My pageant packing list

My packing list for PAGEANT!!! ONLY TWO WEEKS TO GO!!!!

The Obvious Competition Attire

Competition Evening Gown
YOUR CROWN AND SASH
Swimsuit
Opening number outfit
Interview outfit
Jewelry for each
Accessories (including hair stuff) for each
Shoes for each
Under garments for each, including... padding!


Friday’s Outfits (shoes/jewelry)
Parade Outfit (shoes/jewelry/hat)
Saturdays Outfit (shoes/jewelry)
Dress to wear to Photo Shoot
Rehearsal Clothes
Casual shoes for rehearsal
Accessories (belts/ jewelry/etc)
Socks, undies, appropriate under garments
Sweatshirt/hoodie/jacket/scarf as to not freeze to death


Safety Pins
Sewing Kit
Panty Hose
Breath Mints
Duct Tape/Packing Tape/"Hollywood Tape"/Double-sided Tape
Scissors
Power Strip/Extension cord
Corn starch (you'd be surprised how sweaty your back gets under the hot lights.)
Firm Grip/butt glue
Extra Mirrors
Aspirin/Ibuprofen/etc...
Spray on Tan/Bronzer/Extra Towel
Lotion
Thank you notes/pens/stamps
Robe
SlippersSheet (to put on the floor at your station to catch dropped items and keep your feet and gowns clean)
Baby Wipes
Stain Remover
Hand Sanitizer
Pillow/Small Blanket for theatre
Copies of your paperwork

Toiletries 

Hair care: Straightener/Curling Iron/Hot Rollers/Blow dryer/Hair Spray/Comb/Brush/hair pins/accessories
MAKE-UP
Deodorant
Tweezers
Razor/Wax/Depilatory Cream
Skin Care: Face Wash/Toner/Moisturizer/Cremes/Mask/etc...
Sunscreen (especially for the parade!)
Make up Removers
Exfoliates/Body Scrubs
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash/Loofah/etc...

Travel size toiletries to leave at theatre
Dental floss/Toothbrush/Tooth Paste
Body Lotion/Foot Creme/etc...
Feminine Products/Midol
Lashes/Lash glue
Q-Tips/Cotton Balls
Nail Glue/Fake Nails/Nail Polish/Nail Polish Remover
Medications/Contacts/Glasses/etc...

Random Stuff

Sunglasses
Camera/Batteries
Emergency Cash
Tote bag to carry back and forth to the theatre
Cell phone charger/iPod charger/etc...
Shoe inserts/Gel insoles
Gifts for sister queens, reigning queens, and director

Autograph cards and car sign magnets

DON’T FORGET

A steamer

Food (I tend to get hungry A LOT so I bring snacks with me.)
Water bottles (refillable bottles)

As you can see 1 suitcase will not do it for me! I am so excited for this next adventure I am on and cannot wait to meet everyone and make new friends!

Very Touching You Tube video

Seat Belt Pictures

Here are a few cute Seat Belt pictures I found

Dinner with Kristen Armstrong

I had the opportunity to have dinner with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristen Armstrong. She spoke about what makes us a Gold Medal winner. Amazing lady who never stopped trying until she got her GOLD!

The Tomorrow Show

I am hosting a 10 min. segment each Saturday about Seat Belt Awareness on Public TV. Here is a picture with Alishia on set.

Lexi's track meet

Lexi had her track meet where she placed 1st in all three of her events! I am such a proud momma!!!
She ran the 4x100 relay, the 200 and the 600 meter and she will tell you the 600 meter is her favorite!

This was an all city track meet for the 4th and 5th graders in the school district. She can now brag she is the fast 5th grade girl!  And if you check out the YouTube video of her 600, I'd say she is the fast 5th grader.

Lexi ran the 600 in 2 min and 4 seconds, she was 12 seconds ahead of the next runner

Are you wearing yours?

After talking with our local fire department they are helping promote seat belt safety on their reader board!

Interview with ME!!!

I have been super lucky to be able to be interviewed about pageants and how the media plays a role in our society on how a woman "should" look. Is there really a "typical" woman? I do not believe there is. I know you have heard it said time and time before, but beauty comes from within. The best way I can really explain this is to suggest you watch the movie Shallow Hal. This movie says it all.

I hope that as you read my blog you can also see my sense of humor,   I do like to be able to have fun and see people smile! :-D
 

Buckle up for Bobby

This is Bobby. And this is his story. Please visit www.buckleupforbobby.com to get the full story. This was taken from his sisters blog with permission from his mom.

