October 25, 2018.
"Ladies, I'm done."
I don't know who will ever read this, but if you've made your way to my website in hopes of an appointment with the great Spa Sorceress, I'm sorry to say, but, "I'm done." I've been in this business, in one form or another, since I was a teenager - and formally began my career when I was just 17-years old.
It's been amazing.
Today I had a massage from a 'newbie' - a fresh, young 21-year old - and a thought came to mind from a former employer I had waay back in 1988 when I worked in L.A. at 'The Fine Affair' restaurant in Bel Air - he said to me - also a fresh young thing at the time - "I've forgotten more than you know." And that's what I was reminded of tonight as I lay there getting a - let's face it - adequate - but not "Vantastic" massage from a girl who has just entered this journey with a lifetime of learning ahead of her.
I lay there thinking of everything I've done in my long career, and I am so proud of ALL that I've accomplished over these many decades. I've given my life, my time, my energy, and my soul to this, but now it's time to quit.
Unlike during the bulk of my career, I don't find myself pouring through the trade journals with excited anticipation to discover something new - in fact, I read them occasionally only to be reminded that there is nothing new. And it took me by surprise to find out that clients really don't care what adenosine triphosphate is, all they ask is if their skin will "glow". (Uh, not unless it's radioactive. ~HeeHeeHee).
I'm not young anymore. I'm not a newbie. I am a sage. I still enjoy what I do, but I'm not as gung-ho as I once was. Everything I knew and loved (and was supported by) in this industry is now gone. The educators I learned from and leaned on have disappeared. The trade shows where I linked up to my kind have vanished. I'm tired of "fighting the fight" with customers who don't know the difference between professional grade products and Oil of Olay or Nerium. I just don't have that much 'give a damn' left in me after all these years. It's sad, I know. I have a lovely place to work and am supremely fortunate - alway have been (or was that hard work and determination = LUCK?).
I've been so blessed to meet so many amazing, unique, exceptional individuals - mostly women, with a man or two thrown in for interest. I can't think of another pursuit where I could have come across such a wealth and variety of international ladies - educated ladies, interesting ladies, funny ladies; ladies who have brought such a richness and depth to my life. I would be a total mess without those connections and those talks where we solve all of the world's problems - usually within an hour or two!
To all of you who have laid in my spa bed and let me work my magic on you - I hope you know you did FAR more for me than I ever could have for you! You have kept me sane and going strong.
I am going to keep this website up until the domain name expires (August 2021). Will I still be in Lexington then? I really hope not. That's part of why I have lost interest in Vanities. I've been here 30-years now, and thought I would have moved before now. I only came back because I didn't want to be out of state when my Granny died, but she died in 1997. By then I already had my business established and had built a home, and didn't want to leave because my Mom lived here. But now things aren't the same. For one, my Mom died and she was my muse and ultimate suporter who bought anything I sold, even as far back as my Avon days in high school (or was that junior high?). Her death has spun me off my axis in every way possible. She left such a complicated Estate, and its administration, along with other struggles, have pushed my character to its limits. The good news is that even with my head in the fire, I have shown what's really in me - and it's impressive. I always knew I was strong, but I had no idea to what depth that went. I always told her she was the most Powerful person I would ever meet ... until I met myself after her death and the stone-grind that aftermath caused. People say that a diamond only shows its brilliance after being polished. "Polishing Complete".
~Nancy.
Please read on, there is still lots of useful information here .......
"Ladies, I'm done."
I don't know who will ever read this, but if you've made your way to my website in hopes of an appointment with the great Spa Sorceress, I'm sorry to say, but, "I'm done." I've been in this business, in one form or another, since I was a teenager - and formally began my career when I was just 17-years old.
It's been amazing.
Today I had a massage from a 'newbie' - a fresh, young 21-year old - and a thought came to mind from a former employer I had waay back in 1988 when I worked in L.A. at 'The Fine Affair' restaurant in Bel Air - he said to me - also a fresh young thing at the time - "I've forgotten more than you know." And that's what I was reminded of tonight as I lay there getting a - let's face it - adequate - but not "Vantastic" massage from a girl who has just entered this journey with a lifetime of learning ahead of her.
I lay there thinking of everything I've done in my long career, and I am so proud of ALL that I've accomplished over these many decades. I've given my life, my time, my energy, and my soul to this, but now it's time to quit.
Unlike during the bulk of my career, I don't find myself pouring through the trade journals with excited anticipation to discover something new - in fact, I read them occasionally only to be reminded that there is nothing new. And it took me by surprise to find out that clients really don't care what adenosine triphosphate is, all they ask is if their skin will "glow". (Uh, not unless it's radioactive. ~HeeHeeHee).
I'm not young anymore. I'm not a newbie. I am a sage. I still enjoy what I do, but I'm not as gung-ho as I once was. Everything I knew and loved (and was supported by) in this industry is now gone. The educators I learned from and leaned on have disappeared. The trade shows where I linked up to my kind have vanished. I'm tired of "fighting the fight" with customers who don't know the difference between professional grade products and Oil of Olay or Nerium. I just don't have that much 'give a damn' left in me after all these years. It's sad, I know. I have a lovely place to work and am supremely fortunate - alway have been (or was that hard work and determination = LUCK?).
I've been so blessed to meet so many amazing, unique, exceptional individuals - mostly women, with a man or two thrown in for interest. I can't think of another pursuit where I could have come across such a wealth and variety of international ladies - educated ladies, interesting ladies, funny ladies; ladies who have brought such a richness and depth to my life. I would be a total mess without those connections and those talks where we solve all of the world's problems - usually within an hour or two!
To all of you who have laid in my spa bed and let me work my magic on you - I hope you know you did FAR more for me than I ever could have for you! You have kept me sane and going strong.
I am going to keep this website up until the domain name expires (August 2021). Will I still be in Lexington then? I really hope not. That's part of why I have lost interest in Vanities. I've been here 30-years now, and thought I would have moved before now. I only came back because I didn't want to be out of state when my Granny died, but she died in 1997. By then I already had my business established and had built a home, and didn't want to leave because my Mom lived here. But now things aren't the same. For one, my Mom died and she was my muse and ultimate suporter who bought anything I sold, even as far back as my Avon days in high school (or was that junior high?). Her death has spun me off my axis in every way possible. She left such a complicated Estate, and its administration, along with other struggles, have pushed my character to its limits. The good news is that even with my head in the fire, I have shown what's really in me - and it's impressive. I always knew I was strong, but I had no idea to what depth that went. I always told her she was the most Powerful person I would ever meet ... until I met myself after her death and the stone-grind that aftermath caused. People say that a diamond only shows its brilliance after being polished. "Polishing Complete".
~Nancy.
Please read on, there is still lots of useful information here .......
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