Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

A Model? ME??

September 14, 2011

Yes, it’s really true folks! Last week a local clothing store that I LOVE and have been doing business with for four years asked yours truly to be a model for a fall fashion show this Saturday!!! I was in shock at first but now I am just so excited and I think it will be lots of fun. I only have to model one outfit so it will be my 15 seconds of fame :-). Here’s the story.

One day last week, I took Joe and Steve to the library and then to the mall. Mostly I wanted to look at the bookshelves of a bookstore that is closing, but also to sneakily look at purses at this store (I will reveal the name, but on Saturday to keep the suspense going) and it’s sister store. They have started selling purses and they have several that I am interested in, but I like to see it before I commit to buying. Anyway, I walked into the store and no sooner had I set foot in the door than two gals walked up to me and said, “We’re having a fashion show in a couple of weeks and would you like to be in it?” Shocked would describe my reaction and disbelief also. Think of Charlie Brown being asked to be the manager of the Christmas play: “ME? You want ME to be in your fashion show??” Yep, that’s it all right. They added, “You’ll get a big discount on your purchases that day!” Weelll, that did sweeten the deal a little bit, but what did I say? “Can I think about it?” Well, okay you can, but really do you have to? I walked out the door and thought about it, for 20 seconds. Then, I felt the collective hand of the ladies on a homeschooling board I’m on whack me on the head and a voice say, “Whassamatter with you??!!” So, I turned around, walked right back in, and said “I’ll do it!”

Two days ago I picked out the outfit I will be modeling and it’s the cardigan I really want! However, the jeans are awesome too and those are more needed than the cardigan – we’ll see how it works out with the discount :-). Also, and this is the really unbelievable part, I’m not really nervous about it. I mean, I know there will be nerves to be sure, but I’ve been in that store many times, I know the people who work there, and I love the clothes. To coin a phrase from Ina, “How bad can it be?”

So, I’m really looking forward to it and you know, it’s a good step in my healing. I’ve gone from someone who never let anyone take their picture to putting pictures of herself on her blog to doing a fashion show in front of a lot of people. Last night I was thinking of a time when I was in fourth or fifth grade and I was in a play. Yes, I was on the stage reciting lines and I only forgot them once. You know, I’m sure it was scary, but I enjoyed it more than I was scared. I also did drama in seventh grade as well and had a performance which was loads of fun. So, yes, I think I can do this and I think it will be fun.

Don’t worry there will be pictures and maybe even a little video of my 15 seconds of fame. Raising my glass to toast another adventure!

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On September 14, 2011 at 4:17 PM, Val said:

Very cool! I wish I could be there to see it.

On September 15, 2011 at 6:22 AM, java_queen said:

Thanks - well it will be a really small part for me anyway but there will be pictures and maybe a video so stay tuned!

On September 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM, dxprog said:

I still say the cover of that one play's program looks like lion tamer Jesus. I can't recall for the life of me what the name was, but I know I've a scanned copy of it at home.

On September 15, 2011 at 6:22 AM, java_queen said:

Taming of the Shrew. I need to find that for you this weekend :-).

On September 16, 2011 at 12:30 AM, Joyce said:

Toasting with you! So excited to hear about your big debut!!

On September 16, 2011 at 1:43 AM, Screamin Eagle HD said:

Be sure to post vid or pic's. Have fun with it!

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