Life is pretty grand at the moment. I am starting to book shoots and build my confidence in every area. I have had no one to show me or teach me how to interact with people, how to apply makeup, or how to run a business so these are things I am learning. I really didn’t realize how important confidence is in success. I am also learning the difference between confident and cocky. The confidence is what allows me to put aside any personal relationship with the person i am photographing and to get in their personal space to put makeup on them or just photograph them. I am learning to work with peoples awkwardness and discomfort and I am slowly finding ways to ease the mood and create soft warm expressions. I did not grow up with lots of cuddles and hugs from all around, I find I have a personal bubble that I don’t like people in, probably because of that reason, so getting close to people is out of my comfort zone. I am breaking through this and opening up a lot, I volunteer at a daycare two days a week and being around the kids has helped me accept hugs and closeness a lot better, mostly because the kids have no boundaries and will tell you they love you and give you a hug whenever they want to. Also the more I do this the easier it gets and the more my confidence builds.

A Photo I took in NYC - The land of Dreams

Growing up is very strange in my opinion, to wake up and realize the world is yours, and everything you knew as a child was sugar coated and sheltered. For me it has almost been like a rebirth, a rediscovery of life and myself. I learn more about myself every day through my talents and ambitions. I had no idea what I was capable of and I have been underestimating myself for far to long. Growing up poor you often get locked into a mentality that limits you in life, it traps you and makes you feel like the only way to happiness is to win the lottery. I know this is not true and I have learned the only thing that was holding me back was me and the limits I gave myself. I have found a much better place in life and I am working hard to continue on that path.

In more interesting news today is no pants day in the subways. It started in NYC in 2002 and passangers are encouraged to wear no pants, only underwear with their normal tops and to act completely normally. It’s really funny actually to see some people’s reactions. You can view a video Here. Would you take your pants off? If I was a confident young woman sure! I told you…I’m working on the confidence….. Until next time! Leave me some feedback I would love to hear some of your stories and opinions of what i’ve said. Also would you or have you participated in todays no pants day?

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