Another One

So...on Thursday I went out with my friend Sarah. And as we sat on a bar patio, sipping whiskey and Cokes, we decided to get tattoos.

Flash to 15 minutes later we were at a tattoo shop in the Haight (at 11pm) and it happened.

Why yes, that is the symbol of the Deathly Hallows from Harry Potter. I  always said I was a fan ;) and now it's permanently a part of me.

Sarah's says "Not all those who wander are lost", which if you know her (and how awesome she is) fits her so perfect, it's insane she didn't get it sooner.

So now my tattoo count is up to five, six if you count the one covered up...and I'm not stopping anytime soon.

P.S. I did my first photo shoot as a hairstylist yesterday, it was amazing! I'll post some pics when I can. In the meantime, check out a few shots here.

Life Lately

I said I was gonna update...and I didn't. Surprise surprise. BUT. I wanted to, for reals. So baby steps maybe? I browsed my own archives (narcissistic much?) and discovered this post, so I'm going to get back into that as well, because it works with my current schedule. Might include more beauty/fashion stuff since that is my career path...

Quick updates: Started a new nanny job that I love, love, love. Great girls and we have so much fun together.

Moved up in school: I have 900 hours! Halfway there and I can feel it. I'm starting to feel like maybe I know what I'm doing?

Dating: nonexistent, but trying. Ugh, lets not go there shall we?

I'm gonna be real original and do a photo dump, but this is my life lately:

I learned how to wax nostrils in school. It's not as gross as it sounds. Actually it is.

I've pondered veganism, and have gone (mostly) vegetarian, easing up on the dairy as well

I got a new tattoo

Here it is, in all it's bloody glory. I love it so hard.

I saw Lady Gaga. Amazing. Next up: Marina and the Diamonds, Mumford and Sons, and Taylor Swift

Creepy bag of doll heads at beauty school. 

Coloring Easter eggs at school, so productive I know.

Adventures on public transit to visit awesome friends

Such is life lately. I've decided to set aside time for blogging on my off days, so I can get back to it. Because I DO miss it. I recently got this book and I'm thinking, in addition to posting the random stuff, I will post what I write in this book. Just to have a place to put it...for others to read it...and tell me I'm terrible and such. We'll see.

2013: the year I get back to blogging! Let's do this!

Gaultier

A few months ago, when my mom was here for Mother's Day (yes, I know that was a long ass time ago), we went to the De Young Museum to check out the Jean-Paul Gaultier exhibit. I think it was one of the absolute best exhibits I have ever seen, probably tied with the Musee D'Orsday exhibit they did back in 2010. His clothes are just breathtaking, especially up close. Very edgy and provocative (the entire S&M room people!); he is just so original, literally unlike anything I have ever seen. I would DIE to wear something designed by him. DIE. I ended up getting a museum membership and going back to see the exhibit about 3 more times. And each time it was just as good.

The De Young has been killing it with the exhibits of the last few years, especially the fashion ones (Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga), and just about everything else. I hope they have another fashion exhibit soon. Maybe Doir? Or Chanel? (A girl can dream)

They currently have a Rudolf Nureyev exhibit right now, and it is so, so well done. No pictures were allowed, but it is highly worth the visit. Such beautiful ballet costumes and amazing footage of him dancing. 

And now, crappy pictures! (sorry)

They actually had these cool projectors that played faces across some of the mannequins, and they spoke, which was both cool and creepy. I don't know if you can see that in my photos, but it was so awesome!

That's all the pics I've deemed uploadable! I need to figure out a new way to format, as Photobucket changed and I don't like it as much anymore...so bear with me.

OH HEY THERE

Well. Someone has not updated her blog in almost 6 months. And lots of things have happened!

I started beauty school. I quit my Marin nanny job. I moved to San Francisco. I started a new nanny job. I'm exhausted all the time but I'm so, so much happier.

As dorky as it sounds, I kinda feel like I found my calling? I'm not saying beauty school is easy or that I'm fantastic at everything. But. I'm way better than I thought I would be. And I'm having fun. Yes, the 10 hour days are incredibly draining; both mentally and physically, but I'm always happy to be there. And even when I'm challenged (like with perms), I actually WANT to overcome that challenge and be better. Because playing with hair is fun.

I'm not an artist, at all. Really, I'm terrible and I know, I had to take plenty of art classes as an art history major.

