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Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
So I'm having one of those days where I feel like my work isn't good at all and yeah I just feel like crap and I know this has nothing to do with makeup for once lol but you girls are super nice and I was wondering what everyone thought of what I did and I will warn you my camera sucks so my makeup is a lot darker lol :/
Jan 25, 2014
Cat C.
Aww sweetie don't feel discouraged or upset! Everyone has those days and it gets better :) just try your best at everything and you'll never look back on things and feel like you didn't try. You have great potential and working on it will always pay off! :)
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
Thanks cat c: like for me it really sucks BC my mom has no clue how much I love makeup I tried to tell her I wanted to do theatre makeup once and she like shunned me for a few days so its especially hard for me :/
Jan 25, 2014
Cat C.
No problem!
Yeah I had the same issue with my mom. She's not big into make up and all, so it was a challenge getting her to understand when I first got into makeup. I remember being like 12 and wanting to experiment with make up and just be around it lol but she didn't see why. It wasn't until I turned 15 or so, that she was more understanding. Even now, I have never told her I consider a career in beauty but it's in my mind. She wants me to keep going to school and I do too, but its a struggle not being sure what I want to do yet.
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
Jan 25, 2014
Cat C.
I understand you, Jeni. But if it is truly what you want, then don't stop working at it. Sfx make up is tough, and you working at it at a young age is a great start.
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
I'm trying really hard :D your the best cat (hugs)
Jan 25, 2014
Cat C.
I'm glad to hear that! And thank you, I'm just happy I can help someone and relate :) you're a super sweet girl and you're beautiful and have so much dedication. That's very inspirational, Jeni!
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
I'm trying :/ but school is really expensive so I'm just trying to be me and put myself out there c: and its more fun! lol.
Jan 25, 2014
Lizzy W.
A parent's love is unconditional - at least it's supposed to be. Your mom might not understand your passion at first, but once she sees how much you truly love it, and how happy it makes you, she will be more accepting. Coming out, so to speak, is not an easy thing, but if you want to have a job that makes you happy, then it's the first step in getting there. Even if she doesn't give you her full support or blessing, it's your life. No one else can live it for you. In fact, no one else has to live it for you, so they have no right to try and rule your decisions or have their own set of expectations for you. It might be scary telling her at first, but do it anyway! Keep working hard for what you want, and it will pay off :)
Jan 25, 2014
Anabel V.
I like your pic :) Reminds me of poison ivy. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're only just beginning, there's a long road of learning ahead of you. Your mom may not understand why you're so passionate about this but she'll come around. In the meantime you can get involved in things like school plays and try to see if they'll let you help with the actors' makeup. Seeing how committed you are to this might help your mom come around
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
Ana b that poison ivy look was the only of my crazy designs I could wear to school during homecoming lol and in high school I did do all the theatre makeup for the acting class and then finally my last semester of school was able to talk her into the acting class for myself in which I was about to skip to the higher class...my dad on the other hand has been very supportive as he's into theatre and stage lighting he's bought my sets as I grew up and everything but my parents are separated its pretty much what one parent loves the other hates.
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
And Lizzy my mom is the scariest person to talk to no joke lol the only time when she said I'm proud of you was in a note when my cheer squad went to champs in 5th grade and then she made me quit since I apparently got an attitude problem and only cared about that...a little after cheer I got into makeup c:
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
Lizzy b that's why she doesn't know about my page on hear yet.
Jan 25, 2014
Ariel D.
Lizzy w...sorry my brain isn't awake yet sorry hun.
Jan 25, 2014
Lizzy W.
Haha no problem!
And I know how you feel. I had a similar situation with my parents a few years ago. The thing that I learnt is that parents aren't perfect! I know that sounds so dumb and obvious, but internally I was blaming my parents for not doing a better job and making more of an effort to understand me. The truth was, they just didn't know how to talk to me without saying the wrong thing and pushing me further away. It may be harder than you realize for your mom to say, "I love you, and I am so proud of you. I'll support you no matter what." But that is what every parent has on their heart. Everything they do is to protect you, give you a good future, and make you into the best person you can be. Sometimes they make the wrong judgement call. Because of that, once you're over 18 it becomes your responsibility to make good choices and create the life you want. Don't assume that you know what your mom is thinking, or how she will react to your news. Trying to read minds never end well, and she might just surprise you.
I know it's easy for me to sit here and write this because I'm not the one who has to do it, but I just want you to know that I understand! I had social anxiety and it made it near impossible for me to talk to people and have a normal conversation. I only got over it by facing my fears, one small step at a time. Face your mom, Jeni! It doesn't have to be today or next week, but at some point you are going to have to be honest with her about where your passion lies. Tell her, "Mom, I have something to tell you. My passion in life is for sfx makeup, and I know you don't understand it, but it makes me happy, and it makes me come alive, and it's all I can see myself doing. I know you have other dreams for me, but at the end of the day I'm the one who has to go mt job each day, and this is the only thing I want to do. It was really hard for me to say this, but I hope you will support me in doing what I feel is right for my own life."
Jan 25, 2014
Lizzy W.
"Don't be afraid of your fears. They're not there to scare you; they're there to let you know that something is worth it."
Jan 26, 2014
Ariel D.
Aww thanks again Lizzy c: I'll tell her as I get better I'm still learning but I love it c: