To Let Go is To Open a Door

Weeks have passed and I have not blogged. I took a much needed break from the World, to gather my thoughts, my emotions, and my sanity so that I can be somewhat normal again in this sometimes confusing realm we call reality. I love this quote I found:

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I believe that people are brought into our lives for a reason. Whether it is for good or bad reasons or even reasons unforeseen. Time creeps up and speeds by forever and in a blink of an eye until one day you realize that the life you are living is not one you ever pictured for yourself. People you love will change, you will change and no one is perfect. People you hold dear to your heart will hurt you, disappoint you and force you to decide what path to be on.

My time came for me to decide what was best for me and my family and although I was sad to make a choice, I know now that in the end, it was best for everyone involved. In this case, I am talking about my current marriage and this may be too personal to share, but this blog is my escapism, my journal, in a way for me to remember all the moments that have led me to where I am and who I am today.

In no way does a man complete me, but I will say that the right man will compliment me. I know that by myself, I can do all things imaginable. I am also a hopeless romantic and do believe that love is what makes the world go round. Love is what makes life worth living, whether it is love of your family, your pet, your friends, your children, your partner, whomever and whatever, love is what makes us feel every emotion and makes us feel alive. I want to share my love and my life with someone who appreciates me and doesn’t take me for granted. This should go for anyone in a relationship- make sure that you are respected and cherished. Love is a tender and fragile thing and most people treat it as if it is so common and everyday. True love is not common and it is a rare thing. It is a treasure.

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I took some time to let go of all the pain, let go of all the hurting inside and took time to let go of a life that was never meant to be. The moment I had let go, I felt lighter and the stress lifted away, the heavy burden was gone, and I took from that experience many lessons that I will carry with me into the future. I do want to say to anyone going through a break up, that it gets better, you may be scared of what your life holds next for you, but do not be afraid, look at it as an adventure. You get to start over, start fresh and take care of you and your goals. Sometimes when we get into relationships, we put aside our happiness for someone else. So, let go of any pain you are feeling and pray that everything will work out the way it is meant to.

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I left the salon to focus on my life and my business since I came to a crossroads. I am happier and I feel that I am on the right path now. This post was just for me to share these feelings and hopefully some of you reading may or may not relate to this, but I hoped it encouraged you in one way or another.

I did manage to make a video, you can check it out below!

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It is nearing 230am and I need to get to bed. Thanks for stopping by and see you in the next post!

 

xoxoxox. Cecilia Marie

A New Page

so many things are happening, so many changes, some for the good, some for the not so good, but necessary. I have a lot of cleansing to do, cleansing of the mind, the body, the soul and my house! I have done some recent cleaning, getting rid of the toxic, poisonous, negative people and things in my life and I have to say although I am exhausted and worn out and broken, I feel renewed, hopeful and much more at peace.

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This post is a lil bit personal, but this is my personal blog and I know many of you can relate to this and just know you are not alone. We all have our struggles and the most important thing is to overcome out obstacles and push ourselves to get through it. I am generally a very positive person and very optimistic. I don’t look at the glass half empty or half full, I am thankful to have a glass to drink from.

This is the first week of my birthday, and I am viewing my 30’s as a new chapter in my life and I will make the best of it, now that I have gotten rid of the toxic plague, I can move forward.

I have done what seems like a lot of facepaint, and I did manage to take a few pics! Check it out

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The salon is going good! We have many new stylists fresh from school and hungry to get started. Here are a few images from some of the things that have been going on this week:

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The work above is done by Kayla, one our new stylists and I am in love with her work!

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Above, our new braider, Markeemia played with the other half of my head!

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I also knocked out this the other afternoon which was a lot of fun to do!

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The picture quality sucks, but I will have them send me a pic of the healed tattoo!

I have also made a new instagram strictly for my artwork and tattoos, you can follow it: (sweetsurrenderink) to see just artwork!

well, my loves, I am off to bed and I will see you in the next post!

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The 30 Club

September is finally here! I thought it would never come! I celebrated my 30th birthday a few days ago, which I spent with my family hanging out at the beach and we had a small cookout. I have been pretty busy at the shop and other freelance gigs that my birthday, I just took it slow. I did get myself these cute Hello Kitty Sunglasses! Arent they adorable?

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Here are a few little things I got for presents from my family:

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Here is my little cake I had that I am still working on finishing.

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I don’t feel any different, I know when I was younger, it seemed like turning 30 is a big milestone, but if anything, I am glad to have hit my thirties. I learned a lot in my 20’s, but its time to move on. I am at this point where I am focusing on raising my kids,and building my business up, I am not one to go out and go to the bars and clubs, and “turn up” and waste my money on foolish things. okay, okay- enough on my soap box.

The salon is starting to pick up more, we got pretty busy right before school started, here are a few pics from this week!

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I tested out the galaxy design on my nails which I though came out decent since it was my first time doing it.

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I also have been working on my blow outs more with ethnic hair, which I think I am getting better. One thing I have learned is to use this nozzle to help blow the hair out: and I picked it up from my local beauty supply store for $3!

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Besides the salon flow, I have had a few facepaint gigs, I managed to take a few snapshots for ya

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I drew up this custom butterfly tattoo design for one of my good friends in Florida.

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That is about all that has been going on, I know its not a very interesting post, but I just have no energy lately but I would at least want to post something than nothing at all.

I am off to go get my beauty sleep and get ready for the rest of the week. I hope you all have a lovely week and see you in the next post.

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