New Job!!!!!

Hi,

I am back with exciting news!!!!!  I got a job in aesthetics at a great place.  I also celebrated my birthday!!!!  It was fun seeing an old friend and having fun in the" big city." ( LOL)  Moving on,  I have been studying every chance I get for my international certification.  The test is very hard but I like to push myself. However, I am finally meeting challenges on things I want in life.  I really want to own a business.  I believe I have the talent for it and the drive.  I will still be a teacher for a few more years; but, I want to see what I can build with my own hands.   I am not afraid anymore on what directions my life will go. Wow!!!!  I realize it's me and God now on this journey.  I am in the diver seat with my family supporting me.  Three years ago, I could not say that about my life.  I live and breathe from approval from friends, and wanting what I believe was success.  The only person you have to feel good enough for is yourself.   I am human, I get scared, I get upset, I get hurt, but I am still here. :)



                                                                 ( My Spa Room)                          

Let's have cake!!!

Hello once again,

I am so happy I am a Gemini!!!!  I don't stay moody for too long!!!!  Maybe that is why my sign has twins associated with it.  I had a chance to be an artist in my own way like Nic by making a great diaper cake for one of my students.  It was a pleasure to spend an afternoon with a great friend who is an artist as well.  I also love her beautiful children!!!!!  The moral of the story is to get out when you feel that season of change chasing after you.   You get out of bed, and thank of the many blessing you do have.  Moreover, that is what I did today.  I thought of someone else and the joy she brings to me.  I felt so happy laughing, and being with a friend to create a gift that will bring so much joy to a wonderful student of mine.   Isn't that what life is about!!!!   :)

                                                                   (Isn't it Lovely!!!!!)

Moving forward!!!!!

Hey again,

I am finally out for summer break!!!!  I will miss all my students, but it is time for a break.  Since the last time I blog, I am going full speed ahead in trying to be an international skin therapist.  All that means is I have to take a test in September, but I am preparing now for that test.  Hence,
I have not been on the blog.  However, I do not know if I am truly myself these days,  I have been feeling a little down on thinking too much. (LOL)  I have a birthday coming up very soon, and I realize I am getting closer to forty.  Guys, I feel a little anxious  about that.  Every year is a blessing, and I feel I have been full speed ahead on my life goals.  Yet, I feel I should be happier in my personal life.  I have never been a girl with  a lot of friends, yet I thought I hit the jack pot with a couple of friends I met a few years back.  I thought we would be friends forever;however, sometimes life can throw you a curve ball very fast.  I just don't know how to pretend anymore that's life.  I always dream on my wedding day I would have my girls beside me, and I would have them with me shopping for the dress,  ( I am a southern girl, and don't care who knows it,)  It's my blog, and I have a space for me to free on what I am thinking.  I have sisters, friends from work/college, and a great childhood friend who I can count on.  However, I don't have all my girls I have always dream of beside me.  Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes that I won't have them to stand beside me on my wedding day.  The only comfort I have is that I know God is a caring, and never let you suffer for too long on issues he can solve for you with severance to him,  His love has me so thankful for what I do have in life.  I have a great boyfriend, a wonderful Godmother who is my best friend, sisters, and friends who cherish me for who I am.  Therefore, even if I am sad on what was, I try everyday to be happy on what I have.  I feel it is best to voice your concerns, and let God do the rest.   How can I be Shun Naturally if I did not feel this way? With that being said, I want each one of you all to do the same.  It is okay to voice your concerns, but know we all have a purpose in this life.  Bye for now!!!!!!

                                                   ( Feeling cold and carefree in South Carolina!)

Hello,

I am on the job hunt!!!!  I feel so funny looking for a job that is not gear towards teaching.   However, I need experience before I  could ever think about owning a business.  I am so happy that I will have a week off real soon because my body is worn out due to my schedule for the last two years.  Guys, I am getting younger every year, LOL, but it is time to slow down now.  I also can't wait to share my experiences with you real soon.  Now, on to the fun stuff.  I got my hair highlighted again by Ecocolors.  I love this salon in Atlanta.  If you ever get a chance to go, please go.  This salon fits my style to a tee.  It's a wonderful place to get your hair done by people who care about the products they use. I am not a spokesperson for this salon, it is just a place I found on my own.  Please check it out- https://www.ecocolors.net.  Jen is the stylist I used.  Ironically, we went to the same high school .  This 
world is really getting smaller everyday for me.   Another random thought is I need to get back into traveling.  
I have not been out of the country in almost five years.  I want to see Europe again, and visit Africa in the 
next five years.  I even want to see Cuba!!!!! If I can get my international licence in aesthetics, I can travel 
and get paid as well.  I can even use my ESOL degree too! I am so happy I listen to a friend 
and use the teach grant to go back to school.  Also friends,  I am in my last year of service for this grant.  
Therefore, I have much love for the United States government with the opportunity to go to school for free by
giving service to a school in need for four years.  This post message is very clear- Keep pushing!!!!!!  

This is one of  the reason I keep pushing forward in my life

( I will never forget the heroes of Selma.)

                           

Greetings,

I finally did it!  I am an esthetician.  Honestly, I am still catching my breath.   A lot has change in the two years I have been studying to get this trade.  I feel very powerful right now.   I always wanted a trade that could help me be self sufficient in my life.  Therefore, I can always have a job now with my two hands.  It is a wonderful to be able to make your money with God's help on your terms.  I also like that this job will allow me to work, and return to school in the near future.  I realize that I like to learn, and I always will be a student and a traveler.   I'm moving forward with a couple of friends and God as my driver.  I not looking back on past friendships, and failures in my life.  I telling you it leads to too many doubts on what your future holds.  Please go for your dreams, and let God be at your center.  He won't let you down in being the best person you can be on this earth.   Now, what is my next goal?  I guess you all have to wait and see.  ;)

                                                    Thanks again, ESI, your future can start here!!!!!
                                                                            Graduation Day!!!!

Hello guys,

Well I have been missing in action for a very good reason.  I have been trying to graduate  from aesthetics school.  The struggle has been real and difficult to maintain a full time job, part-time job, and going to school.  I still have a long way to go on what I want to do with my career, but one step at a time is very important to remember in life.  Moreover, I never knew how difficult it would be to maintain a life and be a student at the same time.  It gets harder as I get older, but I will say it is worth the sacrifice to do a career that will bring joy to others and me.  Guys, even if this career is only a weekend job for me, I can be happy sharing my time and knowledge with people who want to look and feel good.  I will keep updating you all on my progress.  Have a bless day!!!!  It is so good to be Naturally Shun!!!!