Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Vacation/Starting a new job

So, today is the last day in August. I figured I would update this blog, let you know what's been going on this past month. 

I started the month out by going on vacation. Nothing major. My younger brother flew out from Chicago to visit, and we drove to Huntington Beach, CA. We met up with our Mom and youngest sister, who was participating in a softball tournament there. We all spent the week watching softball games, and being tourists there. Went to the beach a few times, did some surfing, went to L.A for a day, and spent the last few days in San Diego. It was a good week! We said good bye to our Mom and sister in San Diego, and hit the road for Phoenix. On the way back, we stopped at Salvation Mountain, in Niland, CA. It's a ways off the beaten path, but cool to see.  Over the next week that he was visiting, we wandered around the valley, going to Scottsdale, and ASU. (It was his first time visiting the area since he was 5!) We took three days to drive up to see Sedona, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas. Overall, it was a nice two weeks! I was sad to see him go home. 

I started my new job two days after he left. I had one day of training before taking clients, so it was pretty daunting. I was SO nervous but my appointments ran just fine. I couldn't be happier about that! I've had plenty of rebooks, and a few sales, which I know I need to work on. I'm just starting my third week in this job. I still have plenty more training to do, which I'm looking forward to. My plans to start school for my laser certification were put on hold until I get settled in this position, and I finish training. I want to keep learning, but there's only so much time in a day, (and only so much my brain can take in!) 

So, onto another week of work and clients!



Friday, July 22, 2016

Baby talk.

A day in the life of an esthetician...what does this mean? Well, I don't quite know yet. Here's what I got so far:

~I am a newly licensed esthetician working in the valley of the sun. *Phoenix, AZ*
~I was just hired as an esti at a major beauty store, and plan to start mid August.
~I have no idea what I'm doing. *Blog wise-not skin care wise.*

I have big plans for my career. I have so many ideas for continuing education...I don't know where to start! Laser certification, microblading, dermaplaning, getting my master esthetician license just to name a few.

There are so many blogs, you tubers, etc out there who talk about benefits of products, favorites, routines, and all that jazz. I may go that route with this blog, if that feels right. But for now, I'm thinking of just talking about my journey as I start my career as an esti. I have met some women who are in my position, newly licensed and not sure where to go. I'm right there with you!

I'm excited about beginning my new job in a few weeks, and starting a new chapter in my life. I figured why not up my social media game to follow others in their journey, and gain advice. Thus, the instagram/blog. So bear with me please, as I navigate this new to me world! I freely welcome any tips, advice, and of course, new products to try!

~Rachel