Is This the Dress That Stood Out Under the Spotlight?
I had just returned from the capital city, where I participated in the prestigious Mrs. Pageant. The grand halls, shimmering lights, and the buzz of anticipation still lingered in my mind. Though I won the Mrs. Best Dress award, celebrating my unique presence and grace, I couldn’t shake off the disappointment of not winning the overall title. My goal was to become a mature model, inspired by the successes of Deshun Wang, Caroline Labouchere and many more from different countries. The organizer’s poster promising both a model and pageant search sparked my interest. With a passion for fashion and modeling, this seemed perfect. However, the pageant was organized last minute, with only one or two weeks' notice. We were all scrambling to prepare, with little experience compared to seasoned participants. Despite the rush, I was determined to give my best effort. Back home, I looked at the sashes for the awards with pride and contemplation. I realized that life is not about winning or ...