Modeling Journey: Best Described as Serendipitous

In a blogging mood and decided to pick a topic that is usually presented to me in question format (though the questions are variable they seem to have the same preface and, it is one that I am asked on a constant):

How did you get into modeling?

Many times, I feel that my responses can seem somewhat vague, because I tend to respond almost with a bit of uncertainty. Truly, don't feel that I have an interesting story nor, a strategical plan on how to follow one's passions. Furthermore, I suppose you can say that the best way to describe my modeling journey in just one word it would have to be- serendipitous. It really has been quite the fortunate accident. That for one, not only has it taught me to believe in myself, but additionally has spiraled into tackling more of my passions- writing, burlesque, show producing and countless other artistic outlets.

My story, if it was to be consider one at all, is that as a child I was (and still am) a tomboy who only dreamt about feeling/being a pretty girl behind closed doors. Until about my young teen life in which, I participated and MC'd in fashion shows. After a few shows, and being buried under cute clothing, and make up- I was overwhelmed with excitement but, the reality was... I was too short. I didn't fit norms and that altogether made me steer toward sports and academics. 

Life went on and I only thought about the good memories that I had as a short-time model. I frequented many carshows, always had a love for the subculture...

Many years later, a house, a husband and 2 children. My husband had purchased a pin up package for me at a local salon, for my birthday. I made a good friend while sitting in my seat getting done up, named Lisa, whom was also primping herself up to go to the same car show I'd be attending. She recently passed but, I know that 

day would have to be the first time ever where I got a rush to go full force. Its safe to say that very day I was officially diagnosed with pin up fever. 

We get to the show and Lisa convinces me to join the pin up contest and the rest of the story is history. I began to look into more shows, more pageants and made friends, connections and networked. So, in answer to the typical question, if you want to pursue a modeling career (or anything for that matter) do it, dedicate yourself, learn to be open, make connections and be humble enough to learn from others, always.