Today is my first official day of employment with MAC cosmetics and I am sooooo excited.
I don't start working until the end of the week but that's OK because I need to go buy some more black outfits to wear to work.

They're paying me very well and the discount is freakin awesome. I basically get to play with make-up all day. It seems strange to get paid for this. . .

I can honestly say that I've never been excited about starting a new job before. I've been applying for it since the... read more

Well, it was short-lived and it completely sucked but my time as an employee of Advertising Specialty Services has come to an end.
At the time I took the job, I just needed the money desperately. I was thinking sales and advertising perhaps weren't my thing, but I figured if I worked hard and had proper training I'd be OK.
Well being that it is a small company, no one had the time to set aside to actually train me. I was taught first by a woman they fired for being lazy and incompetant (or... read more

Since I've blogged. I had major drama in my life and I've been much more reclusive and consequently, haven't had much going on.
BUT
All that has changed and hopefully this will be the beginning of some growth in our little local bellydance community.
I finally (after months of trying) got a call back from a dance studio and I have my first class tonight at 7.
I'm starting to freak out a little, but I'm also really really excited. It's a good sized studio with mirrors! I've never danced wi... read more

I just got home last night so I'm still feeling all fired up and inspired.
First of all I just have to say that I LOVE going to workshops that Sherry puts on. There's just a great vibe (for lack of a better term) Sherry's just so sweet and nurturing and does so much to try to take care of everyone and their wants and needs. I love Sherry.
And Amy (though sadly I didn't get to see her as much this weekend) is always great to hang out with. Brilliant yoga instructor and dancer and just a be... read more

What a great weekend!
I learned so much, met some great dancers and managed through sheer force of will not to put myself in debt with all of the great vendors. Bought 2 CD's from Jeremiah Soto, "the Solace guy" and a moonstone necklace. If I had this kind of will power with food my ass wouldn't be so big LOL

OK details.
First off the venue was very nice. I liked having the venue at the same place we were staying. It was very very convenient. Plus there were several great restaurants an... read more