These Boots Weren't Made for Walking by Melody Carlson

Author:Melody Carlson [Carlson, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-49940-0
Publisher: The Doubleday Religious Publishing Group
Published: 2007-11-10T20:00:00+00:00

I wouldn't say that I'm a new woman by Thursday, but I'm off to a pretty good start. With my mom's encouragement and financial backing, I made an appointment with her hairdresser, Crystal. On Tuesday I got my long hair cut into layers that curl softly around my face and stop at my shoulders. Then Crystal highlighted it with auburn, something I've never even considered. But I like it. I saw Emma at the fitness center yesterday, and she said my new do makes my face look thinner. Then, after my haircut, Crystal introduced me to a “beauty associate,” Gloria, who's the local makeup guru, and I made an appointment with her for the next day. Gloria gave me some basic pointers and sold me some cant-live-without items, which I had to use my Visa to purchase, but I'm sure it's all worth it. The overall effect is quite an improvement. Plus it made my mom happy.

Thursday morning I meet the day with a brand-new optimism. I go to the fitness center as usual, then hurry home to get ready for the interview at Black Bear Butte.

Knowing that Ross Goldberg is a man of discerning taste, I realize I must dress as impeccably as possible. I'm going with businesslike chic. For the chic part, I choose the Valentino boots. The Ralph Lauren tweed suit should do the rest. I realize this combination could be risky because it rendered me jobless last time. But, really, I can't blame these innocent clothes for that. I'm not superstitious.

Even so, I feel anxious as I drive Mom's beautiful car up to the ski resort. My nervousness is partly due to the fact I'm not that great a driver. We had a dusting of snow this morning, and I'm worried the roads may be slick. Consequently I'm driving like a grandma.

Even more than that, I'm nervous about this interview. I'm a litde inexperienced when it comes to interviews. I mean, I haven't interviewed since I got out of college. And then I had only two interviews before I landed my previous job. So when it comes to impressing a potential boss, I feel pretty clueless. On one hand, I could blow my own horn, but that might make me look like a conceited show-off. On the other hand, I could act teachable and eager to learn everything about the ski-resort biz, but I don't want to come across as ignorant. Finally I decide that a combo might be my best bet.

It also occurs to me that prayer can't hurt. After my little epiphany the other day, when I handed the steering wheel of my life back to God, I realized that I need to stick with it. So I pray. I ask God to open this door if its meant to be open. Otherwise… well, I guess I don't really know what happens then. Its not like I have a backup plan.

When I get to the resort without a single fender bender, I'm impressed with the improvements I see.

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