After much thought and deliberation my family is making some much needed changes to our life. We are moving back to California, where my darling man is from. He was able to get a really good job. I have an interview to work for an Aveda retail store on Wednesday. I am SO excited.
My favorite part of this move is going back to the Aveda Institute in Los Angeles, rather than Portland. I am looking forward to this more than words can even say. In the Los Angeles area being a stylist is a very lucrative profession. That and a machine will never be doing my job. ;) I previously thought I didn't want to go back, but a few months ago I interviewed at MAC cosmetics, and I realized that is still a field I want to go into. I have been watching YouTube videos on makeup application because I realized I really don't have a lot of experience in applying makeup myself. I was always my friend's and aunt's model. Other people do my makeup. I was in such a routine prior to pregnancy, I put mascara and eyeliner on every day. But because of my upbringing, I only wore "makeup" for special occasions or a night out and then it is always the same smokey eye, basically. So I have been trying to build up my collection, because all I had were a couple brushes and one E.L.F. eyeshadow palette. And I've awakened the beast... LOL. I just got the OZ Theodora Palette from Urban Decay, Oh dear goddess, MOST AMAZING COLORS. I have hazel eyes and the greens(Jealous) and browns(broken, west, and) really make them pop. The gold (Spell) makes my eyes look really big. I really want the Glinda Palette now that I've seen how gorgeous these shadows are. I have seen some tutorials on their uses, and that is one way I hope to learn multiple techniques. Anyway, I also just picked up my E.L.F. haul from the office. LOVE IT. I bought all new brushes, some concealer I heard was well made (I've been using Urban Decay's and I am not really a fan of the thickness), a couple lipsticks, some travel nail polish remover pads that won't explode in my bag, and this awesome little Makeup box that has all sorts of goodies. I made off like a thief because I didn't even spend $40. So less money than my Theodora palette. Heehee. I am going to just keep up the practice. If you know of a good tutorial you can link it below!
Another change I have made recently is getting serious about my weight loss. It's taken a lot to get my brain to not default to Eating Disorder thoughts. I am doing really well. I eat normal amounts as much as possible, if I am having a hard week, I count calories just to make sure I meet the normal amount for weight loss. I am taking a wonderful supplement called Plexus Slim, OMG amazing, I have only been on it for a week and have noticed a marked change in my stomach flab. Much more flat. I don't feel as critical as I normally would bem even though I am not where I would like to be weight wise. And recently I looked at a picture and rather than thinking I looked awful even said "Look how much weight I've lost" and was actually proud, considering how I looked a year ago.
Anyway, I will keep all of you updated on the changes!
Au revoir,
Bird Lalena
