top: thrifted // jeans: american eagle // shoes: thrifted // suspenders: my dad's // butterfly hair pin: anthropologie // bracelets: miscellaneous
As of Monday, I am an official working woman.
I've always considered myself a person that loves change, but talking is easier than doing. When it comes to actually going through with those big changes, I get terribly scared to leave my familiar comfort zone. But on Monday, I was hired at my local Gap as a sales associate, following an interview that made my insides turn to mush due to nervousness. I was scared that I wouldn't get accepted; scared that my life would change too drastically; scared about a new environment; scared about everything.
I survived, though! I start training sometime next week and then have to learn how to balance yet another thing on my plate. But don't get me wrong, I feel so blessed to call this crazy life my life. And I'm excited to get working! I can't wait to get out there and learn new things and meet new people, despite that (big) part of me that's scared and not ready to grown up. I've been living by faith and Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength."
A few more things to add to my happy list...
wearing suspenders (yay for dads with good fashion sense) | leaves that fall with every gust of wind and curl up at the edges | morning tea rituals | playing "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift on repeat (I probably should be more ashamed than I actually am) | and speaking of Taylor Swift, this adorably awkward video using Taylor's lyrics as pickup lines | saturday morning bike rides to the farmer's market | an autograph from James Vincent McMorrow to me, curteousy of the amazing Abbey (yes I know!!!) | that pleasantly heavy, warm feeling of an extra quilt on the bed | exciting new jobs
What are some things that are making you smile lately?
you are adorable. i love you so much. taylor swift rocks. you are an official working woman! so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteAND I KNOW AND LOVE THAT DOOR.
;)
xoxo
My best friend. We just went to the gym together and talked more than we exercised, but it was much needed. I'm grateful to have her and she's grateful to have me. I love your photos! The one of the tea? I want it printed!
ReplyDeletethis is my favorite one yet! seriously girl, your pictures/outfit is amazing. (: congrats on the new job! i hope all goes well for you. xx
ReplyDeleteps- thank you for officially making that video my go-to for a laugh. it is hilarious and, as you said, adorably awkward. (;
DeleteSeriously, working is a big girl thing, and when I started this past summer, goodnesss... Love the post. And the quilt on the bed thing? So.true.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rachel Nicole
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oh gosh, you're seriously so cute, lady! And yay for your new job. xo.
ReplyDeletegoodness, probably my favorite outfit of yours ever. flipping adorable. :) and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job! LOVE this outfit! These pictures are SO cute!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting, getting your first job! I have been babysitting since I was thirteen but haven't gotten an official job before. Such a big step and awesome that you were hired on the spot! :)
ReplyDeleteSome things that have made me smile lately are the hugs and smiles of the little girl I babysat tonight, getting my driver's permit, and the funny things my siblings say.
Blessings!
~Madi
That outfit is so cute! :D
ReplyDeleteand congrats on your new job!
i see the suspenders!!! score. so now you'll have all those awkward/annoying customer stories to tell right?
ReplyDeleteum, this is completely adorable. and yay for your new job -- hope all goes well for you! xo
ReplyDeletethese are just lovely! your outfit + photos + words and everything ah :) congrats on your new job, by the way! -Jianine
ReplyDeleteI love that outfit! everything about it is adorable. That is so exciting that you get to work at gap! I'm sure your going to do amazing!
ReplyDeletehey! you are pretty darn cute. SUPAH PROUD OF YOU, WORKING WOMAN, YOU!! I'd come and crash the gap if it didn't cost an arm and a leg in gas to drive down there (boo!) love youuuu lots! xoxo, biebs
ReplyDeleteah! congrats on the new job! how exciting! (love the outfit, super cute!)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! you have a pair of ankle boots! looving the suspenders. well look at you working lady.. wishing you the best at your new job. :)
ReplyDeletelove the outfit, yeah for your new job!
ReplyDeletelove the outfit! congrats on your job, it will all turn out well! I was really scared when I started working too, but nothing to fear, you will learn quickly :D I have also had 'i knew you were trouble" on repeat for EVSH as well... and omg that video cracked me up and made my day, thanks fo sharing!
ReplyDelete*EVAH
DeleteCongrats, Carlotta! I'd love to hear more about it--my job is really not great, but it's the only opportunity I have for work and I need it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you'll be their most fashionable employee ever.
What a funny, quirky outfit! =) An congrats on the job-- I love having something to earn a little pocket money and save towards the future. And as Jess said-- it gives you some funny stories to tell. Especially in retail. xo
ReplyDeleteCute outfit! Reminds me of something I'd see in anthropology catalog or something and it looks fabulous on you. Ooo that's so exciting hope you enjoy your new job :)
ReplyDeleteI love Gap! Such good stuff. Congrats - so excited for you! Wish you were working at the one near me :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the job!
ReplyDeleteAnd your outfit is adorable, as always... and Taylor swift... love her.
I love your teapot and your booties! You are too adorable!
ReplyDeleteNot much of a Taylor Swift fan, but you've got me hooked on I Knew You Were Trouble. Hah.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're adorable in your suspenders.
Why do you have like ALL the cuutest shoes?! I'm jeaaalous!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the job, lady! don't worry - you'll have tons of fun earning money and making friends. :]
ReplyDeleteand ohmygosh. those shoes and those suspenders? OHMYGOSH. you have the greatest fashion sense, dear.
You pull off that outfits so well...something I couldn't do! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your job, hope it goes well. And I'm loving listening to 'I Knew You Were Trouble' as well, and not really ashamed that much!
xx
I love such days - wearing favorite clothes and drinking tea. Peaceful and satisfied.
ReplyDeleteCAN I TAKE YOUR FASHION SENSE? It's perfect. Okay. xo
ReplyDeletecute.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome! I'd love to work at Gap: their clothing is some of my favorites. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am an unashamed Taylor Swift fan. Not to mention an unashamed fan of your adorable suspenders & boots. Girly, why you so pretty? ;D
Pilipians 4:13 is my motto on a tough school day/exhausting dance class with seemingly impossible new moves. Such a powerful verse. <3
hugs,
~Bree
your posts never cease to make me happy. I absolutely love your outfit, and all the pictures, and everything.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Getting started in the working world *is* scary. Glad you could take the leap!
ReplyDeleteThose shoes were thrifted? Wha-at? :) I'm jealous!
I started working at the Gap when I was 17!!! I worked for them for 4 years, then moved on. Just a few years ago, I started working of them again. I'm 31 and still love it! Rock it girl! Rock it.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS girl! So excited for you! And your outfit! Amazing! No wonder the Gab hired you miss fashionista :)
ReplyDeleteThis made me remember that insane moment of crossing over and the time spent staring out the window with knots in my stomach. Slowly understanding that you are no longer thought of as a younger teen and are on the brink of this amazing and intimidating cliff called being an adult. Gap sounds like a pretty nice first job, and their clothes are practically my uniform. Your shoes. My lord. They are wonderful. Both pairs.
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on one of my older posts and it made me smile. Thank you.
Lovely images. Lovely blog. So glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeletehi carlotta,
ReplyDeletei was just wondering if you'd consider sharing (on fernweh or here) your tips for surviving an interview (plus how you decided on gap, etc.)...just wondering.
thanks for such lovely posts all the time.
:)