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34 || FASHION MAGAZINE || OCTOBER 2014FMM: What was the favorite shoot you ever did and why?TD: My favorite shoot was for a cable network show called Sexy and Single. Of course this is back when I was single. A group of twelve girls were selected to go to Costa Careyes, Mexico for a week. We all stayed in an amazing house on the side of a cliff. The backdrop was breathtaking; I made really great friends, and the photos were by the amazing Kimberly Metz. We all had a really great time exploring, shooting, eating, drinking, and making memories that will last a life time. FMM: Do you think you will ever try teaching or real estate again? Or are those things of the past?TD: Ummm...teaching or real estate?! I would never say, NEVER; you just never know what life will bring, so you never know-possibly!!! FMM: You used to produce fashion shows in Florida. Are you still planning on doing them or what ventures are you focusing on at the moment?TD: I haven%u2019t produced fashion shows in a while now; just dealing with club managers and owners was such a headache. I%u2019m now focusing my spare time on my makeup business-Hey Gorgeous Makeup. FMM: Are there kids in your future? Or are Gucci and Louie enough for now?!TD: Yes! I definitely want kids...sooner rather than later. It%u2019s the first time in my life I can actually say I%u2019m ready and excited about being a mom.FMM: What have you found to be the hardest thing about modeling?TD: In the beginning the hardest thing about modeling was seemingly common rejection. I was only 14 so learning there wasn%u2019t anything wrong with me was a little hard when you%u2019re that young. I would often hear, %u201cyou%u2019re too skinny, you%u2019re too short, you%u2019re too young, your boobs are too small or too big%u201d and on and on. Models must have thick skin and remind themselves often that there%u2019s nothing wrong with them, they just aren%u2019t right for that particular job. FMM: What is your diet like? Describe an average day of what you eat.TD: To be completely honest I have never dieted in my life. I%u2019ve been blessed with a fast metabolism and have always been skinny. When I was younger, I was made fun of for being too skinny. So, now in my 30%u2019s, I TRY to eat healthy for the most part Monday through Friday. So in the mornings I always start with a healthy green superfood shake with egg whites, or banana, or oatmeal. At shoots I always bring a banana or apple and a healthy power bar- my favorite is Quest Bars Cookie Dough; it%u2019s soooo good. Lunch is usually a salad or turkey or chicken sandwich on a whole wheat pita, and I love carrots and hummus instead of chips. Dinner is usually chicken, turkey, or fish with a green veggie; I love quinoa too! Night time is always hard because I love sweets, so I try to eat a banana or apple with peanut butter or sugar free cookies. But Reese%u2019s Peanut Butter cups are my weakness. On the weekends I tend to eat more carbs, and when eating out it%u2019s tough for me to order the healthy option :)) But, I try! >>>