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<3 Danielle Ruggiero
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
29 ways to STAY creative
Like anyone thats creative we always tend to have those funks where we cant think of anything... or a moment where we just feel drained from creativity.... Some of us have the opposite problem where we have so much going on in our heads that functioning like a normal person has become a chore in itself..
Heres a few ways to stay on task and get everything in that creative mind out.....
1.) MAKE LISTS
2.)CARRY A NOTEBOOK WITH YOU EVERYWHERE
3.) TRY FREE WRITING
4.) GET AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER
5.) QUIT BEATING YOURSELF UP
6.) TAKE BREAKS
7.) SING IN THE SHOWER
8.) DRINK COFFEE
9.)LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC
10.) BE OPEN
11.) SURROUND YOURSELF WITH CREATIVE PEOPLE
12.) GET FEEDBACK
13.) COLLABORATE
14.) DONT GIVE UP
15.) PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
16.) ALLOW YOURSELF TO MAKE MISTAKES
17.) GO SOMEWHERE NEW
18.) COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
19.) GET LOTS OF REST
20.) TAKES RISKS
21.)BREAK THE RULES
22.) DONT FORCE IT
23.) READ A PAGE OF THE DICTIONARY
24.) CREATE A FRAMEWORK
25.) STOP TRYING TO BE SOMEONE ELSES PERFECT
26.) GOT AN IDEA? WRITE IT DOWN
27.) CLEAN YOUR WORKPLACE
28.) HAVE FUN
29.) FINISH SOMETHING YOU'VE ALREADY STARTED
Heres a few ways to stay on task and get everything in that creative mind out.....
1.) MAKE LISTS
2.)CARRY A NOTEBOOK WITH YOU EVERYWHERE
3.) TRY FREE WRITING
4.) GET AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER
5.) QUIT BEATING YOURSELF UP
6.) TAKE BREAKS
7.) SING IN THE SHOWER
8.) DRINK COFFEE
9.)LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC
10.) BE OPEN
11.) SURROUND YOURSELF WITH CREATIVE PEOPLE
12.) GET FEEDBACK
13.) COLLABORATE
14.) DONT GIVE UP
15.) PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
16.) ALLOW YOURSELF TO MAKE MISTAKES
17.) GO SOMEWHERE NEW
18.) COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
19.) GET LOTS OF REST
20.) TAKES RISKS
21.)BREAK THE RULES
22.) DONT FORCE IT
23.) READ A PAGE OF THE DICTIONARY
24.) CREATE A FRAMEWORK
25.) STOP TRYING TO BE SOMEONE ELSES PERFECT
26.) GOT AN IDEA? WRITE IT DOWN
27.) CLEAN YOUR WORKPLACE
28.) HAVE FUN
29.) FINISH SOMETHING YOU'VE ALREADY STARTED
Saturday, November 5, 2011
EASY spot treatment for your skin.
I know as well as any of you that our daily lives can become very stressful with work, school, and just life in general. There always seems like there is so much to do but not enough time in the day to accomplish it.
So naturally with stress comes breakouts... doesn't matter what age you are, if you are stress your skin is the first place to show for it. If you have an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, too much caffeine or just emotionally overwhelmed.... ALL OF THESE THINGS can lead to breakouts.....
I want to give you guys a easy way out these things.. Obviously as a women we wear makeup but I challenge you to on a weekend where you might not have as much going on, RELAX. Take a hot shower or bath whatever you prefer and apply this mask...
This mask is great for clearing up acne and itchy patches on your skin that caused by stressed and weather changes.
HOMEMADE ASPIRIN MASK
Ingredients:
*1-3 (white) aspirin pills
*coffee cup or glass cup
*shallow dish or bowl
*warm honey ( runny honey ), moisturizer made for the face or natural oil such as almond oil, olive oil or coconut oil.
PREP:
Depending on the amount of coverage needed.. ( the amount of breakouts on your face ) use about 1-3 aspirin. Crush the aspirin into small pieces by rolling the coffee cup or glass cup over them. Place aspirin in a shallow dish or bowl. Stir in a few drops of water to help the aspirin dissolve creating a paste like substance. Add warm honey, moisturizer or a bit of oil. STIR WELL. Apply the mask as a spot treatment to treat each individual pimple or itchy area. Allow the mask to dry and wash off after about 10 minutes.
ENJOY!!! xo
So naturally with stress comes breakouts... doesn't matter what age you are, if you are stress your skin is the first place to show for it. If you have an unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, too much caffeine or just emotionally overwhelmed.... ALL OF THESE THINGS can lead to breakouts.....
I want to give you guys a easy way out these things.. Obviously as a women we wear makeup but I challenge you to on a weekend where you might not have as much going on, RELAX. Take a hot shower or bath whatever you prefer and apply this mask...
This mask is great for clearing up acne and itchy patches on your skin that caused by stressed and weather changes.
HOMEMADE ASPIRIN MASK
Ingredients:
*1-3 (white) aspirin pills
*coffee cup or glass cup
*shallow dish or bowl
*warm honey ( runny honey ), moisturizer made for the face or natural oil such as almond oil, olive oil or coconut oil.
PREP:
Depending on the amount of coverage needed.. ( the amount of breakouts on your face ) use about 1-3 aspirin. Crush the aspirin into small pieces by rolling the coffee cup or glass cup over them. Place aspirin in a shallow dish or bowl. Stir in a few drops of water to help the aspirin dissolve creating a paste like substance. Add warm honey, moisturizer or a bit of oil. STIR WELL. Apply the mask as a spot treatment to treat each individual pimple or itchy area. Allow the mask to dry and wash off after about 10 minutes.
ENJOY!!! xo
Friday, November 4, 2011
SOFT SKIN MOISTURE TREATMENT
With all this cold weather brewing in your face and skin can take a lot of wear and tear.... so help secure your face and add moisture back into your skin with this simple treatment :)
AVOCADO MOISTURE TREATMENT
1 ripe medium sized avocado
2 tbsp grape seed oil ( at health food stores)
3 tbsp soy mayonnaise
Halve an avocado and scoop just the soft insides out into a blender. Mash into small pieces with a fork and then add the soy mayo and grape seed oil. Blend for about 10 seconds at a time and make sure the mixture is very smooth.
Get out of the tub and pat skin dry after cleansing...Rub treatment onto damp skin and leave on for 2-3 minutes.. then remove with wash cloth.
HAPPY MOISTURE :)!!! <3
AVOCADO MOISTURE TREATMENT
1 ripe medium sized avocado
2 tbsp grape seed oil ( at health food stores)
3 tbsp soy mayonnaise
Halve an avocado and scoop just the soft insides out into a blender. Mash into small pieces with a fork and then add the soy mayo and grape seed oil. Blend for about 10 seconds at a time and make sure the mixture is very smooth.
Get out of the tub and pat skin dry after cleansing...Rub treatment onto damp skin and leave on for 2-3 minutes.. then remove with wash cloth.
HAPPY MOISTURE :)!!! <3
Monday, August 15, 2011
UPDATING :)
Hey everyone!!!
I have been so busy planning classes to teach.... so many weddings happening.. One of my best friends just got engaged so I have had a blast planning her wedding lately! My two good friends Danny & Jourdan just got married a few weekends ago.. I did the hair and makeup for the wedding as well as a haircut for the groom... hahaha....I just don't want you all to think I have forgotten about you!!
First off, The feather extensions for any of you that was interested I AM STILL ORDERING THEM! it is just becoming a longer process than I wanted it to be.... I need to know the colors you want in order to order them for you all!! The plan was to applying them today actually but since the payment plan didn't work out as intended I have postponed it until further notice.......
I have so many ideas but only so much time in a day... So if you have any feedback or things you would be interested in learning please message me and let me know!!!! I love your emails and messages... it helps inspire me!! :)
I have been so busy planning classes to teach.... so many weddings happening.. One of my best friends just got engaged so I have had a blast planning her wedding lately! My two good friends Danny & Jourdan just got married a few weekends ago.. I did the hair and makeup for the wedding as well as a haircut for the groom... hahaha....I just don't want you all to think I have forgotten about you!!
First off, The feather extensions for any of you that was interested I AM STILL ORDERING THEM! it is just becoming a longer process than I wanted it to be.... I need to know the colors you want in order to order them for you all!! The plan was to applying them today actually but since the payment plan didn't work out as intended I have postponed it until further notice.......
I have so many ideas but only so much time in a day... So if you have any feedback or things you would be interested in learning please message me and let me know!!!! I love your emails and messages... it helps inspire me!! :)
Monday, August 8, 2011
A few tips to help you feel good... :)
Everyone has those days when you are just in that numb mood... don't feel like getting out of bed, nothing amuses you....not necessarily depressed just not happy.... just settling for the feeling of contentment.
Heres a few ways to lift those spirits and feel MORE than content :)!
-SMILE!!!!!
