Eighteen. First job. Borrowed suit. Borrowed tie. Even borrowed shoes....thanks Dad.Door to door sales for charity.
Commission only. Six hours walking the streets for $40.00. That day.
Next day......nothing.
How do you tie this thing? Did you know if I make a Direct Debit sale I get more than I do for a Credit Card? We call them DD and CC. I might buy a jacket with my first cheque. How do you tie this thing? Sam says I did really well for my first day. Take a picture of me in my suit to show Mum. How do you tie this thing?
He is the antithesis of a salesman. He's too intense. His sense of humour too surreal. This can't last....
but............he's learning to tie a tie! He's having a go. And he's smiling again.........We watch him begin......
For more breath taking 'Begins' see Theme Thursday on Picture This
10 comments:
That's awesome! I really enjoyed reading the story that went with the picture. I totally remember that beginning in my life, so surreal.
Wow, that is wonderful! Your words went so well with the shot. Ah to be at the beginning again. :)
I like how the photo focused on the tie. And the story was just so sweet.
Love the words you were able to put with the photo!
The story with the picture is wonderful. You sound like you are a really great mom:)
what a great "beginning."
Beautiful words to go with a beautiful image! What a beginning...
Wow...
That's all I can say.
Wow...
what a sweet story, i love it.
what a sweet story. I love it.
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