Well, I did it! Did what? I CREATED A FOOD BLOG!!! hehe I hope to have my first post up tonight! I know, I know, I didn't tell you all I wanted to do a food blog too, but doesn't it make it that much cooler? It's something that I want to challenge myself to do and see how I fare at it. Check it out when you have a chance. It will get a re vamp when I learn more about tab blogging, but for now, this will totally work *grin*, ok, not just lower case, but *GRIN* I am really excited!!!
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
I quit my salon job yesterday...
Normally this would be bad, but I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! And oh so peaceful about this adventure I have decided to go on. I feel the Lord has been preparing me for taking this big career step since I got to Tucson, He was just giving me the time to catch up with His plan. Also known as, waiting until my faith increased. Trusting in Him and trusting myself to know that everything will be fine. And everything will be fine.
You are thinking, what will I be doing now? Let me tell ya, it might be a run on sentence, so take a deep breath. I'll try and put some punctuation in there though. Ready. Go.
I'll still be doing hair. I'll just stick with doing it on the side and keeping my "at home" clientele right now, along with being an educator with Zotos still. It'll be nice because I'll be able to work hair, Zotos, a social life, fingers crossed: dating adventures, and church activities all around my school schedule. The fact that I won't have "set" job hours, will allow me to be able to be more flexible with my time. That in itself is worth it.
But no, that isn't the reason I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! Here is that reason...
For the last year or so I have really wanted to write a wedding planning book! Specifically targeted to the LDS reception style girls/guys who are sometimes on a tighter budget, but not to put myself out there for only one genre, I want to make a general "doing it on a dime" wedding planning book available too, just without the LDS style to it.
I'de felt a little overwhelmed with the idea though. I love that all the things that I really like to do and am relatively good at, can be used in weddings. So, since I have found a new addiction to looking at and surfing blogs... catering, floral arranging, photography, hair/make up stuff, and really, crafting in general, I have come to the conclusion that I will create a blog instead!
OK, so the being a little overwhelmed part was still biting at me yesterday, but... I prayed before I went to work that I would find peace for that fear. Or something would come to me, or that someone would come to mind that this whole crazy idea might appeal too. Ya know, someone who we could be blogging partners! Just so I don't have to do it all alone and I'll have someone I can bounce ideas off of. Alright, having someone else working with me, also helps me not to procrastinate, because I would be held "accountable" to do my part. It's a nice ability to be able to trick oneself to work better. I'm glad I know how. *wink*
What a blessing, prayers were answered and the amazing opportunity to work with someone has become available! I had an appointment to work on my friend Gina's (Tyler's wife) hair Saturday night after work and wouldn't you know it... the Spirit prompted me to talk to her about it! Let's just say, in the next few weeks, we're going to get together and come up with a business plan of sorts and a general idea of what we want to do. We both love to craft and have different background experiences that will make it that much better!
How cool is it to have the chance, with advertising and stuff, to get paid to craft and do the wedding planning stuff!?! And who knows... one day, we might be a hot enough blog, to get that book deal. hehe.
I'm thinking Temple Brides as the blog title, but am completely open to suggestions. Ya'll got any? *grin*
You are thinking, what will I be doing now? Let me tell ya, it might be a run on sentence, so take a deep breath. I'll try and put some punctuation in there though. Ready. Go.
I'll still be doing hair. I'll just stick with doing it on the side and keeping my "at home" clientele right now, along with being an educator with Zotos still. It'll be nice because I'll be able to work hair, Zotos, a social life, fingers crossed: dating adventures, and church activities all around my school schedule. The fact that I won't have "set" job hours, will allow me to be able to be more flexible with my time. That in itself is worth it.
But no, that isn't the reason I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! Here is that reason...
For the last year or so I have really wanted to write a wedding planning book! Specifically targeted to the LDS reception style girls/guys who are sometimes on a tighter budget, but not to put myself out there for only one genre, I want to make a general "doing it on a dime" wedding planning book available too, just without the LDS style to it.
I'de felt a little overwhelmed with the idea though. I love that all the things that I really like to do and am relatively good at, can be used in weddings. So, since I have found a new addiction to looking at and surfing blogs... catering, floral arranging, photography, hair/make up stuff, and really, crafting in general, I have come to the conclusion that I will create a blog instead!
