Fighting for Life

I have realized that it's been a while since my last post. I feel the need to write about "Fighting for Life". 


This can mean many different things to many different people. Whether someone you know and love is fighting for their life physically for their health. Maybe you're fighting for life in war. Maybe just to survive a few more days until you get out. Or in my case, fighting for somebody's soul. 

In Matthew 28:19, it says "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit", and I personally think that this is something we are too afraid to do and take too lightly. 

We shouldn't be comfortable in our faith because we know we are going to heaven. But we should be concerned for others who don't know. 

If someone was walking across a street, and a bus was coming full speed towards them; would you warn them to get out of the way, or let them get hit? 

It's very similar! If the people you're friends with, or your family, or the rest of this world who are ALL God's children, are walking down the road of death with Satan coming to grab them, YOU need to tell them! You need to warn them! 

It's not going to be easy! The disciples risked their lives to tell people about Jesus, and if one person rejects us, we become a turtle and hide back into our shell. 

John 15:18 says, "if the world hates you, keep in mind it hated Me first"

This isn't going to be a walk in the park. There are going to be mountains, there are going to be valleys. But I care too much for my family and friends to watch them just spend eternity in suffering. 

I will fight for their lives until the day I stop breathing. I cannot imagine spending eternity without these people. 

We need to stand up and stop hiding away when one person rejects you. Pray for them continuously, show them never ending love.
The enemy will not get my loved ones.
I am fighting.

"Perfect Love Drives Out Fear"

Every little girl fantasizes about what their wedding will be; they dream about having the huge cinderella ball gown, and the prince charming that will come and sweep you off your feet.
We have this idea of "perfect love" stuffed down our throats that it is all we search for, and if we don't find it, we get so hurt and broken by it; we act like it's the end of the world and say "I just want to be single the rest of my life".
True and perfect (as perfect as earthly possible) love takes time! Think of it this way; you are a pearl. A pearl takes years to become perfect and beautiful. You're the same way! It takes years to get you ready; a lot of time, learning experiences, pressure, heart aches. It all gets you ready for that perfect person to come into your life. You can't rush that process, otherwise you're exposing the pearl when it's not fully ready, and therefore not perfect.
You can't rush finding your prince, you will only hurt yourself. God is still molding you into the person you will become. He sees who you are, and has the PERFECT guy set out for you! And if it's any consolation, your guy is still getting ready himself for you too! You both are in your oyster getting prepared for each other; for perfect love.
God sees you, He sees your wants, your hopes, your desires, your passions. He knows you better than anyone else, and He has a guy that matches all your expectations, all your qualities, all you could ever hope for.
As the bible says in Song of Songs 2:7 "Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires". I know that can be so  tough to hold back on, because we always want so dearly to love and to be loved, but it's not always the best time. It's always in God's timing. Of course we always want things when we want them, and we always think we are ready, when God knows... we're not. We can't rush something as precious and delicate as love; it's like a rose, it is such a beautiful and delicate flower, and if you pick it before its fully formed.. it will never be perfect, and will die before it ever could reach perfection. That's how we get hurt; we pick love before its ready, or what we get into our heads as love, when really, it's just strong feelings for someone.
When true love comes, you will know. And every body always asks, "how do you know though?" I can tell you from how I feel now, you will know. True love is so perfect, it brightens and makes your heart smile.
I have learned so much from past relationships, mainly my most recent one. There were so many signs of imperfection. There were things he would do, and I would get bothered by it, and try to look past it and say "it doesn't matter" because I thought I loved him. Perfect love contains no flaws. "All beautiful you are, my darling; there is no flaw in you." Song of Songs 4:7.
You should never have to change yourself for the other person. You should know who you are, be content and happy with who you are, and know what you deserve.
It has taken me a long time to realize that, and if I knew what I know now a few years ago, I would of waited for that perfect guy. But through these experiences and heart aches, you grow stronger, and it forms you into that person that you will be for your prince charming.
I encourage you to read the book Song of Songs in the bible; it is the most beautiful love story I have ever heard, and brings me to tears every time.
I want to tell you guys, don't give your heart out to just anybody. It starts to lose meaning when you keep handing out pieces to every guy you date. Trust me, I know....
Love is as powerful as death; it hits you like a pile of bricks and knocks you off your feet.
Guard your heart, don't let just anybody in. Don't let the enemy sneak in to destroy. "The thief comes to only steal, kill and destroy" John 10:10.
I hope you will all guard your heart, and wait for the perfect guy for YOU. The greatest love story you will ever hear, is the one that God has planned out for you.
Know who  you are, and don't settle for any less. You all deserve to be treated like queens. Remember, just like it took time for you to be formed in your mothers womb, it takes time for you to be formed in love. Don't rush!
Hugs and kisses, Kat<3

