If she's amazing, she won't be easy,
If she's easy, she won't be amazing,
If she's worth it, you won't give up,
If you give up, you're not worthy!!
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. This is my dream, follow me on my journey.”
I was 19years old when I signed my 5yr contract with a British agent Nicholas Burnett for commercial and fashion modeling representation. My life prior to international modeling was caught between a demanding schedule as a competitive swimmer for Kenya’s National Team at 16yrs and high school athletics. My referral, a photographer with Bareface Models in Dubai recognized me while on travel during a vacation trip in Arusha, Tanzania on my 18th birthday. I was introduced to top contacts from all over the world including Wilhelmina, Elite Model Management, Ford etc. through an international model and talent conference while in Arusha. However, I constantly fell short of the industries requirements and my image was nothing but a pretty face. Modeling is all about demographics; taller is better for the simple fact taller models display cloths better than shorter ones. Usually, 5ft 8in is about the minimum height requirement, but I only stand 5ft 6in. with weight being another touchy subject due to the international standard requirements. In general, models are required to be quite slim in proportion to their height and weight, usually between 105Lbs and 125Lbs. In addition, no matter your race or color, to fall under that perfect image bracket, your skin must be smooth, dry, free of flaws and taut, therefore the slightest imperfection could easily shutter a starving dream and that is the harsh reality.
Models are considered glamorous people who lead a glamorous life, but when you look at their careers closely, you will notice that not everything is about glamour or stardom. Personality matters. Truth is, when you start telling people that you want to become a model, you will come across some resistance or hear a lot of negative talk like: You are too short! It’s a tough world filled with negative influence! You are too young! And even though people may have good intentions in their hearts when they say these things, you have to realize that attitude is the number one quality a model must have.
Attitude does not mean being harsh, wicked, mean or stubborn, attitude means having a strong sense of your own abilities and feeling entitled to your position as a model within the modeling world. Attitude is very difficult to describe, but you will know it when you see it. Attitude means that you can keep your head held high in you hold strong against people who try to tear you down, because in this industry you will always find people trying to tear you down.
At the beginning of your modeling career, you may find yourself scrimping and saving in order to get your career off the ground. I began my career spending nights at airport terminals (And once you start actively travelling, you barely see the comfort of your own bed for a while), waiting on my next project and springing from one social acquaintance to another in search for food and shelter for the night and or prior to my next assignments. Is it a major security bridge? definitely! That is why it is important to be fully aware of your environment and social network. Independence is highly important in this industry as it not only teaches you how to save in preparation for your next assignment, but it also introduces you to a world of gambling, knowing well that rejection is part of every model's stock and trade which vary from simple demographics, to lifestyle challenges. Behind every strong personality lies a remarkable beginning; just when you feel like giving up never forget why you held on for so long in the first place.
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We take common kindness for granted, we become so self-absorbed that we don't bother to look around at other people, it never crosses our mind to perform some small and random act of kindness that may have a positive impact on a stranger which inturn could compel them to bestow a kindness upon someone else.
I can't afford to house a homeless family, it would be weird to drive around looking for burning buildings or accidents to rescue people--I'm not a hero. But I can afford a few minutes to allow someone into traffic, to go ahead of me in line. I can spare a buck or two to pay for a coffee or help out the guy or gal in front of me at the gas station when they are a buck shy of the gas they just pumped.
A patient was in a mental hospital in Nebraska. He was suffering from depression so profound that he never smiled or spoke. All attempts to help him were given up. This has been the case for years. He was considered hopeless. But a young chaplain took a special interest in this man and visited him every day. He read to him and talked to him and tried to reach him. One day as they looked out the window, the chaplain began describing the scene outside. The trees blowing in the wind. The pigeons. The squirrels. And suddenly, incredibly, a hoarse, hesitant voice spoke: "I, I had a pet squirrel once." And that was the breakthrough.
Change starts with you, The teacher who speaks a word of encouragement to a student as they leave class for the day. They come from a parent who just delights in the presence of their child. The rich and famous committed to using thier celebrity status for the greater good. Someone who sees potential in you and speaks a word of encouragement. The stranger who treats you as someone of value, of importance, no matter how old you are. One small but powerfull voice that taught this world "Change we can believe in" but most importantly from the ability to know that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
So in the words of that little song we learned in the nursery, Be careful little mouth what you say. Because your words do have power, the power to change the world.
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If she's amazing, she won't be easy, If she's easy, she won't be amazing, If she's worth it, you won't give up, If you give up, you're not worthy!!
