My journey to becoming a commercial print model starts today.  I went to college to be an actor had children and now I want to be a model. This seems a little backwards since I have this new Mommy body and I haven't done any acting since I had my first child 5 years ago. Maybe I am having a midlife crisis but I am going to attribute it to the  "acting bug" which I believe to be a legitimate condition that wont disappear.    

My first goal is to get an agent so I can start auditioning.  I have had three interviews with multiple agencies all of which have said they will sign me but want me to pay for training through their facilities and or new pictures with their photographers.  The prices for all this rage from $400-$1700.  I have read that legitimate agencies will not make you pay insane amounts for training or pictures so I am at a stand still with decision making.  

I am also kicking myself right now for never asking my Mother to help me make a voice over CD that shows my diversity in characters and narration.   I think part of this journey might be for her.  Before my parents died she told me to do what makes me happy.  So hopefully what makes me happy will also pay some bills.