Hannah's blog

I sat down today after my vacation to read an article about employment, and it caught my attention immediately! I read it over at 'The Mighty' website, and I linked it right here for you guys to read if you want:  https://themighty.com/2017/09/tips-for-hiring-an-employee-with-autism/ What got to me in the article is that less than a third of people who have Asperger's are employed. That does not surprise me because it took me forever to find a job. When I did get my first job, I had a very difficult time, and in fact still, do struggle at my current job. It is difficult because of the smells, the noise, and the constant talking to people that really drain me. I am very sensitive to lights, smells, people and noises, and grooming dogs is probably not the best environment for someone with Asperger's. Could I be in a better grooming environment with my diagnosis? I am sure, but I have yet to find one. One thing I feel like that could have helped me from the very be...

In the world we live in now, it is filled with people who are looking for immediate gratification, self-centered humans, and people who throw tantrums over the silliest things. The tantrums, the yelling, the rude, belittling, and condescending comments are doing worse for the world and the people around us than you, as a customer think. Why you ask? Because you, the customer, do NOT know what others are going through just like I do NOT know what you are going through. I am in NO way perfect when it comes to being nice ALL the time, however, I try my hardest every day to be nice because I know that what someone is going through just might be a lot worse than I can comprehend.  As a dog groomer, I appreciate every single nice person. Since I have become a groomer, I have realized that it is SUCH a hard job to do. For a lot (obviously not all) of pet groomers, it is the stress of doing so many dogs, meeting quota/ a bottom line. For me, the stress of grooming are the cust...

I have not decided on what to write next, SO in the meantime, enjoy this adorable video of my two dogs playing! Lucy did not want to share what she thought was HER toys. ha!! Enjoy!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQDMTvKefX4 xoxo, Hannah's Blog

I just can't believe two years have passed for me on 2 events in my life, and I am proud of myself for this accomplishment. My first accomplishment is that I have had Titus and Lucy for two years now! I call that their #gotchaday. We celebrated by going on a walk in a park, and they thought that was the best day ever! Lucy enjoyed coming across a prairie dog, which yelled at us, dogs, bugs, lizards, and wildlife. Titus wanted to just lay down by the creek the whole time we were there. In the picture, Titus is the one looking at me, and Lucy is the one really busy hunting. Couldn't get Lucy to look at the camera! They both have come such a long way. Titus is a canine good citizen, and Lucy is getting better at listening, and not just doing what she wants. (She's smart but so stubborn!) So pretty, isn't it?! Titus on left, Lucy on right My second accomplishment is that I have been selling Avon now for 2 years! What is exciting is that the same week, Avon came...

My Dog Grooming career that is! I have been Dog grooming on and off for the last seven years. When I began my career in the Dog Grooming industry, it was during the recession, and it was THE most difficult time to find ANY job. I was desperate for anything as far as jobs go. So, what got me into grooming? I was volunteering at the San Diego Humane Society back in 2009 when the recession is in full force. I figured since I cannot find work, why not volunteer my time in any way I can. I was also going to school and babysitting as well, and applying to jobs left and right. I realized at this time that most people were getting jobs because they had connections. I had absolutely no connections, so volunteering was my best option at the time. I had heard several of the staff members and volunteers that they needed help bathing and grooming the pets there. (This included the cats and dog nails, baths, haircuts - whatever it could do to help). However, i had ZERO experience involving this...

Yes, a family does matter!  Family can be defined as literal blood relatives and family. It can be friends, significant others, and honestly, our pets can be our own family! Some of us are not as fortunate as others to have all of that. I feel extremely blessed, and will never deny the fact that I have the best wonderful influences, family members, and pets in the world (don't take offense, I am sure you think that of your family/ friends/ pets). I often get asked in one shape or form when my love of animals really took off, and if my family is just as obsessed as I am. I would say that there IS a love of animals in my family, I just knew from as long as I can remember that I would be working with them in one form or another. I don't know if anyone, in particular, had that obsession like I did.  I was convinced that I'd be a zookeeper, a veterinarian, or a caretaker in some form. I am now a dog groomer. I consider every dog, cat, or any other animal I groom as l...

My Beginning This is my beginning to blog writing. I have very little experience in this - actually none at all - so bear with me! My goal in writing for people is to share my personal experiences over the years as a dog groomer.   *Please note that these are my experiences, and that doesn't necessarily mean that my experience will be just like someone else's.*   I will also be writing about general life experiences in this crazy world of ours and my journey in it. Just some facts about me: I have been dog grooming on and off for 6 years. I DO have a passion for the dogs. I have more hobbies than dogs. I do enjoy gardening. I love hiking. I sell AVON as another job: hurry.avonrepresentative.com/ Each post will be something different, random, personal, and overall a mix of so many things. So, hopefully, you can stay, follow, and continue to read up on my blog! xoxo, Hannah's blog