Curly Hair/Second family

This is me circa October 2011 (SO long ago, I know)...

Story behind this picture. I woke up at 6am to go to an interview in Salt Lake City at Primary Children's Hospital. I obviously got there way too early, and decided to take this picture and send it to my sister.

In college, a fellow curly-haired roommate of mine told me that studies have been done proving that interviewers take perspective employees less seriously if their hair is curly. So, to my first ever interview at Lenox Hill, I wore my hair straight. I also wore this lovely outfit: a magenta classy yet stylish cardigan, a cream blouse that is fitting yet sophisticated, and a grey pencil skirt. I got the job. I swore it was my lucky hair-do and outfit. I came to this job interview for basically my dream job. I was so nervous. And guess who didn't get the job.

So, on to my next job interview. I wore my hair crazy and curly, probably put in a low bun because I was lazy, but I still wore my lucky interview outfit. I got the job. I was more confident. I think maybe because I feel more myself with curly hair, but it could also be because this was not my ultimate dream job so I was more laid back. But it sure does feel good sometimes to straighten my hair. It makes me feel pretty.

I have a deviated septum. I want to get it fixed, but it's a quirk I don't mind.

And thanks Mom and Dad for giving me the awkward 1.5 year braces period of my life, because I like my teeth a lot. And thanks grandma for my curly hair and shortness. If I weren't this short, I wouldn't be Little Amy in the big world.

P.S. I love that the majority of people who liked this picture on facebook are my second family - The Patterson family. I love them all so much.

An homage to the Patterson's:

My second family....My Best friend ever, Nichole, Zach, Vicky, and Scott. And can't forget Kentucky Fried Rylee and Abers.

What the outside of the lake house usually looks like. Family, family and more family that have basically adopted me. And Vick smiling because the family surprised her for her birthday.

The lake, the reclining, the relaxing, the sun, the family. I love everything about this picture. I want to be in it again. I would like to be that tan again too.

That my friends, is happiness. I am so lucky to have all of you, Patterson family. Since I was 8 years old it has been nothing but wonderful memories with you all. I don't think I would be the person I am today without every single one of you. You've showed me how lovely family can be.

I love all of you!!! Miss you so much.