Je ne parle pas bien français!!

Bonsoir, mon people.

There's something that's been playing quite heavily on my mind for several days now...
(Yes, I should have been revising and ignoring this issue, but that is NOT the point).

I have recently been signed to a modelling agency in Paris and have discovered that they plan to have me live in PAREE for une month later this year, in September, while I work, going to castings and stuff.

Now, you can imagine my excitement. When I learnt of this news I had to physically withold myself from hugging the man and woman who told me (both big people in their respective modelling agencies, so not the ideal people to launch myself upon). I am going to be like Carrie Bradshaw in series 6 of Sex and the City, where she moves out to Paree for a bit. IMAGINE!!
Oh the glee! The beautiful city, the french accents, the frenchness, the romance, the cakes and pastries! EVERYTHING!

And then it dawned on me... and brought a horrible sicky feeling with it...

I do not speak French. And I am PANTS at learning languages (trust me, I gave up French in year 9 because I hated it, and got a D for German in my GCSEs).

I am doomed.

I will be living in France for a month, with people I do not know, being very busy and very very English, while everyone around me is perfectly French. And, because it's for modelling, I don't want to be seen as the quiet model who's not saying anything because she's thick. I'm not thick. I'm just British, and french is hard :(


Oh no.
In preparation, I've been listening to French conversation tapes on my lappy tappy in the background and have been slipping french words in here and there into sentences.
No, I do not have the faintest idea whether I am correct when I do this. It is safe to say I am probably not.
I even used Google Language tools to translate the blog post title.... See what I mean...

Oh dear.
Au Revoir people.
:(
xxS

It wasn't my fault

I don't know what's wrong with me....
I went to the mall to return a pair of shoes I had bought for the sole use of catwalk at Miss Top Model UK 2009 Finals. Only used them for one walk. Wanted the money back, plus they were hideous, the designer INSISTED on silver shoes though.

Successfully returned forementioned shoes...
Proceeded to buy another pair of shoes...
And a clutch bag.

Smuggled the bags into my room, rushing past my mum. I know she'll say something about being sensible about my money.

It wasn't my fault though. My friend didn't STOP me buying anything - even though I told him to prevent me removing my purse from my handbag.

Therefore, I accept no responsibility for my actions...

The End
xxS

I am Miss Top Model UK 2009

Chapter FIVE
Miss Top Model UK finals 2009

Ok, so, arrived at the venue at 1pm (aka 1:30) and sat waiting for everyone to arrive for about an HOUR. Finally got upstairs and into runway rehearsals.
There was SO much waiting around, a lot of us were getting hungry and dehydrated. Finally got back into the dressing room and grabbed some food and water – but too late, the headache had kicked in (meh, I know).
Hair and make up and first look for walk one – check.
The show started well, and on schedule. High five to the organisers because I thought it was going to be about an hour late.
Walk 2 (burlesque) and walk 3 out of the way. There was a LOT of panicking backstage trying to dress quickly, then, because there were different looks, do hair again, then do make up again lol. Imagine how many hair stylists and make up artists there were for 34 girls. Must have been about 20…
Yeh so, by this time my headache’s beginning to throb madly, massive amps, dry ice and bright lights are so not the lick when the pain’s banging it’s own beat.
I should learn to stop digressing…
Anyway! Did the finale walk.
Then they read out all the winners.
I was nominated by the designers of the burlesque wear to win their designer award, so I was given a trophy for that! Wooh!
Then they read out the main prizes. I’ll re-post again on the group with the winners' names and numbers soon.
1st runner up, MISS NICOLE THAM!! Ha ha my BEAUTY!!
Well deserved. Plus, she won another designer’s award and came 2nd in the public text voting. I’m SO glad she was in this competition with me. I have lots and lots of love for her.
And, embarrassing as it feels to tell you this, I picked up another trophy. The BIG one.
I’m really, really grateful. Still in shock. TOTALLY didn’t expect it, because there were some really amazing girls in this competition that really upped the levels.

I am so humbled by your support over the last few months. I have been bowled over by the messages, through wall posts, inbox, twitter, text, calls and online chatting. It really means a lot, thank you very, very much.
My mum, dad and brother were there last night too, and that’s the first time they’ve ever seen me on a catwalk. Thank GOD I won then, or it might not have been worth the £50 ticket lol!
I’ve thanked my parents and bro already, but special thanks need to be made to
The CatwalkLive team, you know you put me here! And especially to Miss Katy Chung, because without your guidance I would have much less of a clue of what looks good and how to really work it. You have given me a lot of confidence. Plus, last night, all I could hear from tables 1 and 2 was SARAH SARAH SARAH! High five peeps.
Geoff Cox, who organised the show and squeezed me into the Miss Top Model UK finals, even though I don’t think he was really meant to.
JCD! JCD! For putting me into CatwalkLive. And not telling me it was a competition. And also for his support and good advice for photoshoots. You are a GENIUS with that canon. I’ve been told that I’m good in front of the camera, mainly because I’ve taken your tips on board. Thanks dude. You’re OSSUM!
All the photographers I’ve worked with or have gt some good impromptu shots of me recently, JCD, David Lau, Colin Chao, Natalie Willis (wow), Khalid Ikram, Gabriel Green.
Kelly Jade Nicholls, the next big thing. From your wonderful designs and putting me on the catwalk, to your wicked personality, you are a much loved addition to my life. Thank you for your support. Trust me people, remember the name Kelly Jade Nicholls.
This is starting to feel like an Oscars speech – sorry – I’ll wrap it up…
Last but by no means the least (obv the most. Init)…
My boyfriend. I don’t think I need to say anything. He knows. More Than Words, every time I see your face in the crowd. And LOL at your mum screaming. I KNEW I could hear her, I just couldn’t see where she was sitting. Oh, and you looked lush last night ;)
Lovage to you all. Seriously, much love. Can’t thank you enough XD

