Guest Blogger: Marta Rivera

Hi! My name is Marta from Puerto Rico. I love Facebook this is the way I found Janelle at her page Ruby Leonne. I loved it from the start..We email each other and I want to meet her so much…God willing she will come to Puerto Rico someday.

I want to share a sweet story about one of my students at CADI in Aguas Buenas, a tutoring center I work for. I have a plus size student who hated to be photographed. She had very low self-esteem because of her weight. Students can be cruel and they teased her.

One day I went to the center and found my student crying because other girls were telling her she was ugly because of her weight. This made me so sad. I took her aside and talked to her. I told her Ana’s story about how she's plus and all the good things that happened to her. She stopped crying and was so happy to know PLUS is beautiful!

Happy to say she loves to be photographed now. She comes to the center with bows in her hair, she smells like roses and what I love most is her beautiful smile. When I take pics, she is the first one in front of the camera. I met her mother and she told me that her daughter has changed so much. This made me feel so good! Being a plus teenager can be difficult. This is why we have to make them aware they have to accept themselves the way they are, although they can change eating habits and exercise to be healthier. Hope you liked this story.

Blessings to all.

Love,

~Marta

Guest Blogger: Model Ana Garcia

I haven't worked with any guest bloggers; so I'm happy plus size model Ana Garcia is the first guest blogger for Ruby Leonne. Ana was introduced to me by her mom, Marta on Facebook. You gotta love Facebook for networking! Ana wanted to share her experience at the Curvy Revolution conference in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago. We are delighted and thankful to get a sneak peak at her weekend in Vegas.

 

Hi! My name is Ana Garcia; aspiring Plus Model from Puerto Rico. I modeled at The Curvy Revolution in Las Vegas. I am going to share my experience with you! 

 

 

Ana modeling for Curves

 

 

I arrived at Las Vegas on February 15, 2011. It was a very long trip from Puerto Rico.  The next day, I had my orientation at Planet Hollywood  where I met the staff and the models. They were all sweet and supportive of each other. On February 17, we had fittings and rehearsals. It was a long day, but I enjoyed every minute of it. 

 

Ana and Rosie Mercado

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On February 18, I woke up early because I had a photo shoot with Michelle Alexandra, Rosie Mercado and Tina Sanchez. It was amazing. They are the dream team. One of the best experiences of my life. I left and went back to Planet Hollywood for some more fittings. Hectic Day! 

 

Ana touring Vegas

 

I had Saturday off so I went to explore Vegas.WOW!!!!! So many things to see!!!! 

 

Ana modeling for Sonsi and Rafaella

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, the day arrived. I was modeling on Sunday  at the finale show. I modeled for Sonsi and Rafaella and About Curves!!!! Amazing! I was a bit nervous a first, but when I got on stage I was so excited that my nerves went away. 

Ana and Madeline Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

Later at the after party, I met Madeline Jones editor of Plus Model Magazine. I also met some other famous models. We chatted for a while and found them to be very nice. I took a plane back home to Puerto Rico on Monday. It was like a dream come true. I can’t wait to do it again.

 

Love,

Ana