Friday, December 18, 2015

The Last Year

I know that I have been away for a long while people. And I'm sorry for that. After long thoughts on blogging and not seeing a lot of traffic, on here. I thought I would adjust to the course load of the new school that I'm currently attending and get into the flow of life here in the City.


So in the last post I talked about school at Blush School of Makeup. Well since then. I have finished there of course and have moved on to another school Academy of University. Where I'm studying Web-Design and New Media. Which has proven to be so much fun. The only down fall to going to AAU is finding out that your not as good as an artist as you thought you where at one point in your life. Now remember it has been over 10 years since i really had, have done anything art related. So I know that some walls will be coming down and hopefully will bring out the inner artist that I know is in there some where. With all that I know that at this current moment UX/Ui isn't what I like to do at all. Visual Design 1 is in my next semester so lets see where that leads us. But the last two semester where Visual Design was there I was struggling lord was it.


I have always looked at myself as the nerd behind the computer. So even know I'm just itching to get into learning code, cuss and Java and all that jazz. That seems to me where I will have the most fun with his degree. But who knows that could be something that I just don't like or enjoy either. But the coarse I have taken from along coding schools. Just like Code Academy, Code School etc. it does seem that i'll enjoy it.


Now Fall Semester is over, and that means we get to have a nice little break from the everyday onslaught of my brain. So in that time. I have thought that i'll be doing a little code work on my personal website just to get a practice down for that up coming Web Design 1 class I have next semester.


I'll be uploading some pictures from this semester that just ended as I was I a photography class that I really did learn a lot from. But from doing not from the teacher her self. But ended up having a lot of fun, and was able to get a chance to do some makeup on my own. So that was really nice to  be able o practice that again since I haven't really done any makeup since the first 6 months of the year.


So much good has happened this year. I'm going to try and get a blog out a week with the new semester so I can talk about my likes and my dislikes of course. Maybe a little web 1 education for those that read this and might be interested in it. A mini course or something who knows. I have also thought about doing youtube. Just get the knowledge out there and help learn it myself by doing it more and more.


But i'll see you all in a while. I'm about to do this interview and see where that goes. Wish  me luck. 

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Six Months Later


Six Months Later

 

 

So have you thought to yourself, I’m going blog today, or I’m going to do this or that? Then the following day you slap yourself in the face (not literal) of course. Because somewhere the day before your mind has just forgotten or something else you deemed more important was put in “front” of the line of things that needed to be done.

Well then if you have welcome to my world. I hope you enjoy your stay.

So here we are in the city of San Francisco six months after moving here. I have to say that even now, given the short period of time that I still am in love with this place. The best for me and mine is the weather. It’s always around 55+ but never hotter than 80+ that I have payed attention at least. We moved to the great city, to do a few things with our lives. One was to further my education in the world of Beauty. I attended the Blush School of Makeup, for the first part of the year and learned so very much, things I didn’t even know where possible. And again my mind just like with hair was blown away with, what actually goes in to makeup. From the anatomy of the face, the bones truly play a huge roll in all of it.

To the different styles of makeup. From HD (high Definition) to Stage makeup that is used on Broadway, and of course the makeup that drag queens and the like us. I was amazing, all the education and all the techniques it was just an amazing time. Yes there were ups and downs just like all educational institutes of course. I had great ability to use my GI Bill for the education so if anyone that reads this interested know that you can use that. Or you can check out the yelp review I did on the school.

So 728hrs later and 22 weeks, the school is over and here we are. It’s July already! We just celebrated the 4th yesterday. So now you’re thinking, Jay what’s next for you. Well its quiet funny actually. A few months ago I enrolled with my husband in to the Academy of Art Institute, here in the city. While I was in school for makeup, they make you have business cards and a fully functional website (I personally think it’s a great idea), some others would disagree with me. But whatever. So yes you have to have one up and going before you leave. So I being the nerd that I am. Thought to myself I’m going to build this thing from the ground up. So I started looking into the world of code (to going to explain that, that’s for a later post). But regardless I came across it and found that I actually really enjoy it. So I enrolled in a Web-Design Program. And yes if you guessed! I’m using my GI Bill. And that will actually deplete my funding for school. So after this first year of a two year program I will be out of the Gi Bill and get to be one of the people with student debt. Call me crazy but I’m looking forward to a little bit. And that will go away I’m positive after the first payment.

