Hey everyone!
I am sorry this is going to be short and sweet, but we have been in rehearsals all day long. We left this morning at 8 and just got back. It was a very productive day, but I am headed to bed early. We continued to go over the opening number and blocked our swimsuit production number. The fabulous "Cook's Place," a fifties style diner specializing in hot dogs (and chicken salad for most of us), hosted us for dinner. I had a great time getting to know a few contestants better and enjoyed watching Karaoke! After dinner, we went back to the theater to practice talent. I am so excited to perform my talent Friday....with the stage lights, loud music, and energetic fan club!
Tomorrow we have a packed day of rehearsals again, but good news is I have Tuesday morning off before my 1:30 interview. Thank you for all the prayers so far. I can truly feel God's presence here this week. Everything seems to be falling into place and I am so excited for the actual competitions to begin. Please continue to keep me in your prayers, especially Tuesday, before interview.
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO MY AMAZING SUPPORT SYSTEM. I am so lucky and blessed to have each of you in my life. I love you all!
"You ain't seen the best of me yet!" -Fame
Stephanie
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
It's Finally Here!!
I cannot believe it has been six months since I was crowned Miss Rome 2011. I remember thinking I have so much time to prepare for Miss GA...and now I leave for Columbus, GA in less than 48 hours. I will be living in the dorms at Columbus State all week with two other contestants. I am anxious and excited to get settled in and finally get this week started. I know it is going to be a long, busy week but I am looking forward to the experience. I cannot say "Thank you" enough to all the people who have helped me prepare.
To my director, Andrea, thank you for opening your heart and home to me. I appreciate your continuous generosity, late night political talks, and willingness to help me in any way you can. I could not have asked for a better director.
Emily and Amelia, thank you both for all your support and encouragement. You both always make Andrea and I laugh and make sure we are having fun!
To all of my pageant moms, you know who you are, thank you for always believing in me, pushing me to do my best, and never letting me give up on my dream. Ms. Renee and Ms. Kim, you both will forever have a special place in my heart. Words cannot express my utmost gratitude for you support. I feel so blessed God brought the two of you into my life and will always be your pageant daughter!
To my family, especially my mom and dad, thank you so much for being my number one fans. You keep me grounded and remind me how lucky I am to even have the opportunity to accomplish my dream of becoming Miss Georgia and ultimately Miss America. No matter what I can always count on my family to be there to cheer me and believe in me. For that, I am forever grateful. I love you all!!
And of course I cannot leave out all of my amazing friends who have supported me, put up with me, and been the best fan club I could ask for. Michelle, Kathryn, Ansley, and Sheps...I know you will be there in spirit every night! I know you are all busy being grown ups this summer, but when it comes time to go to Vegas...I expect you all in the front row! And of course, I cannot forget my wonderful boyfriend, Martin, who has put up with all the pageant talk for the last couple of months. You are the best!
To the dozens of people who volunteered their time to help with my wardrobe, talent, mock interviews, appearances, and other preparations THANK YOU! You all have many unique talents and each taught me something different.
Finally, I would like to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to compete for Miss GA. I cannot begin to explain all the ways I have felt Him working in my life throughout my journey to Miss GA. This is a goal I have been working at for over two years. Every day I am humbled knowing He has a plan for me and my life. I do not know yet where His plan is leading me, but already I have learned so much and have grown closer to Him. I ask that you pray for His will be done next week. No matter what happens, I truly want to be where I can best glorify Him.
With all that being said...let the week begin! I will try to update this as much as possible during the week to let you know how everything is going. Columbus here we come!
Thank you all again for your time, love, and support.
To God Be the Glory,
Stephanie
To my director, Andrea, thank you for opening your heart and home to me. I appreciate your continuous generosity, late night political talks, and willingness to help me in any way you can. I could not have asked for a better director.
Emily and Amelia, thank you both for all your support and encouragement. You both always make Andrea and I laugh and make sure we are having fun!
To all of my pageant moms, you know who you are, thank you for always believing in me, pushing me to do my best, and never letting me give up on my dream. Ms. Renee and Ms. Kim, you both will forever have a special place in my heart. Words cannot express my utmost gratitude for you support. I feel so blessed God brought the two of you into my life and will always be your pageant daughter!
To my family, especially my mom and dad, thank you so much for being my number one fans. You keep me grounded and remind me how lucky I am to even have the opportunity to accomplish my dream of becoming Miss Georgia and ultimately Miss America. No matter what I can always count on my family to be there to cheer me and believe in me. For that, I am forever grateful. I love you all!!
And of course I cannot leave out all of my amazing friends who have supported me, put up with me, and been the best fan club I could ask for. Michelle, Kathryn, Ansley, and Sheps...I know you will be there in spirit every night! I know you are all busy being grown ups this summer, but when it comes time to go to Vegas...I expect you all in the front row! And of course, I cannot forget my wonderful boyfriend, Martin, who has put up with all the pageant talk for the last couple of months. You are the best!
To the dozens of people who volunteered their time to help with my wardrobe, talent, mock interviews, appearances, and other preparations THANK YOU! You all have many unique talents and each taught me something different.
Finally, I would like to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to compete for Miss GA. I cannot begin to explain all the ways I have felt Him working in my life throughout my journey to Miss GA. This is a goal I have been working at for over two years. Every day I am humbled knowing He has a plan for me and my life. I do not know yet where His plan is leading me, but already I have learned so much and have grown closer to Him. I ask that you pray for His will be done next week. No matter what happens, I truly want to be where I can best glorify Him.
With all that being said...let the week begin! I will try to update this as much as possible during the week to let you know how everything is going. Columbus here we come!
Thank you all again for your time, love, and support.
To God Be the Glory,
Stephanie
Monday, June 6, 2011
Coosa Valley News "Person of the Week"
I leave for the Miss GA Pageant this coming Saturday so I have been extremely busy with my preparations and appearances. I will try to update you with all the events that have taken place over the past few weeks, but I wanted to quickly share some very exciting news! I was named "Person of the Week" by the Coosa Valley News in Rome for my work with the Boys and Girls Club. I hosted an event at the Northwest Club in Rome last week and the Coosa Valley News wrote an article about it. I am so honored they chose to cover the story and hope others are encouraged by it.
Here is the link to my interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R46GsT3OLp4
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