Jan 2nd-Jan 8th - Miss NY USA Workshop & Preparations!

On Thursday I went to the Thimble Tailor to try on my Miss New York USA gown! The last fitting I had they did a great job tailoring the dress to me but there were plastic strips to shape the dress that you could see sticking out through the silk. I was a little worried that there was nothing we could do but they cut the strips in the perfect spot so that they still kept the shape but did not stick out!

It was snowy out so I spent the rest of the day at home cleaning and doing research for the pageant. 

The next day it was my cousin Blake's birthday who lives in Texas... I hope you had a great day cuz! During the day I went to the mall to eat lunch with Liz! We always have a good time going out to eat and catching up. On Saturday Sarah came with me to NYC and we stayed with Dennise! The three of us and our friend Ryan went out to eat at Five Napkin Burger which was fun!

The next day I went to a Miss New York USA workshop by Michelle Holmes from Joyce's Boutique and Prepare To Win. 

Sarah was so sweet to come with me and take notes and video. We went over information about competing and filling out the pageant questionnaires, as well as walking and the competition patterns. Even though I had thought about the pageant for years it was helpful to practice so that I felt more prepared!

While I was there Mike was in the desert in Peru doing archery! When I saw photos I was so happy for him but definitely wished I could be there too!

After the workshop we headed back to Rochester, New York so that Sarah could go to work the next day. On Tuesday I went to C.A.S.H. (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) training. I have volunteered for the organization before where I help people get ready to have their taxes done at no cost, as well as inform them of services in the community. Each year they have training and testing before the tax season starts. The meeting went well and I was excited to help my community! 

The next morning I spent time with my kitty Cookie Dough! <3

Later I went to my awesome dental sponsor Contemporary Dentistry to get whitening trays to use as much as I could before the pageant. They were so helpful getting me everything that needed right away! 

Then I went right down the road to Thimble Tailor to have my last gown fitting! We were having trouble with my shawl part of the gown because part of it popped off but Fatima secured it and I absolutely loved my gown! I felt amazing in my gown and Fatima also tailored my interview outfit shirt! I cannot thank Thimble Tailor and Contemporary Dentistry enough for their truly amazing and speedy work!