Happy New Year! Albeit 8 days already in, I am still totally psyched about the start of 2011. This is the year of ME. This year I will embark on the journey of living my best life, making my passion for fashion a full time career, and marrying my soul mate. I'm excited, a tad bit anxious, and every bit focused!
And just when I get distracted or doubt my abilities, God taps me on the shoulder to remind me"You got this, You CAN do it." Case in point- this past Monday, I started classes at FIT otherwise know as the Mecca of fashion education. I was excited about the class but had 1st day nerves about what to expect and nagging thoughts about if I will be able to deliver. And then in comes the Instructor, Anita D. Ellis- with her petite, chocolate self-bursting with enthusiasm, and encouragement telling me that I can do it- that we all can succeed. She would help us find our strengths to better prepare us for the fashion industry. I was beaming from ear to ear, hanging on her every word. I was in the right place- all my doubts were gone! 2nd case in point- today on the MetroNorth- on my way to the Mid Manhattan Library- I met a kindred spirit. A lovely woman who took note of my fashionable glasses (pictured above) which provoked conversation. Come to find out she is an accomplished makeup artist and works for Plus Magazine- an online magazine dedicated to Plus Size Models. And most important- she was genuine & gracious enough to offer to share her contacts. Eureka! We exchanged information and hugs & went off to our perspective destinations. Later when I did get to the library- I learned that the picture collection that I needed for my assignment was closed for renovations- LOL! A good day indeed and another tap from the man upstairs.
