change of direction

I've had a change of direction this year,

headed down a path of my career instead of schooling,

I'm now a hairdressing apprentice, and couldn't be more pleased. its something I've always wanted to do, its fresh, exciting and keeps me on my toes.

although its not an easy path (at all) its something ill have for life and i don't regret my decision at all.

i never realised how much growing up in a short period of time i had to do, you don't have time for the "high school gossip" or "high school relationships" or parties, or any social events to be honest.

not that i am a huge social butterfly or anything but you get quite lonely and find out who really wants to be in your life and who doesn't. basically my friends have reduced quite dramatically, which is hard but i had to find out one day or another who really cares for me.

hairdressing has also given me a lot more confidence, one of my fears as a child is talking on the phone, i would do anything and everything to get off the phone to anyone I'm not comfortable with, and now i quite enjoy it.

i also can be put by myself and make new friends quite easily these days, I'm not as quiet as i used to be, as i am outspoken yet so introverted.

this year its been a massive wakeup call on every aspect of my life really, and i can't wait to see how it continues as its been rough but rewarding at the same time.