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About Me

I am a 27 year old originally from Chicago. I moved out here 4 years ago to freelance and break into the film/television/music video end of make-up. I have done make-up for over 11 years, beginning in Chicago. I like to do all kinds of make-up. I graduated from MUD with the knowledge of not only beauty, but character and special effects.. I have been able to do some pretty cool stuff. I have worked with people such as Lance Henrickson, Gilbert Adler, JA Preston, Ryan Seacrest, Danny Elfman, etc. I have also worked with the Hallmark Channel, Telemundo, Direct TV, The American Inventor and LTN, the Local Television Network Show- Rough Cut LA. You can check out my website at www.makeupbyshan.com . However, I am also pursuing acting. I am determined to learn and give it my all. I know that Theatre is big in Chicago, however, I was pretty shy in those days. I realized that my passion for acting was still there once I moved to California. I became more confident and I still wanted to be a part of acting. I recently joined SAG which was a goal that I had. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2089589/ I am taking acting classes and doing some modeling, texas hold em' dealing and promotion/tradeshow work. I like to stay busy, as you can see, but also like to go out and have a good time. I am always up for trying something new.Some words that describe me are: sweet, fun, honest, amusing, interesting, unique, compassionate, thoughtful, forgiving, polite, goofy, witty, sarcastic, tempting, sincere and pleasant.I love meeting new people and hearing about their journey through life. People watching is one of my favorite things to do. You really can learn a lot by just sitting and watching how people interact in the everyday world. Moving out here by myself, forced me to go out and mingle. I knew only 1 person prior to moving to Cali. Since, I have met some really awesome people. Of course there are some bad seeds, but I can pretty easily pick up on it and choose not to surround myself with those people. I am really outgoing and honest. I love trying new things and being spontaneous. I don't smoke...never have, never will. I love California for the no smoking in bars rule. I can wake up in the morning and actually enjoy the scent of my room, instead of smoke filled clothes. I don't do drugs...never have, never will, but I do socially drink.If anyone really knows me, they know that I am a caring person. I love to give rather than to receive. When it comes to decision making, I take others' feelings into consideration. I like to help others out and look for the best in everyone. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance. Before getting into the beauty industry, I was going to school for teaching Special Education. It had a special and personal meaning to me. I realized though that I did not want to work in a school. There is not much out there otherwise that deals with Special Education, so I went for my dream that I had aside from that...which was the beauty industry. However, I am always willing to do charity work if I can. Let me know if you know of anything going on. I love to help out. I love putting a smile on a person's face.As far as love goes, I tend to be very picky. I have thought of this as a good quality because then I really know what I want. I do not like wasting other people's time if it just isn't there. That does not mean that we cannot be friends though. =) It takes me awhile to trust someone and to get into a relationship. If and when I get married, I think of marriage as something very precious. It is very sacred to me and I plan on only being married once. My parents are still together and love each other dearly. I want to have that one day. I want to be able to marry my best friend. Someone that I can have awesome conversations with and be completely honest and open. Someone who I will bring the best out in them, and they will do the same with me. I want to be with someone who keeps me alive, someone creative. Someone who I can grow with and take on new adventures. My relationships are balanced as far as give and take goes. I don't like to try and change someone. Everyone is their own person and I value that. When it comes to a commitment, I will not break it. What is the point in cheating? It only causes deeper problems.I am the kind of girl that is laid back. I hate drama. If you are going to bring drama to the table, then please don't affiliate with me. Life is too short. I am just happy to be alive and healthy.Well, that is me in a nutshell...if there is anything else you would like to know all you have to do is ask. =) Have a great day!..
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Getting Hit By a Car

I do have to say it was quite a surreal experience.  I am lucky to have been on wheels.  If I was on foot or on a bike, I think that I may have acquired some injuries.How did it all happen? Well, it w...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:04:00 GMT

Get Back Up

Wow!  This video is very powerful and amazing!  It brought tears to my eyes and quite a perspective on life.  There is so much power and great energy in it!  Please take a moment t...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:05:00 GMT

Communication is Key

After not being able to sleep, I came up with this.  If anything, thank you for the inspiration to begin writing again.   Communication is Key   Was it really that hard to communicate? ...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:18:00 GMT

A Guide for Visitors to Los Angeles

A guide for visitors to ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Los AngelesYou must first learn to pronounce the city name; it is L. A.The morning rush hour ...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:06:00 GMT

The Six-Words Meme

This was a post from a friend.  It’s really cool!  Give it a try!  Get down with your creative self!    The Six-Words Meme was originally started by Smith Magazine...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:19:00 GMT

HELL EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENT

HELL EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENTThe following is an actual question given on a University of Washington chemistry mid term. The answer by one student was so 'profound' that the professor share...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:35:00 GMT

Survey

Okay, so I'm gonna do this survey thingy (nabbed from the lovely Sarah) 9 LastsLast dollar spent: On ink cartridges earlier today - it was much more than  ONE DOLLAR----I WISH!!!Last cigarette: ...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:29:00 GMT

Attitude

I liked this one!  Attitude   There once was a woman who woke up one morning,  looked in the mirror,  and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.  Well," she said...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:56:00 GMT

Reminiscing

Hello there! I leave in about 12 hours to head to the airport.  Back to Cali I go.  It has been a great trip.  It really did go by too fast again.  I almost contemplated sta...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Dec 2005 09:11:00 GMT

Home Sweet Home

Monday, December 19, 2005   Well well well....here I am.  FREEZING MY ASS OFF in good ol' Chi-town!  I am so happy to be home to see my Family and Friends.  I missed everyone....
Posted by on Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:46:00 GMT