OK, so the being a little overwhelmed part was still biting at me yesterday, but... I prayed before I went to work that I would find peace for that fear. Or something would come to me, or that someone would come to mind that this whole crazy idea might appeal too. Ya know, someone who we could be blogging partners! Just so I don't have to do it all alone and I'll have someone I can bounce ideas off of. Alright, having someone else working with me, also helps me not to procrastinate, because I would be held "accountable" to do my part. It's a nice ability to be able to trick oneself to work better. I'm glad I know how. *wink*
What a blessing, prayers were answered and the amazing opportunity to work with someone has become available! I had an appointment to work on my friend Gina's (Tyler's wife) hair Saturday night after work and wouldn't you know it... the Spirit prompted me to talk to her about it! Let's just say, in the next few weeks, we're going to get together and come up with a business plan of sorts and a general idea of what we want to do. We both love to craft and have different background experiences that will make it that much better!
How cool is it to have the chance, with advertising and stuff, to get paid to craft and do the wedding planning stuff!?! And who knows... one day, we might be a hot enough blog, to get that book deal. hehe.
I'm thinking Temple Brides as the blog title, but am completely open to suggestions. Ya'll got any? *grin*
Monday, July 18, 2011
So, I have a really good date idea!
I don't want to tell you yet, so keep your eyes open for a future post. I plan on using this really good date idea sometime in the next two weeks... and then I'll tell you about it *wink*
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Mutual Beauty
Tonight. Tonight was a fun night!
Let me give you some back story...
A few months ago, I got the chance to "doll up" one of the young women in my ward for her first formal dance! It was really fun! She is normally a bit of a tom boy, so she had never had her hair done in any sort of formal style or wore anything besides some eye liner and mascara, plus she is only 16, so it kinda makes sense she hasn't done those things yet. When I was finished with her hair, which, when down, was almost to her waist, and after finishing her make up, she was really excited and couldn't stop smiling.
She looked gorgeous! Her hair was in big curls, volume on the top, and all swept to the side in a ponytail. Her make up was classic, with some shimmery eye shadow and smokey eye liner. It was fun to see a different side of her. Whenever I "doll" someone up, I always want to make sure they still look like them. Just a fancier version. And boy oh boy, she looked fancy.
Well, by helping her out, it opened up the opportunity for me to teach the rest of the girls in my ward that are 12-18 some things about hair and make up. Tonight, I taught Young Womens and had a blast! (If you want to know more about the Young Women program in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, check out http://lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/young-women?lang=eng&query=young+women+theme )
I've known I was going to teach for awhile, so I had time to pray and prepare what I was going to tell them. I however didn't know how to tie in a spiritual thought with the beauty lesson... until one sweet night of scripture study after my prayers.
So, I was reflecting on the parables of Christ, specifically, The Ten Virgins, which is in Matthew 25, when the spirit prompted me to keep reading in the chapter... so I did. The very next parable after The Ten Virgins, is called, The Talents. Which are versus 14-30. I had the thought of, sweet goodness, this is it!
As I read the scriptures again, I realized that this parable can completely apply to literal talents!
Where is the tie in?
Here you be if you haven't guessed already...
The Lord has given us each talents, whether they are few or many, He still has given them to us. (notice the period?) I truly know that the Lord wants us to use the talents He has given us to help build His kingdom on the earth. I know that the talents we have been given are to help all of His or maybe just a few of His children in this journey through mortality. I also know, that if we don't have the self worth/self esteem/self confidence, to go and use those talents, we will be as the man who was afraid and hide them. We need to have the confidence to go out and use them!
The sweet understanding that we will be able to increase our self esteem when we feel good about the way we look, when we can have the confidence to walk into a room with our heads held high and our backs straight is something positive for all of us to achieve. If we doubt ourselves, we will doubt the Lord and not trust ourselves to use the talents He has given us.
I emphasized to the girls, that it doesn't matter what you look like if you have self worth and understand your divine role as a daughter of God. He will lift us up and it is He who can help us to not doubt ourselves. The hair and make up are not everything, they are just tools that can help you to see, some of your natural beauty, well a fancier natural beauty *wink* I also emphasized to them that the "worlds" definition of beauty is very skewed, that we are being shown pictures and media that don't represent real beauty anymore. Check out this site beautyredefined.net and you'll be amazed by what extremes are being done by the "world" when it is telling us how to look.
It was a really good experience and I really enjoyed teaching the girls (and their leaders, who seemed to enjoy it just as much) with a few of the talents that the Lord has blessed me with. I hope we can see and use our talents, because the world needs us to be those who are willing use the talents we have so that we may receive more! Remember, fear and faith cannot co exist... Matt 6:24 I said that one for me
God Bless! *grin*
Let me give you some back story...
A few months ago, I got the chance to "doll up" one of the young women in my ward for her first formal dance! It was really fun! She is normally a bit of a tom boy, so she had never had her hair done in any sort of formal style or wore anything besides some eye liner and mascara, plus she is only 16, so it kinda makes sense she hasn't done those things yet. When I was finished with her hair, which, when down, was almost to her waist, and after finishing her make up, she was really excited and couldn't stop smiling.
