Taking my Tattoo State Board Exam

I meant to write this blog last week when I took my exam, but I have been so busy at the shop drawing, cleaning and helping things to run smoothly that when I get home, I am exhausted! I did manage to make a video on taking my test, and you can watch it by clicking the video below! 

I was so nervous to take my exam, but this has been something I have wanted for more than 10 years and I finally feel as if I am ready to dive right into this world and get my feet wet. Even though I have tattooed for a bit, I have done simple pieces, or small bangers I should say, and permanent cosmetics, but I really want to push myself to do bigger pieces. I want to try my hand at different styles of tattooing and continue to work on my craft. 

I cannot express how proud I am that despite all my hardships, setbacks, ex-husbands and boyfriends,(lol) that I kept striving to pursue my goals. I didn't care how long it took, but I knew one way or another, I was going to be at this point. It just goes to show that no matter where you are in your life, or what has happened to you, that you can still climb out of the ashes from the fire and rise up to be the person you are meant to be. 

So, go out there and conquer your fears and just do it! Life is too short to not pursue your dreams! 

Thanks for reading and for stopping by! 

See you in the next video and post! 

Xoxo, Cecilia Marie

America America

I know what you're thinking...I know I'm like a week late posting this. The 4th was LAST WEEK! I don't want to make up excuses, but I just couldnt get to it all with the kiddos and work and then I was sick last week too. So in case you didn't see enough American Flags this week, you get to see one more! But the way I look at it, is I'm in America, I'm Proud to be an American so I will post this look anyway because it's just too cool not to share!

Products used:

Xotic Eyes: Wonderous Eyes

Custom Flag Lips

Silver Glitter Goo

Dramatic Eye lashes

Here is the video that took me forever to edit! I hope you enjoy watching it, because I enjoyed making it! Stay tuned till the end for Bloopers!

Let me know what you think! I would love to hear from you, leave a comment!

Quote of the day!

Never be afraid to fall apart because it is an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wish you had been all along.

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Too Personal

With the world wide web and the whole universe at your fingertips, and with blogs and youtube, I started to ask myself when does it become too personal? It's not like someone is forcing me to blog or film videos to post on youtube. The past decade, the world has taken interests into reality tv and shows. But now-a-days, even reality shows are scripted. There are only a few reality shows I really do watch and that includes Project Runway, House Hunters, and dance and singing shows. I do occasionally watch the outrageous shows too like Jerseyliscious. hahaha

I have gone back and forth about doing more personal vlogging on youtube. I just made a new channel on youtube named "Sweet Surrender Arts" to showcase makeup tutorials, avant garde looks, hairstyles, fashion, DIY and anything I find interesting or artistic.

Here is a quick vlog I recorded, I didnt make this completely public, so you can only view it through here



There are a few youtubers I watch avidly. 2 couple in particular, such as TheSacconeJolys and Its JudysLife. They both individually have their own things going on and their own channels. Let me introduce you to them if you don't know them already.

Anna and Jofus make up TheSacconeJolys. Anna has her own beauty blog and channel named the StyleDiet. They are from Ireland and vlog daily on youtube. They record their daily lives with 4 puppies and 2 dogs, driving around, and getting ready for their new addition due in September. They are so adorable and funny.

Then there's Judy and Benji who make up ItsJudysLife. She is a beauty guru on youtube as well. Benji has alot going on from his BBoy Crew 360 to real estate. They are just so funny and cute. Watching them has slowly getting me on organic food. They too are also expecting a baby girl!

What I love about these couples is that its real. Its not scripted like so-called-reality shows. They arent always recording in a studio and their makeup isnt always done up. They have lazy days just like real people. You see them for who they are and watching them makes them all feel like good friends. I feel this way too about the bloggers I read about too.

I want to start recording my life as well with my husband and the kiddos and all the things I like to do. I think I am going to keep it on a private channel for right now-and post only to my blog readers. What do you think? Have you thought of doing something liek this? or do you already have a channel where you do this? I would love to check it out or hear your thoughts on it.

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