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2012

My Holiday Post!!!

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Omigosh!!!I've been away for so long I don't even know where to start from.

I missed my birthday blog cos I had events line up that week.

Guess y'all remember The Avalanche??(I did their makeup for the concert in November). Well, they are back on my blog as I again did their makeup for the Carol Service that held on the 14th December, 2011.

I've been around the country these past couple of weeks and it’s really been fun (plus jet lag...lol).

24th December: I was first in Lagos (where I fell ill) and then left for Ibadan for a pre-booked event that consisted of engagement and bridal makeup on the same day!!!

25th December: Christmas day saw me chilling at with my family (my grandma included). I had a fab pink/blue gown matched with my hot pink lipstick and shoes!! Later in the evening, painted Lagos purple on a night out with my sister and fabulous friends!!

26th December (best day ever!!): Was at my high school reunion at Elegushi beach. It was the highest point of the holidays for me. I was folks I haven't seen since forever (9yrs to be exact). I had mad/crazy fun though had to leave early as I'm not a fan of Lagos traffic. My day was almost marred by a defiant wisdom tooth that caused my jaw to swell (muchos pain!!!).

Makeup artists in the beautiful city of Lagos had a meet on the 27th (though I was unavoidably absent) but from what I gathered I missed a lot!! Thus I geared my Abuja makeup artist to prepare for our meet which should come up in January---we are so ready to part-ey!!!

I left Lagos on the 29th for the serene (network defiant) Anambra state for the traditional wedding of a client (Uju and Uba). At the airport I met my all time favorite makeup guru Banke Meshida Lawal. I was so flushed meeting her and of course she recognized me as the winner of the Sacred Creative Makeup Artistry Competition!! During my visit to the state, I understood why the Igbo people of Nigeria always run back to the village for festivities; the air was as clear as day. It was a far cry from the smokey and hazey fumes of Lagos.

I left Anambra on the 31^st (boy!!! Was I glad to have network on my phone)

On the 1^st I was n the busy city of Umuahia in Abia state. Not only was I working (also a traditional wedding) but I was also stargazing because I had the privilege to work with wife of award winning music producer/ songbird Justice Martins (aka J.Martins). I was the official makeup artist for the event and I also mingled with the stars of the Nigerian music industry.

I got back home (my beautiful city of Abuja) on Tuesday 3^rd January and work continued in earnest.

So far I can say I had a wonderful holiday despite and in spite of all the work I had…..I had a blast!!! Watch out for the pictures