The idea of me having my own personal Cinderella story is not lost on me. I have started to see the parallels between Cinderella and myself more and more.
First, New York is so very dirty I feel as though I am living in ashes just like Cinderella did when she lived with her stepmother and stepsisters.
Second, I seem to be drawing the attention of a great deal of different forms of rodents. In my past apartment a mouse had found its way into my room and took up residence there for the last few weeks I was living there. I even bought one of those rodents repellents that emitted a high pitched sound to keep mice away. He still refused would not leave!!! Maybe he just liked me. I have moved into a new apartment and now a squirrel wants to keep me company. My AC unit does not fit perfectly in the window. The past resident decided to duck tape it in. Well, this intelligent squirrel discovered that duck tape is not the most solid barrier and is attempting to get through it and he has almost been successful! My bed is right next to the AC unit and yesterday I woke up face to face with the squirrel’s face making its way through the duck tape. I am reminded of Cinderella’s rodent friends. They were actually quite sweet and from what I can remember very talented with making clothes. Instead of getting truly freaked out about these rodents that seem to have become an ongoing theme in my life maybe I should just see them as helpful companions and name them Gus Gus and Jake Jake like Cinderella did.
Thirdly, I have been having the privilege of having some “fairy godmothers” that come in the form of fellow coworkers. A few weeks ago one very kind woman who is a supervisor at my work offered to do my make up. She did a wonderful job. Unfortunately, I did not have a ball to go but I did go to Mass. I got made over for God. She is a very kind person in general. I have actually talked to her about my struggles with dating and my desire to get married and have children. She has always been extremely supportive and encouraging.
I also have a fairy god-brother. My financial situation is far from ideal and as a result have not been keeping up with getting annual haircuts. A coworker of mine, who I have gotten so close to I now refer to him as my brother, is a hairstylist. This past week I finally got up the courage to ask him to cut my hair. I went over to his apartment on the Fourth of July and not only did he rejuvenate my hair but he also revitalized me. I could see this Cinderella story all come together as I stood hunched over with my head in the sink while he washed my hair.
God really has blessed with wonderful people and (I suppose) wonderful woodland creature companions to keep me motivated and keep me going especially when I feel like my circumstances are at their worst, just like Cinderella. God does provide and He provides in the most unexpected ways. I am so grateful for all the surprising blessing He has given to me.
So… I have been made over, I have my hair done, my rodent friends I am assuming are hard at work making my dress. I am ready for the Royal Ball!!!
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Originally published at Kitty in the City
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