A lot can happen in a year. This past year has been a whirlwind and a half for me. Thinking back to who I was then and comparing it to who I am now I feel like I have changed and matured a lot. I have experienced things that I would never have even contemplated, but going through the tough times has made me a stronger and happier person.
This time last year I was a month from the start of my first year at university. 4 months later I was unhappy, lonely and confused. I left university on the 18th December 2013 and I can say now that it is one of the best decisions that I ever made. Even though it wasn't the happiest of times for me I am so glad that I spent those few months at university because it really made me think about my future. It made me value my own opinions, goals and life expectations. And when it all came down to it, a university degree just wasn't important to me. The next couple of months were scary for me, it was the first time ever that I was in this world without a plan. Education is so structured there is always something to look towards. I looked towards my future and there was nothing, a hazy mist. That scared the hell out of me.
I have always been a creative person. Whilst I was at school I had looked at a couple of makeup courses but it wasn't the right time and place, they were quickly overlooked. Earlier this year the thought popped back into my head, and this time there was absolutely no reason not to do it. I feel like I have achieved so much in the past 8 months. I have a path in life, it may still be somewhat unknown but it's there. And it's my job to lay down the tracks so I can walk along it.
I have chosen the world of hair and makeup as my path. I have started working towards this destination since the start of this year which I want to note down so I can reflect back on them in a years time, or even at the end of this year.
:: spent 6 months working in a hair and beauty salon
:: assisted on weddings
:: helped out with hair and makeup at local school plays
:: completed the Introducion to Beauty Makeup course at London College of Fashion
:: made contact with multiple people working in the industry
:: shadowed a makeup artist on the set of a BBC tv show for a day
:: signed up to start a course in hair and makeup for film, tv and theatre starting in September
Live and work towards what will make you happy.
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