Not Making The Cut

Sometimes it's really frustrating when people tell you no or reject you. We've all felt the disappointment at sometime or another. It's hard to keep yourself from sinking into that pit of feeling not good enough or not worthy enough of whatever you had your heart set on. I had my hopes set high on one specific fashion show that I thought could really jump start my clothing line career, but that dream was crushed earlier this week. It's hard to stay positive when you think you've lost your one big chance or opportunity. 

Although I didn't get what I wanted, I've realized I'm still fairly new at this. I need to give myself credit for even trying. You'll never know until you try. Even though I tried and was rejected, I'm still not going to accept the defeat. It might not have been the right time, and I may not be at the right level of practice for this show, but that doesn't mean one day I won't be. I'm not giving up on my dream of participating in these type of shows because I know one day my hard work will come face to face with that opportunity. And everyone who didn't believe in me will have been worth it because they taught me to fight and work harder for what I want. 

And yes, I will be reapplying for this show over and over again until I make it, but in the meantime, I'll be working my ass off on other goals I already have set and other independent shows I've been invited to. I'm not one who lets others define who I am, and although in the end it's going to be nice proving people wrong when I finally do make it, it's going to be even more rewarding knowing I proved myself right. I can do this, and I will do this. 

When things don't go the way you'd like them to go just think of them as obstacles. The great thing about obstacles are they are defeatable. They are not dead end roads. So pick a different route to where ever it is you're going because as long as you're willing to keep working hard you'll get there. Just remember to stay positive and have a lot of faith in yourself! -Amber : )