{Mentor}

As many of you know. I have a love for the piano...

Especially this piano..

That's right. A Steinway. I can only dream of owning one. But man do they have a gorgeous sound.

Anyway. Believe it or not, this post is not all about Steinway pianos. 

I am going to tell you a wonderful story, however.

I have been taking piano lessons for 12 years, give or take a year. Throughout these years I have had two teachers. Both of which I adored through the years.

As I have grown and become more advanced in the piano and even began teaching piano lessons, I have found something wonderful.

Let me tell you about my piano teacher, Malinda. She has helped me learn that I can actually play the piano if I set my mind to it and even convinced me to practice more than I usually would have.

This is the amazing thing. I no longer see Malinda as a teacher, but as a mentor. If you look at the facts, piano is partially self-taught. Sure I can be instructed of which key is which not, and what the difference between a p and an f is. But, at the end of the day, I need to teach myself how my muscles will create each sound.

So, if that is the case, then what is the point of a teacher? A teacher is a mentor. She convinces me to play the piano because she can see the sound that I truly can make. She can see the potential and the drive and will force it out of me when I tell myself I can't do it. She will challenge me in all aspects so that I can truly love the piano.

For that, I am forever grateful.

Thanks for being a Mentor, Malinda.

Until Next Time...

Peace & Blessings. 

Christmas from you Heart to your finger {nails}

As you all know. I have a serious nail polish problem! With Christmas right around the corner I thought that it might be fun to do a blog post about the Christmas nail polish that I have.
Me and my sister are going to start a strictly nail polish blog. Hopefully some of you will like it. :) But it hasn't started yet so I thought I would get a jump start! :)

Enjoy!

This is my nail polish collection that have Christmas inspired names....

I know. It makes me a little sick myself. But they are quite adorable. :)

This is Sephora by O.P.I.s "Are you Glistenin'"

This is a Gorgeous silver top coat. It has a sparkly base. Works well as both a top coat, and with a few extra coats, a full nail polish.

This is Sephora by O.P.I.s "It looks like Rain, Dear."

This beauty is a gold sparkle that only takes two coats to be opaque!  

This is Sephora by O.P.I.s "Stop Stocking Me!"

This is a lovely metalicy like nail polish that has just too awesome of a name! 

This is China Glazes "This is Tree-Mendous"

This is a new collection that I haven't tried yet. But come on, look at how gorgeous that glitter is! 

This is Nicole by O.P.I.s "Keeping Up with Santa."

This is from the Kardashian collection. It is pretty much the perfect Christmas red!

This is O.P.I.s "Underneath the Mistletoe"\

I have not yet tried this one. But it is the perfect redish pinkish goldish glitter out there! 

This is O.P.I.s "Cute Little Vixen"

How adorable is that name? 

This is Nicole by O.P.I.s "Kardashing Through the Snow"

Again from the Kardashian line. But it is a beautiful glitter. (Can you tell that apparently Christmas means glitter?) 

This is Sephora by O.P.I.s "Be-Claus I said So"

I really liked this brand and sadly it is no more. But this red top coat is similar to Are you Glistenin' in a way that you can use it as both a top coat and a full nail polish color. 

This is O.P.I.s  "My Favorite Ornament"

This gold sparkle is absolutely stunning! Would go great with red or green! :) OR on its own. 

This is Piggy Polish "It's because I'm GREEN isn't it?"

This is the brightest, prettiest green ever! And plus, it is quoting the movie The Grinch!!! 

This is Piggy Polish "Blame it on the Mistle TOE"

This red has an excellent combination of gold to make it stunning! :) 

This is O.P.I.s "All I want for Christmas (is OPI)"

Lets face it. That is all that I really want! :) 

This is Sephora by O.P.I.s "Good Tidings We Bling"

The perfect top coat! I love it on top of white!  

This is China Glazes "There's Snow one Like You"

This is a texture polish that literally looks like snow. I am torn at how I like it though! 

This is China Glazes "All wrapped Up"

There is only one thing better than purple. And that is a glittery purple! 

This is Rainbow Honey's "Candy Cane Gram"

This is a glitter that has at least four different shapes of glitter! I love this as a full polish color. It takes a few coats, but with its micro-glittery base, it is perfect! :)

Let me know how you liked this post!

Until Next Time...

Peace & Blessings!!!