November Happenings

(Ok so I just finished writing a super great blog entry about November only to have my computer lose it! AH I really need a new one lol)

November is the month celebrating Thanksgiving. Since this blog is on November, I’d like to begin by thanking all of you for your continued support, encouragement, and prayers. It all means so much to me I can’t tell you how I appreciate each one of you. Thank You.

Alright, sappy stuff aside =] The first weekend of November was spent as a beach retreat with my sister and mom celebrating Brooke’s Sweet Sixteenth Birthday! I can’t believe it! Special Memories …

I applied for my Passport beginning of this month! And received it yesterday. My hope is to travel abroad for modeling sometime this coming year. I’d like to push my career and see where God wants to take it. I have been met with opposition from (surprisingly) my agent! It seems he would rather keep me close to the nest. This is discouraging and rather disappointing for me—it seems reevaluation is a painful and necessary process. I covet your prayers as I desire and seek wisdom and discernment as I proceed with difficult decisions regarding taking this next step in my career.

On the 10^th I worked a cosmetics trade show for Nordstrom’s in Walnut Creek. Call time was 6am w/ a 2 hour commute (ouch lol) but it was great fun. I was the Chanel cosmetics girl. My artist was Chanels ambassador/representative and he offered much insight and encouragement to me. Great Guy. Amazing Artist. Priceless Contact.

On the 19^th and 20^th I was in SF: a fitting on Monday for Macy’s Vale Monte show after Thanksgiving, and Tuesday was my most insecure adventure to date! Swimwear … dun-dun-duuun lol Nah, it really turned out fine. 3 other girls—about 10 bikinis each—closed executive meeting where we presented swimwear lines being considered for s/s ’08 seasons. Bill (Passport Exec) gave me a wave and a smile. I was so excited he remembered me! The other girls were jealous. =] It’s funny … I’m known as a Passport Model now—pretty famous among other girls. Ha

Thanksgiving was a blast! Uncle Bob—G’ma & G’pa—Family, Food, Football—Corvette =] —4 pounds gained … lol good times. See slideshow

The 26^th began the whirlwind of fun—Macy’s Vale Monte. Monday: Dress/Segment Rehearsals. (Those 4 pounds were talking in those jeans! Lol) T/Wed/Th: 2 Shows a Day w/ fun & friends throughout. Tuesday’s morning show was the biggest status for the models. Larry (Passport head) Duran and Tiffany (other Macy’s execs I have worked with) were all present in the audience watching. I received amazing feedback from Larry and Natalie (head of vale Monte) after this show. “We are going to miss you so much! We just try and use you any chance we get for as long as you’re here. You know, you’re going to get picked up for NY &/or Europe!” Natalie said. “OH yes, but she has to come back for Passport!” Larry said … =] I’m still smiling.

So there’s November! God is so faithful – He offered me such encouragement and confirmation to counter my agent’s negativity. Maybe my ambition could get me into trouble … but I’ve got the feeling God’s pretty ambitious right along with me =]