Caper 2010
I've never experienced anything like I had at Caper this year. This event was a present to me for
Christmas (thank you mom & dad) and I could not have been more blessed to go. Kendra was able to go as well with me, so we knew that we'd have an amazing time! I cant even begin to explain how amazing it was.
Day one was full of waiting for our room, cracking "hangover" jokes with Caesar's Place employee's, and nothing but fun. Our room was INSANE... I think I could have done 10 cartwheels in a row across our room. Seriously HOOKED UP, thank you Caesar's! Every time I've gone to Vegas, it has been a little bit of trouble, in a good way. Last time I was on a secret adventure to visit Kayla with a broken air conditioner. This time we had a full free day, and we took extreme advantage of it. Drank our weight in vodka/jack starting in the afternoon and found ourselves at
Diablo's enjoying pitchers of margaritas later that night. It was the first time that all of us were able to go out and an amazing start to our week o fun. I absolutely love those girls.
Day 2 was more inspirational than ever. We went to our "Kick off to Caper" event. Seeing the platform artist of
JPMS put on a show for us with amazing
updo's and
cut's. I kind of teared up, which sounds wussy and all, but this is what it's all about. I'm so extremely passionate about this business and seeing them being so successful with 2000 future professionals screaming for them, was enough for me to see myself doing the same thing some day. We had Dean
Banowitz speak, which is kind of cool because I've worked with him before in LA for his "
Instyler". His assistant remembered me from our video shoot and asked me to keep in touch with her to work with them in the future. I never even realized how far this school will bring me in this business, and I can't wait to see what happens once I graduate. We had a comedian for the second half of the day, and it was hilarious. She had us call someone that we love, to tell them, because we need to realize what is important at the end of the day, and it's the love we have for people in our lives. To say the least, there wasn't a dry eye.
That evening was the White Party for all of us. It was so great to talk with my Mentors and dance with our personal DJ. There were vanilla shakes, chocolate fountains, and baked goodies all around the dance floor.
SOOO delicious, Paul Mitchell sure knows how to throw a party! We were able to take pictures with "the stars of hair" and pimp our talents out. That was also the night that I started getting sick :(
Day 3 was full of class after class after class, starting at 7am. After being sick all night, I tried to be as excited as possible. As soon as we went into class, my whole day changed. I can't even explain how great each class was. Hands On experience with the best of the best teachers! SERIOUSLY?!
sooo amazing. It made me feel even more excited about being a hairdresser and working on my craft. It was a long day with a 4 hours bus ride home! In-n-Out made it better of course and after writing about how fun this trip was, I AM EXHAUSTED.
Recently I found out I wont be graduating until mid-July. It's a total bust knowing that I still have 4.5 months left of school because of missing a few days and taking my leave over Christmas. I'm definitely ready to be done already, but I'll just have a little more time i suppose. Today, my
roomies and I went and got boxes for moving this weekend and packed our kitchen and living room. Tomorrow or Tuesday I will be starting my disaster of a room... not looking forward to that, but definitely looking forward to moving this weekend!
Labels: Caper, Moving, Paul Mitchell, School, Vegas
I always go on kicks of writing in my blog until I overwork myself with school and work. It has been FOREVER since I've been on here. I hate that, because then I try to go through my week and remember what happened. Last week I worked 6 days... I seriously NEVER want to do that again. Although I did happen to save enough money for rent last week! Maybe I'll just suck it up every once in a while! Kendra and I have also been able to balance our work life and "fun" life. We have no officially made friends with EVERYONE at
Killarney's. Even the girls that didn't like Kendra because she is pretty and their boyfriends watch. It's nice to have a friend like her, when I am with her, I feel better. She is a genuine friend and I feel like whenever I would need her, she would be here with me. And of course,
VIS VERSA! It's nice being so far away from home, and be able to have another best friend "added to my
wolfpack"
haha.
We've been looking for places like CRAZY. Kendra, Christine, and I are moving out March 1st. It is so exciting and I honestly can NOT wait. I know that locks me into Orange County for another year, but so far I'm enjoying myself here. It is so difficult though, we want to put a deposit down on a place soon, but financially it is impossible. I have been more responsible with my money since I was forced to grow up in college. I worked and went to school, and lived off pay check to pay check. I would even skip my last few classes during the end of the month, just to pick up shifts so I could live in my apartment. Sad I know, but it taught me to prioritize and save money when I can. With Caper coming up in less than 3 weeks, I want to enjoy my time there and not have to worry about what I can and can't do while I'm there. I will figure out our deposit another time!