It was a typical Saturday night for Bobby, he was hanging out with friends and having a good time. He was with some of his good buddies along with some new faces... without a doubt he was making new friends and having a great night. One thing lead to the next and Bobby was in the back seat of a car with three others going on a quick drive to check things out. It was around 2 a.m. and very dark in the foothills. If you've ever been to Table Rock at night you can imagine the area-- the terrain, the darkness and also the view that attracts so many. They went for a very short drive, not knowing what laid ahead. One missed turn was at it took. A simple curve in the road unseen was the cause of their accident. Of the four kids in the car, only one was wearing a seat belt. Going off the edge of the road caused the vehicle to roll many times ejecting Bobby and two others.
Bobby and Tiffany were taken to Heaven that night. No one saw this coming or could have prevented it. This was an accident and no one can be put to blame. This was God's plan for both of them, they were taken from this world for a reason, though we have no explanation as to why.

My son and his dog

We took my sons dog to get shaved. Yes he is a St. Bernard! And yes he is sitting on my sons lap in the back seat of my car!

Stephanie McGrane- Her Story

In 1994, I was in a life-threatening car accident. At that time I was only buckling up about half of the time! I was so blessed that I had my seat belt on that night and it saved my life! I have been buckling up faithfully ever since!

 

 

Buckle it up!

In 1996 I was in an awful car accident. The vehicle I was driving was totaled. They said that if I had not been wearing my seat belt I would have been killed. 

Now, every time I get into a car I make sure to buckle up.

How to wear a seat belt

One of the most effective measures to prevent injury and death in a crash is to be appropriately restrained. The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that lap/shoulder seat belts, when used correctly, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by 45 percent and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50 percent.

Teens are less likely to buckle up than other age groups. When coupled with an increased likelihood for teens to be involved in a crash, this can lead to tragic consequences.
Belted occupants are less likely to be ejected from a vehicle in the event of a crash. Risk of serious injury or death rises dramatically for occupants ejected from a vehicle.
Tips for a properly fitted seat belt:

• The shoulder belt should cross the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
• The lap belt should fit across your hips, just below your stomach.
• Never place the shoulder belt behind your back or under your arm.

http://teendriving.statefarm.com/road-to-safety/auto-safety/seat-belts 

Educate children and Adults

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children in Washington. In spite of child passenger restraint laws, more than half of the children killed in crashes were completely unrestrained.

Wearing a seat belt decreases the chance of dying or being seriously injured in a collision by about 70 percent.

Click It or Ticket campaign helped raise Washington’s daytime seat belt use to 96 percent — well above the national average. Now we’re focusing on increasing seat belt use at night and among high-risk drivers.

Sash and Crown!

It arrived today!!!! My Mrs. WA sash and crown!!! I will be competing in America's SUPER Pageant in June. I am so excited to represent the state of WA. 

WA Seatbelt FACTS

More than 97.5% of people in Washington are buckling up. In the past 10 years 1,010 lives have been saved due to the increase in seat belt use and with the "Click it or Ticket" campaign.

 Washington has one of the highest seat belt rates in the nation. Studies have showed that seat belts decrease the chance of dying in a crash by 60% and reduce the risk of head injury by 80%.

Between May 21st and June 3rd motorist can expect to see law enforcement on patrol in search of people not wearing their seat belts. Just remember when in Washington "Click it or Ticket".

Seat Belt TV Ad Showing a Real-life Crash Scene from trafficsafety on Vimeo.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick was a real man.... 

Little is known of Patrick's early life, though it is known that he was born in Roman Britain in the fourth century. He was held as a slave in Ireland before he escaped. He later returned to Ireland to preach Christianity. 

<sup>The color BLUE was first associated with Saint Patrick, however over 
the years the color GREEN became more and more associated with 
Saint Patrick's day when people started to wear green ribbons 
and shamrocks. 

Saint Patrick would use a three leaf shamrock to explain the 
holy trinity within the Christian church.  

In the 1990 Ireland started to use Saint Patrick's day to  showcase 
Ireland and it's culture.

I am Irish, so for me this is one day that I like to learn more about my 
heritage and where I came from.</sup>

  

WHY YOU SHOULD WEAR A SEAT BELT

 It is critical that when you are driving, either short distances or on long trips, you should always wear your safety belt. It is also critical that if you have a passenger, he/she should buckle up as well. In case of a sudden stop or crash, a safety belt will keep you secured to the seat, helping prevent injury or death that may occur from you being thrown from your seat into the steering wheel, dash, or windshield.



A seat belt can prevent being thrown from a vehicle during a crash.
Many people mistakenly believe it's better to be thrown clear of the wreckage in the event of a crash, but this could not be further from the truth. The fact is an occupant is four times as likely to be fatally injured when thrown from the vehicle.

Did You Know? When you are not wearing a safety belt, your chances of being killed are almost 25 times higher if you are thrown from a vehicle in a crash. Safety belts can keep you from being thrown through the windshield, from being dragged and scraped along the ground, or from being crushed by your own truck or another vehicle. 

Even the BEST drivers need to wear their seat belts!
While good drivers do not usually cause accidents, it is possible that during your driving career you will be involved in a crash caused by a bad driver, bad weather, mechanical failure, or tire blowout. Wearing a safety belt prevents injuries and fatalities by preventing ejection and by protecting your head and spinal cord.