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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Pageant Lounge TV Interview at the Ethnic World Pageant
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Toys for Tot's and Christmas Caroling
December is off and running. I started off the month by celebrating my 34th birthday on the 1st of the month and getting ready for another busy weekend of appearances and family gatherings. My Saturday started off with the US Marine's Toys for Tots Foundation. They were sponsoring a huge Toy Drive at Knotts Berry Farm in Orange County California. For the donation of a $15 toy you got free admission to the park. This is an annual event that draws in folks from everywhere seeking a day of enjoyment at the park and a chance to donate to the less fortunate. This was my second year participating in this event and I was joined by some of my pageant sisters from Gold Coast Pageants. After spending a fun day in the park riding rides, watching snoopy on ice and the Christmas Parade, it was time to move to my next journey. My final stop for the night was at my Uncle's retirement party. After 34 years of service he is retiring from the Los Angeles County Probation Department, whom I still work for. My mother and grandmother have also been Probation officers as well. Between the 4 of us we have given Los Angeles County well over 100 years of service. Can you imagine how many lives we have touched and how many at risk children's lives we have made a difference in?
Sunday morning I was up bright and early taking Bianca to compete at the Gold Coast Christmas Pageant. Not only did she win her division, holiday wear and a few optionals we even meet Travis Barker the drummer from blink 182 and his ex-wife Shana Moakler Miss Teen USA 1992 and Miss USA 1995 whose daughters were competing as well.
After a quick stop at another family gathering our final destination was at the 29th Annual Holiday Caroling Festivities in Canoga Park. Over 200 carolers gathered at 4 retirement homes to bring holiday entertainment to the residents, staff and caregivers. Not only did the carolers include girl scouts, boy scouts, various celebrities, politicians, Santa Claus, elves, and more but also some of our 4 legged friends (therapy dogs). Check out the list of just a few of the celebrities in attendance below. We had a ball singing what seemed like every Christmas song every written, we even sang Feliz Navidad and Hanukkah songs. I was also a featured celebrity with a group of professional Opera singers singing "Ave Maria". At some of the homes we had a full live band even including violin's, harps, guitars, keyboards, drums and more. So you know we were treated to a good old jam session as well as songs lead by some famous voices including the lady that sings in all of the Toyota commercials. Bianca was the youngest caroler in attendance and she donned a special Santa's helper outfit to match mommy. The residents got a kick out of seeing her and yes she did sing along. For being only 2 years old she did a good job even though I think she was singing "tinkerbell" in instead of "jingle bells", but hey who could tell the difference!
Sunday morning I was up bright and early taking Bianca to compete at the Gold Coast Christmas Pageant. Not only did she win her division, holiday wear and a few optionals we even meet Travis Barker the drummer from blink 182 and his ex-wife Shana Moakler Miss Teen USA 1992 and Miss USA 1995 whose daughters were competing as well.
After a quick stop at another family gathering our final destination was at the 29th Annual Holiday Caroling Festivities in Canoga Park. Over 200 carolers gathered at 4 retirement homes to bring holiday entertainment to the residents, staff and caregivers. Not only did the carolers include girl scouts, boy scouts, various celebrities, politicians, Santa Claus, elves, and more but also some of our 4 legged friends (therapy dogs). Check out the list of just a few of the celebrities in attendance below. We had a ball singing what seemed like every Christmas song every written, we even sang Feliz Navidad and Hanukkah songs. I was also a featured celebrity with a group of professional Opera singers singing "Ave Maria". At some of the homes we had a full live band even including violin's, harps, guitars, keyboards, drums and more. So you know we were treated to a good old jam session as well as songs lead by some famous voices including the lady that sings in all of the Toyota commercials. Bianca was the youngest caroler in attendance and she donned a special Santa's helper outfit to match mommy. The residents got a kick out of seeing her and yes she did sing along. For being only 2 years old she did a good job even though I think she was singing "tinkerbell" in instead of "jingle bells", but hey who could tell the difference!
