America's Next Top Model ???

A friend of mine was producing a fashion show segment in "The World Performing Arts Championships" last weekend. I was asked to help out with dressing all the models. I took along my mentee Ashley, because of her expressed interest in modeling. She said, everyone tells her that she should be a model. I allowed her backstage to watch the female models rehearse, go thru hair & makeup and to watch me dress them in these incredibly gorgeous gowns. It was feverishly hectic, hurried, and stressful. After awhile, she opted not be in the mix and to watch the show from the audience instead. The bikini competition was fierce, but it was a 6ft. thin chocolate goddess from Jamaica with a buzz cut, who beat out all the others. Ash was excited and really enjoyed seeing it all come together. After the show, my friend offered to Ashley an agent right away to start doing commercials. I said, "whoa... that's too much too soon","We're going to take a year to work on her beauty inside before we focus on the beauty outside." I also want to make sure it's what Ashley really wants to do and not what others think she should do. We also took in some horsebackriding for real, for real, and swimming. She laughed and smiled alot. Sometimes when I look at that beautiful face, I see such sadness behind those eyes and I feel for her.

Sparks Game - Aug 7th

Hi All,

I had fun at the Sparks game last Tuesday even though they lost 96-93 to Phoenix. It's always fun seeing the mentees and mentors, too. :-). Miss Phaebra - Thanks for getting the tickets and meal vouchers.

God Bless - Navella