There aren’t many things that give me quite as much simultaneous joy and heartbreak as stumbling on people bursting with such passion and going after their dreams. It brings such joy because it sets as inspiration for myself, heartbreaking because they are just as willing to use and abuse others simply to be the best at their careers. That phrase “taking over” is a seeming example. Taking over what exactly?
I’ve grown tired of women in this industry constantly stepping on other women, using each other, countlessly breaking bonds and crushing trusts in exchange for that fame and wealth that they crave. And those that have been on the other side, having been used, left and stepped on, constantly would question genuinity. I don’t blame both sides. But negativity does nothing but keep stagnancy. Aren’t we all fighting to continue walking the path toward our passions? *This is where you agree.*
Passionate people linking together can create boundless possibilities. I’ve preached it once, and I will continue to preach it. Waking up in the morning and reading amazing emails such as yourself starting a blog because of me is everything. There’s a tremendous sense of living in that. I couldn’t think of a better way to thank each of you, but to bring you all together!
This weekend was very special to myself and my blog. This weekend proved so much to me. A heartfelt thanks to the many ( All 50 East Coast Bloggers ) Who came out and took over SoHo’s streets with me at our Meet Up. I was only expecting about twenty young ladies , but fifty was such an overwhelming surprise! * The love was surely felt.*
Reading blogs online and actually meeting these lovely souls only magnified their beauties a hundred times over. Personality and character over written posts and outfit of the days. Those pages I used to only read have turned into friendships over a simple meet last Sunday. Big bloggers to newly bloomed ones, lifestyle bloggers, to photo bloggers… fashion bloggers to food bloggers, you all showed up! Tons of people everyday ask me in interviews, photoshoots, coffee dates and dinners as to what continues my strength and what it is that fuels my inspiration to follow my love for fashion and blogging. It’s all these young people who push just as hard everyday and night to make something out of themselves and grab that sense of living in continuously doing what they love that allows me to continue just the same. You are all my inspirations. GreyLayers has grown because of you.
Nobody is too little to make a difference. Perhaps it starts with an outfit photo, or maybe a cup of coffee and a conversation. However it may be, know that somewhere, someone was inspired. Continue to run after what you love, I’m here to inspire you just as you are continuously inspiring me.
A huge hug to Nicla and Michel for the constant inspiration and support. Thank you for being one of the sponsors for this weekend’s first ever NYC GreyLayers blogger meet! Grace from ZeroUV, all 50 bloggers including myself felt the love from your cute sunnies last weekend! Thank you to Commodity Goods and Printed Village for continuously working with me! Last but not the least, to my loves at Ricky’s NYC, I was so honored by the cutest gift bags you all put together for this weekend! So much love for you all, and thanks won’t be enough to express my gratitude.
Thank you Varick and Hortencia for the lovely photos 🙂
This was the first GreyLayers Blogger Meet up and sure as heck won’t be the last one. It was way too amazing , inspiring and successful to not do another!
With all my love, JG