Exactly one year ago today I muscled up the courage to no
longer just talk about what I wanted to do. I made a conscious choice to no
longer just talk about my dreams, to no longer talk about what I would love to
do one day in the fashion industry. I
went for it.
I am extremely lucky; I have always known exactly what I
wanted to do with my life. Ever since I was five years old experimenting with
my rather wild personal style, going to preschool in floor length dresses and
pig tails everyday, I knew the impact I was meant to make on the world. I knew
it would be through fashion.
One year ago, I stepped on a plane and moved across the
country to attend fashion school and turn my dreams into my sweet reality. I knew this was going to be a magical
adventure but I had no clue just how life changing it would be. I moved to Los
Angeles primarily for schooling and my career, which have all been spiraling
up-hill ever since. But what I also found was getting out of my comfort zone
and shutting down any hesitations or fears I may have had was the most freeing
and rewarding experience yet.
My angel of a mother and my younger brother flew with me to
LA to help me move. I remember it so clearly. The day they left I had my “oh
shit” moment. I just stood on my balcony looking at this beautiful city
thinking, I am all the way across the country from anyone I know, I can’t
believe this is my life. I had a sense of a “what do I do now?” feeling. I had
an epiphany. All of the b.s. reasons I have ever fed myself were just that;
B.S. There is no reason I (or YOU!) should ever hesitate to pursue the full
potential of our dreams or ourselves. I made a promise to myself that the best
relationship I would have would be with myself. I programmed my mind free of
fears, self-doubt and hesitation. It is incredibly inspiring and freeing to
believe in yourself and know that you can make your dream life happen.
I have grown so much in this beautiful city of angels in
this past year. I can’t wait to see what the next year has in-store for me, or
rather what I have in-store for it.
As cliché as I hate to be, I
think it’s a little late to worry about that in this post. With that being
said, be unruly proud of yourself. You are the power house you imagine in your
mind. You have the ability to make your dream life
happen. What is stopping you?
Happy one year, Los Angeles. I
love you.
This past year wouldn’t have
been the same without the wonderful souls I have met in LA, or my rock of a
support system back on the other coast. Here are a few moments from the past
year in LA.
Attending my dream school FIDM.
Going to LA Style Fashion week.
The amazing views in this beautiful state.
Meeting DVF.
And meeting these amazing people.
Hope you all enjoyed!
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xoxo Ash
