Pinja's everyday adventures: Once upon a time in a Modeling competition

Like some of you already know, I recently took part in a modeling competition. I didn't really talk about it much on Facebook so I wanted to write about it a little bit. The competition was called ''search for the next international model''. It was a pageant type of competition, which I didn't know when I signed up for it. I've never done pageants, never really cared to. Don't have any experience about them either. However, the competition really interested me and had no choice but to to try it out.

We had multiple meetings and catwalk training before the finale. It was a great way to get to know the other girls. I soon found out that almost everyone there had the same reason for participating, exposure. When I applied, I thought it's going to be so much fun. Good exposure while having a good time. What's better than that? Honestly the competition felt like a challenge for various reasons. I guess for me, it was just really bad timing. I admit I thought about dropping out few times. The finale was only 10 days after my surgery. I felt bloated and soft, since I haven't been able to workout for weeks. We also had rehearsals and gatherings only 3 and 8 days after the procedure. Especially at the one that was 3 days after, I felt like dying. My painkillers made me super dizzy and my stomach would hurt every time I moved. Walking up the stairs felt like a workout. Another thing I found challenging was the fact that I am a traveler. I came to Australia with 30 kg of stuff. There's not much room for formal dresses or any other amazing outfit combos and all the beauticians and hairdressers I know are in Finland. I provided everything by myself. After all I'm grateful and happy that I got a change to take part in this competition. I met some amazing new people and got a great new experience added to my list.

Here's some photos along the way.