My first day…

I quit my nice job for a new challenge. An adventure that unexpected was offered to me last month.
Last month I got a message from Mareille. She has the most beautiful optician I know with the most amazing collection of eyewear in Alkmaar, De Oogkamer. I have given color and styling advice to her clients in her store, several times in the past, during special events.
We had a good click and are from the same village. We know the same people and both love glasses. She knew that I had doubted a few times in my life whether I would retrain as an optician. A profession that attracts me very much. But I only wanted to be an optician in my own company or in a company like De Oogkamer. But untill now there was never the right time or opportunity for this.
Until last month. So Mareille sent me a message. Whether I was still willing to do the optician training because she really wanted me in her company. At first I didn’t respond for a whole day because, what a question…
Of course I wanted to, but I couldn’t because I have already a very nice job and I have a busy life and no space for changes…
But I’ve decided to follow my heart. I’m going for the opportunity and my dream job! And.. back to school. I managed to enroll in optician training so last minute before the holiday season. I will have exams in 2 years at the same time as my youngest son….
Life upside down, all schedules upside down and completely overturned all the things that were familiar to me
But I am really really looking forward to it!!!

So today it was my first day.

I Finished my first day very happy and fulfilled. A new love ( and surely one of many) on my nose🤓 (it’s a Cazal) and still among flamingos. 🦩How symbolic. Looking forward to everything to come. Hello team De Oogkamer. Thank you for the warm welcome!❤️