Dating Myself Days 15-18

My weekend was a smorgasbord of action and it left me little time to catch you readers up! I spent it at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Sweatville, USA also known as South Beach, FL.

Since we last left off, I was prepping for my anticipated weekend covering all the Fashion shows for the online mag I contribute to, www.BeChicMag.com I was/am also researching for a move abroad soon.

During my weekend in South Beach at the Raleigh Hotel, I was was submerged in the fashion world. I've come to the conclusion that the glitz and glamour of what we as readers/viewers see in the Fashion casts a large shadow on the hard work it takes. Editors, Designers, Buyers, Stylists, Photographers, and PR agents all came together as a melting pot of spectators to view what will be the 2011 Swimwear collections. As expected, there were the normal folks who work behind the scenes and run the operation ( I'd fit into this category). Dressed in resort casual sundresses, gladiator flats and shiny hair. Then, there were the fashionistas who piled on the makeup, extensions and platforms and nearly knocked over the models off the runway to show themselves off. Being surrounded by like minded people who were all much older and well established than me gave me the jitters! Its hard to remember I am 25 not 15 and I am an aspiring journalist with plenty of experience under my belt.

Bottom line: I felt at home in this environment

I may not have a big time editor job, a fat paycheck or paparazzi chasing me but, I know that I can do this for the rest of my life. The exhilarating feeling of knowing that even in the slightest your childhood dreams are coming to life is indescribable.

Follow what gives you butterflies at the pit of your tummy and never stop chasing it. It's worth the chase.