-IF SOMEONE COMPLIMENTS YOU...TAKE THE COMPLIMENT
-FORGET THE "STEREOTYPES"
-STOP OVERANALYZING EVERYTHING
-LEARN SOMETHING. TRY SOMETHING NEW
-STOP APOLOGIZING
-GET SOME SLEEP
-STOP STARING AT THE MIRROR
-REWARD YOURSELF ALOT
-CHALLENGE YOURSELF
-WORK OUT
-DONT FREAK OUT IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE
-JUST ASSUME EVERYONE LIKES YOU
-STAY POSITIVE
-QUIT FEELING JEALOUS
-BE CONFIDENT. MAKE EYE CONTACT
-GET CHATTY
-STOP PROCRASTINATING
-VOLUNTEER
-BE GRATEFUL
:) Have a happy day :)!!!!!
Heres a few ways to lift those spirits and feel MORE than content :)!
-SMILE!!!!!
-IF SOMEONE COMPLIMENTS YOU...TAKE THE COMPLIMENT
-FORGET THE "STEREOTYPES"
-STOP OVERANALYZING EVERYTHING
-LEARN SOMETHING. TRY SOMETHING NEW
-STOP APOLOGIZING
-GET SOME SLEEP
-STOP STARING AT THE MIRROR
-REWARD YOURSELF ALOT
-CHALLENGE YOURSELF
-WORK OUT
-DONT FREAK OUT IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE
-JUST ASSUME EVERYONE LIKES YOU
-STAY POSITIVE
-QUIT FEELING JEALOUS
-BE CONFIDENT. MAKE EYE CONTACT
-GET CHATTY
-STOP PROCRASTINATING
-VOLUNTEER
-BE GRATEFUL
:) Have a happy day :)!!!!!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Feeling Chapped?
Summertime is a time for us to reconnect with nature. We spend 99.9% of our time outside in the summer months enjoying the beautiful weather...
---We bake in the sun.
---Swim in the lakes and pools.
---Maybe work up some sweat after a long run?
Something all those things have in common is that it can cause irritation to our skin....
--Chapped lips...?
---Peeling skin....?
---Dry skin....?
No one likes dealing with any of those BUT it happens to us all!
I am here to tell you, THERE IS A SOLUTION TO THIS MADNESS.....with this homemade remedy containing ingredients you already have in your kitchen which makes your "beauty budget" less scarce.
BROWN SUGAR SCRUB
(Brown sugar is one of the best natural exfoliants that work for all types of skin.)
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
*1 tsp ( more or less ) of olive oil or coconut oil
Preparation:
Put the brown sugar in your palm. Add the olive or coconut oil. Stir the ingredients in your palm with your finger creating a thick paste consistency. Massage (gently) onto face in circular motion. Rinse off with warm water. Press a warm washcloth onto face. Apply your desired moisturizer.
This recipe is also wonderful for chapped lips..... go thru the same preparation except instead of applying to the face, apply directly onto the lips. ENJOY!
---We bake in the sun.
---Swim in the lakes and pools.
---Maybe work up some sweat after a long run?
Something all those things have in common is that it can cause irritation to our skin....
--Chapped lips...?
---Peeling skin....?
---Dry skin....?
No one likes dealing with any of those BUT it happens to us all!
I am here to tell you, THERE IS A SOLUTION TO THIS MADNESS.....with this homemade remedy containing ingredients you already have in your kitchen which makes your "beauty budget" less scarce.
BROWN SUGAR SCRUB
(Brown sugar is one of the best natural exfoliants that work for all types of skin.)
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
*1 tsp ( more or less ) of olive oil or coconut oil
Preparation:
Put the brown sugar in your palm. Add the olive or coconut oil. Stir the ingredients in your palm with your finger creating a thick paste consistency. Massage (gently) onto face in circular motion. Rinse off with warm water. Press a warm washcloth onto face. Apply your desired moisturizer.
This recipe is also wonderful for chapped lips..... go thru the same preparation except instead of applying to the face, apply directly onto the lips. ENJOY!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Eat your way to BEAUTIFUL
Certain foods actually can help achieve the look you are aiming for just by simply having a regular dose of them. It is important to eat healthy not necessarily diet to the point of starvation but the less fast food the better. You are what you eat.... So your body will glow if you eat things that will only improve your body rather than a greasy cheeseburger which will just drag your body down...
Here are some fun facts about the foods that you can eat to achieve a certain "look":
BANISH THOSE BREAKOUTS-- Studies show that pumpkin seeds actually help get rid of acne. Most people that suffer from acne are zinc-deficient so if you aim for one to two tablespoons of zinc a day it could actually help with your acne.
MAKE YOUR EYES POP-- Spinach contains a lot of lutein which is the key to protecting you eyes. It also helps them appear brighter and even whiter. If you have one to two cups of spinach a day it could help with your eyes.
A BRIGHTER SMILE-- A apple day will not only keep the doctor away but also keep your teeth brighter. Studies show that by crunching on an apple it actually buffs out the stains or any discoloration on your pearly whites to give them a brighter, whiter look.
Here are some fun facts about the foods that you can eat to achieve a certain "look":
BANISH THOSE BREAKOUTS-- Studies show that pumpkin seeds actually help get rid of acne. Most people that suffer from acne are zinc-deficient so if you aim for one to two tablespoons of zinc a day it could actually help with your acne.
MAKE YOUR EYES POP-- Spinach contains a lot of lutein which is the key to protecting you eyes. It also helps them appear brighter and even whiter. If you have one to two cups of spinach a day it could help with your eyes.
A BRIGHTER SMILE-- A apple day will not only keep the doctor away but also keep your teeth brighter. Studies show that by crunching on an apple it actually buffs out the stains or any discoloration on your pearly whites to give them a brighter, whiter look.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
5 EASY Makeup Tricks to keep your skin looking fresh and younger.
The #1 rule to beautiful skin is beyond the makeup aspect.....It goes back to the cleansing and moisturizing of your skin...You have to take care of your skin...wear sunscreen...wash your face every night and most importantly keep it moisturized.
Heres a few tip to achieve a "youthful" look with your daily makeup application....
1.) The less the makeup the better you will look....If you have dark circles under your eyes or sun spots that you are trying to conceal. DO NOT cake on the concealer....simply dap a tiny dot on the area needing correction.
2.) Lighten up. Use a tinted moisturized or a lightweight liquid foundation.. (especially in the summertime.) Let your skin breathe.
3.) Open up your eyes. Curl your lashes...and use a little shimmery eyeshadow to highlight your brow bone and corners of your eyes. It will help make your eyes appear larger and young.
4.) Warm it up. A neutral rose color being applied to anyones lips give a brightened, natural glow. Adding the same color to your cheekbones can be really flattering as well.
5.) Give a little lip. Stop using all those bright colors that you used to wear when you were in high school. A natural lip liner or even a clear lip liner to give you lips a little plump look to them..but ALWAYS stay natural.
:)
Heres a few tip to achieve a "youthful" look with your daily makeup application....
1.) The less the makeup the better you will look....If you have dark circles under your eyes or sun spots that you are trying to conceal. DO NOT cake on the concealer....simply dap a tiny dot on the area needing correction.
2.) Lighten up. Use a tinted moisturized or a lightweight liquid foundation.. (especially in the summertime.) Let your skin breathe.
3.) Open up your eyes. Curl your lashes...and use a little shimmery eyeshadow to highlight your brow bone and corners of your eyes. It will help make your eyes appear larger and young.
4.) Warm it up. A neutral rose color being applied to anyones lips give a brightened, natural glow. Adding the same color to your cheekbones can be really flattering as well.
5.) Give a little lip. Stop using all those bright colors that you used to wear when you were in high school. A natural lip liner or even a clear lip liner to give you lips a little plump look to them..but ALWAYS stay natural.
:)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
WHAT A STORM.
Hope everyone is safe from all the nonsense that has been happening lately with that storm that came through the area yesterday.
I literally woke up to the wind outside yesterday. I looked out my window and it looked like we were literally in a car wash... All I could see was branches from trees flying in all different directions... I grabbed Bosley, my puppy and headed to the basement...
What a storm.... We have been out of power for two days.... I know most of you are still out of power....
Today we finally have some power but [no toilets and no water]....
Yesterday we were straight roughing it...Our bathrooms became personal porta-pottys....Out here in Wadsworth when we lose our power we lose everything... So we are only allowed ONE FLUSH...and believe you want to save that flush. We had no water as I said so we went to our grocery store trying to stock up.. [CLOSED due to no power]... Thankfully Target was open... we went there and shopped in the dark for water and snacks... They didn't have power but their registers still worked.. Didn't make sense but whatever it works for me! We have been using our cars as a source of electricity to charge our phones and other devises....Also for the sake of air conditioning...Yesterday we drove around just to sit in the cold car and charge our phones..... A conversation my mom & i shared: Me: I cant feel my legs but I don't want to turn the air off because I know its going to be hot at the house..Its almost like I want to suffer so that I can take advantage of having the air now..Because I know later we wont. Mom: I know thats exactly what I am doing... I am freezing but I know as soon as we get out of the car ill be sweating....The entire family had a slumber party in the basement last night because that was the coldest part of the house...Not sure any of us slept very good...we were restless and it was still pretty warm towards the end of the night even in the basement....Woke up this morning... with my fingers crossed that Mcdonalds was still serving breakfast and at least even open today... IT WAS.....Coffee and egg mcmuffin in my tummy.......To say the very least it has been very interesting....