Other than that, things are going fantastic I would say, I still haven’t had a chance to get out and see the City in its fullest. I’m a student in college, over the summer, I’m an adult, and a husband. There are things that have to go before one another. Just like the first of the post. I have to rearrange and all that good stuff. So that is why it has taken so long to get a post out a lot has been going on. And just had to get into the grove of things. Well I do believe my floors are dry now so… Back to cleaning!

 

Hope you all have a great one :D

 

Best Wishes

 

Jay

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The End


We have come to and you and I.

I'm happy to finally be able to write that. 21 weeks 720 hours has just flown by and I can' believe it is ending today. The time has flown by and it seems it took longer to move out here, and the trip itself, than the actual school. I'm super excited about that I have learned while here at school. From the foundation classes, to Stage, Bridal, runway and photography that's just to name a few of the classes here at Blush.

From the start it is make 7 hours a day, you are putting it on your fellow students. Multiple times. If you don't have a good makeup remover, makeup wipes or something of the sort, well your face is in for a rough ride. I heard and seen former students using ponds, and let me tell you this. The product will remove almost anything "makeup" that is applied to your face. Yes it will leave your face a little oil and if you are, already oily well then have your face wash handy and just wash it off. I personally have combination skin type, so I can deal with it and have a. great feeling afterward. But again I removes all the makeup off, after eating it as if it was a Snolax at a buffet of Chinese food. Its that great!!

So now we are here after all 8 modules, its now "super senior" time. That means all your classes are done, you have passed all the evaluations, the layering of makeup, the different looks and countless sponges, and the thousands of mascara wands. We now sit out where we first started, and you are able finish the rest of the makeup from classes, that you might not have been able to finish while you wherein class. So out of the 20 operations you had to do for stage, you may only have been able to finish 15 so that means you still need to finish those five and since class has now moved onto a different class, those are to be finished in super senior module. So how much work you put in while you're in class, depends on how much work you will do during super senior module.

From the months here I have seen most have been here for two or more weeks even a month or two as a super senior. That of course as you well know is something I could not and would not allow. I'm to dedicated, and have been around the block once or twice. So I know the importance of being in school, and if by chance you miss, class you make up those hours as soon as possible, don't wait to the end. Also means that you also get to do makeup on yourself and knock out a few more operations while your at it.

But I will be sad for the most part, that I am already done, and ready to go. The students that started with me will be here a few more days, weeks, or even possible month after I have left. And started anew school. Web design at the local Academy of Art University. And that starts mid June. And I can't wait. But back to makeup. Classes are super fun and the teachers are very knowledgeable. And the students are for the most part not that bad to be around for 7 hours a day 5 days a week. So as this short chapter comes to a close. I'm super glad that I decided to get the education. I'm a better stylist because of it, it has opened up so many possible job opportunities. I have had the chance to further my knowledge, my friends base here in the bay area, and just had a overall great experience. All in all I would have to say its a nine out of ten, on a ten point grading scale.

So who knows how Web design is going to go. But I'm glad I have moved to san Francisco with the old ball and chain, the city has been amazing, and for the next few weeks, I'll acutely get a chance to out and see what the city has to offer. Tourist mode ACTAVITE!!! Well then its time to call this done.

With brush and palette,

Jay Stewart


Thursday, May 21, 2015

Stage

Stage
April 27, 2015
Jay Stewart

When you think of stage, what is it that you think of? For me its the Opera, or the sugar plume fairies of the Nutcracker. If that is what you thought along with me then we are both wrong.

Turns out that stage is just the over the top makeups. Drag queens, Drag Kings, those fairies of the nutcracker, the opera, all those are in the same box of stage makeup which is actually really cool.
From the get go you, you of course will learn the basics, or are expected to them, I.e. skin prep and making sure you're able to color match, if that look calls for the same skin tone. From that you might learn to do male makeup, children, old age, drag, and then the best which is amazing is that of the Japanese Kabuki.

With the stage makeups the best thing i think is that it doesn't have to be super clean. it isn't tight lining the eyelashes. its over the top makeup that is going to be seen from afar. its not going to be up close in your face. Will there be cameras yes, will you be seen up on a screen yes, but that is still from a distance and that's the life of stage. its beautiful makeups from a distances. and that was what was fun in class. they where there doing all these small details that will not be seen from the seats, so we had to make sure that it was big and bold. if you thought it was to much, odds are it wasn't so add more!!

