Why Not?

And with these words, a possibility was formed. Yes, Biz, here's your official thanks! These were the words that I saw on my resume when I filled out my initial paperwork. That paperwork is now useless since Lush fired ALL of us Saturday. I went in to get my final hours yesterday. Hey, money's money. I'm not going to bitch. I also love the fact that between inventory & last night? I got a lot of good stuff in my bathroom right now. I almost didn't want to leave. It's so nice to meet a bunch of ragtag hellions who don't conform and don't want to. It's validation for the last five shitty years of my life. You're all young and full of pixie power. Most were born in 1987 or 88, two of the most memorable years of my life. 1987 is sacred to me and anyone/anything born of it. So, I will continue my mantra of "True spirits find each other." It's the message, not the package it comes in. And to think I was starting to feel old. I was always the baby, but life reverses eventually. So, I'm out of a job that I really dug, but don't worry kiddies, Barnes & Noble snapped me up this morning.

I'm very sorry to be leaving you guys. And Miss Maroon: if I knew I was getting the boot, I would have said goodbye properly on Saturday! You looked so sad, I wanted to hug you. The Control Freak (She Who Will Not be Named) and Jen came out to say how sorry they were, but I always survive. You will, too! They are stuck on the little things. These are piddling stupid comments and general sorority school bullshit. Don't go back to smoking to relieve the stress. Meditate, stretch, smile and curse them under your breath and in your mind. It's always the most gifted that get hit the hardest in this life. Grab a Magic bath bomb and cleanse your aura. If that doesn't work? A cup of sea salt, two tbsps of Florida water, and half an ounce of powdered frankincense in the tub will do it.

And then, the most wonderful thing today: I decide to go to Enchantments, which moved down the block. Three glorious chubby black cats swirled around my ankles while I discussed the new store locale (since Halloween, how fitting!) as I found out the witch who started it all for me, Joe, has since moved to Georgia. That made me sad, but change is necessary.

Then, I go up St. Mark's Place. And I find a store worthy of the OLD St. Mark's Place: The Iron Fairies. There's only two: one in Perth, one in New York. Totally witchy. Totally fun. Candles, soap, and iron. All forged by earth, water, and fire. Katie, the store girl, starts talking to me. I tell her about Enchantments, I tell her about Lush. I also tell her I was trying to find an iron key for a prosperity spell I need to do. She walks over to the corner and picks a key (iron, of course) for me. I wouldn't dream of asking, but there it was! Iron is the most powerful protective metal on the face of the earth. It strengthens, fortifies, and repels negativity. It's very auspicious when given at random, either found or handed over. Unbelievable.

So, that was my fabulous day. But I will miss my Lush discount. If there's a rehire thingie going on, ya better call me, Biz! I would come back in a split second, warts and all.

B&N orientation tomorrow! Yippee skippee...