I literally woke up to the wind outside yesterday. I looked out my window and it looked like we were literally in a car wash... All I could see was branches from trees flying in all different directions... I grabbed Bosley, my puppy and headed to the basement...
What a storm.... We have been out of power for two days.... I know most of you are still out of power....
Today we finally have some power but [no toilets and no water]....
Yesterday we were straight roughing it...Our bathrooms became personal porta-pottys....Out here in Wadsworth when we lose our power we lose everything... So we are only allowed ONE FLUSH...and believe you want to save that flush. We had no water as I said so we went to our grocery store trying to stock up.. [CLOSED due to no power]... Thankfully Target was open... we went there and shopped in the dark for water and snacks... They didn't have power but their registers still worked.. Didn't make sense but whatever it works for me! We have been using our cars as a source of electricity to charge our phones and other devises....Also for the sake of air conditioning...Yesterday we drove around just to sit in the cold car and charge our phones..... A conversation my mom & i shared: Me: I cant feel my legs but I don't want to turn the air off because I know its going to be hot at the house..Its almost like I want to suffer so that I can take advantage of having the air now..Because I know later we wont. Mom: I know thats exactly what I am doing... I am freezing but I know as soon as we get out of the car ill be sweating....The entire family had a slumber party in the basement last night because that was the coldest part of the house...Not sure any of us slept very good...we were restless and it was still pretty warm towards the end of the night even in the basement....Woke up this morning... with my fingers crossed that Mcdonalds was still serving breakfast and at least even open today... IT WAS.....Coffee and egg mcmuffin in my tummy.......To say the very least it has been very interesting....
Sunday, July 10, 2011
"Beauty Blog"
Hello Friends & Family!
This is the beginning of my "Beauty Blog"....I am really excited about this. Considering blogs and online networking sites are the "new/hippest" thing to do right now.. I figured what better way to reach out to my friends and family about the industry that I work in. I designed this blog to help you all better understand what all I do... To also give you tips, tricks and secrets about the "Beauty" aspect of the industry.
I would love nothing more than to share what I know with you all.... This blog is open to the public so that people can reach out to me with any questions in which they may have.....
I will be teaching classes, posting tips & tricks, ideas and inspirations for you all.....
Lots of fun will be happening thru this blog :)
I hope that it helps you all in the way that I have dreamed it will.
.... Like I said.. Your input is much appreciated....If there are things that you want to know.. or are curious about....I would enjoy to answer any questions...sort of use this blog as a Q/A type of thing....
........I am here to help you :)!
FUTURE PLANS:
Like I have stated before on my page... I will be teaching classes to raise money for the Boyce family....some of the classes I am organizing right now are.....
*Eye Shadow Application: Focusing on the Smokey Eye Look
*Basic Makeup Application 101
*Bruising/Black Eyes at their finest
*The Creation of Blood...Different types...(hands on....) LOTS OF FUN
*Scars
*Demos
*Feather Extensions
----If you have any other ideas please let me know :) I am thrilled to be able to teach you while helping save lives..... The Boyce family is very dear to my heart and I want you to be apart of a beautiful thing. They are an amazing family in which I believe everyone should know them. SO JOIN ME in helping them out :)!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Life is not about finding yourself--It is about creating yourself.
For my fellow creative minds out there....
This is pretty much a "not" to-do list...make sense? Or in easier terms a list of things not to do as an artist.
***Found this and wanted to share it with you all :)
1.) Constantly compare yourself to other artists and their work
2.) Talk to your family and friends about what you do and expect them to appreciate and understand.
3.) Base the success of your entire career on one project that may turn out well.
4.) Stick with what you know and never experiment.
5.) Undervalue your expertise.
6.) Let money dictate what you do.
7.) Bow to societal pressures.
8.) Only do work that others would enjoy instead of pleasing yourself.
9.) Do whatever the client/customer/gallery owner/patron/investors asks.
10.) Set unachievable/Overwhelming goals to be accomplished by tomorrow.
DONT LET PEOPLE TELL YOU THAT THE SKY IS THE LIMIT.... THERE ARE FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON---REACH HIGHER!
This is pretty much a "not" to-do list...make sense? Or in easier terms a list of things not to do as an artist.
***Found this and wanted to share it with you all :)
1.) Constantly compare yourself to other artists and their work
2.) Talk to your family and friends about what you do and expect them to appreciate and understand.
3.) Base the success of your entire career on one project that may turn out well.
4.) Stick with what you know and never experiment.
5.) Undervalue your expertise.
6.) Let money dictate what you do.
7.) Bow to societal pressures.
8.) Only do work that others would enjoy instead of pleasing yourself.
9.) Do whatever the client/customer/gallery owner/patron/investors asks.
10.) Set unachievable/Overwhelming goals to be accomplished by tomorrow.
DONT LET PEOPLE TELL YOU THAT THE SKY IS THE LIMIT.... THERE ARE FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON---REACH HIGHER!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Its just Make-up... huh?
As a Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist I tend to the people and critics saying the common phrase... "It's just hair..." OR "It's just makeup.. How hard could it be?"
I found this article in a magazine the other day and wanted to share it with the public, to explain what it is that I do as a Make-up Artist and a Hair Stylist that the 'norm' cannot do.....
*Transform a wimpy actor into a ferocious warrior, or a Plain-Jane actress into a striking woman who turns every head.
*Take brief descriptions of characters in books or scripts and brings them to life far beyond what the writers ever dreamed they could be.
*Create the evil monster who strikes fear in the heart and allows the hero to be brave and victorious.
*Create disguises that allow cops to catch criminals or get good guys out of bad places.
*Help emergency personnel prepare to face real-life situations.
*Enhance blushing brides and create looks that will be cherished for a lifetime.
*Help those dealing with injuries or illness to look and feel better about themselves.
*Enable those with birth defects and disfigurements to feel whole and complete.
*Offer a gentle touch or a kind word to the people in our chairs, inspiring them to breathe more deeply, gather themselves together and strive to be the best people they can be.
*See the potential in someone's face.
*Make it possible to believe.
---I'm not saying that we always do all these things I am simply suggesting that we ALWAYS have the opportunity to do these things. Just something to think about.
I found this article in a magazine the other day and wanted to share it with the public, to explain what it is that I do as a Make-up Artist and a Hair Stylist that the 'norm' cannot do.....
*Transform a wimpy actor into a ferocious warrior, or a Plain-Jane actress into a striking woman who turns every head.
*Take brief descriptions of characters in books or scripts and brings them to life far beyond what the writers ever dreamed they could be.
*Create the evil monster who strikes fear in the heart and allows the hero to be brave and victorious.
*Create disguises that allow cops to catch criminals or get good guys out of bad places.
*Help emergency personnel prepare to face real-life situations.
*Enhance blushing brides and create looks that will be cherished for a lifetime.
*Help those dealing with injuries or illness to look and feel better about themselves.
*Enable those with birth defects and disfigurements to feel whole and complete.
*Offer a gentle touch or a kind word to the people in our chairs, inspiring them to breathe more deeply, gather themselves together and strive to be the best people they can be.
*See the potential in someone's face.
*Make it possible to believe.
---I'm not saying that we always do all these things I am simply suggesting that we ALWAYS have the opportunity to do these things. Just something to think about.
Monday, May 23, 2011
THATS A WRAP....
Stressed.Exhausted.Overwhelmed.Sweaty.Restless.
Amazed.Excited.Relieved.Inspired.Impressed.
Just a few words to explain the weekend I had...With the final filming of Blood on the Plain.
Early mornings..Long, Hot days..Late and Sleepless nights... Now to a normal person this may seen "miserable" or "too much" but to me or anyone that was involved in this production... Its an accomplishment of a DAMN GOOD MOVIE. We had so many talented people working on this film and the outcome will be amazing! I expect nothing but the best from this whole experience and am truly blessed I was able to be apart of it all. I learned so much from just being on set and being in the environment. Made tons of new friends who I will hopefully be working more with in the near future. There is just something to be said for being in a group of people creating art and having everyone on the same level of passion. To have so many people so passionate about what they are doing is truly an amazing feeling and no words can describe the experience. Its very inspiring.
Amazed.Excited.Relieved.Inspired.Impressed.
Just a few words to explain the weekend I had...With the final filming of Blood on the Plain.
