The Most Excited I've Been in a Long Time....

Sooo.....if you follow me on twitter or facebook,  many of you already know (and are probably sick of hearing about) that I am a finalist in the Matrix "Spread the Love" campaign. I found out on Monday and I am still about to pee myself from excitement. In fact........ut oh..............

This opportunity means the world to me. I've never wanted anything this badly before, and I'm a pretty needy girl. I don't think I even wanted my boyfriend this badly and trust me, he is a pretty great catch. (hehe just kidding babe...lovies!).

Monday morning I was at home, laying on my couch, sick as a dog. Believe you me...it wasn't pretty. Around 11am,  I missed a phone call from a random number. But after listening to the voicemail that was left, I realized that this was no run of the mill telemarketer-trying-to-sell-me-a-lifetime-supply-of-magazines phone call. It was David from Matrix! The voice of an angel! **insert hallelujah music here**

We played phone tag for a little while (David, you so silly!) before finally being able to have a real, live chat. Long story short...on Dec 15th, I will be flying to NYC for a few nights, meeting with all the fellow finalists, and having a few one-on-one interviews with the judges. Here they will choose the winning 6. These few days will decide my fate. Signed, sealed, delivered......and completely terrified!

I know its so cliche to say, but I'm honestly happy to have just made it this far. Yes, of course I want to be chosen as one of the final 6. I'd be lying if I said otherwise. But even first being selected as a semi-finalist, and now as a finalist...its been an amazing journey. I honestly, 100% can already say that I feel like I've made some great friendships with fellow hairstylists, just through interacting with each other on the campaign's facebook page. It is so awesome for us all to be in this together. To be connected not only through our love and passion for hairdressing, but also in our want and almost complete NEED to be a part of this campaign.

To my fellow finalists - I look forward to meeting all of you in NYC. I'm so proud to be in the same category with you guys. You really are an amazing bunch, and I know Matrix has some tough decisions ahead of them. Until then, take care and keep up the good work. Whether it be here or in any other area of your life, you're going to go far.

I kid you not...I'm seriously a finalist. Here's proof!!