Monday, November 19, 2007
Good to be home!!!
I think this is the first time I have sat at a computer in a month!!! (sorry for the lack of blogs....I’ll be better) Well- I have just rolled into town after a cruise through a Hurricane, my best friend’s wedding where I sang 2 songs and was a bridesmaid, an AWESOME trip to LA, God Bless Ft. Benning, a mad dash to Savannah, and a craft day with my friends, the miracle children, at Columbus’ CMN member hospital. Needless to say I am soooo tired. (I haven’t laid eyes on my family yet so I am really looking forward to that!!!!) I know what you are all thinking… DO YOU HAVE PICTURES?? And YES, I do have photos and will try to get them up during my Thanksgiving vacation. Also--- I have had so many phone calls wondering what I look like after my trip to California...well..... I have black hair and a tattoo. JUST KIDDING. I look about the same, just with some bangs that I am still learning to fix =) Some girls did make big changes. They look GREAT so I’m sure they were well-received upon their homecoming!!! Alright---Here we go….I have so much to share I really don’t know where to begin..... I guess I’ll start with the cruise. As most of you know, we were re-routed to Mexico due to the weather. This was totally cool with me because I had never been there. It was beautiful and I was able to enjoy some good Mexican food (my favorite) with my E.D. (Snooky), his wife Bernice, my wonderful mom, and my grandmother (Mimi). I was VERY pleasantly surprised when Kendrea Bailey found me on the boat and informed me she was performing during our cruise. SHE IS AMAZING!!!! WOW!!! Kendrea competed last year (2006) as Miss Albany and was a non-finalist talent winner. I had so much fun visiting with her. My roommate was Miss Iowa who is so funny and a blast!!! We had a great time together. All of the girls were super nice and we all got along perfectly. I was a little seasick when the water was rough, but other than that, everything was perfect! The last night at dinner I sat with the CEO of Miss America, Art McMaster, his wife, and a former Miss America. That was so much fun =) After the cruise I flew home and participated in a beautiful wedding. My best friend since 5th grade married her college sweetheart (I actually set them up). It was a very nice event...CONGRATS BRENT AND LINDSEY!!! Once the bouquet had been tossed I hurried to Savannah to catch my flight to LA. I cannot give you any details about the show we filmed, but I will say it was an incredible experience. We laughed and cried, played and learned. I made some wonderful new friends/sisters that will be a part of my life forever. The show itself should air in January. Hopefully they will not take things out of context or portray anyone in a negative light because I assure you NOTHING negative happened between girls!!! Everyone got along and there was not any drama (so hopefully they won’t create it). I hope you all tune in and root for Miss GA =) God Bless Ft. Benning was so incredible!!! I was born and raised in a VERY patriotic family so it is hard for me to even address the incredible men of our military without getting emotional….and I had to speak to thousands…..I just about lost it. I could feel my eyes burning with tears as I spoke and sang. They were the best audience I have ever had!!! I was very proud to have been invited to take part in that event!!! It was an honor to be among such incredible people!!!! To all of our troops: THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO FOR THIS COUNTRY!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!! Most recently, I hung out with the kids who are in the Medical Center of Columbus. We had a blast painting and playing! They are all such amazing little people. They have hope and courage like you would not believe!!!! They are there because they are sick, but hearing them speak or watching them play you would never know it because their spirits are so bright. One of my favorite things to do is play with the miracle kids (that’s what I call them...miracles). They keep me motivated, grounded, and thankful!!! I love them all soooo much. BIG thanks to Jennifer with CMN for letting me come play =) Well---- That should bring you up to speed. WHAT A WHIRLWIND RIGHT??? My life is one thing after another, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Safe Travels and Happy Holidays!!!
