Last year I left two separate jobs. I then spent sometime reeducating myself in the skin care profession...apparently that has paid off (YEEEEE!).
This week I had two interviews and am moving forward with the hiring process next week in a spa. I'm so happy that I will finally be putting my Esthetician's license to use. I hope that I have actually found my path.
Today during my second interview I was asked what made me choose the skin care profession. I suppose a love of products is part of it, but thinking back I've been interested in skin and body care for a long time, I love the atmosphere that you get to work in and helping others to feel good inside and out is a great feeling. Right out of high school I took a course in massage therapy, but at the time I didn't have very supportive friends. I had people that chuckled about my chosen profession. I considered going into skin care then, but put it off thinking that no one would take me seriously.
Years later I made the choice to get my Esthetician's license. I researched some schools and found one that fit my personality, completed my courses in six months, and passed the state board exam on the first try. I know that you're not supposed to live your life with regrets but putting off pursuing this profession has been mine. I worried to much about people's opinions (no worries though, these people are no longer a part of my life).
If you are ever at a point in your life where you want to change direction, trust yourself. The true hearts in your life will support you.
Found a product that falls into my "nice enough to buy it twice" category. I found it while browsing the skin care section at the Vitamin Shoppe one day. It was rather summery at the time and I liked the idea of a quick spritz to refresh myself. Fast forward to now where it's cool outside and heater-warm inside...and my skin has just been feeling dry and voila~instant hydration.
Aubrey's Sparkling Glacier Complexion Mist has a light refreshing scent. In the morning I like to apply it right after I wash my face (and right before my moisturizer) and later in the day I enjoy a little mist to freshen up my day. This product is not tested in animals and also boasts being vegan and even gluten free (if you need to avoid spraying gluten on your face). The super bonus today at the Vitamin Shoppe was that it was $3 off (it retails there for $6.99), so it's affordable to begin with but who turns their back on almost half off?
As far as facial sprays go, I've also purchased from Urban Decay...and while I do like their All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray that is going to set me back between $14-$30 (travel-full size) and right now I just don't have the disposable income for that.
Do yourself and your skin a favor a little mist after you wash your face will add a few seconds to your routine...but your skin may thank you for it.
I'm doing my best to stick with my exercising and have finally reached that miraculous point of actually looking forward to my next class (went to three this week). Sadly though, I have not reached the miraculous point of being more energized throughout my day. Working out in the morning is still my preferred time of day (for me it beats having to wait around for a class in the evening) and I do seem to get more done directly after. Nothing like being a sweaty mess at the grocery store second thing in the morning.
What I'm hoping is that I will start working again soon and therefore have more things to fill my day thus keeping my momentum going. I've seemed to arrive at the old catch-22 though where I need experience to get a job but can't get a job without experience. This was my dilemma when I last attempted a skin care career. Fingers crossed that I may have an interview in the next week.
Until I've rejoined the workforce though, I'm will continue to keep busy with working out...it's not as if I have any valid excuses not to do so. Right? Right. Once I'm back to work I will need to keep it up...but we will cross that bridge when we get there (again hopefully soon)! Motivation provided by Disney Pixar and I just have to keep swimming (or in my case PiYo-ing, Yoga-ing, and Barre-ing).
Cheers to you and hope that all is going swimmingly for you!
Years later I made the choice to get my Esthetician's license. I researched some schools and found one that fit my personality, completed my courses in six months, and passed the state board exam on the first try. I know that you're not supposed to live your life with regrets but putting off pursuing this profession has been mine. I worried to much about people's opinions (no worries though, these people are no longer a part of my life).
