Picking up from yesterday –
There was a family once when I was the photo elf… They had people all the way from baby to grandmother, and it was really hard to get everyone to look at the camera at the same time.
We eventually got an okay picture, and sent them on their way. Then they came back for a re-shoot.
The mom of the family told me, I’m really usually not this person. I’m so sorry. It’s just that my mom has pancreatic cancer. This is our last Christmas together, and our last family photo. And I just want it to be perfect.
The pressure was on! I was like, “Okay, it will be!” We worked hard and got one she liked.
Also, there was a man who used to come a whole lot. He’d recently lost his wife, and she was his only family. And he said he just didn’t know what to do or where to go without her. This was her favorite time of year, and her favorite thing to do was shop at this store.
As sad as I was to see him sad all the time, I was happy every time I saw him, ’cause I knew he was okay.
Anyway, we could talk little stories all day – but those were the two that stuck out most to me.
I really loved working there. I don’t know if it will be feasible to continue, but it’s super enjoyable.