new beginings

[jennylafleur]

It's official so I can finally share the big news I have been DYING to tell you 'all!

The Bad News: I won't be attending Costume College this year after all. So if you know anyone who needs a membership or a gala ticket I'd love to sell them mine! (memberships can be transferred until June 24th)

I'm incredibly bummed out about not seeing my far-flung costuming friends, lounging in Roman dress with you guys and missing the first ever making bobbin-lace class I've seen offered at Costume College (razenfrazen!) but I'm really excited about the reason I can't go...

The Good News: I will be attending The Paul Mitchell School in Woodbridge to become a licensed cosmetologist!

It's something I've thought about doing for YEARS but my fears and doubts always held me back. As I've been doing a lot of deep soul searching over the past few months, I finally found the faith and the courage I needed to follow this path. It's time to stop standing on the sidelines cheering on friends as they take risks and follow their dreams; it's time I followed their example. Things have fallen into place every step along the way so far and I feel an incredible peace and surety that this is what I'm supposed to do.

I start school on June 18th. It's an intense 11 month program, Tuesday-Saturday, so there are lots of costume events this year that I simply won't be able to do and I don't know how many sewing projects I'll have time for. But it's only a year and my new mantra is short term pain for long term gain!

Wheee - have I mentioned I'm SO excited?!!!

Comments

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

I am so happy and excited for you!! You will be marvelous!!

[bellamissella.livejournal.com]

Yay! Congrats, that's great news! Way to go for what you want. It's too bad about CoCo and costuming holds, but you're right, it will be worth it in the long run! :)

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

ooo you will be SO GOOD AT THAT!!! That's so exciting! We'll miss you in the short term, but what an awesome long term!! I can't wait to hear about all the awesome things you can teach us all!

If you need a face to draw on let me know :-)

[joysdaughter.livejournal.com]

Oh, Jenny, that's wonderful news - congratulations! A great opportunity must be taken - enjoy the course.

[my-stitching.livejournal.com]

That is wonderful news! As someone who recently decided to do the same (I am now in nursing school), I can tell you that it feels great to finally follow a path you have wanted to walk for so long. A lot of hard work is ahead of you but it will be so worth it. Go you!

Oh and fabulous shoes!

[wereleopard.livejournal.com]

Yay, congrats!!! I am so happy you get a chance to chase your dreams :)

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Awesome, congrats!

[newgarb.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Double congrats for taking that first brave step into the unknown:)

Also, those shoes??? So awesome!

[the-aristocat.livejournal.com]

First, nooooo! I'm sorry to miss you. But more importantly, congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you!

[renzys-frenzy.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful!! And Paul Mitchell is very prestigious! You will do fabulously!

[butterballbunny.livejournal.com]

Congrats! We'll miss you at CoCo.
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[rose-bertin.livejournal.com]

Ahhh congratulations!!! I'm SO excited for you and I know you're going to be amazing!!!

[tayloropolis.livejournal.com]

YAY! That is truly awesome news and I am so proud of you for going out on a limb and taking a risk. And I know it will have a huge payoff for you!

[jubilima.livejournal.com]

WOO-HOOOOOO! That is so exciting! Congratulations on the big leap. I know you are ready for the challenge. I can't think of a better cosmetologist than you--you will make your clients feel so comfortable and at home. It's like a mini-hostessing party every time. ;) So sorry to miss you at CoCo, but you can dye/cut/up-do my hair any time!

[laracorsets.livejournal.com]

Exciting!!! And congrats!

PS - I live in Rahway, one town over from Woodbridge! Please do visit.

later edit - still so happy for you but now realize your school is in Woodbridge, Virginia and not in Woodbridge, New Jersey. oopsie.

[vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com]

Fun! Go you.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is cool! I know you'll be fantastic at that! We'll miss you at the costume events you can't come to, but since you'll be even better at Whore Makeup afterward, it'll be worth it! ;)

And seriously cute shoes!

[love3angle.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Bummed I won't get to see you, but I'm so excited for your plans!

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Yay! It will all be worth it in the end!

[williamsburg24.livejournal.com]

Congrats!!!!!!! You will do great!!!!!!

[silkfrocks.livejournal.com]

So incredibly and tearfully proud of you. And very happy for you as well,

[jennil.livejournal.com]

I'm so far behind reading my friends list that I'm just now reading this, but wanted to be sure all the same to add my congrats and wishes for the best of luck with this new adventure! I'm sure you'll be amazing at this, because you always look impeccable! :)