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Lynda Miriga: Major Attitude Without Arrogance
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. This is my dream, follow me on my journey.” I was 19years old when I signed my 5yr contract with a British agent Nicholas Burnett for commercial and fashion modeling representation. My life prior to international modeling was caught between a demanding schedule as a competitive swimmer for Kenya’s National Team at 16yrs and high school athletics. My referral, a photographer with Bareface Models in Dubai recognized me while on travel during a vacation trip in Arusha, Tanzania on my 18th birthday. I was introduced to top contacts from all over the world including Wilhelmina, Elite Model Management, Ford etc. through an international model and talent conference while in Arusha. However, I constantly fell short of the industries requirements and my image was nothing but a pretty face. Modeling is all about demographics; taller is better for the simple fact taller models display cloths better than shorter ones. Usually, 5ft 8in is about the minimum height requirement, but I only stand 5ft 6in. with weight being another touchy subject due to the international standard requirements. In general, models are required to be quite slim in proportion to their height and weight, usually between 105Lbs and 125Lbs. In addition, no matter your race or color, to fall under that perfect image bracket, your skin must be smooth, dry, free of flaws and taut, therefore the slightest imperfection could easily shutter a starving dream and that is the harsh reality. Models are considered glamorous people who lead a glamorous life, but when you look at their careers closely, you will notice that not everything is about glamour or stardom. Personality matters. Truth is, when you start telling people that you want to become a model, you will come across some resistance or hear a lot of negative talk like: You are too short! It’s a tough world filled with negative influence! You are too young! And even though people may have good intentions in their hearts when they say these things, you have to realize that attitude is the number one quality a model must have. Attitude does not mean being harsh, wicked, mean or stubborn, attitude means having a strong sense of your own abilities and feeling entitled to your position as a model within the modeling world. Attitude is very difficult to describe, but you will know it when you see it. Attitude means that you can keep your head held high in you hold strong against people who try to tear you down, because in this industry you will always find people trying to tear you down. At the beginning of your modeling career, you may find yourself scrimping and saving in order to get your career off the ground. I began my career spending nights at airport terminals (And once you start actively travelling, you barely see the comfort of your own bed for a while), waiting on my next project and springing from one social acquaintance to another in search for food and shelter for the night and or prior to my next assignments. Is it a major security bridge? definitely! That is why it is important to be fully aware of your environment and social network. Independence is highly important in this industry as it not only teaches you how to save in preparation for your next assignment, but it also introduces you to a world of gambling, knowing well that rejection is part of every model's stock and trade which vary from simple demographics, to lifestyle challenges. Behind every strong personality lies a remarkable beginning; just when you feel like giving up never forget why you held on for so long in the first place. Read the entire blog here - http://www.facebook.com/?sk=media#!/notes/lynda-miriga/lynda-miriga-major-attitude-without-arrogance/210529002313514
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"It Takes a Foreigner to Change The World"
We take common kindness for granted, we become so self-absorbed that we don't bother to look around at other people, it never crosses our mind to perform some small and random act of kindness that may have a positive impact on a stranger which inturn could compel them to bestow a kindness upon someone else. I can't afford to house a homeless family, it would be weird to drive around looking for burning buildings or accidents to rescue people--I'm not a hero. But I can afford a few minutes to allow someone into traffic, to go ahead of me in line. I can spare a buck or two to pay for a coffee or help out the guy or gal in front of me at the gas station when they are a buck shy of the gas they just pumped. A patient was in a mental hospital in Nebraska. He was suffering from depression so profound that he never smiled or spoke. All attempts to help him were given up. This has been the case for years. He was considered hopeless. But a young chaplain took a special interest in this man and visited him every day. He read to him and talked to him and tried to reach him. One day as they looked out the window, the chaplain began describing the scene outside. The trees blowing in the wind. The pigeons. The squirrels. And suddenly, incredibly, a hoarse, hesitant voice spoke: "I, I had a pet squirrel once." And that was the breakthrough. Change starts with you, The teacher who speaks a word of encouragement to a student as they leave class for the day. They come from a parent who just delights in the presence of their child. The rich and famous committed to using thier celebrity status for the greater good. Someone who sees potential in you and speaks a word of encouragement. The stranger who treats you as someone of value, of importance, no matter how old you are. One small but powerfull voice that taught this world "Change we can believe in" but most importantly from the ability to know that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. So in the words of that little song we learned in the nursery, Be careful little mouth what you say. Because your words do have power, the power to change the world. http://lyn508mr.blogspot.com/2008_08_27_archive.html
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