My journey from tomboy to cosplayer to beauty advisor is an epic tale of fear, passion, and eyelash glue. I grew up with body issues and didn't like how fake makeup seemed. But when I learned about how makeup could be used as a tool for artistic expression, I started playing around. Years later I'm smarter about makeup applications and learned that beauty can be a form of self-care. We all deserve something to play with, give us a calming moment, and just create something beautiful.