Early mornings..Long, Hot days..Late and Sleepless nights... Now to a normal person this may seen "miserable" or "too much" but to me or anyone that was involved in this production... Its an accomplishment of a DAMN GOOD MOVIE. We had so many talented people working on this film and the outcome will be amazing! I expect nothing but the best from this whole experience and am truly blessed I was able to be apart of it all. I learned so much from just being on set and being in the environment. Made tons of new friends who I will hopefully be working more with in the near future. There is just something to be said for being in a group of people creating art and having everyone on the same level of passion. To have so many people so passionate about what they are doing is truly an amazing feeling and no words can describe the experience. Its very inspiring.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Sleep Deprived with an extra shot of Expresso.
After school yesterday Claire and I decided we wanted to go see the movie, "Hop" in theatres.. I highly recommend it for all ages.. It was very adorable. After chowing down on some popcorn and watching a good flick we headed home to have some dinner and made some cookies.. (The Pillsbury shapes for Easter). Very yummy....
9:30pm rolls around and the yawns are starting.. so we head up to brush our teeth and settle down for bed. We both fall asleep instantly.
3am....I am awoken by Claire crying in her sleep.. I turn to her and wake her up and ask her if she's okay. She says No and that she feels sick. So I asked her if she felt like she was going to throw up or if she just needed to go to the bathroom. We both agreed that going to bathroom regardless was better than laying in the bed. LITERALLY the instant we stepped in the bathroom she started vomiting...Not just like a few drops like projectile style. Not only was it projectile--she always would not sit down so she stood the entire time, vomiting all over the bathroom. When I say all over.. I mean it was EVERYWHERE.
During this... I felt nauseous myself due to the disgusting smell that was lingering in the room and just listening to her vomit made me want to vomit. I couldn't even clean it up without gagging..(So I left it to deal with in the morning when the two of us had a little bit of a tougher stomach to clean it up)... I took her back to bed and she fell right asleep... ME on the other hand was wide away keeping a close eye on her... It made me nervous that she was crying in her sleep and then literally sat up and went to the bathroom and vomiting....Exorcist status... YIKES!!
So there I am 5am.. still awake... just watching sitcoms or whatever is on at that time....FINALLY I fell back asleep and was woken up at 7am for breakfast.
LUCKILY today she is feeling much better.. I think it might have been the amount of popcorn from the theatre with all the butter and such... it usually upsets my tummy too so I think that's what affected her.
***Needless to say.... I am very tired... and surviving the day with my addiction to caffeine. Without coffee I am not sure I would properly be able to function today. CANT WAIT for bedtime....
Friday, April 8, 2011
T.G.I.F
THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY.
Claire and I both slept pretty good last night considering the storm happening outside... It was almost soothing hearing the rain fall on the roof. Although the thunder and lightning can get a little scary while being in a huge house alone... we snuggled close and fell asleep... ( or Claire did... I tried..)
Due to the storm Solo, Claire's cat was frightened and was scratching at the door, meowing... I felt bad for the little guy, So I opened the door and let him into our room..
( *Side note: I normally sleep with my door closed and the cat usually NEVER sleeps with me... I am used to having a dog sleep with me and fall right to sleep and just stay there all night... cats AREN'T like that. ) So Solo comes in hops on the bed and lays down..
( I am thinking WOW this cat is actually going to just lay down and fall asleep... NO)
Solo decides to give himself an entire bath... which means he's licking the hell out of his fur... Now for those of you who don't know Solo.. he's "different" What I mean by that is... Solo has a breathing problem and wheezes, snores and makes crazy noises which sometimes sound like he cannot breathe or is struggling but he's a trooper ha. Needless to say him licking himself was a lot of work and breathing at the same time caused him to let this obnoxious noise out... Finally after he was done he rolls on his back and falls asleep... FINALLY ITS QUIET... (not for long) The silence was interrupted by this very high pitched noise.. at first I thought it was Claire talking in her sleep (Which she does A LOT...runs in the family) or something but NO... it was Solo snoring.. ha ha... WONDERFUL!!! So I just ignore it and finally end up falling asleep to the snoring from Solo and constant movement from Claire...
3am.....I hear a crashing noise... Solo is NO WHERE to be found....obviously my first reaction is that someone is in the house... My hearts beating rapidly... I walk around and try and find out what the hell the noise was... I find Solo hiding under a chair near a nightstand where a bottle of water had been knocked onto the floor and LUCKILY it was sealed tight.
So I head back to bed....closed the door to try and get some deeper sleep ....
5minutes.. after I closed the door I hear meowing... and Solo's little bell ringing its little heart out...He was trying to get into the room (Another side note: Solo actually knows how to open doors.. and there has been several times when I go into the bathroom close the door and he barges in.. So he is a pretty talented cat..Jokes on him though..I put a door weight behind the door this time and he could not move that) ... I ignored it... He finally went away. Back to sleep until the 7am alarm for school.....
**Waking up this morning was a little difficult (Half the reason was because it is nasty and raining outside ideally we just wanted to lay in bed all day...) due to the eventful night I had...but we rolled out of bed and got ready for school... Now its my job to disrupt Mr. Solo's sleeping while Claire's at school....So he knows how it feels ha ha... Little brat.
Claire and I both slept pretty good last night considering the storm happening outside... It was almost soothing hearing the rain fall on the roof. Although the thunder and lightning can get a little scary while being in a huge house alone... we snuggled close and fell asleep... ( or Claire did... I tried..)
Due to the storm Solo, Claire's cat was frightened and was scratching at the door, meowing... I felt bad for the little guy, So I opened the door and let him into our room..
( *Side note: I normally sleep with my door closed and the cat usually NEVER sleeps with me... I am used to having a dog sleep with me and fall right to sleep and just stay there all night... cats AREN'T like that. ) So Solo comes in hops on the bed and lays down..
( I am thinking WOW this cat is actually going to just lay down and fall asleep... NO)
Solo decides to give himself an entire bath... which means he's licking the hell out of his fur... Now for those of you who don't know Solo.. he's "different" What I mean by that is... Solo has a breathing problem and wheezes, snores and makes crazy noises which sometimes sound like he cannot breathe or is struggling but he's a trooper ha. Needless to say him licking himself was a lot of work and breathing at the same time caused him to let this obnoxious noise out... Finally after he was done he rolls on his back and falls asleep... FINALLY ITS QUIET... (not for long) The silence was interrupted by this very high pitched noise.. at first I thought it was Claire talking in her sleep (Which she does A LOT...runs in the family) or something but NO... it was Solo snoring.. ha ha... WONDERFUL!!! So I just ignore it and finally end up falling asleep to the snoring from Solo and constant movement from Claire...
3am.....I hear a crashing noise... Solo is NO WHERE to be found....obviously my first reaction is that someone is in the house... My hearts beating rapidly... I walk around and try and find out what the hell the noise was... I find Solo hiding under a chair near a nightstand where a bottle of water had been knocked onto the floor and LUCKILY it was sealed tight.
So I head back to bed....closed the door to try and get some deeper sleep ....
5minutes.. after I closed the door I hear meowing... and Solo's little bell ringing its little heart out...He was trying to get into the room (Another side note: Solo actually knows how to open doors.. and there has been several times when I go into the bathroom close the door and he barges in.. So he is a pretty talented cat..Jokes on him though..I put a door weight behind the door this time and he could not move that) ... I ignored it... He finally went away. Back to sleep until the 7am alarm for school.....
**Waking up this morning was a little difficult (Half the reason was because it is nasty and raining outside ideally we just wanted to lay in bed all day...) due to the eventful night I had...but we rolled out of bed and got ready for school... Now its my job to disrupt Mr. Solo's sleeping while Claire's at school....So he knows how it feels ha ha... Little brat.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
NOW I KNOW HOW MOMMIES MUST FEEL.....
Today I dropped my little munchkin of a sister off at school for the first time alone... Parents left this morning (REALLY EARLY) for their vacation.
So the alarm goes off at 7am.... Claire and I jump out of bed... brush our teeth ( in between yawns of course ). Make some breakfast (blueberry wheat squares cereal and some toast)... get a few cartoons in before we fly out the door to school. Claire doesn't like listening to music in the morning... she claims it is "too early"... Well....for me? It helps wake me up. ha...
Getting closer to the school I realize there is lots of construction making us have to go all the way around the block instead of the normal route. ( THANK GOD there were buses going the direction of the detour or I'd most likely get lost. ) We park the car and I grab her little hand and walk her across the street and up to the door...
As soon as Claire spots the teachers she grabs her lunchbox, puts her backpack on, gives me the biggest hug known to mankind and looks at me with her big blue eyes and says.. "Bye DD, Love you". Then runs into the building.... Little heartbreaker.. I about cried walking away from the school... It made me realize WOW.. this is how mothers must feel... dropping their little babies off at school and trusting that the staff and teachers take extra good care of their babies.... how hard that must be....
..So I came to the conclusion if I cannot even drop my little sister off at school without getting a tad emotional... I am going to be a wreck when I have my own children to be dropping off at school.. Something to look forward too I guess.... hahaha YIKES!
So the alarm goes off at 7am.... Claire and I jump out of bed... brush our teeth ( in between yawns of course ). Make some breakfast (blueberry wheat squares cereal and some toast)... get a few cartoons in before we fly out the door to school. Claire doesn't like listening to music in the morning... she claims it is "too early"... Well....for me? It helps wake me up. ha...
Getting closer to the school I realize there is lots of construction making us have to go all the way around the block instead of the normal route. ( THANK GOD there were buses going the direction of the detour or I'd most likely get lost. ) We park the car and I grab her little hand and walk her across the street and up to the door...
As soon as Claire spots the teachers she grabs her lunchbox, puts her backpack on, gives me the biggest hug known to mankind and looks at me with her big blue eyes and says.. "Bye DD, Love you". Then runs into the building.... Little heartbreaker.. I about cried walking away from the school... It made me realize WOW.. this is how mothers must feel... dropping their little babies off at school and trusting that the staff and teachers take extra good care of their babies.... how hard that must be....
..So I came to the conclusion if I cannot even drop my little sister off at school without getting a tad emotional... I am going to be a wreck when I have my own children to be dropping off at school.. Something to look forward too I guess.... hahaha YIKES!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Tubby Time Conversations
Tubby time from what I remember was always shared with somebody else being in the bathroom with you... Whether they be sitting on the toilet, just keeping you company or in the tub with you rinsing off. It was never something you did alone.
Well, that hasn't changed...Claire calls that person who accompanies her during tubby time, her "tubby buddy." Since I am home now I am nominated for that category no questions asked.
Tonight was tubby night because she has been on spring break this whole past week. With school in the morning she wants to get all freshened up. So there I am..."the tubby buddy" playing my role and sitting on the toilet along side of her.. making sure she doesn't get distracted ( which always happens... she's my sister... it runs in the family ) and keeping her company so she doesn't get lonely. The conversations are always priceless with Claire... but tubby time usually tends to bring out more of the ordinary conversations. Things you'd think an 8 year old had no grasp on....jokes on you.
The first conversation we had was on addictions... and how she saw this television show about how this lady was addicted to eating toilet paper. Now believe it or not... I have seen this show its on TLC along with all the other odd shows they feature this addiction show is one of them. So after talking about this show for a little bit Claire admits to have eaten paper before but not toilet paper... she tried construction paper. She then goes on to say that she just chews on it a bit then spits it out, never has she swallowed it she claims because she doesn't want tummy problems and well.... her exact words were "I don't want a paper cut on my butt hole." After this obviously I couldn't help but laugh...
The next conversation tonight while she was rinsing out her hair was strictly with the faucet..
( Haha... yes I said with the faucet )
The conversation went something like this....
"Hi, my names Claire"
"Nice to meet you.."
"How are you doing?"
"I had a great time tonight."
And then she preceded to kiss the faucet Goodnight and giggled....Yes this whole conversation happened while I sat right next to her on the toilet and again.... I couldn't help but laugh.
The things kids come up with are just amazing sometimes and simply hilarious.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Music SINGS the words with are [too afraid] to SPEAK.
For me, Music plays a HUGE part in my life.
Through every difficult time, or happiest moment there is a song or lyrics that mask that exact feeling that I felt. Its like the words were taken right from my mouth... These words are words that are sung and hit home to my feelings at the time, but they are words that I personally would never come out and say. Whether it be to a person or just in general.
I went to the Lil Wayne concert last night and let me tell you what... I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time... Not because I knew every single word to all his songs and had several that I could relate too my own life and No it wasn't because he took his shirt off and was dancing all around the stage... it was simply because I could feel his passion. I could see how much love he has for what he does. The lyrics he sings/raps are something words straight from the heart. He knows that we as the audience can relate and he gets pure pleasure out of that. Thats what he raps/sings for. Now it is not just Lil Wayne that has this passion of course, I am just relating it all to what I observed last night. In general it is just truly inspiring to sit back and watch any artist perform and to feel the passion for their own work.
Again, this might just be me and how I feel about music....I tend to get kind of passionate about this type of thing.. thats because I am a creative/artsy fartsy person. I LOVE music and art and everything that consists of it.
But, without a doubt in my mind... I KNOW there are people out that have that ONE song that every time you hear it... it brings you back to a moment, or a memory or hell... even a person. Sometimes they are songs that you necessarily don't want to hear at the time but regardless of that it reminds you of something. You tied that song, those lyrics to a moment in your life. A feeling... an emotion... a situation where you needed something to help you get by.. and there it was....NOW seriously.. you cannot tell me that, that has never happened you to.
All in all... I truly believe that music sings the words that we as humans are too afraid to speak... that we can relate to songs/lyrics because its how we feel and how we want the world to know we feel but in all reality we wont speak up. BUT WHY?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Something about a Rainy Day...
Rainy days are my favorite next to beautiful sunny days of course.
There is just something about rainy days that I love....
Maybe it is the carelessness and the calm feelings you have...
Or how the whole world around you seems to just stop & come to a halt....
Maybe its the reason I love the color gray for the simplest reason that it is a sign of comfort...(to me of course.)
Maybe its the sweet sympathy of the rain hitting the windows and beating on the roof,
It could be that moment while laying in bed, under the covers, eyes closed.. snuggling close to the person you love....
Or it could be the moment while standing outside soaking wet from the rain where you share a kiss,
Maybe its the moment where those wet clothes are removed and being hung to dry.. leaving you in an intimate moment.....
Maybe its just the simple gesture of jumping in puddles and seeing how deep each one really is...
The rolling thunder and flashing lightning is something that plays like fireworks in the sky....
Maybe its the smell of rain... the smell of spring......
How about saving all the earthworms or snails( like in california).... Maybe not most people would admit to doing this...BUT yes, I am one of those weirdos that saves them all...
Or is it when that huge beautiful rainbow fills the sky with its gentle way that lights my eyes up and makes me instantly appreciate everything....
So all in all... It is quite obvious that I do indeed love Rain..... and pretty much everything about it...
There is just something about rainy days that I love....
Maybe it is the carelessness and the calm feelings you have...
Or how the whole world around you seems to just stop & come to a halt....
Maybe its the reason I love the color gray for the simplest reason that it is a sign of comfort...(to me of course.)
Maybe its the sweet sympathy of the rain hitting the windows and beating on the roof,
It could be that moment while laying in bed, under the covers, eyes closed.. snuggling close to the person you love....
Or it could be the moment while standing outside soaking wet from the rain where you share a kiss,
Maybe its the moment where those wet clothes are removed and being hung to dry.. leaving you in an intimate moment.....
Maybe its just the simple gesture of jumping in puddles and seeing how deep each one really is...
The rolling thunder and flashing lightning is something that plays like fireworks in the sky....
Maybe its the smell of rain... the smell of spring......
How about saving all the earthworms or snails( like in california).... Maybe not most people would admit to doing this...BUT yes, I am one of those weirdos that saves them all...
Or is it when that huge beautiful rainbow fills the sky with its gentle way that lights my eyes up and makes me instantly appreciate everything....
So all in all... It is quite obvious that I do indeed love Rain..... and pretty much everything about it...
Monday, February 28, 2011
THANK GOD for the nice people left in this world.
So I recently have been consumed with my new job at Octagon Hair and Spa and have had zero time to write. I worked there as an associate right out of beauty school training to become a hair stylist for that particular salon but then ended up going away to college. So here I am back in my stomping grounds..
Except this time I am working up front at the desk and also getting my feet wet in the salon's makeup section! All very exciting things....Now anyone that knows me KNOWS that me and numbers DO NOT blend well. A huge part of the front desk is to count the register drawers(which involves money...DUH!) and obviously handling money. Now I am not dumb but counting money or dealing with money is not my strongest skill. And that was proven today.....Now I am still learning the ropes of the front desk... all the sales and gift certificates and other new things that they have added since I last worked there, so I keep telling myself that you can only learn from your mistakes but it still sucks making them.
A client came up to the register to check out. She had, had three different services, with three different employees. Which meant she wanted to tip each of them individually. She ended up handing me two gift cards that she had and came out of it with some spare change. The lady didn't want to have the extra money on her gift card so asked if she could possibly use that towards the tips for the employees she had seen today. Unfortunately at our salon we cannot do that and the money on the gift card has to be used for either a service or a product value. She understood completely and proceeded to buy some product. Now she is adding product onto the check which then left her owing me more money than before. She decided to pay using a credit card. The computer did not add the tip into the order like it normally does with everyone else. So it made it a lot more complicated on me and made me have to try and figure out how much change the lady needed in order to leave a tip for the clients... Well again... me and numbers yeah we aren't friends. The lady waited patiently for me to try and figure everything out. The gift card wasn't going into the computer properly and things were just getting really frustrating and I am a little embarrassed because this had never happened before.. I had been working all day and have worked at the desk before and everything has always been fine, this time was a little different. Probably sensing my frustration the lady quietly said It is okay and that she has plenty of time and to take my time. She also added that she has worked at a bank before and how she dealt with money and computer issues.( WHICH TOTALLY HELPED). It was nice to hear her say that because it calmed me down and made me think clearer. I definitely got everything done and had her on her way.
