2014 was a pretty big year for me with a lot of changes with both work and my life in general!
I left my office job after Christmas after deciding life was just too short and I began freelancing! A lot of people thought I was absolutely mad leaving a steady office job to do makeup but I honestly believe there is no point just going through the motions in life, our time here is precious and I think we forget that sometimes and continuously put things off believing you'll do it in a months time or a years time etc! You just have to bite the bullet and do it! Embrace the fear, being out of your comfort zone is what life is all about!
I was pretty lucky in that it really did pick up fast and I always had something at the weekends! Facebook really is a great thing when it comes to advertising yourself! My only problem was I was bored during the week and really wanted to work within an established makeup brand and so I began applying and happened to find an advertisement for a full time position working for Urban Decay! At that moment I was so excited because I've always loved the brand so I managed to convince myself that it was meant to be! When I actually got the job offer I was over the moon It really just reinforced my decision to leave my office job and start fresh!
The counter has grown from strength to strength this year and there's now 9 of us! We all get on so so well so it makes everyday a pleasure! Don't get me wrong everyone has their off days but as a whole we've all gelled really well! I also feel so much more confident as a makeup artist as the variety of skin types, tones and different tastes always keep me on my toes! ;)
Henry street is the flagship store so I'm lucky in that I'm in the middle of all the action and hustle and bustle of Dublin City! We also got a new counter in November which is one of the biggest counters in the world so everything is going great!
It wasn't just my career that totally changed in 2014 but also my social life! My friends were dropping like flies as they decided to go travelling one by one! This is something I've wanted to do for years and definitely will do it but it just wasn't my time I felt I needed to get experience and be comfortable in my career before I jetted off!
I have to say the adjustment wasn't as bad as I thought! I literally thought the world was over when my besties left lol but you just deal with it without even having to think about it! I've made great great friends this year that I know I'll have for life and that's all because I was out of my comfort zone and I had no other choice! So again it just proves your not truly living until your uncomfortable!
Last year pre travelling! ❤️
We started in Urban Together and I really couldn't have wished for better! Love them to bits!! ❤️
I've gotten to do so many amazing things this year down to my career change so please never be afraid to make a change that you really want, you'll honestly never look back! Life is really just about to begin!
Hope you've enjoyed this guys!
One of my new year resolutions is to properly devote myself to this so you'l be hearing a lot more from me this year! 😁
Ciao for now beauties!!
Lee Xx