Over all the class was amazing.  I had the chance to have Johnathan as a teacher, which all the students ahead of me where just raving about, saying he is the best teacher. he was very good and informative, which is what i was looking for in a teacher, he has been doing makeup since he was around the age of 16 or something crazy like that. he has worked for big wigs, knows big wigs in the industry, he is a channel educator, and all that jazz. So in the end I'm super glad I had the chance to have him and for him to share a little big of knowledge that he has been gathering over the years

So at the end of the class I give it a full 8 out 10. I'd retake the class for more knowledge. But I pretty sure that ends my run today. hope you enjoy just a little bit of knowledge, of course if there is any questions or you want to know a little bit more, don't hesate to ask.


with brush in hand, till next time.


~Jay~

Airbrushing Extravaganza

Airbrushing Extravaganza
April 11, 2015
Jay Stewart
Airbrushing where to start

When you find out that your teachers are like these little Demi Gods, of the Makeup world you kind of freak out inside. Most would not admit it but its true. The teacher of this module her name is Gina Fernandez.

Now that we know her name lets say this she is a winner of the “The knot” which is for best weddings etc. that kind of thing. Where you are judge against others for the makeup you do.  Anyways the point is she is really good and she is or was intimidating. And she rocks this 1960’s style, which is one point at all times and is just Gorgeous!

Now lets get into it.

The actual tool which is the “airbrush” has all kinds of different names, come to find out. Some names include gun, wand, and laser-stick, what ever you really want to call it. Quiet interesting if you ask me, I like wand because at the end of the wand you are making magic happen. See what I did there. I made a joke. Gezz, anyways.

So there are a few different types of Foundations that one can use with their “Wand”, Silicone-based, water-based, and of course for all of our SFX people we use Alcohol-based!

There are many different companies that make Airbrush Systems. A few are of course Dinair, Iwata, Mac, Kryloan just to name a few. The system itself is a compressor, airbrush wand, hose, some come in a combo makeup and foundations and colors kit you can buy, and even a 244 fluid cleaner.

Lets go over a few Advantages of the Airbrush “wand” over the traditional makeup application, shall we?

• All day wear it will last up to 10 hours
• No rubbing over when touched
• Water Proof (I.e. sweat proof too)
These are just to name a few

Some Disadvantages are not that bad really if you think about the end game.

• Expensive at the start
• Not able to through into your purse, bag or what have you
• Ventilation is needed if working in small area

Not that bad if you just save up a little then buy it.

Well here are some ingredients. JUST a few though there are way to many
• Pigment
• Methyl Paraben –preservative in case you didn’t know
• Glycerin-humectant
• Solvent
•Resin
These are just to name a few of what is usually found in Airbrush Makeup

If there are any FQA just let me know and I’ll get back to you with the answers you seek!!

At the end of the class I was left in awe. The power that the airbrush has and how easy it is to use, the coverage you get, etc… It was just blowing my mind, at how amazing this is. I will of course be buying one when I safe enough for it. But it will be well worth it just to be able to use and give that all day flawless look. Well that ends it here for this Module, stay tuned for Stage makeup.


With Brush and primer, till next time

~Jay~

Bridal MakeUp Class

Bridal Makeup Class
March 28, 2015
Jay Stewart
When everyone, was talking about how much you will love, enjoy, or some form of happiness was going to come while your in bridal says Erica. I scoff and just brush it off, as if that was a possibility. Liking nice, neat, prefect, etc. type of makeup. Someone’s special day, possibility of looking jacked up, because of something I have done. Super plan, basic makeup. Is not what anyone at Blush School of Makeup would say they see me doing Bridal makeup and actually enjoying it in any form.

If anyone has any of my post since school started, they know that my favorite kind of makeup to do is of course, you guessed it. SFX (special effects) for all those that might not know. That is where my heart has and will reside till the end of time. For that I promise that.

 But here we are two weeks after bridal, a few different variations of bridal makeup. From that classic look, with just a pop of color, all the way up to a cultural bride (which was amazing to see all the different types of brides around the world).

When its things I don’t know, or understand, I’m intimidated. I know its hard to believe, and for the people that are reading this post they are most likely thinking, WTH are you talking about. But it is true. I’m my own just like most people worse critic.

But anyways, the reason we are here is to talk about, Bridal. So yes the two weeks has ended. And I have done two photo-shoots. And to be completely honest, the class wasn’t bad at all. I learned more about myself of course as a new makeup artist. I have only been doing it since the New Year, and everyday is a learning experience you know.

