Im tired, BUT before I get into that, I want to say thank you 💕 ~ Thank you to all my returning, new, and potential clients. Thank you to those that refer me to others but have never been graced by my hand. Thank you for entrusting me with important information, memories, and monumental moments in your life. Thank you for the years of loving words, support, and shares. I appreciate each and every one of you all more than you probably know ~ I had to preface my next statement with the prior because while I know most of my clients are outstanding, lately I’ve been... going through some trials & tribulations.... A LOT. And maybe it’s the slow build of multiples things/situations that have led me to this place, but I have reached a point in my career that is demanding a pause. I haven’t definitively declared a break, but one is soon approaching ~ I am one for transparency and sharing human experiences. So in spirit of that, I’ll make it quick, but I’d like to share what has brought upon this break... ~ people not paying invoices, canceling last minute, disputing charges, or asking me to significantly reduce my rate/worth. people lying on my name, blacklisting me in an already impossible industry to penetrate, and lack of credit from photographers/directors/etc ~ And maybe those that are wishing negativity over me WANT me to quit, so let me make it clear... I’m not quitting. I’m taking a necessary break. ~ I LOVE the beauty industry. I LOVE makeup. I’ve been doing makeup since I was 14 years old. I fell in love with the beauty industry as a little girl in ballet, longing for the recital not to showcase my dancing skills, but to get dolled up; to get my nails, hair and makeup done... the love for this shit is forever, and because I love it and what I do so much, I know when it’s time to take a step back. Getting burned out is a REAL thing, and that’s where I am. And that’s okay. I wish I were burned out because I was working tirelessly from sun up to sun down rather than being grossly frustrated with irritating people, but that’s life lol you win some, you lose some. ~ As of now, I am still taking clients and fulfilling all of my contractual responsibilities. ily 💕