Rocky Runway

As most people know, it is super expensive to live in the city. I found a shared apartment about 2 weeks ago in a great location for an awesome price. I was supposed to move in, in 4 days.....I got a text from a girl that would have been my roommate today saying that a good friend of hers is moving to the city and they were letting her take the spot!!!! This has now caused me to go on a search frenzy trying to find a new apartment. Luckily I have some great friends that are helping me find one, but it is still stressful.

Not only do I have to find a new apartment now, but I have also been looking for a part time job for the past few weeks. It takes a few months to really get the ball rolling to make decent money here and I only have enough money to support myself for the next 2 or 3 months. It's kinda a scray spot to be in, but I know that everything is going to work out the way it needs to and I obviously wasn't meant to live in that apartment.

On a positive note, this week I have already auditioned with 3 Milan agencies to be represented by in Italy. And tomorrow I meet with a Japanese agency. How awesome would that be if I ended 2010 going to a foreign country to model?!

Life will always throw your curve balls, but it is what you make of them that will determine your additude. I am an optimistice person and this little situation cannot and will not bring me down!!

It's Official

Well I accomplished what I came here to accomplish. I signed with APM Model Management last Monday and they have been keeping me very busy with castings. I was supposed to go home in 2 days, but I am now staying here until the holidays, and even then will only be home for visits. My contract is for 2 years so I will be here in the city for a while! Fashion week is coming up so lets pray that I book a few shows!

It's so crazy and surreal when you have wanted something for so long and then you finally start getting closer to it.....now I know how Justin Beiber feels hah. The city life is awesome and I move into my apartment in about a week and a half.

They say time flies by when you're having fun, but I feel like it's slowing down so I can enjoy the ride. Everyone has goals and aspirations, don't be afraid to just go for it! Often times when you throw yourself in to the unknown, that is when you feel and receive the most joy.

New York!

Well I have currently been in New York for about 2 weeks and I am just loving it! The first 4 days my mom and older sister were with me and we did all of the sight seeing together...very tiring but fun! After they left I have been doing some major hunting for a new agent.

Today, one of my dreams came true. I was offered a 2 year contract from APM Model Management, which is of course an agency in New York. They have already arranged for my first casting. It's absolutely crazy how fast things are moving! I was originally supposed to fly home on July 21st, but my plans home will "unfortunately" be delayed until September because of NY Fashion Week. It is all so surreal and I feel soooo blessed to be where I am at in my life.

Life lesson: ALWAYS go for your dreams and NEVER let anyone or anything bring you down. Do what makes you happy and in the end you can say you didn't have a single regret.