We did it, we hiked the Y.
Its been on my list of things to do-
Check. I did it.
& probably wont ever do it again.
Its hard. & Im not a hiker.
as you can see...
these make me happy-
1. laughing uncontrollably until my stomach hurts
2. sending & receiving things in the mail
3. the relief i feel after a really good cry
4. weddings. everything about them
5. the warm sun on my skin & being outside
6. sleeping in
7. ice cream
8. reading a really good book
9. blogging.. & blog stalking
10. using my imagination & dreaming big
11. leaving random love notes
12. blasting music with all the windows down
13. spending hours doing absolutely nothing
14. people watching
15. a forever family & friends who make me smile
i adore rainy days
Believe in yourself. Believe in your capacity to do great and good things. Believe that no mountain is so high that you cannot climb it. Believe that no storm is so great that you cannot weather it. You are not destined to be a scrub. You are a child of god, of infinite capacity. Believe that you can do it- whatever it is that you set your heart on. Opportunities will unfold and open before you. The skies will clear when they have been dark with portent.
- Gordon B. Hinkley
Read this.. seriously
At school one of our main focuses is being daymakers. Our name tags simply say our name and number followed by DAYMAKER. We not only have the opportunity to beautify them, but we also have the chance to touch their lives and make their day, and thats one of the reasons I love what I do.
David Wager started this daymaking movement in the beauty industry the day he saved the life of one of his clients by simply making her day.
1988- I was working in the salon when one of my clients, who normally came in every five weeks like clockwork for a haircut, came into to have her hair styled for the evening. This was odd, since I had never seen her for a style in between appointments. I figured that she must have an important social engagement that evening. When she arrived, I inquired if that was indeed the case. She said, "No, I just really want to look and feel good today." So I gave her a great scalp massage and shampooed and styled her hair. During our thirty minutes together, we joked and laughed and had a great time. When I finished, she hugged me and smiled a great smile as we said goodbye.
It was a few days later that Daymaking pierced my soul. I received a letter from this same woman, who was in the hospital. She explained that she had come in to have her hair styled because she was planning to commit suicide and wanted to look good for her funeral. She shared with me that she had such a great time during our appointment that she left the salon, went home, called her sister and asked her to take her to the hospital to get some help. She wanted to live. She went on to thank me just for being there and caring, without having any idea what she was going through.
I often think how easy it would have been for me to have been pre-occupied that day and taken that appointment for granted, to not be there. It could have produced dramatically different results in both our lives. I thank her for the gift she gave me in that letter and that experience. It has truly shaped my life's work and me.
Now you can see the difference we can make in others' lives, whether it is something as profound as this or as simple as smiling at a stranger.
- David Wagner
Life as a Daymaker
Pg: 12
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone tried a little harder to make someone else's day? I know that when I feel like I've made someone else's day, it in return makes my own. Its like killing two birds with one stone.
I absolutely loved this book and would recommend that everyone should read it.
Did you know??
Did you know that PANTENE PRO-V uses the same ingredient in their shampoo and conditioners thats in hardwood floor cleaner? Thats why it makes your hair so shinny. BUT, it leaves a nasty wax in your hair that comes off when slide cutting onto the scissors. GROSS.
Trust me people. Its the Truth. I have witnessed it with my own 2 eyes.
Please people, use professional hair products. Call me a hair snob if you please, I guess thats what beauty school does to you... turns you into a hair snob.
Im a member..
I finally joined the gym. Golds has treated me well so far and we have done a pretty good job and attending at least 3 times a week. The people who work there find us very humorous as would I if I watched us try to work the machines. (Who knew all you had to do to start the elliptical you just have to start moving it and press quick start?) We had our personal trainer day on Tuesday and Im not going to lie, Jeff and Brian sure worked us! I can barely walk today and had to roll off my bed, just goes to show how out of shape I am. Me, Lauren and Cait were there for 3 hours with them, and Im sure everyone at the gym thought we were the biggest goof balls. Sadly we are pathetic and completely out of shape, but thats all about to change as we force ourselves to actually be active. Our goal is to attend at least 3 times a week so wish us luck... and no more pain.
CAPER 2010
A few weeks ago 65 students from the PMTS- Provo had the awesome opportunity to go to a 3 day hair show event in Las Vegas along with over 2,000 other Paul Mitchell students across the United States all staying at Caesars Palace, and I was one of them! It was AMAZING. The event was filled with lots of educational classes and workshops, inspirational speakers, career fairs, fashion shows, good food, parties, and lots of famous people. I seriously had the time of my life. Not only was it fun just being in Vegas and staying with some of my best friends in one of the top floor suites looking over the Bellagio fountains, I was also able to gain sooo much knowledge and become better as a hair dresser, meet new friends, and grow as a person. Im so thankful that I was one of the lucky ones to have had the opportunity to go because I loved it.
walking the strip in the rain with our cute umbrellas
John Paul Dejoria
Robert Cromeans
Donny & Marie Osmond
Angus Mitchell- the son of Paul Mitchell, & a total babe by the way.
Kathy Buckley- This woman is incredible. She is a deaf comedian and a inspirational speaker. At first she had us laughing so hard we wanted to cry, but by the end we were all sobbing because everyone was so touched by her story. She was born with a disease that left her deaf but it went unknown until she was 8 years old, she was physically and sexually abused, she was ran over by a lifeguard jeep at the beach, and she was diagnosed with cancer. She talked about overcoming all her trials and becoming a better person because of them. She is honestly amazing. I bought her book that she signed and have started to read it, and once again I am amazed at how awesome she is. Her book is called "If you could hear what I see"- Buy it, borrow it, check it out from the library, just read it.
I can flyyyy
White Party
Cheesecake- Yummmyy
Dear Tooth Fairy-
I just lost my last baby tooth. I know Im 20 years old but i'll still be expecting some moneeeyy under my pillow.
Love,
Sophie
Adoption.
I love adoption and my family and I have been blessed by the miracles of adoption! Adoption has been such an important part of my family. We were lucky enough to have Surie come into our lives where she amazes us and brings us joy and blessings every single day. Adoption brings people together and creates relationships that would never come about in any other situation. Adoption is a AMAZING process that allows the Lord to create families in a very unique way.
Im trying to convince my parents into adopting a baby from Haiti. My Mom is on board, but according to my Dad- "We have already had our fare share of adoption with Surie."
Uhhh HELLO. Who wouldn't want another one of these?
Oh, and thanks to all the talk at my house about adopting a baby from haiti- Surie is now walking around telling everyone that babies in Haiti are sleeping in the dirt and need to be saved. Hahaha its hilarious the things she picks up.
Looks like I'll just have to wait and adopt some of my own, and BELIEVE me- I WILL. I'll have some of my own, and some adopted. Im down to have a million little kids, and hopefully my future husband is too!
Adoption really has been an amazing part of my life and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity my family was given to be a part of it.
But seriously, Im still trying to convince my Dad that adopting a baby from Haiti is a great idea. Wish me luck, because I doubt it will flllyyyy.
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