Chasing Your Dreams...

Consider the word "dream."

Things that come to mind may be sleeping, nightmares, an unfulfilled wish, or something you feel is an unattainable thing. Or, it could be the thing you're working towards every day -- to fulfill your special dream and role in this world. 

I like the word dream, but if I could give the "thing you're working towards every day" meaning a different name other than "dream" I would... and right now, you're probably thinking of one in your head that's not coming to mine. Regardless, I think that dreams that occur in our sleep should not be put in the same category or be part of the same word as a goal (ok, there's the word!) we dream about to do in our actual lives. But even the word "goal" doesn't satisfy what a "life dream" entails.

When we sleep, our dreams are usually weird or scary, uncovering all of the subconscious thoughts we've had that day. However, our "life dreams" are so much better than that! Whatever "life dream" you have is NOT weird or scary, it is special, precious, and beautiful and is there in your heart for a reason! You may not have discovered your "life dream" yet, or maybe you know what it is but don't know how to go about it and make it happen yet-- that's ok!! Eventually you WILL figure it out, and this is when I tell you to CHASE YOUR DREAMS!!! Do not treat them like fantasy nightmares that just vanish once we wake up in the morning! Just think about how much you love telling someone about a crazy nightmare you had-- well imagine how great it would feel to tell someone about a real dream you have and how you're living it EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!!

Do not let your "life dreams" be fantasies, or sit there in the back of your mind and heart unfulfilled... CHASE THEM! Do whatever you have to do to start the dream-acquiring process in motion-- even if it's as little as a to-do list on a post-it note! Start little and with the basics, because without a solid foundation even the prettiest house will fall down!

I strive to live by the motto "Chase your dreams", and every day I ask myself what I've done to work towards my dream (of becoming a make-up artist of course!!). I've taken many little steps recently, but it's all adding up to a great sum of productivity and my dream is coming true as we speak! (or as you read :) hehe).

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!" is a great and famous quote, and it's so true! Your precious dreams are in your heart for a reason, so if you try your best there's no doubt you'll succeed with the help of the man upstairs! You're on this Earth to succeed and bring glory to Him, and that's why that dream is in your heart!

So, go out there and chase your dreams! Right now! Ready.... GO!

Love and Hugs,
Jessica

Live it, Love it, Dream it!!

Hi Everyone! This is my first blog ever and I am so excited to share my make-up story with you!

I was the young age of four when I first discovered my love for make-up. My mom put lipstick on me for the first time, and I actually refused to talk because I didn't want the lipstick to come off! Haha, what can I say it was love at first sight :).

When I was younger and someone would ask me what I wanted to be when I "grew up," I would say "Being a make-up artist is my 'dream' job, but for real I am going to be a [fill in the blank]..." Well today I am so happy to say that I am pursuing my dream job, and being a make-up artist IS a real job! Any job that your heart desires and dreams about is real, and it will become what you make of it. Do not let anyone ever tell you that you cannot do something, whether it be make-up or anything else, just because they believe it's impossible. I say to dream it and believe it and live it!!! You can be anything you want to be because that dream and passion is in your precious heart for a reason-- the big man upstairs put it there! We all have our special place in this world, and He is the one who believes in you and has the master plan all figured out, so trust in Him and that is all that matters!

And I have to give huge credit to Kandee Johnson, a beautifully talented make-up artist, for being such an inspiration to me and playing a large part in giving me the confidence to pursue my dream job! Several months ago I came across one of her make-up tutorials on YouTube and have been following her ever since. Two weeks ago I attended her Glaminar in San Diego and actually got to meet her, it was amazing!!! And soo fun! Kandee is so sweet and caring and TALENTED!! I learned so much from her and it was the perfect way to jump-start my career :). Thank you so much Kandee!!! <3

Huge love to all of you dreamers out there! Live it, love it, dream it, and BELIEVE it!

Love and hugs,

Jessica