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onto this wild idea. If this guy could turn his passion into
a career, why couldn't I?"
"I landed a job at a cafe near the shelter and worked
hard to be the best waitress I could be. Melissa had told
me that no matter what you're doing, always give it your
all because people are watching. So, I made sure to be
super efficient, friendly, and always looked put-together.
I saved every single cent and tip I got, and I didn't spend
a dime. I got my meals at the cafe and got essentials like
soap from the shelter. Finally, I had enough to rent my
own room. With a real address, I signed up for a forestry
class at night school and started reading this book called
'Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources'. I was
in control of my life and it felt amazing!"
"You must be so proud of yourself." I said. " I can see
the determination in your eyes."
"About a month into my forestry course, something
really strange happened. One of my regular customers at
the cafe asked me if being a waitress was my dream job. I
thought he was joking, but then he handed me his
business card. Across the middle, it read Wyatt's Tree
Service—Removal, Pruning, and Planting. But it was
the tagline that touched me: I Nurture Nature's Beauty.
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