Modern Model May 2014 | Page 21

Fun  Fact:     “I   know   e v e r y   s i n g l e   w o r d   o f   B o h e m i a n   Rhapdosy!”   -­‐ -­‐ E b o n i e   Standifier   given  royal  treatment.     “At   the   end   of   the   show   wrist   bands   were   provided   that   allowed   us   access   to   the   VIP   areas   where   we   mingled   with   celebriJes,”   she   said,   adding   that   the   best   part   was   a r r i v i n g   a t   t h e   p a r t y   knowing  no  one  and  leaving   there   with   a   few   new   friends.  “It  was  a  glamorous   Jme  and  gave  me  a  taste  of   what  I  inspire  to  achieve.”     With   the   strength   of   family   members   and   f r i e n d s   a n d   h e r   o w n   determinaJon,   Ebonie   said   she   is   fully   ready   to   pursue   her  modeling  dreams.     “ I   h a v e   b e e n   inspired   and   supported   by   many   people   in   so   many   different   ways,   I   am   truly   grateful   for   all   of   them,”   Ebonie   shared.   “If   I   had   to   choose   one   person   it   would   be   my   closest   friend.   He   is   the   one   who   has   taught   me   to   follow   my   dreams   whole   heartedly   and   with   integrity.   He   is   also   my   strength   at   Jmes   of   weakness.   On   occasion,   the   business   can   be   very   discouraging   so   you   need   someone   who   believes   in  you  even  when  you  don’t   believe  in  yourself  .”    Modern Model Page 21