When a class goes off without a hitch, you have to look at who is teaching, how long they themselves have been doing, when was the last time they did makeup, etc… But here at Blush its nothing like it was for hair school. These teachers are out all the time working when not at school, on the weekends, and or working just part time so they have their freelance business. Anyways the teaching has a ton to do with how classes with go.
For bridal our teacher literally just had a bride last weekend and is always up on the new trends thanks to crazy obsession, with the magazine New Beauty, vogue “I’m sure”, and all that jazz.

SO with all that in mind, think about all that knowledge that is being spread around. We are a larger class and everyone wants to know more, as most of the women in my class want to be in the bridal business. So we learned so much and it was a lot of fun doing it. Many sponges have perished this last two weeks, but I’m sure they understand that they where used for a better cause right? Now bridal as come, been, and is official gone. And with it is my, I won’t say hatred for it. Again it was the unknown, and now I actually think it wasn’t too bad. Know I have my photos and all that jazz. But I’m not going to be the one that has all bridal and looking for nothing but bridal, hoping and praying that I get all the brides in the bay area.

It was fun. I had a blast, you get to know people more as you are in class, and work on them. You learn so much from the teacher and or teachers, I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher, class mates, and a great model, and amazing photographer. Well until the next class has finished I’ll see you all then.


With brush and palette, till next time

~Jay~


P.s if here is anything you would like to know or learn. Leave a comment below

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

HD-Media makeup

So... When you first start something you look at all the possible classes, and or outcomes. That's what I first did with Blush. I went through all the classes I'm gone through and will be going through, and picked out what classes I would like.

Of course it was building blocks and SFX. That's the most important one right !? Them of course Stage which is going to be almost as fun as SFX. 

Well this past two weeks was HD-Media, with the infamous Tania. She's from LA and has been in the business for around 20 years now. Let's get something str8 people. There are very few things in this life I'm afraid of or that out me on edge. Jumping off a cliff with a rubber band, is one example, and spiders of course hair gross me out. Then of course Drill Sergants, and Tania. Lord I swear I was sweating every time one of my makeup went up to get looked at. I know it's crazy but she just has this power to make you sweat.


I'm super excited of course to have had her as a teacher learned a few things, and can't wait to have her again come May. 


When you think HD you think less is more and all the news caster and Kim k all look amazing and flawless, turns out! It's all just caked on. Looks completely different up close from far away. Dancing with the stars, I wouldn't be able to look them in the face, I would laugh or be unable to concentrate due to all the makeup you can see there, but again far away looks amazing.

The power of makeup just blows my mind every time I learn something new. Just like hair I never knew all of this went into makeup. Just wowzee. 

Now this up coming two weeks is going to be that of Bridal Makeup, the light weight, natural brides through the areas of makeup. So this should be super entertaining. There will be a photoshoot at the end of this month again, so that makes it even more exciting. Just need to find another model. Goth(vampire) for the first shoot, and the second will be a natural bride, I'm thinking 1970's hippy. Do any of you have any ideas in a good bridal type?


Well I think that sums this one up. 

With brush, palette, shear and comb, I'll see you next time.




~Jay~






Thursday, March 12, 2015

Special Effects

When I started my journey out into the world of beauty, there was one thing I was sure of, and that was I had no idea about anything. May it be hair, fashion, makeup, etc... It was just something I had not really thought about and or learned, with coming from where I come from. 

But here we are 10 years later! And I have been working now in the beauty industry for over three years. And let's just say it's been amazing at the least. Sorry for the side note.

Now this past month was the month of February! Many things happened. My brother is a year older now, I have been married for a whole year, which between you and me is crazy to think, it blew by like night to say it seems, and we did special effects. In my last post I talk about the first week and all the learner info I had. Well there are three more to talk about lol, but that's a lot and I can't remember every detail of those three weeks. But all the special effects are still there in my mind. From the bruising and burns you all seen last post. To the amazing look with a bald cap, old age makeup, laying of hair on the beautiful heave of mrs. Rajneet. To laying in my first foam latex piece. Or watching a battle buddy (military buddy) turned into the undead. 

This past month has just been a huge brain stuffing session. Which I'm so grateful that I was able to have the teachers I had. Julian and Liz where amazing instructors, with a wide verity of knowledge and able to show different techniques, that the other might not know and or just does it differently, the burns are the best visual I could remind you to go look at.

