What an eventful few days. I have put my mind through a lot this weekend, learning new things through three different courses. And I'm so pleased to have gotten back into the swing of learning. As i thought it reminded me of how to and how not to do things. Even the smell of the training room brought back nostalgia from five years ago, when I first learnt to massage and wax and polish. ( I make it sound like I'm a mechanic, not a beauty therapist). It was wonderful. If the weekend taught me anything it was that we are all human. I have no qualms anymore about seeing other peoples naked bodies. I did think it was going to be a little awkward, being that close to peoples private parts, but it really did turn out to be natural. Sort of. My prudish side did not make an appearance shall we say. In fact I barely even thought about it. As i say, we all have the same biological make-up, and I really need to get used to it if looking at peoples intimates is to become part of my 9-5 regime.
I adored getting back into real massage techniques. this is really my real passion in the industry. I love knowing that I have just relaxed somebody to the maximum and put so much hard work into doing so. Its incredibly rewarding, the only problem is after 6 hours of doing massage, you need to have one yourself. But the Indian Head massage is such a great course. Its the 'quickie' massage. Any one can have it, anywhere, anytime and it relieves you and makes you feel wonderful afterwards.
Then for spray tanning. yesterday I was given my very first Spray Tan. I was the last model, but it was great fun to be given a treat. I think the pressure had built up in the nozzle though and it all ended up exploding all over me... The tan solution, of course. It was pretty simple to learn, so an easy little money maker. Just hoping that we can set it up somewhere in the Salon. Perfect ensemble, Hair, Make-up Nails and tanning. One stop Beauty Shop!
So it seems I am feeling pretty clever, proudly displaying my three brand new Certificates of Attainment for very popular treatments in the industry. I'm moving on with the times. I don't really understand why they don't offer these treatments to study while you are still in the first few years of training. Money making aside of course, surely these treatments are the ones that most Salons look for on a Resume. I don't think I've ever been to a Salon or Spa that doesn't offer these treatments. But then, most education is mad really. Schooling for example, when do we really use the Pythagorean Theorem in day to day life? The system needs a bit of adjustment somewhere, but that's a rant for another day!
In my last blog I mentioned I was feeling more centered in my self too. And I'm still on track with that. There is only so much I can do for now. I'm waiting on decisions from other parties, but now I have relaxed my thoughts everything is settling. It all feels right. Its taken a while for me to get into life here to let go of life at home and to be satisfied with my own day and achievements. I've figured out the importance of being in tune with myself. I also realised how nothing can stay private on Social Media and how it was time to let things out. I think my main concerns were only that way because I felt the need to keep my plans a secret. But in truth, those who know me well understand that my mind changes constantly and are there for me even if it is hard to keep up. It's just that I have a big imagination and sometimes it runs away with me....
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