Let's start this off right

Alright.

Hi.  I'm Kasia, and this is my new blog.  I'm not 100% sure what it will be all about yet, but as the title suggests, it will have to do with hair.  Specifically my adventures through starting cosmetology school in my mid 30's and juggling that with being a mom and a wife.  

Currently I'm a stay at home mom, which means people think I'm lazy and I've become lazy to fit their expectations.  In reality, I run around like a chicken without a head, play with a 4 year old on demand, watch more kids movies/shows than I ever wanted to in my life (though, for transparency's sake, I do watch some cartoons for myself.  I'm only human), take my daughter 25 mins each way to school and home, to jiu-jitzu classes a few times a week, try to make it to the gym, cook the meals, and attempt to clean the house.  If you've seen my house, you know it isn't always the case.  These kids are living tornado's and I don't think you can tell a force of nature to stop messing stuff up and expect it to listen.

I'm also married to Jayson and I love him to death.  Sometimes I want to karate chop him in the face, but most of the time we're good.  We're gamers, and currently we're addicted to EverQuest.  Don't hate.  


Now that all that junk is out of the way, let's get down to business.

I signed my life away to Marinello Beauty College today.  I read up on several different schools in the area and though I also liked Paul Mitchell, their application process put me off to attending there.  They wanted 2 head shots and an essay in addition to all the other hoops one must jump through to give their soul to a tech school.  The essay didn't bother me, I found it a bit odd, but I could do it.  It was the head shots that bothered me.  They didn't want 2 head shots of what I can already do with hair/makeup, they wanted 2 head shots of ME.  Why?  What is the point of that?  I feel like that is judging me on things I don't think are relevant.  Can I learn the required information?  Can I retain it?  Can I perform it?  Cool, then that's all you need to know.  Yes, I understand that the entire industry I'm getting into is the beauty industry and it's all about looks, but why do they need to know what my face looks like in order to accept me into their school?  Give me an aptitude test and an interview and let's discuss whether or not I fit the school AND whether or not it fits me.  You'll see my face in the interview.

That was not the only reason I didn't sign up for Paul Mitchell, but one of the reasons for sure.  

Classes start on August 17th.  I am excited and glad I get the summer to spend with my family before I start.  It feels good this way.  I was going to start on June 22nd, but decided that was too soon and I wanted to have fun with my kiddos and enjoy Brandy's visit in early July.  When school time hits, I will be ready to go.  I really can't wait.  

Until I start school, this blog will probably be boring.  Who am I kidding?  This blog will always be boring.  Hehe.  I intend on not only writing about school (though it will be the bigger focus), but about anything that strikes my fancy.