I saw Bud the day before he went back to Colorado. It was a surprise to say the least that I would see him, let alone want to see him. It sounds dramatic, and for a while it may have been, but I've been trying to let any bad feelings go. Majority of my friends think I'm an idiot, even some of my family, but I know what is right for myself. Once I saw him, I felt how I use to, and maybe he'll always have that over me, but it was nice to see him. He then told me he's back into town the 25
th of this month. 5 DAYS?! Well that isn't much time to get my priorities in order, and even just a month ago I would have been so excited. I can't decide what I am, but I know that either way, we're always going to be in each other's life. He's helped me a lot when I've needed it and
vis versa. I'd like to think that, this alone would be enough reason to be life long friends. I'll enjoy my time until there isn't anymore...
Labels: Bud, Kendra, Moving, work-o-holic
I'm usually the cheer-y type.. you know.. looking high on my days and being happy with all of the great things I have been given. I am still happy with the things I've been given, and can't wait to see my family starting in a week or two. I am just coming to more of a realization about different things in my life. Realistic points of view, maybe?
I am in the process of trying to figure out where I want to move once I graduate. I know I still have until the end of May, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while. I've always thought I would be better out of Orange County. I've visited San Diego (which is one of the places I initially figured I would move) and have decided I don't really see myself there as much as I use to. I am more interested in looking into Santa Barbara or the Bay Area. I feel like I would be wonderful in a city, but also a laid back area. I'm not really someone who enjoys the craziness of a face-paced city. Maybe for a night out or to visit.. but not forever. I'm also nervous about finding a job and not being ready for a career once I am out of school. All of these things come piling on me because I am scared to see past tomorrow.
I love planning things. Planning my life YEARS in advanced have always been my thing, but I really don't know what I'm looking for anymore. All of the time I had spent planning my life has gone down the dump (i.e. marrying my H.S. boyfriend
bc my parents' were H.S. sweethearts, Finishing college in 4 years, Moving to Spain with my ex, etc.)... I am just worried that if I plan anything else, I will screw it up. But sometimes I can't help myself. It's funny... seeing all of those "plans"
written out, make me see that all of those things were for other people.. and not myself. Which only makes me realize how important it is for me to NOW do things for myself.
Also, dating Bud is coming to more of a realistic point. He wants to teach overseas, or work in another country around the beginning of the year. It's wonderful, and such an exciting adventure lies ahead for him. I couldn't be more proud of his drive to succeed and help others in the process. I kind of envy the ability to just pick up and leave. I have always wanted to travel a little before I settle into an area for a career. Financially, I have a feeling it wont happen, I will need to work to pay off school, but in my dream to live a life full of adventures, I will continue to hope I will receive the opportunity. I just don't see where the rest of this fits... and maybe that's because I am looking too far ahead. I know eventually our time together, motivating and supporting one
another's goals, will get in the way of what we're looking for. And I can't decide if I'm living in a dreamland while I let real life make a fool of me.
Labels: Bud, Job, Moving, Plans, School
I have been super busy! (plus my
Internet on my computer doesn't work..sad)
but
I'm here, finally :) Sunny California welcomed me well, and so far this was the best thing to happen to me yet (minus my ipod dying on me the first day I get here) We've spent so much time on looking at places and making offers, I am just hoping that everything will eventually fall into place. There is so much about the real estate business I never knew, but I've been quick to find out that with the market the way it is, I'll be lucky when I finally get a place of my own. My room in my grandparent's place has almost been completely finished. Once my car gets here (if it ever does!!) I will
officially be moved in to my temp housing. It's a pretty good deal to just make dinner once a week as rent! I haven't done much of the crazy,
outdoorsy, fun, exciting things yet. I'm still worried about finding a job or how long it will take to get to school with traffic! school starts in 2 weeks from Tuesday, I am just super excited. Finally being able to get to start beauty school is amazing. Its less surreal and more real than it has been in the past now that I'm
officially a California Resident.
