WOW!!

Okay - so whirlwind week number 2!! (I think I'm still taking it in!! lol)

I started making a list of things that I want to do and events that I want host, and I mention putting together a golf tournament, and what wonderful friends I have!! Nicole from LovelyGirls Events and Ashleigh Hudson, Miss Delaware Valley 2009 are helping me create this totally awesome event, and they are on point! Within one week, we have narrowed down a date, made a list of vendors to contact, have a band (Thanks Ash!), and are already working hard to create this family fun event geared towards promoting my platform, Healthy Today, Healthy Forever!! It's going to be a great event, so make sure you SAVE THE DATE, tenatively June 8th! (Sorry, I know it's a Monday, but it will totally be worth it!!)

This week, Siouxzan is busy putting together a calendar of appearances, including the Tim Qualls show and throwing out the first pitch at the Blue Rocks!! (I've been waiting 13 years for this, by the way!!) Anyone have a convertible for parades? :)

I have been searching site after site looking for dresses for nationals. I have some promising prospects, but nothing is set in stone yet. I'm thinking royal blue for the opening, and a hot pink evening gown with crystals or rhinestones-- chiffon! I am not really sure on the interview though....Thoughts??

Alright, friends! My cheerleaders just won Nationals down in Myrtle Beach, SC! I'm going to go enjoy the pizza party!! :) Until next time....VIVA LAS VEGAS!!

A long journey....

WOW!! What can I say....13 years, 15 pageant, some advice, and a lot of criticism, but here I am...Ms. Delaware United States 2009! And what a whirlwind first week it has been!

Right after the pageant, there was a lot of flashes from different cameras, and I remember feeling that my ankle had probably swelled to the size of a lemon (I tripped back stage....I'm kind of clumsy actually and the heels weren't helping). Graziella Baratta, Ms. United States 2008, was awesome! We spoke shortly after the pageant, and I had the privilege of an live webchat interview with her this past week as well (go to pageantchat.tv and check out the archives). Already I'm planning some events that are going to be big time fun and full of health and fitness. I started this blog. I met with Siouxzan. And of course, I'm starting to prepare for the Ms. United States Pageant in Las Vegas!!

I want to thank the judges, Siouxzan and Moore Pageant Productions, and my sister contestants! The ladies in the Ms. division were all wonderful!! Jessica and I have been competing together for over 10 years...it's incredible to think of the friendships that can be created out of a common interest and goal. I got to know many of the women who competed, and I hope to see them next year. I'm looking forward to a fabulous year with Marci, Mrs. Delaware United States 2009! Congrats again!

So bring on 2009 and let the fun begin!! Until next time.....VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!! :)