An Education.
Two and a half months ago, I was still studying for my first quiz of the fall semester. Right when I was taking a break, an ad for Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2012 came on the tv and I thought to myself, "what if...?"
Now, two and a half months later, I am still studying—studying all of my choreography, poses, expressions, and everything related for the final show on Wednesday. I remember when I decided to take the semester off to pursue this dream of mine, a friend asked me if it was worth it. To be honest, I couldn't give her a definitely "yes" at that time. But now, I can say with utmost certainty that it was worth every second of my time. Of course, sacrifices had to be made. The most important one was not having enough time to spend with the people that mattered.
Although I had to be away from school for a semester, it still feels like I am receiving an education. A different type of education, that is! You've probably heard the usual—learning how to dance, pose, model, do make up, speak, etc. But the most important thing I've learned from this experience is to work hard. And that's it! That's all you need. I truly believe that whatever your dream is, as long as you work hard towards that goal, you will definitely get somewhere.
While everyone else is still writing their exams, I am preparing for my own final exam this coming Wednesday. After two and a half months of training, I will use everything I've learned to perform a great show for you guys. Unlike some of the things I've learned from school, I believe what I've learned from this pageant will stay with me for a very long time.
I would like to thank all of my friends and family for their encouragement and support. I would also like to thank everyone for reading my blog and sharing this wonderful experience with me!
Let's do this, girls!