Britain's Next Top Feminist, Blogging, Sort-Of-Not-Really Model
For the past month I've kept a little, terribly exciting, squeal inducing secret to myself. I haven't told y'all yet because I (ever the optimist) was afraid that for some reason this little thing might never happen...
But alas. It has happened, and now I can share!
This past Tuesday I was interviewed by The Observer Woman, and had my photo taken with nine other amazing, young feminists for their upcoming piece that celebrates the young feminists of 2007.
It's taken forever for this to sink in.
Even standing there with my makeup done up, my feet aching in heels, and constantly going through every single America's Next Top Model episode I've ever seen thinking "What would Tyra say??!"; I was absolutely amazed by the whole thing.
The other women there were amazing. We were all about the same age, and I can't tell you how refreshing it was to be around young feminsts. Outraged, bright, intelligent, fiery, hilarious young women with so much ambition you can see it glimmering on their skin like a fresh coat paint.
Between the flashes of light, the fabulous Californian makeup lady smoothing out my out-of-control hair in between shots ("I love your rock 'n roll hair, sister, but you've got a wing on the side of your head.") and some guy standing over my shoulder with some clicking thing measuring the light by my face shouting "8.5!", I was like, "Seriously? How did I get here? When do I wake up and realize that I'm late for my shift at Starbucks?"
Our feature should be in the next issue of The Observer Woman, and the minute I get it in my hot little hands I will scan the hell out of it and post it. And likewise, if you're in the UK or London, pick up a copy! Draw a moustache on me and laugh. Throw darts at it! Whatever!
I just want to thank ALL OF YOU for reading, and for your constant support. I have met so many incredible people, and have had amazing things come my way because of this blog.
My Martini glass runnith over...
Comments
This is great! :)
I will definately try and get hold of a copy!
Maleghast, I think The Observer Woman only comes out one Sunday a month with the Observer...It just came out on the 5th, so I think it will come out around that time in September :)
[this is more than good ..it's fantastic] Congrats!!!!!!! I have no doubt this is just the start of lots more good stuff for you.
I'm going to tirelessly patrol the aisles of Borders and Barnes and Noble so I can try to get my hands on a copy stateside ;)
[THIS IS FUCKING FANTASTIC!!]
and so overdue. and so just the start of things to come for you!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
and secondly, google reader cut this post off at "It has happened," and i was scared shitless you were going to say you're preggers. i was all "oh hell no" and then i clicked and now i know all is still right with my world. <3