What is "Love"?

I had the funniest dream the other night and woke up with such an understanding of what LOVE truly is...at least for a little while. The dictionary describes love as...

/lʌv/ Show Spelled [luhv] Show IPA noun, verb, loved, lov·ing.

noun

1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.

3. sexual passion or desire.

4. a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.

5. (used in direct address as a term of endearment, affection, or the like): Would you like to see a movie, love?

 

Nowhere on this list is the "energy" of love. In my dream I was a part of "love". It was an energy being shared from one being to the next...a light, an energy that beamed from our entire human existence. I'm not saying that the dictionary isn't correct, but I don't feel like it encompasses the essence, the core of what love is. Love is hard to describe. I love my parents, my friends, my pets, my hair products, my shoes, etc. Love is very different for each category.

 

This weekend I filmed my submission for the Matrix Spread the Love campaign. I REALLY want to be a part of this and grow from this experience. Between my dream and this campaign I thought about love on a different level. Can you love a stranger? Can you love someone you've never met? Is love pure energy that comes from being in contact with another soul? Can love change your existence?

 

I know I can love a stranger or someone I've never met. That's easy for me. I love them on a basic human level. The other person lives on this planet and I love them as a human. I feel that love is pure energy and that it can be felt from any other being. Love is trust, a safe place, a place where you can truly be yourself, your spirit is free. I do think that love can change your existence as a human being. When I come in contact with another person I love, I get a positive feeling, thus changing my existence in that moment. Love can change a person on a long term level as well.  

 

I love that love can make things better, change someones attitude, make someone or me feel better. I have found that I must love myself first before I can share my positive love with others. I'm thankful to have learned many love lessons and to have the "knowing" that love can do so much more than what is described in the dictionary.

 

As for today, it's time for me to get myself together, go to work and spread the love to others in my life and those I haven't meet. What is so wonderful about love is that the more you put out "there" the more will come back to you. In conclusion....there really is no conclusion...love is love...no matter how you define it. Love is love. Love is good. Love is energy. The definition will still be a mystery. A mystery that I love. ;)

Vision Boards are Gooood!

I like vision boards. They seem like silly collages until you really put some thought into it. I remember when I was in high school my basketball coach used to make us lie down on our backs on the free throw line and visualize the ball slipping from our fingers, flying through the air and swooshing through the basket. We'd then stand and try to do it. My shooting average improved almost every time. Visualization works.

I feel it's time to put together a new board to represent my future, my career, my relationships and what I want for my life in general. All good things. I have two previous boards and as I take a took at them...some of my direction and priorities have changed. It's funny to see how I've grown in just the past few years via these boards. It's time for a new direction and a new vision. I'm excited to see what the future holds. My vision for my future is grand. Time to start a NEW BOARD for the rest of this year and 2013!!



2011 Vision Board. Good, but a new one is on it's way!







Spikes and Studs. Trend for fall.

While I was in L.A. over the 4th of July I noticed that all the trendy clothing and shoe stores featured "spikes or studs" for the fall. I've also seen this trend in current magazines...Allure, InStyle, etc. I love the juxtaposition of sweet and tough. Below are perfect examples. I don't know if I could personally pull off the trend, but I'm certainly willing to try. LOVE the shoes!!!

Bumble & Bumble Challenge: School Assignment

Last Tuesday was our final presentation for our Bumble and Bumble Challenge. We had to choose a model and create three separate looks. My partner, Mindy, and I agreed to do an "Alice in Wonderland" theme. The idea was to build upon each look. We couldn't wash the model's face or hair in between each shot. Products used were solely Bumble and Bumble. Mindy prepped with Brilliantine and Styling Cream. The rest was developed with B&B Classic Hairspray. We both like Tim Burton movies and how he captures the beauty in strange and unique characters. So we began with Alice, sweet inquisitive Alice.

Alice's look was created using natural looking foundation, large pink "doll-like" cheeks and big fake lashes. We smoothed the hair and secured it with a classic bow.

The Queen of Hearts was created by applying water based clown white base to the entire face. Red eye shadow was applied to the entire eyelid and she had a perfect Cupid's bow red lip. I crimped her hair and secured it into two large rolls on each side of her head.

My favorite character to create was the Cheshire Cat. I got to touch base with my theatre roots and truly create. The Cheshire Cat is a mischievous animal and I wanted to create a character that was intriguing and frightening. I loved this project and using my creativity. All in all, this project was a success.

Cosmetology to Asthetics: Lesson learned

I have NO idea if anyone will actually read what I have to say, but I certainly enjoy writing...when I have the time. The past month has been a little crazy...school, zone 4, group projects and work. I've enjoyed every minute but it's hard to find the time to slow down and reflect on the journey. In the past month I've found that I REALLY LOVE HAIR. I was accepted into a "cross over program" at school that allows Cosmetology students to receive additional education through the esthetics's program. Even though I have enjoyed the process, one this is for certain. I prefer to do hair. I love that you can transform a client right away and see results. The sculpture of hair is what I like. This program will look great on my resume and I've learned the lesson that I prefer Cosmetology over Esthetics's for my future. I have two weeks left in the spa to perform facials, waxing and tinting. It will go fast and I'm ready to be back on the floor. All in all, lesson learned.

Pureology's new SUPREME HOLD hairspray.

 I recently purchased Pureology's new super hold hairspray.
The can clearly states "supreme control" and I was a little sceptical. Uh no, this hairspray means it when is says "supreme control". A small amount will hold for a very long time. I currently have short hair and this spray will hold through 110 Arizona heat and ten hour school days on the salon floor. Love this new product from Pureology.

My future is so bright that I got a free scone!

How can I be a blogger when my darn router is broken. I've been fiddling with computer things for a little while and finally was told..."Oh, your router is broken." Great. In the mean time I decided to head to my local Starbucks to write. Cool things is...I got a free pumpkin scone that tastes like Thanksgiving. Maybe I should get out of the house to write more often.
Today I met with my mentor to discuss my future in beauty. The future is bright and I cannot wait. I want to be a Cosmetology Educator and I have a long way to go. I can now say that, at least, I have some direction and know what to do. It's very exciting and uplifting. My past employment outlook has not been that great even though I have a college degree, a solid resume and a winning personality. Now my future is going to be AWESOME and I'm so excited. I'm so glad I made the decision to go to Cosmetology school (Penrose Academy). It's been the best decision I've made for myself in a long time. My confidence has improved and I'm loving every day that I'm learning. I only have six more months to complete my liscence and it's going quickly. Before I know it the year will be done and I'll be another step closer of fulfilling my dream. Alright future...here I come.