~about me~

I've been told that I'm one of the free spirits in my family, which is funny because growing up I wanted nothing more than to be like everyone else.

Being five years younger than my sister basically meant, what I considered, to be living in her shadow and just assumed that I would end up like her.

Looking back, now it's pretty obvious but at the time I just didn't see the bigger picture. Instead of studying I was often found on the stage or elsewhere with the rest of the theater people. In fact, that is what broke me out of my shell and started to mold me into who I am today. After graduation I moved in with my (then) boyfriend, a year later met my fiance, and a couple years after that had my son.

Am I happy? Of course!
Am I happy right now in my office? Ehh...not so much but I digress...  ;)

I love my family and often spend my days at my desk looking at pictures of Jason (the fiance) and Donnie (the boy) missing them so much that it feels like my heart miight burst.

Is this the way I saw my life? Heck no! That's why I like it so much, though, because I've come to the realization that I am incredibly non-traditional in every aspect of the word...and I've stopped caring about how others feel about it. (So there!)


On Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 5:30 I am (or at least attempt to be) well dressed and professional, however, anytime afterwards my piercings come back in and I get to sit back and relax.

Working full time in my office is part of the reason as to why I started this blog in the first place. The thing is, I've always had a passion for make-up. Even as a little kid, the first place I'd stop at any store was the cosmetic section. There's no surprise that even now it remains an obsession.

As self-absorbed and materialistic as this might sound, make-up keeps me grounded. I spend a lot of time being someone I'm not but "putting on my face" is one way that I can constantly remain who I am. Even at work, they might be able to tell me to take out my nose and labret studs but I've never had a boss say anything about my eyeliner or lipstick.

I think that's one reason why this subject pulls me so because it's been a part of me all my life.

So here's to peachy pink blush, red lipstick, and where ever life may lead!