I realize unless you have been in my position you have NO idea what any of this means but the moral of me telling you all of this is that there are still nice people in this world and how refreshing it was to have someone understand my position and be patient with me.
So kudos to the nice people of the world you really do make peoples days by just a few simple words of encouragement SO KEEP IT UP!
Except this time I am working up front at the desk and also getting my feet wet in the salon's makeup section! All very exciting things....Now anyone that knows me KNOWS that me and numbers DO NOT blend well. A huge part of the front desk is to count the register drawers(which involves money...DUH!) and obviously handling money. Now I am not dumb but counting money or dealing with money is not my strongest skill. And that was proven today.....Now I am still learning the ropes of the front desk... all the sales and gift certificates and other new things that they have added since I last worked there, so I keep telling myself that you can only learn from your mistakes but it still sucks making them.
A client came up to the register to check out. She had, had three different services, with three different employees. Which meant she wanted to tip each of them individually. She ended up handing me two gift cards that she had and came out of it with some spare change. The lady didn't want to have the extra money on her gift card so asked if she could possibly use that towards the tips for the employees she had seen today. Unfortunately at our salon we cannot do that and the money on the gift card has to be used for either a service or a product value. She understood completely and proceeded to buy some product. Now she is adding product onto the check which then left her owing me more money than before. She decided to pay using a credit card. The computer did not add the tip into the order like it normally does with everyone else. So it made it a lot more complicated on me and made me have to try and figure out how much change the lady needed in order to leave a tip for the clients... Well again... me and numbers yeah we aren't friends. The lady waited patiently for me to try and figure everything out. The gift card wasn't going into the computer properly and things were just getting really frustrating and I am a little embarrassed because this had never happened before.. I had been working all day and have worked at the desk before and everything has always been fine, this time was a little different. Probably sensing my frustration the lady quietly said It is okay and that she has plenty of time and to take my time. She also added that she has worked at a bank before and how she dealt with money and computer issues.( WHICH TOTALLY HELPED). It was nice to hear her say that because it calmed me down and made me think clearer. I definitely got everything done and had her on her way.
I realize unless you have been in my position you have NO idea what any of this means but the moral of me telling you all of this is that there are still nice people in this world and how refreshing it was to have someone understand my position and be patient with me.
So kudos to the nice people of the world you really do make peoples days by just a few simple words of encouragement SO KEEP IT UP!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Life through a Childs Eyes...
I tend to write and talk about my sister, Claire a lot. That only shows how much she means to me... and how much I learn from her. Yes, she is only 8 years old, but her innocence to the world and her drive to learn more about the world we live in thrills me. Life to them is just a playground. Everyday means something new... a new place... a new adventure but then at the same time it means doing the exact same thing over and over again....
Thank God for the sunshine that has been coming out these last few days ...
( Minus today of course--because it is pouring rain and freezing out, Brrrrr.... ) Claire was so antsy to get outside and play. From exploring her trails and paths in the backyard (..which is a HUGE forest preserve area ) to riding her bike around the neighborhood with her little friends.
Through the eyes of a child: It is fun, I will even go as far as saying thrilling to them to be out and about. It's nice enough out to play. I don't need a coat..Who cares if my boots get wet and muddy... Mom will clean them. "OH POOP! I think that's deer poop... oh wait.. maybe rabbit poop actually." Deeply emerged into the nature right in front of them.. creating their own little world... no worries besides where to turn next in this maze of corn/weeds and other shrubs...
Through the eyes of a 22 year old: It's cold outside still... I may need mittens my hands are frozen...There are puddles everywhere which means my boots will get wet and muddy. There is an assortment of poop from several different animals all through out the trail that you have to dodge. I am not as small as a 8 year old and cannot fit through all the turns and trails like she can....
Now why is it that we think like that? Why cant I just be thrilled as much as she is... and be out there jumping in the puddles and playing in the well..... poop I guess? ha.
Another thing I did this weekend was created about 40 paper airplanes... you name the color, we made it. While babysitting Claire we even managed to construct an entire airport out of paper... the waiting room... the runway... everything. ( I guess the creative bug runs in the family...ha ) So as I am( 22 years of age) standing in the loft throwing paper airplanes off the balcony... through the fan onto the floor into the living room.. I am not going to lie to you, I really enjoyed this whole moment. The construction of the airplanes and the the thrill of watching it fly through the air and land perfectly on the runway you made... SO FUN.... but reality check hits when the 8 year old looks at you and says, " I'm hungry... when are you going to order the pizza?" Ha... I am the adult....so I have to order the pizza and pay the man. Well it was fun while it lasted....
I think every once and a while.... we need to step back and bring back our inner child and live life through a child's eyes. Seems easy but really its not. It's hard to step back from the reality of the world around you and set yourself in the imagination of a child. Its fun and even better when you have a little one to influence you and test your imagination. Don't be afraid to get on their level and see through their eyes.
Thank God for the sunshine that has been coming out these last few days ...
( Minus today of course--because it is pouring rain and freezing out, Brrrrr.... ) Claire was so antsy to get outside and play. From exploring her trails and paths in the backyard (..which is a HUGE forest preserve area ) to riding her bike around the neighborhood with her little friends.
Through the eyes of a child: It is fun, I will even go as far as saying thrilling to them to be out and about. It's nice enough out to play. I don't need a coat..Who cares if my boots get wet and muddy... Mom will clean them. "OH POOP! I think that's deer poop... oh wait.. maybe rabbit poop actually." Deeply emerged into the nature right in front of them.. creating their own little world... no worries besides where to turn next in this maze of corn/weeds and other shrubs...
Through the eyes of a 22 year old: It's cold outside still... I may need mittens my hands are frozen...There are puddles everywhere which means my boots will get wet and muddy. There is an assortment of poop from several different animals all through out the trail that you have to dodge. I am not as small as a 8 year old and cannot fit through all the turns and trails like she can....
Now why is it that we think like that? Why cant I just be thrilled as much as she is... and be out there jumping in the puddles and playing in the well..... poop I guess? ha.
Another thing I did this weekend was created about 40 paper airplanes... you name the color, we made it. While babysitting Claire we even managed to construct an entire airport out of paper... the waiting room... the runway... everything. ( I guess the creative bug runs in the family...ha ) So as I am( 22 years of age) standing in the loft throwing paper airplanes off the balcony... through the fan onto the floor into the living room.. I am not going to lie to you, I really enjoyed this whole moment. The construction of the airplanes and the the thrill of watching it fly through the air and land perfectly on the runway you made... SO FUN.... but reality check hits when the 8 year old looks at you and says, " I'm hungry... when are you going to order the pizza?" Ha... I am the adult....so I have to order the pizza and pay the man. Well it was fun while it lasted....
I think every once and a while.... we need to step back and bring back our inner child and live life through a child's eyes. Seems easy but really its not. It's hard to step back from the reality of the world around you and set yourself in the imagination of a child. Its fun and even better when you have a little one to influence you and test your imagination. Don't be afraid to get on their level and see through their eyes.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentines Day to all you LoVERS & FRiENDS!
THIS IS WHAT I THINK OF WHEN I THINK OF VALENTINES DAY:
The holiday of Love.... Oh man all the things you could say about this day...
Whether it all be [good] or [bad] things.
Lots of emotions. ( Hate....Love....Lust......Anger.....Seduction.....)
That eight lettered word that just makes us all melt when we first hear it..... I.....LOVE....YOU...... Life changing sometimes.
Everybody likes being needed or wanted by someone else.
Sappy romantic movies and wine..... maybe some chocolate && add a best friend in there and we are set!
Kisses....... Hugs... & More.. :)
Patience. Kindness.... No envy.
Reminiscing on all the years... and the several valentines days you have spent with whomever.
Remembering NIU.... heres to you!
Love is something when you have it you know exactly what you have and appreciate it.
-------Disappointments.--------
A sunny spring day.... you can always tell and feel that it is valentines day... its just a special feeling other than other days.
It is inevitable....
Your heart choses whom you love. You cant control it.
Love is something you hold onto. && Never let go of.....
Love is brilliant and destructive all at the same time.
Warm heart..... the butterflies... the first kiss.... the snuggling...the first date.....the first fight.......
Realizing you want to spend the rest of your life with that one person and you aren't afraid to let people know how much you love that person.
Security. Trust. Comfort. Passion.= All words that are involved with love.
---It can also be.. all about insecurities, loss of trust, loneliness, and sadness. People have all sorts of emotions when it comes to love and valentines day.. Theres sometimes a lot of hate towards it when being single.
Cupid?? If he is even does exist.. or whatever he may be...ha....
(where the hell has he been in my life? lol)
Of course then you have.... flowers (Psh which every girl loves receiving!) ( even tho I allergic to pollen...).... chocolates (DUH!)....cute cards.....friendly greetings....a moment shared together.
Love is something you cannot explain.. It is an emotion that without it you may be lifeless... love is always in your life.. whether it be from friends, your dog, family members or significant others... It is always there...