My recent goal has been to get my aunt to be excited about working out. I signed up at 24 hour fitness (biggest loser here I come!) and they have tons and tons of classes to go to. We both went to a "
Zumba" class, which is more or less like Salsa/Reggae dancing with c
ardio. I felt like I was at the club!
haha. It was also my cousin David's Grad party so me & my roommates (ha) went to
congratulate him. Luckily he already has a career, but it's so exciting to see friends/family accomplish their goals. Next year around this time, I'll be throwing myself a party for my graduation :) here & at home probably.
Lakers won last night after a crazy close game. It must have been from the family putting on every type of Laker apparel/souviner that we owned, including a Lakers pancho. Yes, We are so mexican.
I do miss my friends though, even though I only saw most of them the few weeks before I left. I hope to have a lot of visitors once I get my own place, lots of parties! But until then, I'll just soak up the sun & enjoy the non-humid run in my near future.
Labels: California Lovin, Lakers, Moving, Paul Mitchell
2 quite annoying things occurred to me: the Laker's have decided to give Houston the first game (Idiots) & I am no where close to finding my dream place (let alone ANY place). There is nothing I can do about the Laker's, so its a lost cause if they throw it all away. But I think I've been ultra stressed out recently about moving because everything isn't as perfect as I expected. My mom & I try to make it more fun by going to Ikea, which is my absolute favorite place... well tied with Costco. I can imagine me having a place eventually, but I honestly will not believe it until it happens.
I've been just trying to keep myself busy, so me and my brother, Eric, went to see
Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D. It was super funny, Seth Rogan for sure made the movie. I needed something to make me laugh so hard, and Eric & I did. We thought we were the only people in the theatre, but after a few "shushes" we realized we were not alone. I never realized how expensive 3D movies are though. It was $12.25 for each ticket with the 3D glasses, so we definitely stole the glasses. We had to get our money's worth! Now we're gonna rock them constantly.
I've also made myself go on a semi-strict diet for the next 15 days before I move. I figure I have to be in "pretend shape" before I get there, or at least trick my mind into thinking a salad is as good as a Double Cheeseburger for Mcy D's (
yummmm). I've downloaded a large amount of fast paced music to make me keep working out, which sounds like blah right now. Since I don't have any CD's in the house, I went through our 90's cd collection.. found an amazing MTV's Party Funk 1, or something of that nature, and realized how much I loved that CD. I will carry this CD with me on my move to Cali, and when I'm working out I'll be jammin' to "Come & Ride the Train" and "I love you, always forever, near or far, closer together" techno mix. Too much... absolutely too much.
Labels: Lakers, Movies, Moving
I am getting more excited for California as the day grows near... I only have 18 more days! My dad set up the flight today, so it's official. I'll even be there for Memorial Day so I can hang out with some of my new friends I met at the wedding hopefully! Last week I was in California, which was amazing. My grandparents, aunt, dad & I went and looked at some condo's in OC. It seemed more real every time I went to a new place. This whole year of saving will really help out with the down payment :) We also went to The Paul Mitchell Academy to show my dad how great of a place it is. He's sold on it so far, so I can thank the school for that! Similar to how I was in college, I am already on the hunt for "Paul Mitchell: The School" clothing. I already enjoy window shopping online, now I have a reason to finally purchase some of this stuff. Also from looking online, I have found that me and John Paul have more than our love for hair in common...
(me & JP throwing it up)and he's not drunk. I am an advid "throw up the peace sign because you think your cool" thing. Except John Paul is actually cool. I appreciate that it's almost the perfect school for me, we both love rescuing animals too. Which is like the #1 reason why my mom likes him. And I always thought that he was Paul Mitchell, like just used his middle and last name, but his last name isn't Mitchell. Ha, I guess he started Paul Mitchell with his friend Paul Mitchell, but he died so JP took it over. Confusing.. oh well.
Anyways, I'm super excited for the upcoming times:
1. Savannah & Tisleen come home :)
2. I'm done at Zaidi's Restaurant the 8th (Yippie! I hate that job)
3. My upcoming Birthday & Macarena Tapas (May 9th!)
4. Packing & shipping my car
5. Hearing that I own a place (I hope...)
6. Working out everyday until I move (ha. I wont enjoy that)
7. Last day at the Salon (I will actually miss that)
8. Enjoying my last few days with my friends :)
9. My mom & I flying to Cali!
Labels: Moving, Paul Mitchell, Peace Signs
