it's beginning to look alot like........

Christmas! so, this isn't exactly what mese posted but i'll list all the things i love about this time of year, & what i'm grateful for.(in no particular order)

*my family and friends-i am truly blessed to have so many people in my life that i love,and that love me.i don't always show it but i love each and every one of you.if it weren't for such wonderful,amazing people in my life i would not be the person i am today.with that in mind-thank you from the bottom of my heart,and i love you.

*finding something that i know someone would love and seeing the smile on their face knowing that it's something they really wanted-especially my nieces & nephews.their beautiful little faces just make me love being an auntie.

*lights!lights!lights!

*wearing a beanie or scarf-well, anywhere but cali apparently.86 degrees in december?what the crap is that about:)

*having our annual "tempura"night with my siblings at our house a week or so before everyone scatters to the in-laws

*decorating the christmas tree and house

*making treats with my sisters to give out to people

*listening to aaron nevilles christmas cd-it's my favorite one

*going to church on that christmas sunday-it's the best:music,spirit,just love it all

*remembering the birth of our savior and knowing what a blessing that sweet little baby is in our lives.what would it have been like to be there on that night?!gratitude,love,joy,hope,and many other words can be used to describe the spirit that is felt during the christmas season

i hope everyone has a safe,wonderful christmas season with their families and loved ones.so, i tag everyone on my list. i want to know what's a christmas tradition that you do wth your families,or one that you would like to start!happy blogging:)

i love you's

i just wanted to write and say how grateful i am for such an awesome family,and for great friends.i have been truly blessed to be surrounded by so many people who love me,and who are there whenever i need them.sometimes i lose sight of the big picture,and i forget about those things that matter most in life.it is a blessing to know and feel of peoples love.life isn't always easy, but i think that's why heavenly father puts people in our lives-to walk with us when we feel like we can't go another inch.i love each and every one of you.thank you for loving me-that means more to me than i could ever write in words.

Happy Birthday!

happy birthday to all the november bdays in my family:mason 3rd,mama 7th,randy mart 21st,and anyone in between i missed....so tomorrow is nia's and she's turning the big 25.here are 25 reasons i luv the crap out of her:
1.she's always happy
2.if you had an eating contest with her bet tons of money-she's the SLOWEST eater in the world!
3.she always laughs-even if you don't want to it becomes contangious:)
4.she makes killer brownies
5.she looks for the good in people
6.she puts others before her
7.she's a great sister
8.she's a great auntie
9.she's a great BEST FRIEND
10.she never fails to say i love you even if you are wrong or vice versa
11.she's really good at volleyball
12.she sings beautifully
13.she's a good person to have on a roadtrip
14.she's optimistic
15.she makes great food:)
16.she can quote "Nacho Libre"like no other-ask her!
17.she's serves everyone and anyone-during christmas she makes sure that she has enough change to put in everyones little bucket even if it's a few pennies:)
18.she can fro her hair out like chaka khan...just think "chia..or nia....pet"
19.if you are having a crappy day she looks for ways to make it better
20.she tries to sneak you the bigger half of the burrito even if you ask for the smaller half
21."Smiling's her favorite!"
22.even if she's been through hell and back she'd make sure you never knew
23.she's one of the two best sisters anyone could ask for
24.she's selfless
and the 25th(there's plenty more but for bday reasons)why i luv the crap out of her:SHE IS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT.SHE IS SUCH A BLESSING TO HAVE AS A SISTER,FRIEND,AND PARTNER IN CRIME(THAT GOES FOR MELINA TOO).HAVE A GREAT BDAY NIA-HOPE ALL YOUR WISHES COME TRUE!I LUV YOU SISSY!

YES ON 8....register to vote!

IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE IS NOT ONLY REGISTERED TO VOTE,BUT THAT YOU ACTUALLY VOTE.TOO MANY PEOPLE CAN TALK THE TALK,BUT CAN'T BACK IT UP.LESLIE,JOANN,AND I WERE DISCUSSING PROP 8 TONIGHT,AND IT GOT ME FIRED UP.I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW IGNORANT SOME PEOPLE CAN BE TO THE FACT THAT THIS PROPOSITION IS SO IMPORTANT TO NOT ONLY WHO WE ARE AS PEOPLE,BUT AS CHILDREN OF GOD,AND AS MOTHER'S AND FATHERS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.I HOPE THAT PEOPLE WILL REALIZE THAT. I HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE MY CHILDREN TAUGHT WHAT I WANT THEM TO LEARN.I HAVE A RIGHT TO STAND MY GROUND.I HAVE A RIGHT TO CHOOSE MY RELIGION AND TO PRACTICE IT FREELY.I HAVE A RIGHT TO VOTE YES ON PROP 8. THIS PROPOSITION ISN'T DISCRIMINATING AGAINST EQUAL RIGHTS-IT'S FOR DOING WHAT'S RIGHT.FYI:FOR ALL OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO SAY THE CHURCH SHOULD HAVE NO INVOLVMENT?GET A CLUE!WHEN IT BECOMES A MORALE ISSUE,AND MESSES WITH MY FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND WHAT I BELIEVE?YOU BETTER BELIEVE THAT IF I'M GOING DOWN, I'M GOING DOWN SWINGING.AM I ANGRY?YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT.SO IF THIS OFFENDS SOME OF YOU, I'M SORRY BUT I WILL NOT PRETEND THAT THIS ISN'T IMPORTANT TO ME BECAUSE IT IS.PLEASE PLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE,AND VOTE YES ON PROP 8.

i passed...

MY TEST! i was so stressed about it,but i passed.i felt like i could finally breathe.anyway,so what does this mean?well,it means that when you all come and visit me at my lovely school i will be able to work on you...hooray!anyway,wanted to share the good news!i'm off to bed!see you all on saturday at the luau......my other stress:)

my so called life

well,i'm updating my blog once again.school is fantastic.next week i'll be taking a pretty huge test-it's called a "mock board."it's basically a test we have to take in order to get licensed,but they call it "mock"because it's to help prep us for the real deal.anyway,we have to pass our "mock"in order to start working with clients.i feel ok not 100% about it,but i'm just going to keep practicing,and praying.baby steps.anyway,i've learned to tweeze eyebrows,wax eyebrows,upper lips,legs,arms,hairlines,pretty much anything that can be waxed i can do.we are learning how to do a european facial,which lasts anywhere from 30 mins to an hour,and also a bakc facial-which is basically a back massage.i'm super excited.i get to learn more and more everyday,and i'm loving it.i really feel like i'm doing what i'm suppose to be,and it's awesome.so, give me another week or 2 and you all will be able to come in and get work done.by the way,every third saturday of the month is "family & friends" day.that means everyone in the school can bring their family & friends in and they get services for half off.it's better to make appts ahead of time,but i will definately let you all know when,where,and the digits.thanks to everyone for being so supportive and encouraging.i really do appreciate and luv you all! i'll blog again next week!
*p.s.paris graduated last wk(single tear drop:)

milan,rome,paris????????......

so,i thought i would blog a little about my adventures at school since i have time today(it's my day off).so far, "taleula" a.ka. "ralph macheo",my dollhead, has gotten close to 50 facials.we can't practice on real people for 2 weeks so the dollhead is sufficient for now.my doll has two names because when i'm frustrated it's "ralph"but on my good days,she's simply "taleula."i gave nia a facial and she enjoyed it alot.so,safe to say that my very first client was completely satisfied.so far i've learned how to give facials,tweezing & waxing eyebrows.there's so much more to learn,but am really EXCITED to learn everything else.
so,the reason i named my blog it's tittle is because i met a new friend at school.any guesses on HIS name?yep, PARIS!he's a cosmotologist and does amazing hair,and has incredible make-up.anyway,he's the highlight of school for pretty much everyone.he's got a purple mullet,yes mullet,and the prettiest makeup you probably ever have seen on a boy.he wears skinny jeans,and stilleto boots,and i FABULOUS!anyway, just thought you'd want to know all about the wonderful world of school at SALON SUCCESS!
i'll let everyone know when they should swing by and get some work done.i promise i'll do a great job!oh and F.Y.I. i aced my first test....hooray:)