She looked gorgeous! Her hair was in big curls, volume on the top, and all swept to the side in a ponytail. Her make up was classic, with some shimmery eye shadow and smokey eye liner. It was fun to see a different side of her. Whenever I "doll" someone up, I always want to make sure they still look like them. Just a fancier version. And boy oh boy, she looked fancy.
Well, by helping her out, it opened up the opportunity for me to teach the rest of the girls in my ward that are 12-18 some things about hair and make up. Tonight, I taught Young Womens and had a blast! (If you want to know more about the Young Women program in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, check out http://lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/young-women?lang=eng&query=young+women+theme )
I've known I was going to teach for awhile, so I had time to pray and prepare what I was going to tell them. I however didn't know how to tie in a spiritual thought with the beauty lesson... until one sweet night of scripture study after my prayers.
So, I was reflecting on the parables of Christ, specifically, The Ten Virgins, which is in Matthew 25, when the spirit prompted me to keep reading in the chapter... so I did. The very next parable after The Ten Virgins, is called, The Talents. Which are versus 14-30. I had the thought of, sweet goodness, this is it!
As I read the scriptures again, I realized that this parable can completely apply to literal talents!
Where is the tie in?
Here you be if you haven't guessed already...
The Lord has given us each talents, whether they are few or many, He still has given them to us. (notice the period?) I truly know that the Lord wants us to use the talents He has given us to help build His kingdom on the earth. I know that the talents we have been given are to help all of His or maybe just a few of His children in this journey through mortality. I also know, that if we don't have the self worth/self esteem/self confidence, to go and use those talents, we will be as the man who was afraid and hide them. We need to have the confidence to go out and use them!
The sweet understanding that we will be able to increase our self esteem when we feel good about the way we look, when we can have the confidence to walk into a room with our heads held high and our backs straight is something positive for all of us to achieve. If we doubt ourselves, we will doubt the Lord and not trust ourselves to use the talents He has given us.
I emphasized to the girls, that it doesn't matter what you look like if you have self worth and understand your divine role as a daughter of God. He will lift us up and it is He who can help us to not doubt ourselves. The hair and make up are not everything, they are just tools that can help you to see, some of your natural beauty, well a fancier natural beauty *wink* I also emphasized to them that the "worlds" definition of beauty is very skewed, that we are being shown pictures and media that don't represent real beauty anymore. Check out this site beautyredefined.net and you'll be amazed by what extremes are being done by the "world" when it is telling us how to look.
It was a really good experience and I really enjoyed teaching the girls (and their leaders, who seemed to enjoy it just as much) with a few of the talents that the Lord has blessed me with. I hope we can see and use our talents, because the world needs us to be those who are willing use the talents we have so that we may receive more! Remember, fear and faith cannot co exist... Matt 6:24 I said that one for me
God Bless! *grin*
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Unanswered Prayers...
Have you ever heard the Garth Brooks song, "Unanswered Prayers"? I recommend listening to it. It's a classic.
I have been reflecting on a few of my past relationships (the last 3 years or so), not that any were serious mind you, but still reflecting. I remember day dreaming and talking with my Heavenly Father about some of them turning into something more... my"happy little family" maybe?
That reflection has made my recent prayers and revelation to those prayers mean a lot more. They have given me the sweet assurance that I should truly thank the Lord for some of those unanswered prayers. He knows me better than I know myself. He knows what is best for me and He knows WHO is best for me.
I don't know who my ore is, I don't know when I'll find him, and I don't know where I'll find him... yet. I do however know that I will find him if I trust in the Lord and His guidance. Now it's just a matter of reminding myself and showing an increase of faith, because I really do know that he is out there.
I needed to say it out loud, well write it down, so it will sink a little further in. lol. Thanks for reading. I hopefully will have more adventures coming soon, so keep your eyes out for fun posts.
I have been reflecting on a few of my past relationships (the last 3 years or so), not that any were serious mind you, but still reflecting. I remember day dreaming and talking with my Heavenly Father about some of them turning into something more... my"happy little family" maybe?
That reflection has made my recent prayers and revelation to those prayers mean a lot more. They have given me the sweet assurance that I should truly thank the Lord for some of those unanswered prayers. He knows me better than I know myself. He knows what is best for me and He knows WHO is best for me.
I don't know who my ore is, I don't know when I'll find him, and I don't know where I'll find him... yet. I do however know that I will find him if I trust in the Lord and His guidance. Now it's just a matter of reminding myself and showing an increase of faith, because I really do know that he is out there.
I needed to say it out loud, well write it down, so it will sink a little further in. lol. Thanks for reading. I hopefully will have more adventures coming soon, so keep your eyes out for fun posts.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Full Time in the Fall
So, onto the post I promised about school *grin*
I AM GOING TO COLLEGE! Woot! Woot!
