Modeling 101 Reaches 300 Subscribers!!!

It doesn't take much to make me happy--ask anyone that knows me--and when I saw today that I now have 300 subscribers to my blog, well, let's just say it made my day! Readers, I know I always say this but I truly love each and every one of you. Without you, my blog wouldn't be as recognized online as it is today. Just like a hit TV show, without its devoted audience, there wouldn't be much going on.

I really didn't know what Modeling 101 - A Model's Diary would turn into when it began in 2007 or if it would even be around by 2012...but here it is in all its glory and I am very proud of what it has become. I can only hope that I can continue to help inspire and guide others to help them achieve their goals, whether it is in modeling, acting or another passion in life. Remember, folks, there is more to life than being in front of a camera or on a runway. I have many other interests outside of being a model/actor and I strongly encourage others to also have additional interests that draw their attention and passion just as much, if not more so.

Over the years, I've been truly touched by your emails, messages, stories/life experiences, successes and challenges. I applaud all of you that continue to defy the odds and strive to bring your dreams to fruition and even for those that have found modeling to not be for them, I'm even more proud of you for recognizing this reality and not allowing it to discourage you from pursuing other goals.

I'm not a superstar by far (yet) but you guys make me feel like a modeling rock star! :-) Cheers to 300 subscribers--and counting!!!

Comments

Anonymous said…

I love Modeling 101!!! I think you are truly amazing and I love reading all your post! I could literally spend all day reading every one of them.

I just have one question. I have finally wishing that I would magically grow up to 170+cm and started looking at other types of modelling. I have looked startingg looking into commercial/print modelling. I just want to know several modelling agencies in Queensland Australia (I would prefer Brisbane because QLD is just TOO big^^)Can you please tell me some modelling agencies in Brisbane which have commerical/print model section?
Thank you!

September 30, 2012 at 12:50 AM

Dania Denise said…

Hi, Anonymous! You'll find the answer to your questions in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #487," which can be found on my new blog: "Modeling 101 - Answering Readers Questions."

Please visit this link: http://amodelsdiary-readerquestions.blogspot.com/ and you can view your post there. Thanks for reading!

October 2, 2012 at 11:44 AM

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