Suzette:  Indeed! You say you've worked so hard for so many years, I think that's an important point you make because some girls think its overnight success especially at your age.

Monica: For a lucky few that may be the case, but in the "real" world, people have to work hard to achieve success. Life isn't meant to be an easy ride; you have to work to get want you want and to where you want in life.  It may seem odd to some, but college is something I "had to do" and modeling is something I've "wanted to do". Wanting something and then finally getting it gives you a greater sense of accomplishment in my opinion.

Suzette:  Its so NOT odd, many famous actresses and models... like Brooke Shields, Christy Turlington and Jodie Foster felt they needed to earn a degree aside from pursuing their goals, those ladies have had longevity in their careers and Jodie has a couple of Oscars. I think you made the best decision for you and you've kept your eyes on the prize.

Monica: Thank you very much.  
 
Suzette:  Now that you've graduated are you looking for work in graphic design or concentrating on your modeling?
 
Monica:  I am focusing on modeling full time right now and in conjunction with that I am doing my freelance Graphic Design work.

Suzette: Hmmm, does that mean you'll have a website soon?
 
Monica: Yes, I'm working on it... www.monica.carbonmade.com
I'll buy my own "dot-com" later.

Suzette:  Is that site for your business of graphic design or for your modeling? Never mind, I just clicked in your link...and realized...why tell potential web design clients your bra size! LOL

Monica: LOL... exactly!

Monica: This site is for modeling; I'll make another page for the design business. Like my modeling Myspace page says: "I'm more than just a model".

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Photo: From the July 2008 PLUS Directory Editorial Shoot