Can you tell I am excited?! haha. I really wish it would start already. I might change my mind once it actually does, but I am really excited at the moment.
When I graduated from high school, I didn't know what I wanted to do, but college isn't something that I ever thought about. As you may know, I moved to Arizona a year after graduating and worked until I decided to go to beauty school. I got my cosmo license and thought that would be enough to tide me over. Well, really it is, but I want more!
I want to know more. I want to learn more. And by golly, those things point fully at the need to go to school. I signed up for the community college down here in Tucson and will be starting the end of August. I am heading the Business route. I want to eventually transfer to the University and get my degree. hehe.
I think Business will work the best. There are enough things that I want to do with my life, including being a wife and a mom, that having a background in business will help with. Who knows, I might one day have a B&B with a salon, photography studio, floral shop, catering company, crafting studio, and wedding planning company all in one. I'll put the plug in now, that I would ABSOLUTELY love to be a stay at home mom, raising our family, having my talents being used in my own home instead of outside of it, instead of ALL of those things. But one should have a back up, in case said desire for an eternal family doesn't happen in this life or circumstances change once said eternal family is had.
I am thankful I have the time, energy, and resources to go to school before I have a family though. Who knows, what if my kids are super geniuses and I have to have a better understanding of math rather than, just pre algebra for them? lol! Math is not my strong point people! I am starting out low in hopes of getting a better in it before I even try to go into the harder stuff.
I am also really excited to be able to take more art classes! I am quite sure that I will surpass the requirements for fine art credits, but whatev, I LOVE that I can take fun classes! I will also be taking writing, business, and a language class.
I originally chose Spanish as the language I wanted to learn. I live in Tucson, come on, Spanish makes perfect sense, but the impression to drop Spanish and pick up Sign Language, was very, VERY STRONG! So I signed up for Sign.
Except for the last 6 months or so, never in my life have I had a desire to learn Sign Language. I mean never! Since being back in Tucson, I have however come across people who work with the deaf community, and I even have the privilege of learning some sign in my primary calling (the music leader in my ward uses sign to teach the kids new songs!). I'm excited to learn more!
Yay! For learning!
Once school starts, I hope I make the time to keep up with the blog! I have until August 24, so if you notice my posts start dwindling off after that... you'll know why *grin*
I AM GOING TO COLLEGE! Woot! Woot!
Can you tell I am excited?! haha. I really wish it would start already. I might change my mind once it actually does, but I am really excited at the moment.
When I graduated from high school, I didn't know what I wanted to do, but college isn't something that I ever thought about. As you may know, I moved to Arizona a year after graduating and worked until I decided to go to beauty school. I got my cosmo license and thought that would be enough to tide me over. Well, really it is, but I want more!
I want to know more. I want to learn more. And by golly, those things point fully at the need to go to school. I signed up for the community college down here in Tucson and will be starting the end of August. I am heading the Business route. I want to eventually transfer to the University and get my degree. hehe.
I think Business will work the best. There are enough things that I want to do with my life, including being a wife and a mom, that having a background in business will help with. Who knows, I might one day have a B&B with a salon, photography studio, floral shop, catering company, crafting studio, and wedding planning company all in one. I'll put the plug in now, that I would ABSOLUTELY love to be a stay at home mom, raising our family, having my talents being used in my own home instead of outside of it, instead of ALL of those things. But one should have a back up, in case said desire for an eternal family doesn't happen in this life or circumstances change once said eternal family is had.
I am thankful I have the time, energy, and resources to go to school before I have a family though. Who knows, what if my kids are super geniuses and I have to have a better understanding of math rather than, just pre algebra for them? lol! Math is not my strong point people! I am starting out low in hopes of getting a better in it before I even try to go into the harder stuff.
I am also really excited to be able to take more art classes! I am quite sure that I will surpass the requirements for fine art credits, but whatev, I LOVE that I can take fun classes! I will also be taking writing, business, and a language class.
I originally chose Spanish as the language I wanted to learn. I live in Tucson, come on, Spanish makes perfect sense, but the impression to drop Spanish and pick up Sign Language, was very, VERY STRONG! So I signed up for Sign.
Except for the last 6 months or so, never in my life have I had a desire to learn Sign Language. I mean never! Since being back in Tucson, I have however come across people who work with the deaf community, and I even have the privilege of learning some sign in my primary calling (the music leader in my ward uses sign to teach the kids new songs!). I'm excited to learn more!
Yay! For learning!
Once school starts, I hope I make the time to keep up with the blog! I have until August 24, so if you notice my posts start dwindling off after that... you'll know why *grin*
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