So this was basically me checking my email last Friday morning*, a simple task that turned out to be what is undoubtedly the single most poignant moment of my life thus far.
You’re looking at Ryerson University’s newest Fashion Communications student! Yep, I got accepted into a program that I’ve been dreaming about since childhood, at a school I’ve been talking about non-stop for years, in the city my whole being yearns to be in–and you know what? It feels so damn amazing!
I’m glad that the hours I’ve spent daydreaming about working in the fashion industry wasn’t a total waste of time; that the years I’ve spent doodling runway models, plowing through sewing projects, and memorizing the who’s-who of fashion was time well spent. The insane amount of effort I’ve put into my portfolio has finally paid off, and I’ve finally reached my goal!
I’d call this my Disney Princess moment and leave it at that, but it’s not that simple. Unlike Cinderella, Ariel or Snow White, I didn’t enlist in the help of a fairy godmother, sea witch or team of seven dwarves to reach my “happy ending”. The thing is, Disney magic is irrelevant in real life; I’ve found that if you really want something, you need determination, optimism and a hell of a lot of hard work, not luck or dependence on other people.
And anyways, this isn’t my happy ending, it’s just the beginning. Watch out Toronto, come Fall 2012, I’m coming for you!
*reenacted for your entertainment
By Jessica March 11, 2012 - 9:53 PM
>Awesome spit take! Congrats on getting into your dream! You're totally worthy of it lady. Oh and your hair is getting long and I love it and the waves too. xoxo
By Megan. March 11, 2012 - 9:12 PM
>congrats on your truly deserved place at your dream uni :)
Mucho Love
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x
By Marie a la Mode March 11, 2012 - 7:40 PM
>ha ha love the pic! CONGRATULATIONS! I knew you'd get in!!
By Pamela March 10, 2012 - 2:37 AM
>Congrats! That is wonderful news.
By Audrey Renee March 9, 2012 - 3:13 PM
>CONGRATS TO YOU!!!! i thought you wanted to get into photography more… will you be continuing to pursue that?
love the green sweater
xo
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By SWEETHARD March 9, 2012 - 1:34 AM
>oh wow! your macbook looks amazing!!!
By Sophie Loloi March 8, 2012 - 9:46 PM
>Oh wow CONGRATS! That's amazing :)
By Jessica March 8, 2012 - 7:17 AM
>CONGRATS, WOW! I actually considered going to Ryerson myself (for the film program), but ended up choosing something different for myself (ended up in Montreal). I have friends in the fashion communications program and they are LOVING IT SO FAR!!!! You will, for sure, love the city, and love Torontonians, I guarantee it! Ryerson's right in the heart of the city, and I"m excited to see how Toronto will influence your style! :)
Jessica
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By Mary March 7, 2012 - 11:27 PM
>CONGRATULATIONS!!
Love the gif, and this post is just so inspiring x
By Alex March 7, 2012 - 9:40 PM
>Congrats girls!
Sounds so interesting!
xx
By Johanna/Fashionweek2.0 March 7, 2012 - 1:34 PM
>Haha, love this!
Greetings fom Finland
xx
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By Rosalind March 7, 2012 - 10:09 AM
>As you say: happy beginnings – after sheer determination, hard work and self-motivation has paid off. I'm so pleased for you. What truly excellent news. Congratulations!
Love the humour of the gif too!
By MizzJ March 7, 2012 - 7:11 AM
>Wow congrats!! I've heard it's a pretty sweet program. And I love your orange laptop! Very on trend hehe
By flattery March 7, 2012 - 5:26 AM
>That's so incredible! Congrats!
Are you doing the design program or the management?
xx
Breanne
By annie March 6, 2012 - 6:22 PM
>congrats!!!! many many congrats! i wish i was younger and did something like that too. again so happy for you and your dreams!
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By j. March 6, 2012 - 3:12 PM
>YAY! i'm so excited for you, its so amazing to hear and so inspirational to know how much hard work you've put into achieving your goals and how much you deserve it!
been a follower for about two years now – its amazing to see how far you've come :)
jessie x
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By Magnet March 6, 2012 - 12:29 PM
>oh my! CONGRATULATIONS! That's fucking awesome! I've been to Toronto, it's an incredible city. You're going to have so much fun :)
By Liana March 6, 2012 - 9:49 AM
>that is sooo awesome, congrats! you totally deserve it and i know you will go far!
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By Mr.Gugu Miss Go March 6, 2012 - 9:30 AM
>Congrats ;-) Great reaction ;-)
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By Eli March 6, 2012 - 5:31 AM
>working hard brings big rewards, congratulations!!
By Bruna Marx March 6, 2012 - 3:28 AM
>Awesome! congrats!
By leyla. March 6, 2012 - 2:47 AM
>love this! a big congratulations!
By Anna G March 5, 2012 - 10:56 PM
>Completely happy for you. It's amazing to see a young woman going after her dreams. I know you'll be such a success in school. Congrats!
By STEFANIE March 5, 2012 - 10:53 PM
>hahaha, Raez, this is amazing :) And again, CONGRATS girl, you earned it!!!
By GREEDS March 5, 2012 - 10:41 PM
>Congratulations!
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By Simone March 5, 2012 - 8:52 PM
>I am so freaking HAPPY for you! I hope to attend there in two years (first I've actually got to graduate high school, though.) Is there any way you'd be willing to post your portfolio for the program online?! I've checked all the requirements, but I would love to see yours for inspiration – especially because you've gotten accepted, yay!
By duckalicious March 5, 2012 - 7:41 PM
>con-fucking-grats! great job with the image :D
By Anonymous March 5, 2012 - 5:42 PM
>CONGRATULATIONS! That is fantastic, cant wait to hear more news :)
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By Violet March 5, 2012 - 4:14 PM
>omg you deserve the biggest congrats! that is awesome i cant wait to read about everything when you start your journey this fall!
-Violet
By Berta March 5, 2012 - 4:04 PM
>Sooo funny! xD
By Kristy March 5, 2012 - 4:00 PM
>CONGRATS!! That's such a great news and your reaction to it was definitely appropriate :p You'll love Toronto :)
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By Jantine March 5, 2012 - 3:49 PM
>The gif is great and it's even greater you got accepted, congrats!
By Maggie ☮ March 5, 2012 - 3:05 PM
>That is absolutely amazing!!!! Congratulations.
By meg lea March 5, 2012 - 3:00 PM
>this is awesome! x
By MONI March 5, 2012 - 2:53 PM
>hahahahaha great!!!
xx
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By Miss Molly March 5, 2012 - 2:19 PM
>that is so freaking awesome! congrats lady!
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By amalie March 5, 2012 - 2:14 PM
>haha awesome gif!! i totes need a cover like that for my mac. and congrats! sounds awesome! so nice to know that your hard work has paid off :)
xx