Alex Del Zoppo & Fred Herrera-Original members of Sweetwater Band from Woodstock
Carl Verheyen-World acclaimed guitarist for Supertramp and “The Carl Verheyen Band”
Don Peake-Musicians Hall of Fame member, guitarist- Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Jackson 5
Florence LaRue-six-time Grammy winner and original member of The 5th Dimension
Prescott Niles-bassist of “The Knack” performed #1 hit “My Sharona”
Mike Pinera-guitarist Iron Butterfly, Alice Cooper, Blues Image with hit “Ride Captain Ride”
Patricia Zappa-Singer/author of My Brother was a Mother: A Zappa Family Album
Patrick Waskielis-Drummer w/Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds w/Billboards #1 & #4 singles
Kevin Jones-Keyboard player Ozzy Osbourne
Sheree “Sheryl” Green-Adams -Original Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeer
Trey Carlisle-actor portrays “Earl Jr.” on TV series “My Name is Earl”
Alan O'Day-Pop-singer/artist of the #1 hit "Under Cover Angel,",
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Holiday Time
Unfortunately on my way to work one day I was in a car accident so without my wheels I was stuck at home the weekend of Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA but a big congrats to the new tittle holders as well as my friend Alaina Bliar who made 2nd runner-up in the Teen division.
With the holiday season in full bloom remember to stop and not only give thanks but to tell your friends and family that you love and appreciate them. Don't forget the reason for the season has nothing to do with eating lots of food or shopping until you drop. Please make a donation to a local charity or do something nice for someone who can't do the same for themselves. "It is more blessed to give than it is to receive"
Stay tuned to hear about my holiday adventures, so much to do, so many events, not enough of me to go around........
Miss Southern California & Miss Long Beach Pageant
What a busy time it is in the pageant world right now. So many pageants and just not enough time to make it to all of them. Two of my last appearances were at the Miss Long Beach and Miss Southern California Pageant and the send off party for the Miss California Coed Pageant Contestants. The Competition was fierce at the Long Beach Pageant and there were titleholders everywhere. The judging panel included my friend Andrea Preuss who is a former Mrs America and Mrs United States and two former Miss USA's. I couldn't even get my camera ready fast enough to snap photos with everyone that was there. I had a few friends competing and they did an awesome job. A big Congrats to two girls I used to coach, Londonn Winters for making top 3 and Isabelle Richards the new Little Miss Southern California. Also a big congrats to everyone who competed at Miss Royal Essence Nationals, Miss Black Globe and Miss Nevada California Tropic Pageants which were all held the same weekend. My daughter was even 3rd runner up at the Nevada Pageant for California Tropics, so congrats to Bianca too!
The next weekend I spent at a send-off party with the California Coed girls getting them ready for Nationals over Thanksgiving week. Unfortunately I won't get to go to Nationals with the girls since my daughter is turning 2 that week and we have a jam packed weekend with Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Yo Gabba Gabba Live and parties. I know so many girls are getting ready for Nationals with American Coed and National American Miss so I wish them all the best of luck, you will all do a great job. Be yourself and smile big!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
New Photo
Hi everyone I just wanted to quickly share with you my new photo compliments of the Picture People and Glitz N Glitter Graphics. What do you think?
Pageant Queen at Work
After taking a little break from my queenly duties to stay home and take care of my sick little one, I am now back on the job to keep you updated on what Ms. Earth has been up to. Unfortunately, I had to cancel a few appearance's including a walk for cancer, 2 pageants, and a fundraiser for child abuse but my motherly duties must come first! But now I am back on the job full speed ahead.
Did you attend the Cold Creamery Ice Cream Social to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation? Well I made sure that I did. And even on my way to the Social to make my donation to the Foundation I lent a helping hand to someone in need. I ran into a frantic grandmother in the parking lot who just found out her grandchild was in a car accident and had to be airlifted to the hospital. She panicked when she found out and left work right away to get to the hospital. In her hastiness she forgot her purse at work and was now stuck and had no gas or money to get any gas to go to the hospital. Boy do I know what that feels like to be stranded somewhere with no purse or any other means to get gas, I have been there a few times myself. So I gave the woman $10 so she could be make it the hospital. She was a little suprised when I pulled out a $10 bill which was more than she asked for and then she left swiftly headed back to her car down the street at the gas station. See I knew there was more than one reason that I was supposed to go to Cold Stone Creamery that night.
