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(A photo of my mood board entry)

I honestly thought I wouldn't get in so I didn't bother checking for updates on it. Up until I got an email saying that I got in the semi-finals! I seriously couldn't believe it. So what the hell, right? For the semi finals we were asked to go to ATC for the personal style challenge and for the interview.

(The only photo that I have of what I wore on the day of the semi finals!) And again, I didn't think I would get in the finals because I thought I sucked ass during the interview. But hey, it apparently didn't suck as bad as I thought because I got in the finals! To cut the long story short, I pushed through until the finals. Got stressed out with selections, pullouts and inventory but enjoyed every bit of it and I made a lot of great friends along the way!

(Taken while doing our pullouts for the show!)

(Taken while doing the inventory. Photo grabbed from Noreen. Love these girls!) I may not have been a part of the top three, I'm still thankful for everything that this experience has taught me. Just thinking of it all makes me smile because 1. I got to do what I love, 2. I got to show everyone what I'm truly passionate about, and 3. I got to immortalize my dream (well, kinda). Incredibly thankful for the opportunity of being a part of this event. Surely is something that I'll never forget. :) FLORAL GRUNGE by VIKKI DAET

BRAND SEGMENT: VIKKI DAET FOR KAMISETA

PS, special thanks to ATC and Meg Magazine for making me part of this event. To my models who did such an amazing job throughout the show, to Ethan Yamamoto of PW Models and to Angela Munoz for referring me to him with the help of my good friend, Pancho! :)

And of course, to Derek for always believing in me and for fighting for my dreams even when I've given up on them. You're the best. Wouldn't have gone this far if not for your constant nagging and guilt trips. Haha! Thanks, babe. :)

So yeah, that's what has been up with my life. Other reasons for my MIA status is of course, my studies. Haha! But I promise to start posting more updates! Sorry for the incredibly long post! Happy October, y'all! :)