there can be only one..

There can be only one Ultimate Blogger, and it is now confirmed that I am not the One. My application was the first one the judges recieved, and when apps started pouring in by the dozen I was sure that my chances were over. My blog is not particularly interesting unless you know me, I have no technical knowledge to speak of, and I don't live in an exotic location. Why would they pick me? When I found out I made it to the final 30 and then 17, I was amazed and honored, but still certain I wouldn't make the final cut. But someone much have championed my case, because suddenly I was one of the 12 illustrious contestants, and my first entry was due, STAT! The point is, I never thought I'd make it as far as I did. Top Five is pretty sweet. Now I know how Naima felt when she said that just competing in America's Next Top Model made her feel beautiful- being a contestant in UB made me feel like a good writer. So I may not have won the IPod Shuffle, but I won validation. And that's worth more.

My post UB goals are as follows:
~Make my personal blog, Perfect Heart better. Add more photos, create more links, write more interesting posts.
~Maintain friendships with my UB buddies- James, Ritchey, Judges, et al.
~Open a flickr account
~Challenge myself in other artistic mediums- namely film and music
~Enter more contests

Thanks to my readers for such wicked comments and support on both Perfect Heart and UB. It feels awesome.
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