I just want to thank everyone who has stopped by my profile and taken the time to say "hi". I also want to let all of the people that i have met here at MM know that i appreciate the support and encouragement that they have given me. I also want to let them know that, unfortunately, i have decided to no longer model.

My experience within the fitness modeling industry has been short lived. And, in reality, i only ever touched upon the very edge of everything that the industry is about. But i knew i had to decide quickly as to whether or not the industry was for me because i have an academic career in the wings that needs nurturing and my undo attention.

The last 6 months has been nothing but indecisiveness for me. I dreaded every photo shoot and, yet, i kept doing them. I couldn't figure out why i kept doing something that my entire being was telling me it didn't enjoy. And then i realized that i had been taking up photo shoots because i was trying to fulfill a childhood dream that is no longer. Quickly i realized that it is ok to let go of dreams when your heart already has.

I also knew that now is the time for me to focus on school - while i'm enjoying it thoroughly. I've never been so excited about academics as i am now and it's time for me to take advantage of that. I will continue to workout - that will never change. But i've come to know that being infront of the camera is just not for me.

I wish everyone at MM the best of success. There is a ton of talent on this site that the world needs to see.

A huge thank you again to everyone who has supported me.

All the best and Happy New Year,

Vanessa

You've got to listen to you gut.  Best of wishes in your academics.

Good luck in whatever you do!

All the best in your future endeavors, Vanessa

C-Ya!

well good luck in your future endevers, too bad we never had a chance to work together . ohh well good luck.in what ever you decide to do with your life. School can be very satifying Good Luck!!..Mandy of Deadly Design Make-up Artistry

Good luck with your future and with everything in life. 

But ... but ... I just got here! At least give me a chance to p... oh well.