Wow, I've Answered 200+ Reader Questions!!!

I just had to reflect quickly on the fact that in the life of my blog, I've answered over 200 questions from my beloved readers! That's quite an accomplishment! I remember just a year or so ago, I was working with a videographer friend of mine and he looked up my blog while we were working. At the time I think the "Answering a Reader Question Series" was in the mid 70s and he said that he was impressed because that was a lot of questions. Man, what would he say now?! :-)

I must admit, at first I was worried about having so many Reader Question posts on my blog. I didn't want people to think the entire blog was devoted to Q&A but then I realized that the answers shared in those posts were still informing and helping people interested in pursuing a career in the modeling industry. However, I do want to state that I plan on continuing to include traditional blog posts but clearly people have tons of questions to ask so from time to time, most of my posts may consist of the "Answering a Reader Question Series." But since I've yet to receive any complaints, I guess I'm doing okay. ;-)

Don't forget, folks, there's also the "Answering a Reader Question Video Reply" option for those of you that want to have your questions addressed by me in video format.

Thanks again for the questions and trusting me to be your go-to-gal for the answers!!! Keep 'em comin'!

Comments

KWSM ♥ said…

Hi Dania. I dont know where i should post the question so i commented it here.

I would like to know that if I would want to be a model,is better to enroll in a modeling agency or participate in a modelling competition? My height is about 173 and a weight of 54.Does it meet the minimum requirement to become a model?

And one more,does modeling agency seeking international model,i meant model from other country? agency like in New York?

Thanks.

Kathleen

October 28, 2011 at 9:35 AM

Dania Denise said…

Hi, Kathleen! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #214." Thanks for reading!

October 28, 2011 at 11:09 AM

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