Sunday, July 03, 2005
Happily ever after?
The July ish of Candy Magazine's out already. A special feature for the Candy Teen Model finalists could be found inside, and yes, I'm on page 69. LOL.
The first time I got hold of the mag, I didn't like the way I looked. I was wearing a tight top during the shoot and it made me look fat! LOL. I just kept on ranting. A few people said they didn't like the pose and the outfit but a lot more said I still looked good.
Oh well, so much for vanity. I later realized it wasn't just about the body, or the face, or the pose. It was that big Candy smile that made me a winner. It was all about that smile that diverted the attention from the flaw to the asset. Besides, ranting won't do anything to change it anyway. So if almost everybody still liked it, what else have I got to say?
Looking back during the contest period, I was very hesitant to join. I didn't really want to take it seriously at first so I went aloof. (Who could blame me, I just wanted to enjoy my summer vacation!) I kept on putting off my entry despite Raph's and TeenTalkers' daily reminders. I eventually was able to make habol by sending it two days before the deadline. I finished my essay in less than two hours and I had my pictures taken a week before the deadline. I never expected any call but I got one inviting me to the go-see. Again I never expected a second call but later that evening I was informed I got into the Final Eight. I may not have won the title and the cover but I was surprised to have won the hearts of many TeenTalkers. I have also won the friendships of some of the finalists. I guess that's enough to make me feel like a winner. I have gained three important things along the way--friends, inspiration, and experience. I owe it all to you guys.
Thank you for all the encouragement, constructive criticism, Good lucks, congratulations, You'll make its, and most of all your belief in what I am and what I can do. Because of you, yes YOU, I'm going for greater heights. I've always thought my purpose in life was to inspire others but I never really knew others would manage to inspire me too in ways I could only dream of. I mean this with all my heart when I say I wouldn't have done it without you guys. Again, I thank you.
So now you think I'm living happily ever after?
My quest to fulfill my Cover Girl Dreams has not yet ceased for it still has not been completed. I will continue to work hard to get a step or two closer each time.
I'm not giving up. Not just yet.