I Have Found My Purpose

Throughout your life, you always try and figure out what you are suppose to do as a career; what suits you best and what you feel happy doing. You want it to be something that you love, and something that you have a passion and a desire for. Sometimes, it can be more difficult than you might think.
You see people around you finding different things that they love, and doing coops, or experimenting in that field, and you're left questioning and wondering what is best for you, and what you will end up doing with your future.
We are always being asked from such a young age, "What do you want to do when you grow up?". We get told that all throughout elementary school, and when we finally hit grade 8, and it's time to prepare ourselves for high school; we get told to choose the courses that will prepare us, and that we need for our post secondary education. Yet, little of us know at that time what we want to do with our lives. We are only 14, and we are suppose to know what we want in life? What makes us happy? We have experienced so little in our life, that we couldn't possibly know at such a young age. Of course there are always those few who know, and do accomplish their career choice, but majority of us do not.

I went through many career choices before I came to my final conclusion on what I will be doing as a career, and I finally figured it out; first year of cosmetics.
Ever since I can remember, I had wanted to be a teacher for grades 1 or 2; I was set on it. I loved kids, and I would always pretend to be teaching a class in my bedroom. I knew that it was what I wanted to do. As I started growing up, getting up to grade 8, I was making plans of where I'd like to go to University and Teachers College. However, my grade 8 teacher knocked me off of the career path like a hurricane. I couldn't believe someone could just knock me down like that. Then I started working at a gymnastics club, where I fell in love with helping people with autism and other disabilities. That then became my career choice where I thought I wanted to be. I wanted to help those, and I was so good with communicating to them. I did a co-op for it when I was in grade 11, and thought it was great, but quickly learned that it is something I couldn't do as a career because I hated being in the classroom all day, and I didn't like that you would have to go to teacher conferences or meetings. I quickly realized that I love the kids, but it would be more as a volunteer job.
I'm not 100% sure how I came about the idea of being a makeup artist. I remember being 13, and my mom took me to get my makeup done on my birthday so I would learn how to properly do it. I loved seeing all the brushes that the artist was using, and I remember thinking "I want all of those". I somehow came across the joy and the passion of doing it, and did a co-op at the salon "Caryl Baker Visage" which was amazing and taught me so much.
From there, I was set on owning my own store one day, and having my own brand of my makeup. I went into first year of college having that goal set.
Little did I know, come mid-January, that would all change.
Coming towards the end of December, I watched a video from a youth convention I had gone to a few years prior. It was about our generation, and the troubles we face. (I'll post a link to the video). I then got a huge passion burning in me to reach out to these people and to want to help them any way possible; it is then that my career was forming in my heart, but I didn't know.
I started praying about it, because I didn't know how to live out this passion, and it was a huge fire in my heart. I wanted to reach out to everybody.
Well, my  prayers were answered. Mid-January, God spoke to me and said that I will be a motivational speaker for women; encouraging and inspiring them on the subjects of love and beauty. I have so much joy in this career, and have been inspiring women individually the past month. I am so excited on this gift that God has placed in my heart. I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else.
My dream is to reach out to every women in this world, to let them know that they are truly beautiful, and that  true love, is precious. I want to travel internationally and inspire the world.
I have no doubt, that I will accomplish much in my life.
Everything is starting to come together. I am getting opportunities, I am speaking wisdom, and have such a heart to love every girl out there.

I hope that this gives a little sense of hope and reassurance to someone out there, knowing that it does take time, and sometimes the best careers, come through many trials and tribulations. I wouldn't be where I am now, without going through many heart aches, and rough times of self-worthlessness. But now I know, I am here to bring women out of those tribulations, and bring them to the path of joy, self-worth, and love.

Love you all so much. I hope one day that I will be able to speak to you face to face, and encourage you in so many ways that the Lord has planned for you.
Hugs and kisses.. Kat<3

The video that started my burning passion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZnvK2abjpY

My Makeup Christmas List!!!

Wow, Christmas is soo close! I can't believe we are already almost into December! So I thought that since we are heading into Christmas season, I would do a list of all the products that are on my Christmas list this year, and that I find are the must haves! :) I will also post all the links to the websites so you can have a look as well as order online!

