art and makeup

Since my blog is titled, My Road to Self Discovery, I thought I'd blog about something along those lines. Haha

So... since I graduated in June 2012, I've been trying to figure out what to do with my life (as most postgrads do) and what God's purpose is for me. With struggling to find a full-time job, I've had a lot of time to dabble in things. The main thing I'm trying to figure out now is whether these things that I've been doing are part of a phase that I'm going through or if it's actually something that I've found to be part of who I am.

From my previous posts, I'm sure you can tell that one of the things I've been doing is making cards and selling them for a special cause. At first, when I made them for MOCA, I thought I'd be a one time thing. Then when the opportunity came up to sell them at my new home church, I decided to do it again! Some people who purchased some from me at MOCA have also requested for more! :) I'm so grateful for the support that I've been getting from my friends and family. I've always really enjoyed art (whether it be painting, scrapbooking, graphics, crafts, etc.). I'm starting to see that art is part of who I am. I may not always have an idea when it comes to what to draw or make and I know I'm not the greatest at it but it's definitely something I enjoy.

Something else that I've been really into recently is makeup. I'm not sure if this is just a phase or not. It might be the endless possibilities of makeup that intrigues me but one thing is for sure, I love how one can express themselves through makeup. I currently follow a couple YouTube makeup gurus and I like how they can inspire you to try something new with makeup. Much like a painting, you don't need to have the exact colors or medium that the artist uses; in this case, you don't need to have the exact color or brand of eyeshadow. They are simply sharing with you their ideas which can help to inspire you into finding what you like or creating a new look.

I will end with two quotes from Bobbi Brown:

"Makeup is a way for a woman to look and feel like herself, only prettier and more confident."

"Beauty isn't about looking perfect. It's about celebrating your individuality."

Let's embrace our individuality and who God has created us to be! :)