I got all my hours! I was only going to stay 3-4 hours at class today. When I woke up my back "was killing" me. The only reason I went in was because a client was scheduled for a hot stone facial and I was the only student esthetician that could do it. The others haven't learned about them yet. That client changed her mind and got a "Holistic" facial. But I digress. Anyway, after cancellations and juggling the clients on the books, I had to do a client that didn't come in until 4 o'clock. I didn't leave until 5:30. That gave me the hours I needed. Still need some services, but I got the hours in! LOL
I didn't take a lunch break, so I was starving when I left school. Walt and I went to Stone Soup Cafe, and, since it was Wednesday, I had my favorite curry chicken salad sandwich. We came home, I watched The Biggest Loser: Where are They Now? I love that show, and I LOVE Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.
I'm so exhausted. Going to bed early and get some rest. Thanksgiving will be quiet here. Walt and I will cook and have an early dinner. Looking forward to the dinner and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
I have about 7 more hours left in this class to get all my hours. I might be able to get them in tomorrow. But there is still the issue of getting the rest of my services. I was supposed to do a back and a lower leg wax today, but both the clients canceled. I have a galvanic scheduled for next Tuesday. I think the nail class is starting the first week of December, so there is still time for me to get my services and be ready for the nail class.
I haven't seen who won Dancing With the Stars, so I'm going to zip through the recording in a minute. Whitney Houston is singing now and looks good considering the things she has gone through in the past few years. The only thing I'm really interested in is seeing who won. Even though I'm a huge fan of Kelly Osbourne, I hope Donny Osmond wins. I was watching The Biggest Loser "live" while it was on. I was saddened to see that Allen wasn't going to be in the final four. I don't have one favorite that I hope wins though. All of the people on the ranch this season were a lot nicer than the season with Vicky and Heba, a couple of seasons ago.
Well, I'm off to see who wins DWTS! Good night all!
Walt and I went to Romano's Macroni Grill for an early dinner. I got the warm spinach and scallop salad. MMMMMMM And Walt got the Parmesan-Crusted Chicken. But, Walt brought a piece of chocolate cake home for me for dessert. I ate just a couple of bites and it was so rich, I immediately got sick to my stomach. I don't eat a lot of sweet sugary foods and this reminds me why. I just feel nauseated.
I still have about 15 more hours for this esthetician class. I probably won't get them in until after Thanksgiving. I'll get about 5 on Monday, 3 on Tuesday (massage therapist class uses the clinic on Tuesday mornings, and maybe a couple hours on Wednesday. I'm not going in the day after Thanksgiving. I'm concerned about getting all my services in. I still need to do an oatmeal mask. Lately most of my clients have been "mature" with normal to dry skin and don't need an oatmeal mask. I'm not sure why the oatmeal mask is such a big concern. I'd think there would be more concern about using some of the machines, and doing glycolic peels. I don't know. Just saying.
I don't know how to make the pics align on the same row. If anyone knows how please leave a comment. Thanks!
I looked at my hours while I was at school today. I have approximately 270. I need 300 to complete the class. I haven't turned in my time sheets for the past two weeks. I've got to get my services stamped off and the sheets turned in so I know exactly what I have left to do. There is a nail class starting after Thanksgiving, and I hope to be in it.
I'm looking forward to going back to work. I'm actually hoping I will get a job primarily doing nails, at least for the time being. I have a lot of other classes I want to take, including an Associate of Science in Natural Health Concentration in Advanced Paramedical Skin Care degree at Florida Collage of Natural Health. I think the reason I'm looking forward to going back to work is because there is no way my new career will be as stressful and my old one. Like I said, I'm looking forward to working in the beauty industry!
I mentioned in an earlier post, that I was participating in NaBloPoMo this month. Most bloggers are familiar with it, but if you aren't details can be found here. You just post every day for a month. Easy as pie! LOL Usually there is a theme to post about, but not this month. I think that's why I've been able to do it so far. Usually, I don't post every day. But, I'm motivated to complete this.
I ordered a Deluxe Eyelash Kit and a Mannequin Practice Kit from 3D-Beauty on Sunday evening. The kit is scheduled to arrive via UPS on Friday the 13th. hmmmmmm I know how to apply lashes, band lashes and individual lashes, but I want to take the class in order to have proof that I know how to do it. A certificate in hand. Besides, I think that I could learn tips and ways to improve my technique.
I love shopping. I don't care so much what it's for, I just love shopping. I admit, however, I do enjoy shopping for shoes, clothes, fabrics, patterns, and yarn more than I like to shop for hardware items such as a new shower head or a toilet seat. But, I still enjoy shopping for those types of items, too. I can always find something at Lowe's that I can use in my altered art or for sewing.