Definitely a lot of rambling that went down on this blogging, sunny day.... but hey, you wanted to get inside my head so now you are....
so read and appreciate it. :)
The holiday of Love.... Oh man all the things you could say about this day...
Whether it all be [good] or [bad] things.
Lots of emotions. ( Hate....Love....Lust......Anger.....Seduction.....)
That eight lettered word that just makes us all melt when we first hear it..... I.....LOVE....YOU...... Life changing sometimes.
Everybody likes being needed or wanted by someone else.
Sappy romantic movies and wine..... maybe some chocolate && add a best friend in there and we are set!
Kisses....... Hugs... & More.. :)
Patience. Kindness.... No envy.
Reminiscing on all the years... and the several valentines days you have spent with whomever.
Remembering NIU.... heres to you!
Love is something when you have it you know exactly what you have and appreciate it.
-------Disappointments.--------
A sunny spring day.... you can always tell and feel that it is valentines day... its just a special feeling other than other days.
It is inevitable....
Your heart choses whom you love. You cant control it.
Love is something you hold onto. && Never let go of.....
Love is brilliant and destructive all at the same time.
Warm heart..... the butterflies... the first kiss.... the snuggling...the first date.....the first fight.......
Realizing you want to spend the rest of your life with that one person and you aren't afraid to let people know how much you love that person.
Security. Trust. Comfort. Passion.= All words that are involved with love.
---It can also be.. all about insecurities, loss of trust, loneliness, and sadness. People have all sorts of emotions when it comes to love and valentines day.. Theres sometimes a lot of hate towards it when being single.
Cupid?? If he is even does exist.. or whatever he may be...ha....
(where the hell has he been in my life? lol)
Of course then you have.... flowers (Psh which every girl loves receiving!) ( even tho I allergic to pollen...).... chocolates (DUH!)....cute cards.....friendly greetings....a moment shared together.
Love is something you cannot explain.. It is an emotion that without it you may be lifeless... love is always in your life.. whether it be from friends, your dog, family members or significant others... It is always there...
Definitely a lot of rambling that went down on this blogging, sunny day.... but hey, you wanted to get inside my head so now you are....
so read and appreciate it. :)
Saturday, February 12, 2011
I wish I was little again....
After spending about four days at my dads house... I spent a lot of time with my 8-year-old little sister, Claire and I loved every minute of it. But it definitely got me thinking about how much fun being little was... without a care in the world... living life to the fullest. You didn't have to worry about bills, work, life....don't have to deal with heartbreak, love, pain or disappointment.... you loved everything and found the fun out in everything. Things just seemed easier then.....I literally sat there for hours with my sister and played with a toy frog that bounces back n forth with a press of this tab with your thumb. She loved it and had so much fun that we played again with that SAME frog the next day... She also has this pet cat now named "Solo" which she tortures and wrestles around with ....he is such a good cat lol He even plays around with her and will attack her and just mess around with her... The only thing that gets me every single time is that When Solo was a kitten my dad brought him to the vet and the vet told Claire probably the worst thing you could tell a 2nd grader lol....The Vet told her that when the kittens are little the mommies hold the by this access skin on their back.. So LITERALLY claire carries poor Solo like that EVERYWHERE... she just snatches him up and goes about her way.. lol too funny... Or like during "tubby time" and the nightly routine... I hear "DD(which is what my siblings tend to call me... lol) CHECK THIS OUT" I turn and look into the bathroom to see her in the bathtub with tons and tons of bubbles with her hair shaped into a mohawk due to a ridiculous amount of shampoo.... She was laughing so hard and smiling....Its so just awesome that the simplest things can bring such a huge joy to little ones. I LOVE IT... She is just such a huge blessing to me and my life. I am truly blessed with the family that I have and how lucky I am that we all get along so well and are all so super close.
On a more professional note: My mind has been boggled with all of these ideas... I have so many ideas for the next few shoots.. and for ways to further my career. I am so excited to get started with everything... I am very confident that everything will work on in the end.. its just all a process and experience is everything so you work your butt off to get to the top....Which I love because I love challenges... It helps push me to do exactly what I want and teaches me to fight for it. But enough of the that... I am trying to plan a trip to Nashville to visit a friend and she her studio.. She is a makeup artist out there and is very successful with what she does. I am thrilled to maybe someday work with her and cant wait to learn more from her. I also am trying to plan a trip to visit a friend in Las Vegas... YES, i said Las Vegas... I have a friend who is living and working out there and I have never been so whats a better excuse than that? lol A few girls and I are trying to plan a trip to visit New York in the summer and visit out there.... maybe work a few photo shoots of our own with the beautiful scenery... we don't really have a huge plan yet--we just know we all want to go at some point in our lives so why not all together.... Then of course... I want to make it back out to California and see everyone and visit... and maybe work a few jobs with some friends... :) I miss the weather and I miss my friends & family that live out there so much....
WELP.... Back to designing some Zombie designs... watching wedding crashers and attempting to read the one-of the three books I bought today( I have an addiction to books.... not necessarily reading them.. I have an addiction to buying them and collecting them.. When I am at the bookstore I have every intention of reading them and get so excited.. Its almost like a high from just being in the book store...I cant really explain it.. NOR have I ever met anyone that has that addiction but I guess its a more healthy addiction than Meth or Cocaine or something? right....?).... lol
On a more professional note: My mind has been boggled with all of these ideas... I have so many ideas for the next few shoots.. and for ways to further my career. I am so excited to get started with everything... I am very confident that everything will work on in the end.. its just all a process and experience is everything so you work your butt off to get to the top....Which I love because I love challenges... It helps push me to do exactly what I want and teaches me to fight for it. But enough of the that... I am trying to plan a trip to Nashville to visit a friend and she her studio.. She is a makeup artist out there and is very successful with what she does. I am thrilled to maybe someday work with her and cant wait to learn more from her. I also am trying to plan a trip to visit a friend in Las Vegas... YES, i said Las Vegas... I have a friend who is living and working out there and I have never been so whats a better excuse than that? lol A few girls and I are trying to plan a trip to visit New York in the summer and visit out there.... maybe work a few photo shoots of our own with the beautiful scenery... we don't really have a huge plan yet--we just know we all want to go at some point in our lives so why not all together.... Then of course... I want to make it back out to California and see everyone and visit... and maybe work a few jobs with some friends... :) I miss the weather and I miss my friends & family that live out there so much....
WELP.... Back to designing some Zombie designs... watching wedding crashers and attempting to read the one-of the three books I bought today( I have an addiction to books.... not necessarily reading them.. I have an addiction to buying them and collecting them.. When I am at the bookstore I have every intention of reading them and get so excited.. Its almost like a high from just being in the book store...I cant really explain it.. NOR have I ever met anyone that has that addiction but I guess its a more healthy addiction than Meth or Cocaine or something? right....?).... lol
Monday, February 7, 2011
Technology
Everything we do now is all tied somehow to technology whether it be applying for jobs....ordering anything from food to a new outfit....Now for the industry I am in everything is all online.. your portfolio, your resume... your work... and that is how clients are too find you.... Kind of crazy how we rely so much on internet and this wild world of technology...
I am in the process of setting up my Model Mayhem account which for those of you who don't know is pretty much like the Facebook for the "makeup/hair/modeling/acting/photography" world. So all the inspiring artists and persons are on this site.. Its real technical and I am finding out more and more how much I do not know about technology hahaha....but it sort of excites me because its a challenge and something for me to sit and try and figure out...( not that I don't already have enough of that on my plate to be dealing with...)
While I am trying to start up my career as a professional makeup artist/ hair stylist I am also going to get back into the modeling agency world...which means.... getting my body back into shape which isn't too difficult its just the discipline and keeping up with the workouts that sometimes get hard....but its what I want and I need to keep reminding myself that I am doing this for myself and actually WANT all of this lol. I think positive reinforcement works more than most things.... If you don't think positive about your goals or dreams I believe you wont get real far and you wont ever be able to achieve them. Nothing is impossible.....
Kind of a side note( remember this is my blog.. which means I mostly will ramble and be all over the place... because thats how my mind works... ).... I'd love to travel the world and pursue my dreams that way also... by helping others... I was thinking maybe in wig making?? or just doing makeovers for people all around the world??? Or going into hospitals and doing makeovers or their hair or for some.... maybe giving them a wig... I have so many ideas.. and I cant wait to pursue all of them and open peoples eyes to what the this industry really can do for people... more than the modeling... and the acting and the moviestar end.... there is SO much more in this industry that people do not understand... I have such a huge passion for it all and cannot wait to share with you all :)!!
I am in the process of setting up my Model Mayhem account which for those of you who don't know is pretty much like the Facebook for the "makeup/hair/modeling/acting/photography" world. So all the inspiring artists and persons are on this site.. Its real technical and I am finding out more and more how much I do not know about technology hahaha....but it sort of excites me because its a challenge and something for me to sit and try and figure out...( not that I don't already have enough of that on my plate to be dealing with...)
