Dear Blog Friends:
Please excuse Addict from blogging until after the holiday weekend. She is going on a road trip to visit extended family in Reno. While she will bring her computer, history on similar trips tells us it’s doubtful she will be able to put together any meaningful thoughts because of slot machines, shinny things and some sleep deprivation.
XOXO
Addicts Computer
Previously mentioned chipped front tooth 
#2’s bridal shower… thus the nekkid guy poster in the back ground.
It was kind of like pin the tail on the donkey!
Previously mentioned chipped front tooth
#2’s bridal shower… thus the nekkid guy poster in the back ground.
It was kind of like pin the tail on the donkey!
Meet Frank:
I first met him about 13 years ago when I was a prison nurse and he was an inmate.
I’ve worked with a couple of thousand inmates but I distinctly remember my first meeting with Frank. I caught him “cheeking” his meds and he accused me of using “x-ray vision without a license” because I’d caught him. And he wasn’t happy about it, as I remember he was hauled off to his cell promptly as he had a small melt down over the ordeal. Our Ward Clerk was kind enough to make me an “X-Ray Vision certificate” and it hung on the wall forever… Frank was impressed by my newly acquired certificate and we became fast “friends” from there on out.
He was released a few years ago and he lives downtown on the streets now.
He’s still nutty, but he’s one of my favorite nuts (if you don’t count the one’s I’m related to 
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He knows that he knows me from somewhere, but denies ever being in prison… he thinks he babysat me when I was a child and he always treats me with that kindly spirit.
Occasionally I’ll slip him a few bucks and it seems he really spends it on food (I’ve never seen him drink or drug).
One day he came into the shop to buy a soda from the machine… he was a quarter short, so I gave him one from the till. He returned an hour later to give us back the quarter. I’ve never met anyone quite like Frank.
I’ve only had to talk to him once about coming by the shop to visit (he can come in to buy soda, but he can’t hang out or panhandle by the studio).
I’ll chat with him on the street, but not in the shop. We have a deal and he’s totally OK with that.
Anyway.
Today I was telling Rori how I need to go to the dentist… my teeth need some love and the front one has a little chip that I absolutely hate. I’m very self conscious about that chip.
Not five minutes later, Frank walks through the door to buy a soda, put his money in the machine, looked straight at me and said:
“You have adorable teeth”
He gave me a strong nod as if to say he was certain of what he’d said, he turned and left.
Rori and I were left with our mouths hanging wide open.
A coincidence I’m sure… but it was weird.
My hair dresser is returning to work tomorrow after getting a breast augmentation… these thing are contagious as all get out!
I searched high and low for an augmentation (or breast) specific card for her, I thought about bringing her flowers.
I really couldn’t find a welcome back gift I liked, so I made her cookies!
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A) You use the word “lame”.
B) You spend Friday night organizing the tags on your photos.
C) You’re compelled to write about it.
D) All of the above.
I recently discovered Flick Toys…
and it’s been fun to play with!
Last week we “interviewed” 2 ladies and a surprise guy for Joshes old position at the shop.
#1 A long time customer. Works in a dialysis center so she has a regular source of income, has developed a bedside manner, is outgoing and personable. She wants to eventually be trained as a piercer.
#2 A house wife, is friends with daughter #1 and is really sweet. Her availability is fairly open. She is just a little quiet but I think she could easily be drawn out once she feels more comfortable. She is married to a Physician’s Assistant who (small world) is my primary care giver.
#3 My piercer (amy) sent in an 18 year old guy who we originally were not even looking for, it was really supposed to be between the ladies. He’s a little emo but just in clothing style. Wants to be a piercer someday and during his “audition” he grabbed the reins like an old pro. He works with his father in an automotive shop.
After we (me, my lead piercer and my senior tattoo artist) get a chance to interview prospectives, we have them come in part of the day for an “audition” where they are put into a counter person position to test their ability to fly, their adaptability and so they can see if this job is right for them… it’s kind of a ‘try before your buy’ system for hiring.
We do go out of our way to make the audition a little challenging for them.
I’m so torn that I actually plan to go with a combination of the three.
#1 will be on schedule 2 days a week on a regular basis.
#2 will be called in to fill holes
#3 will be offered shifts that #1 and #2 are not available for.
There is a potential that we may lose our full time counter guy (Spud… who I adore) so #2 & #3 would work his shifts should he decide to go to work for his Dad.
It feels good to have a plan… but the staff around here is getting huge!
Warning: This post is a blatant solicitation.
As a business owner I’m often asked for donations for various things, but unless it’s something I feel strongly about I often decline. Usually it’s just because of simple math… I need to make more than I give.
But.
As some of you are aware, my Mom was recently diagnosed with cancer and is currently under going treatment. My Aunt is a cancer survivor and an Uncle fought cancer and recently lost his battle. Cancer was something I’d never thought much about until my trip to Missouri last month, quite honestly. Looking at my family, seeing my Mom and the struggle that lies ahead of her, seeing my Aunt’s and how being a cancer survivor has created a subtle change… the change is that there is such strength and beauty that I’d never noticed lying completely under the surface, you can’t see it with your eyes, but you can see it with your heart… It’s indescribable.
Anyway a long time customer, one who has fought and held her ground in her own battles is walking a marathon for the Lymphoma Society and I’m so proud of her… I want to support her as well as those who have fought or are fighting a battle I can barely wrap my mind around.
Cancer is cancer. Any help, any hope, any cure will make a huge impact in the lives of others no matter their type of cancer.
I promised my friend and I promised myself that I would post a link to to support her in her efforts to raise money for a cause that unfortunately has become close to my heart.
It’s something that can impact anyone, even you or I.
You don’t have to feel pressured into doing anything at all with this, but if you so choose, here is the promised link:
Lymphoma Society’s link to Noreen’s page
Noreen promised to write Mom’s name on her shirt for the walk, in her honor in her fight.
Even though the walk is for the Lymphoma Society, it’s also for cancer.
I’m not letting an opportunity to help in the fight against cancer pass me up again… you never know what will help accomplish the next advance!
I get to work and the Fire Marshall is waiting at the door for a surprise inspection…
(I tried kicking the extention cord that was plugged into the power strip, that was plugged into another powerstrip under the counter… but I got caught )
How do *you* know when it’s Monday??
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