1. Makeup For Ever - 12 Flash Color Case
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P219411&categoryId=C13402#moreInfo
This product is incredible! I have always seen makeup artists using it, and its been on my list for a while! I tried it out at Sephora, and I love how easily they work! The colors are so pigmented, but they spread so easily as well. They create beautiful looks, and you can use them for your cheeks, and lips as well! So universal!


2. Ben Nye - Lumiere Creme Color Palette
http://www.bennyemakeup.com/Preview_2011.htm
These colors are so bright. I've seen a lot of people using them in videos as well as on movie sets. 


3. MAC - Eye shadows
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl
MAC eye shadows are a dream come true for me. I LOVE them! They are sooo pigmented and they go on so well! A dream come true for a makeup artist. They have such a range of colors as well which is great.


That is just some of what is on my list! I mostly have lots of brushes from MAC and Sephora, as well as just any foundations for different skin types. Mainly from MAC. 
:)
Hope this helps those future makeup artists to be!
Until next time,
Hugs and kisses, Kat<3

Literally Can't Live Without...

So I'm going away for a weekend, just 2 nights! And I still have a huge bag of makeup and skin care packed to go. It barely even fits into my bag!

I'm going up north with my church, and you know, I was thinking about going au naturelle for the weekend, but then I decided, nah bring the makeup! Have fun and look beautiful as you down a huge zip line, or sit around a camp fire. hehe. So here we have it ladies and gents, a foot long bag stuffed full with all my makeup, brushes, and skin care.

I don't think I could actually go anywhere without having some time of makeup with me. Sounds bad, but its true! I feel like I have to be prepared for if somebody asks me to do their makeup, or see a color. You just never know! :)

Not to mention that its a 2 night and 3 day retreat, and I packed for like, 5 days!

I find it smarter to over pack, rather than to under pack. I love having a choice of what to wear. And if I just choose 2 outfits to bring with me. I'll probably end up not wanting to wear that the day of. So as much as it can be a pain at times, I just love packing a lot! I have like 4 shirts, 3 pairs of pants, 2 track pants, 3 sweaters, 2 scarves. That could last me a week! lol

Off I go to make sure I don't forget anything!..

Hugs and kisses, and have a fantabulous weekend!, Kat<3

Enhancing Your Natural Beauty

When do I ever NOT wear makeup? It's quite rare actually. I wake up an hour and a half before each class, and do full makeup (that is including lipstick!), as well as full hair. I usually do fancy up dos that you would usually find people sporting to a formal event. But I love fashion, and I love looking good.

Full makeup for school!

A beautiful purple smokey eye:)

Wherever I go, I am always wearing a full face of makeup. This advertises my talent and my style of makeup. The amount of compliments I get saying how great my makeup looks, and if I got it done professionally. That's how you start to get clientele! By wearing your talents, you are a walking advertisement for yourself. Every time you do somebody else's makeup, they are a walking advertisement! Everybody that compliments your makeup, and ask who did it, they will most likely contact you to do their makeup!

It's not that I don't feel beautiful without makeup on, because I most definatly do. But I love feeling beautiful with makeup on. It enhances your natural features, and there is nothing wrong with that! It's how us women are made. We love to look beautiful, and we love to be done up!

Sometimes it's not even that you have to go out with a full face of makeup on like I do! Sometimes its great to just wear some eye liner with mascara, and some bronzer or blush. Just to enhance the main features. But there is nothing more important than the inner beauty. If you feel beautiful on the outside, then it helps you feel happy inside! Having a kind, and caring heart is so important in anything that you do.

I hope that you guys read this, and realize that you don't need makeup to be beautiful. Having a beautiful reflects onto outer beauty.

Hugs and kisses, Kat<3

Using What God Gave You

So my sister is in grade 12 this year, and asked me to do her makeup for her grad photos which are happening this Thursday. So we did a trial this past weekend and she loved the look!

When I was getting ready to do her makeup, I realized that I had forgotten all of my brushes at home. So of course, I decided to use my hands. The best tool that any artist could ever use. I got my sister to get me all her makeup that she had, and I went to work.

I did her whole look with just my fingers, and it looks amazing. I believe using your hands is the greatest tool you could ever use. Yeah for sure, brushes can be more precise and give you better definition. But using your finger tips, there is just something magical about creating a beautiful look just with your hands. You create a masterpiece right on your clients face.

I always do makeup on myself with my fingers. I find it super easy to do. Of course, it could take a little bit to get used to. But whenever you try something new, it will always take a little bit to get the hang of it.

Hugs and Kisses, Kat<3