While I am trying to start up my career as a professional makeup artist/ hair stylist I am also going to get back into the modeling agency world...which means.... getting my body back into shape which isn't too difficult its just the discipline and keeping up with the workouts that sometimes get hard....but its what I want and I need to keep reminding myself that I am doing this for myself and actually WANT all of this lol. I think positive reinforcement works more than most things.... If you don't think positive about your goals or dreams I believe you wont get real far and you wont ever be able to achieve them. Nothing is impossible.....
Kind of a side note( remember this is my blog.. which means I mostly will ramble and be all over the place... because thats how my mind works... ).... I'd love to travel the world and pursue my dreams that way also... by helping others... I was thinking maybe in wig making?? or just doing makeovers for people all around the world??? Or going into hospitals and doing makeovers or their hair or for some.... maybe giving them a wig... I have so many ideas.. and I cant wait to pursue all of them and open peoples eyes to what the this industry really can do for people... more than the modeling... and the acting and the moviestar end.... there is SO much more in this industry that people do not understand... I have such a huge passion for it all and cannot wait to share with you all :)!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
This girl is VERY tired... but it was SO WORTH it..
Well...... After two days of nonsense.... non stop --- going, going, going.... Both photo shoots are done with and I would call them both VERY successful..
I am so pleased with all the pictures that came out... the makeup is captured just perfect!! I am so thankful to have such beautiful friends to model for me!! I really appreciate how people understand how much this all means to me and the passion I have for it... This is just so amazing to be able to throw this all together and get beautiful pictures out of it....It was fun but it was definitely hectic and I am thrilled to just sit and relax... Sleep in and MAYBE watch the superbowl hahaha... who knows... I enjoy the commercials during that... but i'm not a fan of either team playing.. I guess ill be a Steelers fan.. <3!
On to the next shoot..... my zombie/bloody shoot is going to be planned as soon as i figure out my schedule and what the next few weeks bring me! I am thrilled for this shoot though it should be tons and tons of fun!! Plus I have very fun people to work with so that makes it all the better...
Movies && Resting is whats in for this girl tonight <3 Goodnightttttt bloggers!
I am so pleased with all the pictures that came out... the makeup is captured just perfect!! I am so thankful to have such beautiful friends to model for me!! I really appreciate how people understand how much this all means to me and the passion I have for it... This is just so amazing to be able to throw this all together and get beautiful pictures out of it....It was fun but it was definitely hectic and I am thrilled to just sit and relax... Sleep in and MAYBE watch the superbowl hahaha... who knows... I enjoy the commercials during that... but i'm not a fan of either team playing.. I guess ill be a Steelers fan.. <3!
On to the next shoot..... my zombie/bloody shoot is going to be planned as soon as i figure out my schedule and what the next few weeks bring me! I am thrilled for this shoot though it should be tons and tons of fun!! Plus I have very fun people to work with so that makes it all the better...
Movies && Resting is whats in for this girl tonight <3 Goodnightttttt bloggers!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
ALL READY && EXCITED
Roses... [/] CHECK!
Beverages & Snacks... [/] CHECK!
Beautiful Models all ready for tomorrow & Saturday....[/] CHECK!
Beautiful Makeup looks & ideas.. [/] CHECK!
Got everything on my check list done today.... and even set up the photo shoot area and got all the lights set up and ready!!! Did a bunch of photo tests with my brother nick and his buddies... such goofballs but made me even more excited about the pictures being taken tomorrow :)
Sooo... I have realized that people are ridiculous... while checking off my check list today... I made a few errands and let me tell you... with all this snow on the ground people act as if the whole is literally ending... kind of crazy..... Walmart had ZERO carts left thats how many people were there.. the parking lot was a zoo.....So as im carrying the things i needed in my arms and hoping to God i do not drop the soda pop in my arms all over the floor... I get to the register where this lady was seriously arguing with the poor cashier about how the store DID NOT HAVE MILK>>>... AND that is all she came there for... so she was literally arguing with this poor girl about it..... all the girl could say was MAM... i am so sorry...i don't know what to tell you... poor girl...Once i got up there i told her to not worry about that lady because people are a little uptight lately with all the weather change and such so I told her not to let that ladies attitude ruin her day or spirit.. lol
Besides the 20 inches of snow on the ground the day was beautiful and very sunny... if you held your hand up into a landscape and covered the whole ground and bottom half... it was beautiful..... Like i told my mom, As I was sitting at a red light... i held my hand up and it ALMOST... ALMOST made me feel like i was back in Cali... or ANYWHERE but illinois and this freezing weather..
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
HOLY SNOW!!
WELP... anyone that lives in the chicago land area knows that we got TONS of snow and are what they consider "snowed in".... Its actually kind of cool looking outside ( course i am watching and looking thru the windows ).... Its like a snow globe. ( BUT real life..) Schools are all closed.... no ones working... its sort of epic how something like this can happen and just change everyones lives in a blink of an eye.
WELL.. this girl is still working... considering my office and place of work is at my house.. ( THANK GOD)... So the studio is still functioning and working busy busy busy planning this photo shoot for Friday and Saturday ( WEATHER PERMITTED OF COURSE ).....I am thrilled about this shoot... EVEN more thrilled about the next one after it planned!!! So many ideas... my little hands can only draw so fast... I have now obtained an "idea book" which contains all my ideas.. my hopes... my dreams.. my goals... BASICALLY MY LIFE in a nutshell... <3!! It helps keep me sane thru all this craziness...
WELL.. this girl is still working... considering my office and place of work is at my house.. ( THANK GOD)... So the studio is still functioning and working busy busy busy planning this photo shoot for Friday and Saturday ( WEATHER PERMITTED OF COURSE ).....I am thrilled about this shoot... EVEN more thrilled about the next one after it planned!!! So many ideas... my little hands can only draw so fast... I have now obtained an "idea book" which contains all my ideas.. my hopes... my dreams.. my goals... BASICALLY MY LIFE in a nutshell... <3!! It helps keep me sane thru all this craziness...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Things are starting to fall into place... :)!
Its taken me about 22 years... Literally my entire life to figure out what I am passionate about.... I never knew I could make a living and career out of something I loved so much!!! Things have been falling into place ever since I took that leap in California and made all my dreams--possibilities.... Its such an amazing feeling to know that everything you have every wanted for your life is slowly but surely coming together! So many things too plan for and look forward too..... I have so many photo shoot ideas... and lots of friends whom are photographer ( which I am SO grateful for ).....I have really established myself.... Now I just need to get some money and start paying off some bills.... lol ( REALITY CHECK MAJOR ).....
I do have to say though... I miss California SO much.... more for the weather and my family out there... && the few friends that may still be living out there... I HATE ALL THIS SNOW....even tho it will make my photo shoot sunday that much more beautiful!! lol Im kind of rambling... but I have been told to keep this blog updated so you followers of mine can read about whats happening in my life and career.
Today, I am organizing and setting everything up for my photo shoot sunday.... Also dropping off a few applications to some salons and things such as that....on top of the lovely heep of laundry I need to attend too... :)!!!
I do have to say though... I miss California SO much.... more for the weather and my family out there... && the few friends that may still be living out there... I HATE ALL THIS SNOW....even tho it will make my photo shoot sunday that much more beautiful!! lol Im kind of rambling... but I have been told to keep this blog updated so you followers of mine can read about whats happening in my life and career.
Today, I am organizing and setting everything up for my photo shoot sunday.... Also dropping off a few applications to some salons and things such as that....on top of the lovely heep of laundry I need to attend too... :)!!!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Busy..... Busy.... Busyyyyy
I am getting so excited about these next few months!! I have lots of stuff planned.... Photo Shoots and Student Film jobs....helping out the dance team with makeup....teaching students how to apply stage makeup..... Zombies and Beauty Makeup!! A little bit of everything :)!
I FINALLY have everything planned and ready to go for sundays photoshoot... I am doing a winter wonderland look... So hopefully the snow sticks around which from the looks of it WONT be an issue at all.... I am so blessed to have the friends I do that are helping me out with all of this!! Thanks again guys!!
:) of course, the BEARS vs. PACKERS game is on sunday.. thankfully it isn't until 2pm so hopefully the bulk of the shoot will be over so i can scream and root for my team :)!!!
There has been so many opportunities for me lately and I just cannot wait for what more is too come!!! IT is only January and the year is still new and fresh so I cant wait to see what the rest of it brings to me :)!!!
I FINALLY have everything planned and ready to go for sundays photoshoot... I am doing a winter wonderland look... So hopefully the snow sticks around which from the looks of it WONT be an issue at all.... I am so blessed to have the friends I do that are helping me out with all of this!! Thanks again guys!!
:) of course, the BEARS vs. PACKERS game is on sunday.. thankfully it isn't until 2pm so hopefully the bulk of the shoot will be over so i can scream and root for my team :)!!!
There has been so many opportunities for me lately and I just cannot wait for what more is too come!!! IT is only January and the year is still new and fresh so I cant wait to see what the rest of it brings to me :)!!!
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