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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Up Next!


Picture this…you’re in a crowded supermarket.  All of the lines are long and yet you only have 2 small items.  Depending on your mood, you may get a little annoyed because you had planned on getting in and out of the grocery store.  Then you come to a resolve and say “I might as well wait” because truth of the matter is, your time is coming!  You are next in line!  Knowing which line isn’t as important as your attitude while you are waiting.
I recently read a blog post by plus model Christina Mendez entitled “Model Dry Spell”.  In the article, she talked about perfecting your craft – taking classes, updating your comp cards, etc- while waiting for your next gig.  In her case, she is known in the plus model world but the advice she gave was practical.  Moreover, it reminded me of the importance of timing in regards to blessings that you haven’t received but are yet waiting for.  I am still waiting on my big break but instead of becoming impatient, I rejoice in this time of preparation.  
To my readers, I encourage you to do the same.   Take a minute and ask yourself these questions:
Are you getting yourself prepared for your big break?  If yes, how? 
Are you actively working and researching? 

Like you, I have a bunch of ideas in my head and I ask God each day for direction.   Moreover, don't mistake your season of waiting as wasted time.  Family, this is just the beginning and I keep telling myself that I'm on the verge of something great…but like all great things, it takes time to achieve but the good news is that I am…willing…to…WAIT!!!!!!   *huge smile*

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Big feet??? So what!!!

This open letter is to all my Team Double Digit ladies.  Yes, we’ve all experienced this before.  We’ve gone into a shoe store; asked to see a shoe in your size, only for the sales rep to say “We only go up to size 10.”  *sighs*
     As a youngster, I used to be so self-conscious about my feet.  As a result, I wore sneakers all the time.  It seems like once my feet started to grow, they didn’t stop.  By the time I reached the 8th grade, I wore a size 12 shoe (problem #1). 
     If that wasn’t disappointing enough, the few stores that carried size 12s were few in number and the shoes were usually very chunky looking and not “hip” (problem #2).  That changed a little when I got to college and hit the club scene.  The store Nine West carried size 12s, but I had worn sneakers so much that I did not know how to even walk in heels (problem #3).  Are you noticing a pattern here?
I eventually got the hang of walking in heels but my closet still wasn't full of shoes due to problem #2.  Then sadly, my local Nine West closed down.  My only other alternative was Payless and they rarely carried cute shoes in my size.  It seemed like the bigger the shoe, the cheesier it looked.  Sometimes that still happens but for the most part, I have been able to find good, quality and fashionable flats, heels and boots for reasonable prices…and I like that!  So shout outs to all the designers, labels and stores who realize the diversity in shoe sizes.  Us size 11+ ladies can step in a mean shoe too! 


These are the latest addition to my shoe collection!!!!!  I can't wait to wear these babies!!