But damn, I can cut a long layer, bang out a round brush hard set, and color hair pretty freakin' good. And that makes me feel good. I'm so happy to finally found something that I'm passionate about and excited about. I want to start blogging again, because I miss it, so I'm going to try, really, really try this time. Because I'm ready for some adventures and I hope you are too.

News

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I have some news that I am pretty excited about...the picture is a hint...

I've been working at my current job, a book publicist and designer, for about almost a year now. I made a one year minimum commitment, so I've been waiting to start looking for a new job. But as August gets closer (also, how is it June already? Yeesh), I've been looking on Craigslist and polishing up my resume, applying to a few jobs that seemed interesting.

Here was the problem. I do not want to work in an office. The thing is, I don't hate my job. It's not terrible and it's paying the bills. But I am not happy. And oddly, I don't even hate office work. But the idea of doing this for years makes me want to throw up. And since most of the jobs out there that I am qualified for are office assistant/admin/receptionist stuff, I knew that it wasn't going to work.

Grad school is pretty much out of the question for me. A part of me wants a PhD. in art history, but I don't have 3-5 years to do it, don't want to rack up (at least) $50k in debt, and job prospects in the field are slim. I am always going to love art, history, and literature, but it will be something I will do/pursue/whatever in my spare time and for fun. I think if I actually went to grad school I would start to hate it and I really don't want that.

So what am I going to do? I've been sort of afraid to tell people my plan because I feel like it's something no one has expected me to do or looks down on or thinks I can't do, but I'm doing it anyway.

I'm applying to the Aveda Institute in San Francisco. I have always loved doing hair, nails, and makeup, so why not make a career out of it? I know it's going to be hard work, but I'm willing to do it because it is something I enjoy. I had a tour of the school on Friday and met with an admissions coordinator, and it was just wonderful. I can't even put into words how happy I was.

That's the news people! I've put in notice that I will be done with work September 1st and starting Aveda (hopefully) September 25th. I'm really excited (and nervous!) for what's going to happen next!

What's Happening?

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Nothing here. Seriously...nothing. Just working and hanging out with friends and family.

I've tried to think of something interesting to write about for this here bloggy blog, but I'm coming up blank folks.

Hmmm... what can I talk about? Oh I cooked! Two nights in a row! I made this on Monday and this last night. Both were insanely delicious. Although now I have WAY TOO MUCH mac and cheese at my house. Do you want some mac and cheese?

Last Friday I went to Friday Night at the De Young Museum, which was so cool! Apparently it was opening night, and there was an awesome band and a bar, plus we could wander around parts of the museum for free. Definitely something that I will be doing regularly this summer.

Otherwise, most of the exciting things I have planned won't be happening for a while...the closest is this Black Keys concert in May, which is pretty exciting, but not for another 3 weeks.

Ooh, I have tickets to Outsidelands, which is this big, 3-day concert in San Francisco, but that's not until August.

I'm going to Hawaii! But...not until October.

I'm aware all those things sounded like bragging...which they kinda are...but I'm still excited. Until then, nothing's really going on. Maybe there will be some poolside lounging this weekend, a pedicure (so needed), helping Miranda find a dress for a gala event. Maybe I might even take some pictures. Maybe even blog about it. Who knows? I know you're excited.

Paris Shots, Part Four

The Golden Gates at the Palace of Versailles

Château de Vincennes

Paris Shots Part 3

I forgot to post more shots of Paris! Forgive me!

The Opera

Père Lachaise Cemetery, where I spent Christmas. Creepy, I know

Oscar Wilde's grave

Which I kissed for good luck...(Jenny did too!)

The Pantheon

The Sorbonne

Favorite shots of Paris (part two)

I start my mornings off right...

Pont Alexandre Bridge

Big statues and shadows

Cause I like to take dorky pictures in front of things...

...and so does Jenny

the Seine 

So scandalous! (The Kiss by Auguste Rodin)

Merry go round in the Tuileries Gardens

Place Vendome and the Tuileries Gardens

Favorite Shots of Paris (part one)

Please excuse the crummy weather in some shots, it was winter dudes.

Place de la Concorde

Christmas Market on the Champs-Élysées

 

A pretty street and a pretty house

Metro...is it weird that I miss riding it?

The HUGE Louis Vuitton store I just had to take a picture of (TWICE)

Arc de Triomphe

Place de l'École-Militaire

 

Day and Night