Last Thursday Christian Siriano was on Oprah. He was, if you remember, the winner of season four on Project Runway. Annnnyway, he has designed a line of shoes for Payless Shoesource. Some of them are fierce! His line isn't being offered at every store, and, they weren't at the store I went to. But you can see them online. A fifty percent off coupon was offered on the Oprah site that was good until Payless closed on Friday. I got a pair of animal print ballet shoes. I had been wanting a pair forever, so I used the coupon. They cost nine dollars and some change.
Class today was very quiet. I didn't have any clients scheduled. I was going to help another student do a body wrap, but the client didn't show-up. The client is going to try to make it in tomorrow. I only have one client scheduled tomorrow, so far, and I don't have to go in until noon. The massage therapy class uses the clinic on Tuesday mornings.
Looking forward to watching the Saints play tonight.
I haven't felt like posting lately. Not much is happening. I'm just trying to get the esthetician class finished. My back is preventing me from doing as much as I would like to. I'm doing about two services a day. I love doing microdermabrasion. I like doing body waxing, but not so much waxing eyebrows. I've done a Hot Stone Facial and I loved doing it too. I'm looking forward to actually getting to start working in the field.
Autumn is my favorite time of the year. There isn't a dramatic change of seasons here in Florida. This past week we had some cooler temperatures and it was really nice. (It has since returned to 90 degree weather though.) When I was younger I loved getting new clothes and starting back to school. Most of the time my Mom drove me to school. I have some nice memories of waiting for the bus with Nancy and Jesse, who were neighbors. Nancy was a year older than me but was in the same grade and Jesse was a year younger. We were neighbors for only a short time. Nancy got married, I think she was about 16. I believe Jesse is Jesse Morehead from Stayin Safe, and also an internationally known archery champion. Just a walk down memory lane.
The last time I blogged I did an update on the NailTech products I was using. I'm happy to say they are still doing an excellent job of making my nails strong and healthy. I got a gorgeous light pink nail polish and I'm now using it.
As I mentioned autumn is my favorite time of year and I think I enjoy Halloween as much as I do the Christmas season. I love all the decorations and dressing up in costume and doing make-up. The young man in this youtube video is an amazing make-up artist and has several tutorials on youtube. I'm going to use one of his tutorials to do my make-up for Halloween.
My ex and I have decided to get married again. We'll go Monday and get the license. We're getting married on Halloween. Again. LOL I think we both should have our Halloween make-up on. It won't be a huge deal. We will go with some friends, get married and go to an early dinner. They have younger children and need to be available for trick or treating or a party or what ever they have planned. I would like to go to Guavaween, and see the Mama gave Stumble Parade, but I don't know if my back will "let" me walk around. I would also like to go to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando.
Probably we will end up watching classic horror movies, such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy, and their sequels. Although there are other good horror movies, I love these movies and never tire of watching them. I don't care so much for the newer stab and hack movies. Although I do like the original Friday the 13th. Walt and I watched The Ring. Immediately after watching the movie, our phone starts to ring. I answered it and immediately start laughing, explaining to my friend that we had just watched the movie. LOL
I have six more days at my current job. I'm desparately trying to get all the work caught up before I leave. A lot of the other department heads either aren't doing all their documentation or they don't know how to do the paperwork, leaving it up to me to do their paperwork also. I can see how it's going to pan out......my replacement comes in, the new department heads start doing the paperwork they are supposed to be doing, and no one will be able to understand WHY I couldn't keep it up. Never mind, that in numerous other facilities there is 1 co-ordinator per 60 residents and I'm trying to keep up with 120+. GRRRRRR.......Oh and the census will probably increase and a second person will be hired to help the new co-ordinator. A friend of mine refused to take the position when she found out she would be the only one.
On a happier note, my next session starts on Wednesday. I have a class with an attorney named Danny and I am sooooo looking forward to it. He is very nice and is charismatic and very animated. He was a sub when an instructor couldn't be there. He made learning enjoyable. They all are very nice, but some are better instructors than others.
I spent a little while today trying to help my nephew with his website. It served to motivate me to get some work done on my own website when I stop working. I've been looking through my java and html books. I'd like to start relearning VB again too. I LOVED to write code when I was taking my computer classes. I just wish I had been more motivated to get my certifications. That will become a priority again after I finish this paralegal course and take a legal nurse consulting class.
So much to do, so much to learn, SO little time!!!
