Day 2.

Without my ID# working, it's impossible to cashier. Cashiering postponed for one more day. Instead, I hung up new silver hoops in the silver section. Organized every hoop according to style. And then I hung up new hair accessories in Charlie Girl. Some of which, I'll probably purchase one day soon. I got to decide the layout of these new items. This may seem minimal, but I did so with pristine care and consideration for design. Organizing by color makes so much sense. I hope my managers see that I'm a hard worker and care about the store appearance and the overall company. I'm getting to know one of the assistant store managers very well, the one I had the first interview with. She's really helpful and enjoys humor. Which I am glad, because every work place needs a little. We also share a passion for zebra print, so that helps too. And I ask a lot of questions. Plus, everyone remembers names extremely well, I suppose having one new person coming in isn't as hard as me trying to learn everyone elses' name. I'll work on it. Day 3 tomorrow. Oh what to wear. 01 02 18

Y'all, I'm in the kitchen.

Check it out.
http://yalliminthekitchen.blogspot.com/ 01 02 18

Accessory Overload.

Since my first day of work on Sunday I've been talking non-stop to friends about my job. Through texting, phone conversations, Facebook, and Twitter. And now Blogger. Crazy how only four hours can start a conversation with so many people. My first day was great. It's not rocket science, but it's very enjoyable. I interact with literally everyone who comes in the doors. The learned greeting of, "Hi. Welcome to Charming Charlie. Have you shopped with us before?" is already ingrained in my brain. The color layout of the store is already memorized, and after just one day I can say I've almost concurred a look at every single item CC sells.

The most rewarding part of my day was when a woman asked me what jewelry looked teal versus turquoise. Yes, this might sound like nonsense to some. But think about it, when was the last time someone asked your honest opinion of something? Add in the factor, that I'm a complete stranger to this customer. Yet, she asked me what I think. And took my opinion into consideration.

Another rewarding part of my day was when an older woman asked me what would her 13 year old granddaughter like. Her favorite color is purple. Off I went. Oh to think back to what 7th grade was like.

And lastly, a woman searching for a scarf to go around a new garden hat she was buying. She's tired of wearing baseball caps she said. And now was the time for a wide-brimmed hat that could be embellished with any scarf she chose. 'Does this one go with this? How about this one? I should bring in my swimsuits and find one to match that too, then I can wear this hat more.'

Man, I love my job. And it's only week one. 01 02 18

And my working world begins.

Today is my last day without work. This isn't to say I won't have days off. Or take vacations. But today marks the end of the almighty summer vacation. The summer vacation that I have had since pre-school. 17 years of schooling has come to an end. No more do I hold a summer job for three months and head back to school like I have done throughout college. No more do I bum around home and only have the worries of what to do with friends like I had done prior to age 16. And no more do I get to pick anything that interests me and work there for 3 months, such as I have done since my first job at age 16. From Como Town, Lancer Catering, Camp Como Volunteer Assistant, Nickelodean Universe, and ReBath, I have enjoyed all my summer jobs.

Now I embark on a new journey. One that has lead me to the company, Charming Charlie. Who knows how long I'll work for them. It just may be the rest of my life.

My working world begins in 20 hours. 3pm tomorrow until close.

Will I deny that I have looked at places to live in the Bellaire suburb of Houston, Texas? No.
Will I deny that I have looked at HomeGoods and found everything for my beach house? No.

I've never had more support than now for going to Texas. My friends say it'll be a great fit. My family already wants to visit. Now, I need to get there. Let's do this, Charming Charlie. 01 02 18

Current Openings.

Corporate Positions.

Marketing. Marketing Assistant. Entry Level.
Merchandising. Sourcing Specialist. Entry Level.
E-commerce. Site Merchant. Entry Level.

What melts my heart:
"This position will also eventually require domestic and international travel to overseas factories to support Charming Charlie’s direct import initiative." Yes, having the title of Sourcing Specialist would be amazing. 01 02 18

@Charm_Charlie

Reading Charming Charlie blogs tonight. About fashion. Accessorizing. Embellishments. Crazy colors everywhere on their website. Glitter and glam everywhere. I've dreamt of being able to work for a magazine company such as Cosmo or even Fitness. But this is better. This combines retail, creativity, flair, fun, and being and feeling fabulous. Positivity, upbeat attitudes, color, pizazz, a fresh, young company still emerging - I'm giddy just thinking of the possibilities.

They want to go global. I could help with that. I would love to help with that. I will help with that.

Corporate. Houston, Texas. By my birthday. September 13th. 108 days. 01 02 18

25 days.

Vegas in 25 days.

Yesterday I bought a swimsuit (yes it was a bikini) that I adore. Black bottoms that I can change out with colorful tops. And a cute twisted yellow 60s-esque bandeau top with straps. I normally don't enjoy swim suit shopping that much. But yesterday was do I dare say, fun. And I can contribute almost all of it to being with a best friend to have along the way. Because picking out swimsuits together and laughing about them is better to do in pairs, and not alone.


Monday brings my first 5K of the summer to life. I'll be running, alright honestly - jogging - around Como Lake in Saint Paul at 8am. Oh happy Memorial Day! But this hopefully will bring back some lost motivation and kick start the remaining 23 days til I'm lying by the pool turning into a lobster.

Vegas in 25 days. Can't wait. 01 02 18