"Is omission, betrayal?" / Day Twenty Seven.

30 Day Blog Challenge.

Day 27.

Your Month In Great Detail

Once again, I'm posting up a blog by killing two birds with one stone. I know this month hasn't ended just yet, but with the new year that has just started, I have learnt so much already. This past week has been tough but a great learning experience.

As far as the "details" of how the past four weeks have been, I have finally graduated from the Academy and am now a fully qualified make up artist! This has been my greatest achievement so far in regards to my career and something that I'm ready to work towards. (Full details on my course will be saved for another blog post!) This month, I have also said goodbye to last year and say hello to a brand new beginning for 2012. I celebrated my graduation, spent time with friends that I have made and said goodbye to a friend that lives on the other side of the country.

Possibly the biggest "event" that has happened this past month is something quite personal and to be honest, disappointing. Anyone who has ever loved someone so much only to be extremely disappointed in something that they did will most likely relate. I found out that someone lied to me. Someone who I considered my best friend and more.

I used to always ask myself this question all the time, and for the longest time I had no answer but now I think I have a pretty clear answer for it.

"Is omission betrayal?"

When someone keeps something from you, is it a lie? Is it betrayal? Even if you didn't ask? Short answer - Yes.

I'm never one to write off someone very quick. I believe in second chances and I like to hear someone out. I analyse the answer and try to dig deep and see if the answer is legit. If you've done something wrong, the best thing to do is man up, swallow your pride and own up to your mistakes and rectify the problem. The truth will always come out, so there is no need to lie. Lying to someone will always cause you to hurt someone and lose their trust. Plus, I think people will appreciate your honesty.

Another thing about lying? Don't lie to yourself. People often have traits and personalities about themselves that they have but don't want to admit, but it's better if you do sometimes so you know how to fix it if you don't like it.

From this unpleasant experience, I've learnt a lot. I've admitted things to myself that I was always afraid of and realised that as much as the person who has done me wrong has to change, I do too.

All of this is probably so cryptic to the reader, but I'm sure you'll find a way to relate it to you somehow!

xx

Day Twenty Eight and Twenty Nine.

30 Day Challenge

Day 28.

This Year In Great Detail

Day 29.

Your hopes, plans and dreams for the next 365 days.

I know, I know. I skipped a day or so but I thought I would again kill two birds with one stone with this blog post!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that everyone welcomed the new year surrounded by family and friends =) The year 2011 was most probably the best year of my life and lets hope that the year 2012 will bring in even more exciting new adventures!

The end of the year gets us to reflect back on the things that we did for the past 12 months and when I look back on the things that I have done, I can't help but feel proud of myself. Last year, I did the most amazing things, gotten close to a lot of people who I now cherish and finally took a massive step in building my career. I can now look back on this year saying that I have no regrets and more importantly, that I achieved something that I have been wanting for so long.

I'm never one for drama and love to have positive outcomes and I think those traits of mine have really come out last year. I enjoyed my time by attending friends birthday celebrations, screaming and dancing about at concerts, coming home at ridiculous hours, strengthening friendships, building new ones, seeing my family overseas, witnessed two important people in my life tie the knot, defining my relationship and most of all, studying to begin my career.

I can't stress enough how much of an amazing time I had last year. Lets just say that not even the biggest hiccup or intervention can bring anything down for me. Although I've been let down or been made an idiot at one point or another last year, it was important for me to be the bigger person and to think of a positive outcome, no matter how bad the situation was.

The biggest highlight of my year, was to finally get my qualifications as a Make Up Artist. I wanted to go for it the year before last, but couldn't as I didn't meet the enrolment date. I enrolled myself at the Academy of Makeup in Paddington and braced myself for five months of study and work experience. My week pretty much consisted of night classes three times a week and a full day of class on Sundays. It was challenging having to balance going to the Academy, work, friends, boyfriend and church but I managed pretty well. It helps that my friends all knew how much it meant to me, that even if I was pretty much MIA for those 5 months, that I was doing something that I loved and that it was something I was looking forward to in order to reach my goals. I learnt a lot and have gained so much experience and knowledge and I seriously could do it all over again.

My hopes and dreams for the next year? Build my career.

I know that the beauty industry is competitive and that its hard work, but if you know me at all.. you know I'm willing to do what it takes for me to make it. I'm ready for new experiences, new adventures. I want to be surrounded by people who give off positive energies, build my portfolio and networking skills, travel places that I have always dreamed of going to, strengthen my friendships even more and to reach all my goals. I'm definately ready for what the year 2012 has to bring.

Our view of the Harbour Bridge on New Years Eve

Blues Point Reserve, Sydney

Jazmine xx