To walk the runway, to be seen in covers of magazines, commercials, social events and more.
I'd like to think that I long for the fame and popularity (yes, I know, it seems kinda shallow and very "showbiz-like" haha) but most of all, I wanted to be able to have that confidence that a model exudes. :)
Luckily, even though I was born chubby and grew chubbier as I became older, my body didn't really become a big deal for me. Well, maybe it did, but only a little (maybe that was the reason why I didn't really think of dieting, (seriously dieting) until about 8 months ago. But moving along, I really wasn't the type of person to hide in the back just because I was fat. Maybe the inner model in me shone through. Or.. maybe because I was raised well by my parents and the people around me didn't make me feel like I wasn't allowed to be a "star" just because of my body. And I thank them very much for that.
As i was growing up, my confidence also grew. I joined dance performances during our intramurals in high school, wore anything I wanted to and surprisingly, it looked good on me, as the people around me have said. :) I also joined dance contests in my current work, did hosting stints and some comedy acts. In short, I had confidence. Then I realized, confidence was what defined yourself. In this world, social and real world, confidence and belief in yourself is what one really needs to be able to stand out. And I am thankful for that.
I know that one day, I shall become a model and a fashion icon.
All it takes is CONFIDENCE. ;)
Rhea! I admire you so much for your confidence. Being true to yourself and not caring about what other people might think of you (as you said, shallow and 'showbizzy' hehe) and your ambition is very very admirable these days when people are too insecure and afraid to follow their dreams lest they be judged--now these are the real "shallow" ones. This blog entry, this confidence that you gained from finding and pursuing what you really love doing, is just inspiring. Refreshing. :) Ikaw na ang fresh na fresh!
ReplyDeleteYoaaannnaaa!!! Aww, thanks! You are one of those few people that I can talk anything and everything about! :) Also, you are one of my inspirations,esp about the part of "not having a care in the world" haha in Tagalog, kiber! Basta masaya ako sa ginagawa ko at wala akong nasasagasaan go lang! :) I miss you! :)
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