In Retrospect-Chicago, My First Week!

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Good morning Lovely People!  I've not been updating quite as regularly as I would like, but I've just been so busy here in Chicago!  I LOVE THE CITY!!!  Sorry, just had to get that out of the way--it's fast paced and filled with energy and culture is everywhere--I LOVE IT!

My first week here really was a bit hectic, just getting used to the city, finding my way around, learning to take the METRA (the Metropolitan Rail) from the suburb that I'm staying in to and from the city, etc.  Now, a story about me and trains--I am absolutely PETRIFIED (as in phobic) of trains.  No real logical reason, I just am and I was really concerned about having to ride the train to and from the city everyday.  But I prayed and leapt off  the cliff and so far have been able to keep the phobia pretty much in check--THANK GOD!!! 

As for the reason that I'm here:  makeup classes at the Makeup First School of Makeup Artistry. Jill Glaser is the founder/owner of the school and also one of the instructors. I am currently taking the basic makeup course and will be taking the basic media course, two of five core courses required for state certification and while I already knew some things about basic color theory and facial anatomy I am learning a lot of new things and learning a whole new way to view things with regard to makeup application.  The classes are small and you are really able to get individual attention from the instructors which is critical for understanding the craft and improvement.

AND NOW FOR THE BONUS:  I was able to attend the first ever Chicago Makeup Show!!!  It was fabulous and crazy fun!  Lots of keynote speakers, lots of seminars, lots of workshop classes and of course, lots of vendors!  I had the privilege of meeting Sam Fine, Reggie Wells (Oprah's makeup artist), Maurice Stein (creator of Cinema Secrets professional makeup line), Joanna Schlip, Jon Hennessey and Jennifer James. I was also able to renew my acquaintance with Koren Zander, Michael DeVellis and James Vincent. AND of course I bought some amazing products...all in all not a bad first week!  Pics to come (guess who left her USB cable at home?); will try to get to Staples to get another one this weekend. Gotta run Lovelies and get ready to get to class--until next time, blessings, hugs and peace!