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Update on Me (Part 2)


Well, I didn't make it to the finals for the Project Breakout Swimwear Competition. But congrats to all of the models who did make it! Of course I'm bummed, but like I always say, you win some, you lose some.

Just seeing the support I received from everyone was the best reward I could have gotten aside from winning so at least I know that there are plenty of people rooting for me, win or lose. And that's what counts. Boy, I sound like an afterschool special, don't I? LOL.

Ah, 2008 is just around the corner and I am very optimistic about what the coming year will hold for me. I still have a month or two before I find out which of my photos made it into the two Black hair magazines, Salon Magazine and Black Passions Magazine. So those will be tearsheets I can add to my portfolio.

The Tad Gear photoshoot is still in the process of putting out their calendar, which I am in, as well as updating their website to include the shoots that I and the two other models did so there's that as well. I am also very close to finishing the redesign and relaunch of my modeling website. So there will be plenty to keep me busy.

Don't worry, I've got some topics coming up that you'll be able to dive into once 2008 gets here--which is soon so you won't have to wait long!

Have a happy and safe New Year and I can't wait to see what 2008 brings to all of you future and current models!!!
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Amber said…
2007 has been a great year for you and I think that 2008 will bring even bigger and better opportunities!

Thank for always being here for me and other models, you truly are a wonderful mentor and I think your modeling seminar idea is great. You would be a million times more helpful than those "modeling school" and "modeling convention" scams. Here's wishing you all the best in health and happiness for the new year!
January 2, 2008 at 1:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy New Year! Keep on blogging!
January 2, 2008 at 11:23 PM
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