Most nights I get upstairs in time to watch the eight o’clock shows on television. The problem during July and August is that summer television sucks!
When I came up tonight I’d hoped to find a good movie and write this entry although I didn’t have a topic in mind. I ran through the TV Guide channel and couldn’t find anything I wanted to see except a rerun of AMERICA’S TOP MODEL. Since I’ve seen every episode of this show since season two, I only needed to keep one eye on the TV. and the topic for this entry became clear.
These are my favorites among the winners over the years:
Eva Naima Danielle Jaslene
The participants leave their friends and family and lock themselves away in a special place where they can work on perfecting their craft.These beautiful young ladies go through ridiculous challenges which end with each of them standing in front of a panel of critical judges who pull no punches with telling the contestant what they’ve done wrong. And each week one hopeful girl has her dream dashed and is sent home.
Between challenges the participants attend “workshops” where they’re taught how to stomp the runway, the right ways to pose for photo shoots, and other mannequin musts.
These were my favorites among the "losers."
Mercedes Toccara Nik
Do they look like losers to you? Does all this sound familiar?
What is it about creative people that makes them willing to be repeatedly humiliated? I believe it's love for their craft. These young women have such a strong desire to "make it" in the fashion world, they subject themselves to any kind of craziness that Tyra and the judges think up.
Actors, singers, models, dancers, artists and writers live with constant rejection. Many people consider us flaky, emotional, and dramatic. Maybe, but we are some of the toughest people on the planet. The constant criticism and rejection we receive could destroy weaker individuals, those who've chosen to play it safe.
How has being a writer strengthened you?
As we head into the weekend, I thought I would share two stories with you. One is true the other isn't, but they're both good.
Today was my last "Movie Wednesday" with the grandkids before they start back to school. I just got back from seeing Iron Man, and wow is all I can say. I LOVED it!
Yeah, I know I'm late, but hubby and I usually wait till first run movies hit the dollar theater unless they feature our favorite stars (Will Smith, Tyler Perry, Vin Diesel).
If you haven't seen it, it should be out on DVD soon. This is one you should not miss if you like action/superhero films. The technology aspect of the story was fabulous. It also had comedy without being campy and major action without being too dark (can anybody say Batman?) The DVD will be well worth the purchase price.
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