Moving to North Carolina?


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Published: July 8th 2008
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Corporate Ashley?Corporate Ashley?Corporate Ashley?

...America isn't ready for it yet, and neither am I
Let's see how far I actually get on this entry before my supervisor returns, haha. Kind of at work for the moment, but I've already accomplished everything there was for me to do today.. and I've still got two and a half hours left. Seriously, I don't think I'm quite cutout for the corporate scene yet, especially not a desk job that is essentially clerical work. I like interacting with people and talking way too much I'm finding out, and for some bizarre reason I actually miss doing retail jobs and restaurant work. But I'm catching snatches of moments where I can update this through the time I have left today, which is nice enough.. It'll be short, so a longer entry is promised coming soon.

But I contacted a bakery back in North Carolina last night, and received an email today that said they were looking for help! The place does exactly what I've wanted to do for some time; wedding cakes, fondant work, gumpaste, frosting work, so on and so forth. They have a shop front that sells pastries but the part that I'll (hopefully) work for is the actual baking/decorating part. And it pays decently, including commissions! Not to mention that Tori said the job I didn't terminate from prior to going to Japan is also looking for people.. Apparently my former supervisor and the assistant floor manager quit just the other day, so they're searching for people. I worked there for two years prior to going to Japan, so I know the feel of the business and operations. So.. possibly two jobs?

I'm not going to quit with the temp agency just yet, though, seeing as I still need to re-apply for both jobs. But damn, it would be so nice to be back in North Carolina.. I thought I was okay with living in the tokai because of Osaka, but Hirakata and Katahoko were so much more like the inaka in comparison to Washington DC. They really remind me of Raleigh, the things there, the space and parks, friendly people and room to catch your breath.. I really miss walking and seeing trees, flowers; especially miss seeing stars since there haven't been any since the start of January when I left. Vincent and I talked about that once and I really miss looking up and counting them like I did when I was a kid. Or even just knowing that they are there, even if it's cloudy or something. That sort of nostalgia is what the inaka and North Carolina mean to me.. It's like my Japan away from Japan, and I miss it. Being in Washington DC has made me really physically sick, though, so hopefully this is going to work out. Especially concerning my food allergies for some reason that I can't puzzle out.

I'm not baking nearly as much as I did when I was in Japan now that I'm back in the States which is another goal for wanting to go back to North Carolina. I really think that has become my creative outlet, and it drives me mad that there is no one here to bake for! Perhaps when I start making some money it'll be possible to ship things? I hope so. But again and again I'll say it: a bakery is the perfect place for me. It makes me really damn natsukashii for my childhood, for memories of holidays past and things that are coming up soon, and especially Japan. There isn't a Jenny here in America to steal cookies while they cool, or people to bake special things for. I did make a chocolate cake the other night.. My mother ate it all, though.

This definitely turned out longer than expected.. so a timeline: Move back to North Carolina?, start working, work, more work, maybe Sweden trip?, work even more, holiday, move to Sweden, and finally be at home. I think I can handle that. I also think I found a hair style I'd like to try once it's long enough.. need your opinion on that one, Bro!

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8th July 2008

Yey!
Cupcake Shoppe emailed you back?! Are you taking it?!
8th July 2008

It's actually the other place I mentioned! It's in Apex, and they specialize in wedding cakes and tiered/fondant cakes. I have to apply in person is the only thing, so I'm hoping they can hold the position until this temp job ends.. But I'm so excited!
9th July 2008

Even though things seem a little complicated at the moment, I get the feeling that you are on the right track anyway. Found a hairstyle? Just send it here :D
9th July 2008

Awww, I know I can always count on you aniki ^^ I hope we're both right!
14th July 2008

Whats the name of the place?
Hey cuz! I have loved reading your blog. It lets me keep up with you even though your so far away. I was wondering what the name of the bakery in Apex is because I just met a girl this past weekend who works at a cake place in Apex and was wondering if its the same place! Hope all is well!

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