Week One is Complete!

I just want to start off by saying that I am soooo happy that I decided to follow my heart! This school is everything that I expected it to be, and more. I even enjoy reading the 900+ page text book (Miladay's Standard Cosmetology). I have read the first two chapters and they are right up my alley. It is very motivational and I totally agree with everything it says. Examples: "Motivation is the ignition for success. Self-management is the fuel that will keep you going on the long ride to your destination." "You can have all the talent in the world and still not be successful if your talent is not fueled by the passion for your work that will sustain you over the course of your career." "If you are to succeed in life and in your work, you need a sense of purpose and reason for being." (The first two chapters are on Opportunities and Life Skills). I really can't wait to start reading Winn Claybaugh's Be Nice (or Else)! "When you start being nice, everyone wins!" -Winn Claybaugh
At the end of every school day I leave feeling confident and happy. Isn't that great? Even if I didn't do something right, or master a certain technique, I know that I will get it eventually...because 1) that's just how good that school is and 2) I have the determination to go home and practice and figure it out myself.
Another thing I have discovered this week is the beauty of YouTube. If I don't get something right away, or I want to get ahead for the next class I simply YouTube it! YouTube has people like Johnny LaVoy (stylist for Ford Models) who are really awesome at teaching you different styles and techniques.
I am loving life right now. I will soon be starting at a Paul Mitchell focus salon, which I am really excited about. I have got in contact with someone I hope I will eventually be assisting with in NY. I feel like I have an artist inside me waiting to escape and go wild. I am so eager to learn and be taught so many different things. I have to keep reminding myself not to get too excited and not plan too far ahead because unexpected shit called life always eventually ends up happening and messes things up (But that's okay...life is supposed to happen...Where would we be without it?) I was reading in my text book that in order to be successful you should always have a Game Plan. Long term and Short term goals. This may be the only thing that I have read so far that I don't fully agree with. Short term goals are fine, I think almost everyone has them and they are a part of life. But as far as having a "Big Plan" for life...I don't know. I just feel like maybe we don't have the right to say we know where we want to be so many years down the road. So many different things could pop up between now and then. Hell, I could be dead by then...or the world could have a Hair loss epidemic and there would be no need for my skills in this industry. Who knows. In a way I kinda feel like you gotta leave your long term plans in the hands of God. I mean, obviously my Game Plan right now is to be this big, well known stylist making tons of money, traveling the world and having a great family life. But things may change, and my desires might change. I just don't want to get too far ahead... ya know?
Anyways, I'm happy and eager and waiting to get this show on the road ; )