30/08/2026
That time has come⦠š°ļø
After a very magical two years and 8 months, I am working my final, pre-maternity shift at Pica Crystals today.
When I started working here, I never would have imagined the difference it would make in my life. I had already left teaching and whilst supply teaching was fine, I knew my heart wasnāt in it & this opportunity came up in the most beautiful and natural way.
I didnāt expect to still be here this long, but I cannot express my gratitude enough to Marcia for keeping me on, trusting me with her shop & for believing in me and encouraging me to grow my business as well. Iāve learnt SO much from ber.
2 years and 8 months later I also have my own business premise on site, and I know for a fact that without Pica none of that would have happened. It is truly about right place, right time.
Whatās more is Iām sure that this job, alongside the freedom to do my business, is why Iām pregnant. My nervous system finally reset. I was consistently around people who trusted me and valued me and allowed me to be me, and when you are in that right place at the right time, everything falls into place and your body responds. š©·
I am going to miss the shop & the customers & regulars but Iāll still be about and Iām sure baby boy and I will be in for plenty of visits over my maternity leave, but itās goodbye from this side of the desk, for now, at 4:30pm today. ā¤ļø