My next adventure was a very fun and fashionable one. I attended Orange County Style Week at the Irvine Spectrum. All I can say is WOW and I think I found my next fashionwear outfit for my next pageant. After a quick walk down the red carpet, goody bags and lots of tasty treats came an awesome fashion show with desgins by students at the Fashion Institute of Merchandising and Design that were inspired by Cadilliac (the car company). Let me tell you they showcased 9 students and every single one of thier designs made me say wow, as well and got me to thinking about stalking a few of them to design me a few things. There was also a show by Nikolaki Designs by Nick Verreos of Project Runway. He also had a few celebrites there wearing his designs, two of them were former Miss Universe winners. Here I am with Brooke Lee Miss Universe 1997, she is the last Miss USA to take the Universe crown and the oldest woman to ever wear the Universe crown (she was 26 at the time).
My next adventure lead me down to the city of San Diego to the Miss Plus California and San Diego Cinderella Preliminary Pageants. This event was 2 pageants in one so there was something for everyone including a visit from Cinderella herself and Prince Charming.
I also had the opportunity to attend the Miss and Teen California Latina Pageant. All I can say is WOW! This was an awesome production. After walking the purple carpet at the beautiful Maya Hotel located on the water in beautiful Long Beach California you entered a ballroom that rivaled the ballrooms at some of the wedding recetions you see on My Fair Wedding with David Tutera on the WE network (but minus the flowers). I had a front row seat for the competion so I got to see all of these young ladies up close and personal. They competed in interview, fashionwear (teen), swimsuit (miss), evening gown and onstage quesiton for the finalist. There was aome stiff competion amongst the 27 contestants and they all did a great job. Congrats to the director Jennifer Rodriguez for growing her program and giving Latina's the opprtunity to grow and pursue thier dreams while making an impact on their communities.
Did you attend the Cold Creamery Ice Cream Social to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation? Well I made sure that I did. And even on my way to the Social to make my donation to the Foundation I lent a helping hand to someone in need. I ran into a frantic grandmother in the parking lot who just found out her grandchild was in a car accident and had to be airlifted to the hospital. She panicked when she found out and left work right away to get to the hospital. In her hastiness she forgot her purse at work and was now stuck and had no gas or money to get any gas to go to the hospital. Boy do I know what that feels like to be stranded somewhere with no purse or any other means to get gas, I have been there a few times myself. So I gave the woman $10 so she could be make it the hospital. She was a little suprised when I pulled out a $10 bill which was more than she asked for and then she left swiftly headed back to her car down the street at the gas station. See I knew there was more than one reason that I was supposed to go to Cold Stone Creamery that night.
My next adventure was a very fun and fashionable one. I attended Orange County Style Week at the Irvine Spectrum. All I can say is WOW and I think I found my next fashionwear outfit for my next pageant. After a quick walk down the red carpet, goody bags and lots of tasty treats came an awesome fashion show with desgins by students at the Fashion Institute of Merchandising and Design that were inspired by Cadilliac (the car company). Let me tell you they showcased 9 students and every single one of thier designs made me say wow, as well and got me to thinking about stalking a few of them to design me a few things. There was also a show by Nikolaki Designs by Nick Verreos of Project Runway. He also had a few celebrites there wearing his designs, two of them were former Miss Universe winners. Here I am with Brooke Lee Miss Universe 1997, she is the last Miss USA to take the Universe crown and the oldest woman to ever wear the Universe crown (she was 26 at the time).
My next adventure lead me down to the city of San Diego to the Miss Plus California and San Diego Cinderella Preliminary Pageants. This event was 2 pageants in one so there was something for everyone including a visit from Cinderella herself and Prince Charming.
I also had the opportunity to attend the Miss and Teen California Latina Pageant. All I can say is WOW! This was an awesome production. After walking the purple carpet at the beautiful Maya Hotel located on the water in beautiful Long Beach California you entered a ballroom that rivaled the ballrooms at some of the wedding recetions you see on My Fair Wedding with David Tutera on the WE network (but minus the flowers). I had a front row seat for the competion so I got to see all of these young ladies up close and personal. They competed in interview, fashionwear (teen), swimsuit (miss), evening gown and onstage quesiton for the finalist. There was aome stiff competion amongst the 27 contestants and they all did a great job. Congrats to the director Jennifer Rodriguez for growing her program and giving Latina's the opprtunity to grow and pursue thier dreams while making an impact on their communities.
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