Day ONE

 Today is my first day of Cosmetology school. I am a little bit nervous and very excited. It’s honestly something I never thought I would do. I got out of high school and didn’t want to do any further education. I was happy with the way I was and didn’t have any other dreams that involved needing any kind of after high school school.

                But that only lasted as long as it took me to snag this dream of mine. A dream in which Cosmetology school is the first step. I’ll write up a page later and title it “The Dream” to post at the top of this blog, but for now I’ll just say…It’s a dream that, in theory, is pretty new. But it’s roots go back many years.

                I leave for classes in just over 30 minutes. My heart is pounding just a little. It’s honestly hard to tell if it’s excitement, nerves or the coffee I’m guzzling. I hope there’s a place to get coffee on campus.

                I’m thankful for all the things that have brought me to this day. My mom for teaching me how to read and write. The things that shaped me as a child to where now, as an adult (I still can’t get used to calling myself that, but since I’m 20 and ½ I guess it’s time I do.) I have a passion and a desire to help people. And yes…my dream involves helping people. My whole family for loving me. And my boyfriend who encouraged and inspired me right up to this point to overcome my insecurities and doubts and made me believe I /could/ do this. (You wouldn’t believe what a big thing that is.)

                I’m a blessed girl, but I know that even blessed people have to work hard to achieve anything truly great in life. Like I like to say and I can’t remember who first said it, but it’s a good quote “God helps those who help themselves.” (I’m not getting into the theology behind that quote. My point is that the concept rings true.) So, I’m planning on working hard and never stop reaching for what I can see in front of me.

                Life looks bright when you have something to move towards.  And that’s what I have. I have two great dreams. But more on that in the “The Dream” page later on. I want to serve God, love other and shine. Gosh, I want to shine. There’s too much darkness in this world and it is my belief that, not matter what you do, you can make it a chance to shine a light in a dark world. Don’t worry, I won’t start preaching.

                You’ll probably notice that this blog is really just a chance for me to spill and ramble about my school and how it plays into my life. It’s a journal, a scrapbook and an outlet. I’m looking forward to documenting my journey and have something to look back on at the end of it. And it's all going to be first drafts so go easy on me

                I know there will be ups and I know for a fact that there will be downs. But neither of those are bad. Each of them are just a chance to grown and learn and have something to stand on top of. I’m ready for the ups and trying to be ready for the downs. But can you ever really be? I don’t know. I’m just praying for the grace to get through them all. And embrace them for what they are.

                I kind of feel like Dorothy as she set off to find the Emerald City. Or Bilbo Baggins as he charged out of the shire for the first time. Or Lucy as she stepped into Narnia for the first time. It’s a big, scary journey. Dangers and fears and insecurities. But at the same time, magic and wonder and beauty.

                It’s a good day for an adventure, don’t you think?