Thoughts & Feelings On My New Career Path

Hey guys, I hope you are all having a fantastic Easter weekend, and ate loads of delicious chocolate, I know I did! I thought I would talk to you about my new career path and what my plans are for the future.
So I will start with a little background information. I have had Fibromyalgia for coming up three years now, and for most of that time, I had been unemployed as I cannot work shifts due to massive flare ups. I began to become almost like a hermit. I was scared to leave the house alone, I became scared of driving. My home felt like the only place that was safe. I would just sit on the sofa day in day out driving myself slowly insane. I began to feel so low about myself, I would almost feel like a failure to my family and friends.
About 3 months ago I went to one of my friends who is doing a course to become a professional Masseuse. She told me about a company called The Beauty Academy. They do loads of courses in all aspects of beauty. From nails to spray tans, from makeup to eyelash extensions. Everything you could think of. For as long as I can remember, I have loved everything to do with the beauty industry, I love the creativity involved. I found an awesome course with covered Manicures and Pedicure, Acrylic nails and UV gel nails. I spoke to my family about my new career idea. Being a military wife, I move around a bit, and it can be hard to keep getting different jobs every time you move. So I thought doing this course and getting a qualification to make me a Nail Technician would be perfect as I could work from home and not have to worry every time we move, also it would give me a reason to get out of bed, a way to make myself feel more empowered. My family all agreed that it was a brilliant idea, and they helped me purchase the beginnings of my nail kit, which as I have found out is never ending, you will always find new things you want to purchase.
I had my Manicure and Pedicure course first. They taught me everything I needed to know and we also practised on each other so we could get the hang of everything ourselves. My tutor Noreen is the most amazing tutor I could ask for, she is so layed back, which I find makes it easier to learn. She gives a lot of encouragement and praise, which again makes you want to work harder. We learnt how to clean and prep the nails, how to give a hand and arm massage and how to paint nails too. I left the course feeling amazing. I didn't want it to end.
Then I had my acrylics course, which was the one I was most nervous about. I had never done any tip work on nails. but we learnt the proper way to apply tips and prep the nails, applying the acrylic, and making it look neat and professional. It was difficult at first but practise makes perfect.
Tomorrow I have my UV Gel course. I already have some knowledge in this so hopefully it will be easier for me than the last one. I'm really looking forward to it, but at the same time I am sad because it is my last course.
After tomorrow I will be fully qualified. I have already started to practise on people I know. I am trying to boost my portfolio, and get some pictures, so that when I move a fully begin my business My clients have an idea of the treatments I am providing.
My plans for the future is to create a proper business, And that I can make some money for my husband and I to be able to do more with our lives, and also I want to learn more cool techniques and beautiful nail art ideas.

Sorry if this is rambling, but I am just so happy that my life is turning around, I actually find when I'm busy doing nails my Fibro symptoms get better, I'm guessing it's because I'm distracted. I will keep you updated about about how my business turns out. I have a facebook page, if you would like to take a look at some of my work, or even get in contact with me. Here is the link below.
Nails By Lauren