Learning From Your Mistakes....

2011 was an roller coaster way, and I mean this in the best way possible. I have met the most amazing people and actually decided to grow up. You see, I was a spoiled little girl, who threw a fit if I didn't get my way, and all I wanted to do was party and spend my family's money. I thought life was perfection until something life changing happened. I won't disclose what happened because I don't want to be recognized as that person anymore. I'm wiping away the rust from my tarnished name and becoming a better person. In 2010 I was forced in to making a decision that I am so grateful for now. My life was forever changed and I decided that staying sober was the way for me. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't that easy. It was the hardest decision I have ever made in my life. I wanted to drink and party and be the old Ashley MANY times during this year. Especially now, that I'm going through a heart break. But thanks to my loving friends and family I have stayed sober. I have accomplished so much this year. I got a job in the fashion industry doing what I love, I am now doing burlesque which has been one of my dreams, I moved out of my parents house and got my OWN APARTMENT! I am independent, I am happy, I am free. I am doing things that I only dreamed about but wasn't able to do because of alcohol. I get to go on guilt free shopping spree's with MY hard earned money. Not my parents or my drained trust fund. I am finally getting modeling offers and talent agencies interested in me, because I am taking care of myself. This year has been so amazing and I am so grateful for everything in my life. 2012 started out rough. New Years Eve was full of glitter and good friends, but I had my heart broken on Day 2. New Years Day was the 14th anniversary of my mother's death, and I have been working my ass off. BUT my horoscope said that today is the first day of the rest of my life. So I'm taking my control back and not letting anything get me down! You shouldn't either. I wish all of you the best year ever beauties. Happy 2012!