Let’s makeup…

Here I am in day 2 of my studies at Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts, in beautiful Burbank, CA (just a couple of miles away from Hollywood).  Westmore has been referred to as “the Harvard” of makeup schools, and is internationaly recognized.  Students come from around the world to study here, and our class is no exception.  We have a student from Brazil, Canada, New Orleans, New Jersey, and interestingly enough… South Bend Indiana! (1 hour from my house).  Yesterday was orientation, and today was our first real day of class.  This is a very concentrated course, and as I am only here for the first 3 weeks of the 12 week course, I will be working really hard to learn everything I can from this program, including the optional 2 hour study halls on Thursday evenings.  Today we learned our first ‘look’ the ‘sporty’ look.  The ‘I don’t look like I have makeup on, but really I do’ look.  This is a difficult look to achieve, and given all of the new tools, makeup, and techniques we learned today, it took me much longer than I thought it would, however I did receive a thumbs up from the teacher for my final result.

I am so grateful to be here and have this opportunity!  I have many, many people and orginizations to thank for this privilage, including my fabulous clients who have so graciously accomadated my schedule with my recent travels. 

I am renting a room here in Burbank, and Yvonne the homeowner has been very gracious and accommodating.  Yvonne has a housemate, Kamiko who is here studying from Japan, and a dog named Bruno.  We are all having a great time. 

Just a quick unhumorous breakdown of my current Californian studies and status to date.  I promise to get back to my quirky self in my future posts (when I get some sleep).

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