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Nine to Five


 This experience has given me a lot of insight about what life might be like after I graduate. Working a full time job is exhausting, and then I have to come home and cook dinner and clean. It has given me an appreciation for all my parents have done for me. 

Today, I gave my first show. I had three families, so it was nice to start small. The whole thing I just felt like I was trying to ramble off as much information as possible. Everybody was really kind in the audience and said I did a great job afterward. Tomorrow, I will do another show which is hopefully even better than the first. 

Also, recently, I have also been able to visit most of the shops on my street, and I love them all! There is a super cute craft store that is probably my favorite.  They have a really adorable dog that roams the store which gives me my pet fix. 


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