Happy New Year!
Or let’s hope for one!
Seems like we’ve done this dance before: I purge my cynical thoughts and you are kind enough to still subscribe.
This one is different…
I am no longer angry. I am capable of getting worked up, but why? I don’t have much control of my business but I can be in control of my thoughts and feelings.
“Tentative reopening is January 8th...”
My thought: doubtful. If we are going to run this by the numbers, I don’t see us back before the end of February. There are predictions of a spike around January 12th (from NYE) so if everyone really does social distance and some inoculations start happening, then maybe? I am just speculating of course. We will keep you informed of any changes that happen.
We have shut down online booking; it’s easier on us and less confusing if Mikaela books your services. You can also email Mikaela@edwardssalon.com or me at Edward@edwardssalonl.com. Mikaela is listening to messages and doing her best to return your call. Please be patient as it takes quite a bit of organization to roll over appointments when there is no clear opening date. We will regularly update our website and you can find the latest news here.
Color kits are once again available on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Email me your request (to my address above) or call the Salon and Mikaela will put you on the books.
I hope you all had a happy holiday; I know a lot of us just laid low and I have to admit it was less festive, but still nice. When I think about 2020, I expect myself to get angry as it's been rough on many of us, but I still feel wrong complaining. I am normally a “glass half full” type of guy and as I thought about the year, I saw a lot of great things happen: I started writing this blog and it inadvertently helped me get to know a lot of you. Some I’d never met and now know and others that I now know on a deeper level. We were torn down, which allowed ourselves to be more vulnerable, approachable and accessible. I like authenticity and have seen a lot of it. Like many of you, I have spent the year studying and researching immunology, guided by TV personalities that eventually led to politics and negativity. And I am exhausted by it. It brings absolutely nothing but heartache and yet it's so enticing. I’ve shut the news off -or at least cable news- and that has helped tremendously. Do I really need more speculations other than my own?
I just want facts:
When can I open?!
When can I get vaccinated?!
When can I travel?!
When can I take my mask off?!
One fact I am certain of is, I will keep the doors open... or I should say, “when allowed I will open my doors”. Soon we will get back to tea service, lattes and cookies. It will be crazy to see each other’s faces! I personally have gained quite a few new clients (and staff members!) and am eager to see what they look like!
I wish you the heartiest of blessings for a HAPPY 2021...