I've learned a few things. Let me explain. I'm a control freak. Seriously. It's a problem. If I can't fix a situation/person/problem, I don't understand why and get incredibly frustrated.
I've been asking God, and myself so many questions. Why am I unable to fix my problems? Why can't I be financially stable right now? Why don't I have everything figured out? Why can't I tell where my life is supposed to be going? The answer is simple, but was hard for me to see at the time. No one can actually have control over what happens to them, even if we like to think so. As a Christian, I had someone that I could turn to when I was in doubt, and I think that I really gave that "option" a good try, but didn't truly let go.
Ok, I get it. This might be stupid easy for you or anyone else, but for me it was such a crazy easy concept that I just couldn't wrap my brain around. Suffice to say, I feel pretty freed in knowing that I can't keep tabs on everything.
My life is extremely flawed, and for the first time I feel ok with that. Worrying isn't going to be a normal past time if I can help it. The pressure is off. I'm just living my life now, taking in everything that I can and not putting so much stress on myself. It's nice.
Oh, also it's my birthday this week. 23. I feel really ok about this. Knowing what I do now, my attitude is all, 'bring it'! Here's to hoping I can actually truly give up my worries to God instead of hiding a few in the corners of my heart.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Marketting
I just finished a hectic busy day at school. We worked on models for a fashion show today, and I'm incredibly tired. A bath is looking very close in my future...it's the best way for me to relax. Till then however I've been sitting here thinking about my school..classmates..art. I've noticed since being enrolled in cosmetology classes that I've been a lot more aware of how people view me; being critical of what I create, how I look, and how I come across as an individual.
In this business it's all about image and what you can bring to the table. You choose just how successful you are going to be. If you don't come across as a happy-go-lucky person to your clients, you won't have clients. Bottom line. The golden rule is to leave your problems at the door, and put a smile on that face with each new service. Normally, this is not an issue for me. I have it down pretty well actually.
However, there is a second golden rule thats not often mentioned. Stay positive. You can't be in this business if you are a serious downer.
Now, back to what I started writing this post about. A few weeks ago classmates and I were discussing what name you would have based on what you look like. Mine was Jane. IMMEDIATELY I think to myself, seriously? What do you think of when you think Jane? Plain Jane. Yuck.There are plenty other opinions of who people think I am at the school and honestly, I'm like that's not me. Get off my back fools. But really the fault is mine. Fear to express who you genuinely are and how you create is incredibly crippling. Not such a good idea for one who is in the creative business, eh? And why in the heck am I letting the opinions of others bother me anyway? What does it even matter?
Being that I have to create my entire career based on how I present myself across to people and what I can create, it's kind of a big deal that I get this tackled ASAP. Whatever my style is, is mostly what clients I'm going to attract. You literally wear what you can create. So instead of being lazy about it, I'm going to make a real effort to customize a look, market, and most importantly just be who I am.
In this business it's all about image and what you can bring to the table. You choose just how successful you are going to be. If you don't come across as a happy-go-lucky person to your clients, you won't have clients. Bottom line. The golden rule is to leave your problems at the door, and put a smile on that face with each new service. Normally, this is not an issue for me. I have it down pretty well actually.
However, there is a second golden rule thats not often mentioned. Stay positive. You can't be in this business if you are a serious downer.
Now, back to what I started writing this post about. A few weeks ago classmates and I were discussing what name you would have based on what you look like. Mine was Jane. IMMEDIATELY I think to myself, seriously? What do you think of when you think Jane? Plain Jane. Yuck.There are plenty other opinions of who people think I am at the school and honestly, I'm like that's not me. Get off my back fools. But really the fault is mine. Fear to express who you genuinely are and how you create is incredibly crippling. Not such a good idea for one who is in the creative business, eh? And why in the heck am I letting the opinions of others bother me anyway? What does it even matter?
Being that I have to create my entire career based on how I present myself across to people and what I can create, it's kind of a big deal that I get this tackled ASAP. Whatever my style is, is mostly what clients I'm going to attract. You literally wear what you can create. So instead of being lazy about it, I'm going to make a real effort to customize a look, market, and most importantly just be who I am.
Monday, February 11, 2013
brave
I believe that we are called to break up the norm.
What?
that's right, you heard me. That easy, comfortable living just has to go. I was thinking tonight about what my future might just look like and realizing that I believe that I was called to a life that is lived outside of what most would call the 'norm' or 'socially acceptable'. I'm a college drop-out, starting up beauty school soon, my hair has been every color of the rainbow and I consider a life traveling the world and living simply among all kinds of people something truly amazing. Listening to others stories, having tears brought to your eyes by seeing those who have had to be brave too many times. Appreciating the beauty of God's original art that is nature. Now that I've said all this I really feel like I'm a possible hippie in the making..haha.
But beyond all of this for me personally, we are all called to an unconventional life in a way. If you are a Christian, Jesus never said 'ok, so here's the plan. I want you to go out and get a 9-5 job, get married, have 3 kids and head to church every sunday. Yup that should be about it, have fun! See you at the end.' No. He called us to love himself with everything in us, and secondly to love his people. That may not mean the same journey to you that it means for me, but it DOES mean that we need to get out of our routines. Spending more time with God than what you think you can fit into your busy schedule. Being a servant to your coworkers or boss. Loving on those people that irritate the crap out of you. You don't have to be a missionary in Zimbabwe, but if you profess having a relationship with Christ than you do have to get a little crazy, possibly radical to some people. It's what we're called to do. If you don't look out of place you're probably not doing it right.
Think about it. Then try some reevaluating. I am.
I guess what I'm saying is don't get caught up in the 'american dream'. There's much more to it than that. None of us are going to be perfect at it, but then that's where Jesus comes in.
What?
that's right, you heard me. That easy, comfortable living just has to go. I was thinking tonight about what my future might just look like and realizing that I believe that I was called to a life that is lived outside of what most would call the 'norm' or 'socially acceptable'. I'm a college drop-out, starting up beauty school soon, my hair has been every color of the rainbow and I consider a life traveling the world and living simply among all kinds of people something truly amazing. Listening to others stories, having tears brought to your eyes by seeing those who have had to be brave too many times. Appreciating the beauty of God's original art that is nature. Now that I've said all this I really feel like I'm a possible hippie in the making..haha.
But beyond all of this for me personally, we are all called to an unconventional life in a way. If you are a Christian, Jesus never said 'ok, so here's the plan. I want you to go out and get a 9-5 job, get married, have 3 kids and head to church every sunday. Yup that should be about it, have fun! See you at the end.' No. He called us to love himself with everything in us, and secondly to love his people. That may not mean the same journey to you that it means for me, but it DOES mean that we need to get out of our routines. Spending more time with God than what you think you can fit into your busy schedule. Being a servant to your coworkers or boss. Loving on those people that irritate the crap out of you. You don't have to be a missionary in Zimbabwe, but if you profess having a relationship with Christ than you do have to get a little crazy, possibly radical to some people. It's what we're called to do. If you don't look out of place you're probably not doing it right.
Think about it. Then try some reevaluating. I am.
I guess what I'm saying is don't get caught up in the 'american dream'. There's much more to it than that. None of us are going to be perfect at it, but then that's where Jesus comes in.
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