Jordyn

Growing up I was never took greatly to acting. While not a deliberate form of acting, for a bit over 10 years I intently practiced ballet- a mode of pure expression of a wordless intention. I have participated in two of Drexel University's Wesphall College fashion shows along with a consistent role for over a year as the senior design students' fit model. I was also featured in their fall magazine of 2013 alongside freelance modeling for labels such as NinoBrand by designer Bela Shehu.

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The most major event of my life was the passing, two years ago, of my grandmother. A loss of such a beautiful, rare soul is something you will never fully get over. However, this has helped my family to focus solely on that which we can perpetuate. In a broad and relatable sense: reality can be evil, random and a real bitch-all with no foreseeable logical reasoning. I have realized that while one can't always handle/get over something, one can accept no other outcome than getting through it.

The accomplishment I am most proud of is graduating college, and further more, in doing so while remaining a grounded young woman. The greatest difficulties of my life occurred during my time in college- between temporarily having to monetarily and emotionally hold my family together to the overly-ambitious schedule I made for myself (5 classes 3 times a week, PR at Nanette Lepore 2 times a week and working retail every other day), I truly realized that I could do anything.

An embarassing story about myself happened about a decade ago, I was about 12 or 13, cruising around the king of Prussia mall with no parents and a $50 bill. Then, I saw richie weisen! I ran up to him and gave him a hug with an undescribable amount of excitement (as I hadn't seen him since elementary school!) It was about two minutes into our "OK-ILL TALK-YOU LISTEN" hug, when he pushed me aside insisting he didn't know me. He was right, I didn't know him. Naturally I stayed in character.

Dazed and Confused

Sex and the City

My legs- they are very long and thin

I can't think of a particular instance where I would feel truly uncomfortable. I am generally outgoing and very tough-skinned so I don't approach interaction with any aggression, as my intentions are genuine, often being which I then expect for others. If the topic and content are honest and straight forward I don't see a reason to be uncomfortable or that any discussion is off limits. There's also always the option of not answering.

Yes. Piercings I only have 2 in each ear. I am pretty sure the second have closed up so I would say just one in each ear. As for tattoos, I have six- all small and subtle. Tattoos: 1. "ida" grandmothers name 2. "(triangle upwards)" balance 3 "xxiiimcmliii" dads birthday 4. "ivivmcmlx" moms birthday 5. "(Crescent moon)" moonchild (zodiac-Cancer) and 6. "this too shall pass" standing for my moms recovery and trials of life.

My personality in general (other than my random emotional outbursts) is pretty weird. By weird I mean eccentric and by excentric I mean Jordyn Ganz. I figure if you can't laught- what is the point? And if there is nothing to laugh at or about, it is your job to turn the ordinary to the absurd.

My best qualities fall under four main categories: genuine soul, loyal, funny, and extremist. Genuine sole, you must have around you those who are good influences on paper AND good friends who only want the best for you. My loyalty comes from this reason as this reason lessens and tightens your circle. As for funny, just previously said, I will make sure we are having fun or so confused we don't know if we are. My extremist nature is always evident in all of my business and pleasure endeavors.

I am my own worst enemy. I often hear this. A trait of mine that goes with this is my great and unique sense of empathy, which often finds me losing myself. This past year I really focused on realizing that there is only so much one person can do and my life was slowly passing me by. My family and friends have helped to get Jordyn back (80% there!) and I could not be more ready to do anything it takes to pursue my modeling goal. Lastly, I would be called stubborn. I don't hear the word "no."

I think in order to like aspects of yourself you must respect and accept yourself. Reflecting on all that I saw and lived through, I realized that while I am enduring the "23-year-old WHATS NEXT?!" anxiety of it all; I will never fail. There were times when I exhausted myself and lost myself but eventually I was reminded of all that I have accomplished while keeping my morale and character. For these reasons, I respect myself.

Traits I like least about myself I would say is my occassional delivery on an issue because of my consuming intensity and extreme nature. I get overwhelemed very easily- if I have a bunch of tasks, etc. This anxiety leads to anger issues- a long term result of not being able to cry anymore so sadness turns to improper emotional displacement.

As for modeling, this has been my dream for over a decade now. Modeling is an expressive art that is wholeheartedly an active part of my life. As I've grown, I appreciate modeling now more than ever. As we are adapting to a Western cultural change, these "super-humans" are looked at for answers, giving visual-editorial pleasure alongside an art-infused sense of community and reconnectivity.