Have brilliant weekends, and easter holidays. Hope work/revision/procrastination doesn’t bore you too much.

xxS

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Miss Top Model UK 2009 finals tomorrow!!

Chapter FOUR of ‘Sarah’s Escapades’.

Ok, so it’s the Miss Top Model UK finals tomorrow…
(the thing I was put into the finals of after CatwalkLive event in December)

I thought I’d be nervous or excited or SOMETHING but I am currently faffing about doing numerous pointless things and will probably stay up WAY too late watching The Wire and then arrive tomorrow with suitcases under my eyes.

I’ll let you know what happens; if I win, drastically lose or theatrically fall off the runway. I’ll also probably let you know about any dramas that occur; you know what it’s like with anticipation and tension and everything, I tend to find that kind of thing funny – unless it’s me that’s panicking/being overly dramatic.

Anyway, catch up with you post-MTMUKfinals and fill you in.

Thanks for joining the group and remaining a member (even if you forgot it existed – like me – hence a lack of substantial information – SORRY!).
I feel the urge to continue rambling on further, but that’s not really fair on you guys reading this so I’ll stop…

Lovage.

Have a lovely Friday and a totally OSSUM weekend.

xxS

This is my profile on the Miss Top Model UK website:
http://www.misstopmodel.co.uk/#/sarahhughes25/4532402419

this is the actual website lol:
http://www.misstopmodel.co.uk

"To vote for Sarahin our Public Text Vote Award, text MODEL25to 88010

ALL profits from the Public Text Vote will go directly towards the Miss Top Model UK 2009 Breast Cancer fundraising. All text votes cost £1 per vote plus standard network charges."

If you do vote, please let me know so I can thank you personally, because I really do appreciate that level of support. A pound is a LOT for a text :S

DON'T VOTE NOW IT'S AAALLLL OVER!

Entry into Miss Top Model UK 2009

So. Now for 2009…

As you may be aware, from previous posts on this info bit, after the finals of CatwalkLive 2008, I was entered into the Grand Final of MISS TOP MODEL UK 2009.

The final is in March, on the 27th, to be precise.
And this competition is a big nationwide thing.
And it’s going to be televised.

So… Yeh. This is kind of a big deal.
EEEEEEEEEEEKKKK!

Thank you for your support for CatwalkLive. I’m hoping I can rely on your support again for Miss Top Model.
**There is a text vote for this thing too. So, if you feel like voting, text: MODEL 25 to 88010.
All proceeds go to Walk the Walk who support vital breast cancer causes.**
(again, don’t text vote from abroad please. I have NO idea what that would do to your phone bill) DON'T VOTE NOW, COMPETITION OVER.

If you don’t want to vote, ‘tis cool, being a member of this group means the most anyway, whether you’re a friend from way back, an acquaintance, or even if we’ve never met. Texts, messages and wall posts from some of you last time really motivated me, and I’m glad I have friends who support me and my moves :D

This is my profile on the Miss Top Model UK website:
http://www.misstopmodel.co.uk/#/sarahhughes25/4532402419

this is the actual website lol:
http://www.misstopmodel.co.uk

this is the profile of my CatwalkLive buddy, Nicole Tham:
http://www.misstopmodel.co.uk/#/nicoletham06/4532402408
this is her group:
http://www.facebook.com/s.php?ref=search&init=q&q=spirit+tam&sid=04d899ebabb5a5c4680b8c7c2631ff3b#/group.php?gid=42647432156
and this is her website:
http://www.nicoletham.co.uk
(no, I do not have a website. I am crap at website-building)

Lovage, as always
Sarah Mei
MWAH!

(I miss my CWL girls. I hope you’ll support Nicole and I, xxS)

Word of the Day on Valentine's Day 2009

Word of the Day
Saturday February 14, 2009

myopia \mahy-OH-pee-uh\, noun:
1. an abnormal eye condition in which only closeup objects are seen clearly; nearsightedness
2. shortsightedness; lack of foresight

aaaaah, you know the saying, "love is blind".
It just seemed so apt!

And, before you say I'm a cynical lonely hag, I am NOT! I just found it funny lol!
Happy Valentine's Day to you all.
MWAAAHHHSSSS!!!!
xxS

USHER v JAMIE FOXX?

so...

JAMIE FOXX?



- or -



USHER?



tough call man. i heard the Usher version last August and thought it was ok, but not quite album quality. Obviously Jamie Foxx has now released it. The video's funny. I LOVE IT. Taraji P. Henson was the perfect choice of actress.


But i think I prefer Usher's version...



what think you??