Ahhhhh, Things are Happening! An Update: 3/43/15
First things first (I'm the realest), I moved salons!
Ain't it pretty?
It's a bit of a jump for me, to be honest. The clientele volume is higher, the need to perform is more demanding- but, let me be the one who shatters every artists' dream. When it comes to money, I will follow whatever pays the bills. It just so happened that I really like the shop and the people I'm working with/for.
But, the money guys, so much better. I can actually start throwing money into a savings account for things. Things you'll see further down.
Next, someone must have spiked the kool-aid because it felt like everyone was wanting that summertime change.
And by that I mean everyone cut off their hair. Lots.
I forgot to get a "before" picture, but for reference, her hair was down past her shoulder blades.
Then my friend Blake was like, "Hey...let's hack it."
And I said, "Ok." Mostly because I know what I'm doing and also she's paying me money.
This might be my most favorite haircut I've ever done.
Between the cut and the old ombre, it's a pretty cute look.
And speaking of cute looks....
I did Dakota's nails for our Disneyland trip. They're Monsters Inc themed, and it was my first attempt at the art. Also, it was midnight the night before after a long day at work- so be kind. I did no clean up work. When you get your nails painted at Salon de Samantha's House at midnight- there ain't no clean up.
So after finally falling asleep at 2am, we awoke at 6am to go to Disneyland. This is my family/my boo thang Roger.
Admittedly, this is one of our better family portraits in a long, long time.
Here's all the adorable pictures.
Because following those adorable pictures, on my birthday, Roger proposed and it was awesome.
Poor Roger. We were next to Snow White's wishing well (next to the castle) and it was pretty dark already and apparently- that area is not well lit, so all the pictures I have of this blessed event are pretty terrible. However, it's kind of the least of my worries. I was just happy this happened at all. We've been dating for 4 years and talking about marriage in the last year or so.
Now I know a lot of you are like, "Weren't you surprised, at least a little?"
And I was, technically. Roger and I are realists though, and realists with a lot of anxiety. I would be horrified if this were a true and big surprise. But he managed to pick a secluded spot that I would have never guessed, and did it on a day I wouldn't have guessed- so he did pretty damn good. These pictures are actually staged after the event- which is why we both look ridiculous.
He was on his knee for like 20 minutes and these were the photos we got.
I should not trust my parents to be in charge of iPhone pictures.
And before you guys start acting crazy- yes there will be a blog stream of wedding posts. I will definitely include you all in the planning of it, especially the hair and makeup stuff. And comments will definitely be open. I need all the advice I can get.
And the last thing that's happening:
I got asked to be a bridesmaid in one of my bestie's weddings.
We also went wedding dress shopping for her, but I won't talk or post anything about it because she DID find her dress and I don't want to ruin the surprise for her. Needless to say, it was a very fun and stress free day and I think she made the perfect choice.
The month was kind of intense for me, but it was non-stop fun things happening. I mean, new job, birthday, engaged, bridesmaid....
I can optimistically say that this year is going to be fast paced and really fun... if February is any indicator.
-SamanthaK