The photoshoot that we had at the end of the month was AMAZING to say the least, the makes we all turned out was so super cool! Just show how creative some people can be when they put their minds to it! But i was sad when the class came to an end. Julian goes back home to his FX shop till the next comes around, and I also don't get all the T about the cast on Face Off, because if you didn't know he is a contestant in the show! Just that good at 25.

So after all that good fun, get messy with blood and cuts, etc... It's now time to head over into the world of media. Yes I'm talking all about HighDefinition HD TV folks. 

With brush and palette in hand I'll see you next time. 


Ps head over to www.makeupwithjay.com to see all the works I have completed so far!

~Jay~    

Monday, February 9, 2015

1st Week of SFX

FX Week ONE

First off let me say thank you so very much for coming in out of the weather out there and reading this blog! Again thanks! :D

This past week was the first week, of SFX (Special Effects) or FX, at my School! I have never done anything in the field. I haven't made a mold, i have never applied clay, or 3rd degree. anything of the shorts. But rest assured that after this past i can't wait for the next three weeks!! i have had so much fun! there is so much to know of course, just like all makeup. But with this you need to know how a bruise is made, how to spatter so it looks real, how to make it look like real blood has flown from a wound, or even better how to make a realistic looking burn.

I had no idea what went behind it nor the tricks you can do to make it over the top and amazing looking! I have always enjoyed the FX world. From old school Dracula, to modern style Fx of lets say Underworld. Regardless of the year or genre of FX its all amazing. And as of know at this current moment. This is what i was built for as an MUA. But there is still so much to learn in FX and even in HD, Run-Way, Stage, makeup that i can't of course be sure that this is the only side of the makeup world i want to be in. who knows but its looking like it might be as it super fun and messy as all hell.

   Below is some of the makeups that i have had the pleasure creating! From Bruising, to an ass whopping, to getting your flesh burnt to a crisp, and everything in between. these are all things learned from just week one :D. and sorry if some of them could be considered grotesque. But for those that love the art. your welcome :D well be sure to come back next week and see what I have learned by that time.





and of course just like always. If you have any questions, comments or concerns. just leave them in box below :D !!! thanks again for stopping by!

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Building Blocks and SFX!!

Its been  month since we last spoke, and a lot has happened in that very short amount of time. So lets start at the beginning!

Blush School of Makeup is been so much fun. I remember before starting that i wanted a clean slate, no
knowledge of the beauty industry other than hair of course. I wanted to head into school with no bad habits
that would need breaking, that way I can be modeled to the best of my ability by the amazing teachers that
teach there.

School starts at 9:00 on the dot, if your there or not. no matter the rhyme or reason. 9:00 the teach starts in on
what is known as Theory. Theory can be anything, from the anatomy of the human body, to the skin that keeps 
us safe. We take notes, we do worksheets. Everything you need to know about the ins and out I do suppose. 
I know that you need to know things about the head for Hairstyling. but I guess I never really thought about it 
with makeup. You just slap it on and call it good no?? Or so I thought anyways.

So then after for a few hours we break, which is only a 15 minute break. We are located in the finical district if
anyone doesn't know, and if you know that then you know there is a ton of different shops all around the area, but the question is do you risk going for something good? or just get a water and wait for your 30 minute lunch
(yes only 30 minutes). After the break, guess what time it is for!! you are right!! Core theory time!! this is
the basic building blocks that a makeup artist needs to know before embarking in the field if you ask me. 
As I would never have guessed in a  million years all this went into makeup (mind now blown).
  • Foundations
  • Concealer
  • corrective concealer (WHAT IS THIS)
  • Highlighting and contouring
  • to the basic's of eye primers, to regular primers, and then off to, making eyes, noses, lips and face all look
  •  Oval and almond eyes (wanted face shape and eye shape) my mind over the past month has just been blown away.

I had no earthly idea all this went into makeup. Then there is eye shadows, and the blending of all that
goodness right there. And making sure that they match on each side. You also want to know about Monocratic
color, analogous color and all this other color theory, that yet again! I had no idea all went into makeup. By week
 two I was like what the hell did I just get myself into. And then there were test every Friday and of course I'm
like are you joking me. I just started and you already and throwing me into the "test pit". Lord god I'm about to
fail this and then what. But needless to say a month is down, and the building blocks are now done. And they
were super important and I see why we as makeup artists need them. Just like those in hair, it is also needed
in the field of makeup. 

This coming month is the month that I have been waiting for since I signed up for the school. SFX (special effects)
 for those that might read this and not know what that is. Special effects is basically anything that isn't beauty.
From making one look like a deer, or putting a "vampire brow" on to completely changing your face to look like
 a horror monster straight from Lake Placid. The real kicker about this class is that one of my teachers 
(Julian Bonfiglio) this coming module is a real RockStar and knows his stuff! So to learn form him is going to be amazing. He is currently on the SYFY show Faceoff. How cool is that right? To have a teacher that is that good.
 I have followed the show since it premiered. Its an amazing show for anyone that is into SFX. You get to see 
how things are done, from the idea, all the way to modeling, casting, running it in foam, to application and of
 course painting it. It’s a super awesome show and I'm super excited to be able to pick at the brain of someone 
that has been on the show. And know I don’t know if he has won or how far he has gotten. Of course he is 
bound by law to not talk about it. ( but we all think he has gotten super far). SO I think that ends my first 
school blog. 

I’m thinking of things to do or write about. Even thought about doing a Vlog on Youtube dealing with
 beauty and etc. All comments are welcome, the good and the bad! if you have any ideas on how to make things 
better let me know!

~Jay~

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Lofting making and Body Aching

Today started off great! I was awake this morning around 8:30, which if anyone knows me knows that is a time that I don’t do since I haven’t been in school or working as of late. But this city I am telling you, it’s giving me life! And the gods know that I am always full of energy.
Around noon though, my delivery of lumber came. And I have been waiting for a few days to get this going, so I was able to start construction on our Loft bed. The good thing is I have a little experience in the area.
So with the construction of the loft bed and all that goodness that comes with working along side you husband. MMM let me tell you what. Could have been a lot worse but it wasn’t easy some of the time as well. But its ok this isn’t suppose to be easy right? Marriage is always a struggle no matter the years behind it.
The day is moving right along and things are starting to come together nicely. First the frame, then the studs, you know you need support as this is a state that does have earthquakes. Top to the legs.  Set  up right and set in place and now for the bracers.
After everything is swept up and bed is made. You look at the massive work of art you just created and step back and ahhh at it. You built it with your own hands (and husbands). We do make a pretty good team, him and I. I’m glad that I decided to keep him around for a while. He’s a really good fit I tell you.
So with the loft done and the latter on the side. Only a few more items are needed on the loft to make it complete. Tonight when I rest my aching, throbbing body atop it. I know I’ll fall asleep quiet easily and happy knowing that todays work was all worth the pain.


~Jay~

Friday, January 2, 2015

San Francisco

Thank you for returning or just stopping by. I know that it has been a long time since we last seen one another. But I’m glad to see you again!!

            Since we last spoke, which I didn’t know that it has been since 2013 since I last posted so I do apologize for that. But a lot has changed for my family and me. So 2015 lets get sicking (RPDR)!

            Recap. 2014 I got married to the wonderful man that I have been with since the start of my life outside the military. Things have been up and down, just like any relationship.  But almost a year later I’m still love the guy with my whole heart, no matter the obstacles we have overcome already and those that we will have to in the future I’m sure.

            At the end of 2014, we finally were able to make that move that we have been talking about since 2011.  San Francisco is the city that has cried out to husband and myself for decades. We have always known that we were “bigger” city people.  We have been here in the city now for going on four days. And let me just say... I could not be any happier. Things will get crazy, I’m sure. But after fighting so long to get here and now that we are here. We will do anything needed to stay here. We fell in love with the city from the start. May it been the first traffic jam, or California St. who knows, but we are glad we made it and we are staying.

            School for me is another reason we came out this way. http://www.blushschoolofmakeup.com/! School starts the 5th of January. After finishing hair back east and working in a few different salons I realized that makeup would be a great-added bonus to the carrier field in which I have already spent time and money. Make up has been something I have always been into, may it be beauty or special effects, over to photo shoots, or even bridal. It’s a great-added education benefit. Always remember to have continued education. Never stop or settle for just one thing. If it’s a BA then go and get a MA, or a PhD etc… So I’m always on the look out for some more education to fill up this big head of mine.

            With school starting right around the corner, being a gamer, married man, and new city. There is so much and so little time to get in and do all things that one should be doing when moved to a new city right? But the great things I suppose is that one could really just take time and explore all the things that this Amazing City has to offer and those cities around us.

            Well I just wanted to get something jotted down for a while. The blog is hopefully going to be staying active now. I have so much I want to share, while in school and all things life to have offered! So if you want come on back and read about it here. With me! Jay signing off!

~Jay~