You know you have failed at blogging when you try to organize each event in months and can't do it. I have 2 WEEKS until the next Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen is crowned and should have some GREAT stories to blog about when I finish the 9 remaining elementary schools in Laurel County next week!

I traveled to Las Vegas to cheer on Mallory as she ROCKED the stage at Miss America!! She and I were the smallest contestants at the national pageant so I was very proud of her when she stuffed herself in that suit case:) A whopping 48 Teen contestants came to Miss America to cheer on their big sisters and because they kept us very busy that week as well. We got to make a commercial for disposable razors that has been in the making for 10 years!!, got a tour of Las Vegas from Nevada's Teen, and signed autographs! I also got to attend a "Beauty Queen Boot Camp" in Lexington hosted by Josh and Sarah. We had a GREAT workout and learn not only pageant interview skills but life skills as well! I then emceed the Miss Redbud Trails Pageant with the beautiful Meghan Chesnut, where I also gave up my title. I then traveled to Bowling Green to the Old Stone Country Club to speak at a ladies pre-derby party with the beautiful Miss Bowling Green, Andrea Walker! There I was able to have some GREAT food, GREAT chats, and meet some GREAT people including Kimber Albarado (Jockey Robby Albarado's wife), and Sandy and Lindsey Perry (golfer Kenny Perry's wife and daughter). I went to my old elementary school East Bernstadt Independent, where somehow all of the middle school students got my cell phone number!!!! (It's been 2 months and I'm still getting midnight calls! HA HA). A little girl also noticed I had lipstick in my teeth, so I took Mallory's advice. Instead of rambling off some pageant answer about why I had lipstick in my teeth in the first place, as I talked my self out of a speeding ticket just 3 minutes before while putting on lipstick. I simply bent down and "ask one?" She had the same reaction as Mallory's student, as she took her dirty little finger against my gum and smiled. We then had a pageant where 3 boys competed and performed the "John Wall Dance" for their talent. The competition was fierce. The Pay It Forward Foundation-London Chapter has been VERY busy the past few months. We donated new baby cribs for the London Pregnancy Center and $300 for the Laurel County Special Prom that was greatly appreciated! Lastly, PIF donated $100 to each of the Teen contestants at their orientation for their production fee for MKOT...the mom's LOVED it!!! Soon after, it was off to Grayson to emcee and perform at the Miss Heart of KY Pageant.
Most recently...I attended the Miss KY gala, orientation, and workshop. I was so pleased when the famous Don Baker was able to come and share his knowledge on nailing your interview! "Open and Outward" HA HA. It was great to spend time with the Miss and Teen contestants and dance the night away!
On a personal note I'm soo excited to say that Meghan Kasama(former MKOT contestant, MKCF, MKF) and I are rooming together at UK!!! We are very excited..however, not about having to experience dorm life hiking up 14 flights of stairs of the Blanding Tower with all of our clothes...possibly evening gowns/swim suits every now and then. Please pray for us! ;)

Well...until next time!