Since things are starting to really point in this direction, I thought it would be a good time to alert you all that I may be moving to Ohio for a few months.

I got a call from a salon in the area I use to live in... I applied there about two days ago, and they're already getting in contact with me. It's the first call for a job that I've gotten in months. I have to take it seriously.

I also considered moving back for my cousin, Alena; she hasn't been in good mental health as of late, and her and I are quite close. I may be able to lend a hand in keeping her sane.

Financially, this is currently the best option I have available to me.

Now, I've not given up on living in California. I love it here too much. That's why I'm labeling this move "Temporary." I'm still going to go through with my State Board Examination for Cosmetology for the state of CA in November so that I can at least START on getting my licensure here in order. I don't expect to pass it fully. I know I can definitely knock out the written exam, but the practical may be what does me in again. Even if I'm able to knock out both parts of the exam, and get my licensure in CA, I'll still be headed to Ohio. This ties back in with the financial issues I'm having at the moment: Even if I were to get a salon job here in CA, I would be faced with the ever so troublesome "housing" issue. After that, god knows what else. I need to get into a position where the variables are less exponential.

Once I move, If I haven't gotten my license in CA yet, I'll be working toward getting that in order. I'm hoping that within 3 months, I'll have my CA Cosmetology License. From there, I'll definitely start looking for work here in CA, and look toward moving back.

If I actually get my license, I'm still going to Ohio for a few months, 3 tops. And the same plan will ensue.

Tell me what you guys think. I'll be back later with more updates. ^^