so- my apprenticeship is over in less than 2 weeks. it is unreal that a whole year has gone by so quickly. but it is exciting too (although at times it does feel like the only thing that i've gained is several unwanted pounds and a considerable amount of debt).
today i went to buy lunch and the woman who checked me out was CLEARLY not enjoying her job or anything else happening to her in life. so i kept my head down, said a meek "hello" and paid for my food- as i was leaving though i looked up at her and in HUGE letters on her arm she had tattooed the word "smiley".....