile on your face:)))

Comment by mabaker on April 14, 2012 at 4:14pm

Beautiful post - thank you x

Comment by Angela on April 14, 2012 at 8:01pm

Thanks for sharing, brought tears to my eyes.

Comment by You can do it : ) on April 14, 2012 at 11:36pm

Wow , good for you.

Comment by Kristine on April 17, 2012 at 12:32am

Thank you so much friends. I couldn't have done it without the support here from all of you. So right back at you ! oxoxox

Comment by KimF4L on April 21, 2012 at 6:45pm

wonderful! u rock and so does your boss =)

Comment by Tuesday on July 17, 2012 at 7:55am

I loved reading this...thanks, Kristine!

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