TUESDAY:
Interview day!!!
After interviews were finished, all of the contestants went to the Muskegon Country Club for dinner!!! It was great to speak with them about Muskegon and Grand Haven (where I grew up as a kid!!) and find out what their interests were!! They were so supportive of our organization and wished us luck!!! After dinner we all had to take pictures outside on the balcony with the views that were to die for!!! We had a blast having our little photoshoot!! :)
WEDNESDAY:
COMPETITION!!!!
Now I don't have any photos of the actual preliminary night only of final night since pictures were not allowed. This night was my Swimsuit and Evening gown competition so here are some photos from final night just so you have a taste/feel of what I looked like on Wednesday....
Opening Number!!!
Swimsuit!!
Yes ladies and gentlemen I do have even better photos coming up of my swimsuit!!! I must say I am extremely proud to say that I do NOT have any make-up on my body, that is all me and my hard work from this past year!!! Usually I don't like to brag, but I must say I felt amazing and very confident in my swimsuit and I felt beautiful in my own skin!!! It was great to show off my hard work and how I have transformed into a woman, even physically by slimming down a touch!!!
Evening Gown!!!!
My evening gown is a couture and has me written all over it!!! I love the color, the beadwork, the cut, style, everything!! It makes me feel beautiful and it truly shows my personality!! I think the judges saw that!! I received so many wonderful compliments on it and partly because it fit me in every way!!
THURSDAY:
Talent and on-stage question!!
Again here are some photos from the final night but again here's a sneak peak!!!
I sang "A House Is Not A Home" by Burt Bacharach. I chose this song for several different reasons, one being that it is so relatable! Everyone at some point in their life has had a broken heart and just wished that the person they loved would be there for them at the end of the night even though they know they won't be. It's a very emotional song and one that is truly close to my heart!! It was an honor to sing it at Miss Michigan!!!
FRIDAY:
Mall Autograph signing!!
Daddy's kisses are the best!!
Big Brother, Big Sister event at Chucky E Cheese!!!!
Ty'Ana was a 16 year old who was awesome to hang out with!!! It was nice to relate with her at a different level and it was great to see what her interests were!! She was a blast to hang out with and we had a ton of fun on the rollercoaster ride!! It was a baby step for her since she is going to Michigan Adventures to ride on a real rollercoaster for the first time!! It was a great experience and it was great to just kick back and relax!!!
Dinner at House of Chan!!!
I wore this purple Chinese outfit with chopsticks in my hair!!
I must say I was very proud wearing my chinese outfit to show respect to the owner and his resturant!! Fun fact: That was my very first interview outfit when I was 12 years old!!! I had to have it taken in, but I'm glad it still fit!! Our group photo is the first to ever be hung in the resturant, usually it is just the reigning Miss Michigan so it was an honor to be one of the first!!! It was great to see our family and friends at dinner and of course I love the fortune cookies!!!
Teen Pageant!!!!
The purple ladies!!! It's a popular color this year!!!! :)
My little princess Makayla!!! She is a genius and gorgeous to boot!! I loved spending time with her and to be her big sister for the day!!!!
I just had to hug her!! She is so cute and full of joy and energy!!
MORGAN!!!
Words can't describe how much I love Morgan!!!! I am SO proud of her for placing 4th runner up this year at states!! It was an extremely difficult year competition wise and she held her own!!! She also watched her best friend crowned the new Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen!!! Her reaction was priceless and so sincere for the joy she really felt for her friend winning!!! I have only heard amazing things about Marisa and I am excited to watch her at Miss America, in August, when I go down to watch her compete!! I think it was great that Morgan amd Marisa (best friends) had the chance to have this experience together and to see each other's successes is a million times better!!! Congrats to both young ladies!!! Morgan . . . bigger things are meant for you in your life . . . we just don't know when, where, or what, but I know deep down in my heart it's true!!! I love you Morgan! I couldn't have asked for a better little sister!!!
Visitation:
SATURDAY!
Family and Friends Luncheon and Auction!!!
For my auction basket I chose 'Disney: The Princess Collection' because I did my apprenticeship at Disneyworld and I believe every little girl should feel like a princess! Every time I returned home from Disney I brought back gifts I had purchased specifically for the auction basket!! It was so exciting to see a "bidding war" go on between Rita Messing and Madonna LaDoceceur!! The basket was won by Madonna and purchased for almost exactly what the contents were worth!! If I ever return to the Miss Michigan stage I have no idea how I could top this idea for the family and friends auction!!
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