My first set of flare nails

These were a hot mess and I've never done flare nails until these. She had her four year old at the appt and needless to say this app was forever long. By the time she took her child potty, got her a drink, movie, snacks, this appt was about 3 hours. :/ yikes.

Acrylics

Gelish fun

Christmas in retail Hell

Whoa, its the last stretch until Christmas. I have to say this may turn into Confessions of a part-time bookseller. People are just rude. I cashier at the bookstore and people come up on their phone (because their time is more valuable than theirs.) they ignore you, snap at you. Its not fun. Take a step back at what you are acting like. Is it going to make you feel better to make a adult woman cry because you cant control your emotions? Or is it because you waited until the last minute to go shopping. Heres a clue... Christmas is on the same day each year! BITE ME! Other than that, I started at a new salon and am loving it. I am making money and learning so much. Some feel like doing nails is a "hobby". Its not. Its artistic, and makes people feel beautiful. I just happen to love what I do. Sometimes Im not at my best and that makes me feel horrible, but each day is new and I can only learn from my mistakes. Its been such a trying year. Our house is the money pit. We have mold in our ceiling. Our roof leaks on our head over bed because we have a roof leak. WTH? Oh well, I really hope its a mild winter because we cant fix it now. I have high hopes for next year and hope with my new training and new job it will be a profitable one. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Pictures of my trip

My lovely room at the Marriott. My roommate, getting headshots, the classroom, and my completion certificate. Fun times!!