Hello YLF:)

Well, here's my first topic! I've been an avid follower of this blog for at least the last 3 years, and a lurker on the forum for almost that long, though not daily.
I feel like I know a lot of you, especially long time forum members.

First of all, I want to say THANK YOU to Angie (and greg!) for this blog and website. It's been huge in developing my personal style, which I hope keeps evolving and improving, and of course, staying lots of fun!

I'm 20 years old, a recent graduate of a Beauty School close to my house. I'm fully licensed, (hair, esthetics, nails) and I'm currently searching for a hair job. Meanwhile, I work part time at a fantastic spa doing natural nails. (manis and pedis!)
I'm the 3rd of 10 children, and I adore my family:) My parents are great, and a huge inspiration to me in every aspect of life. My Mum's always stayed home with us, and my Dad works very hard to make that possible.
I have a boyfriend of 6 months who I've known since I was 5, and is amazing:)

I live in north west America, Portland area, so my climate is a lot like yours, Ange:) Rainy most of the year, but still with change of seasons!

I have trouble describing my style... It's conservative compared to some other girls my age group, but I don't really think of myself as being conservative. It's sporty at times, preppy at times, classic at times... Not sure:) I do have a LOT of black clothing left over from school, as that was our dress code... But there's no getting around that hairdressers wear lots of black, so I don't mind:) It gets dull after a while though!

Anyway, I'm rambling. Just wanted to say hello to everyone, it's lovely to meet you all:)