Okay, so here it is. Last weekend, my six year old daughter, Micayla, competed in a pageant. She watches Toddler and Tiaras with me, and decided all the fancy dresses and makeup looked like fun (and I think she thought she'd be on TV). So we found a pageant - NOT a glitz pageant - and she competed. Even though she didn't win (or even place) she had a ball, and made some new friends. She asked me if she could do more pageants.
So I was googling pageants in Nebraska - they're kind of hard to find - and up came Mrs. Nebraska.
When Jamie and I first got married, in 1996, I almost entered the Mrs. South Dakota pageant, thinking that my age - 20 - would put me ahead of the pack. Somehow it never happened.
So the Mrs. Nebraska pageant website popped up on my screen, and I started looking through it . . . and here we are.
All it took to be Mrs. Lincoln was to send in the application and a deposit towards my entry fee. I should be getting my Mrs. Lincoln crown and sash soon - seriously - and I'm free to start making appearances throughout the community. Honestly, the whole thing embarrassed me a little, as much as I wanted to do it, but the response from my friends and family has been overwhelmingly positive, and that's helped me feel more confident about the whole experience.
And seriously, any excuse to be on a stage, right?
So throughout this process, for the next eight weeks, I'll be chronicling the journey. If you've chosen to sponsor me or purchase an ad in the program, you can see what your donation is going toward (and I'll be thanking you publicly!).
The competition consists of interview, evening gown, onstage question, and swimsuit (yikes).
If you feel like coming along with me for the journey, welcome!! And no pointing and snickering.
First of all, you look georgous! I think the little boy agrees with me!
ReplyDeleteMy personal favorite dress is the purple one. HOWEVER, I think the orange one is the most amazing dress on you in terms of color. If the purple dress could be in Orange, it would be phenomonal! (just my opinion).
I also have to say that spaghetti straps make the dress look jouvenile. So, maybe either gear towards a thicker strap style, or strapless. (again, just an opinion).
We have plenty of dress shopping to do, so we will be sure to find you something that is nothing less than spectacular!
I love this blog! What you are doing is gutsy, admirable, and inspirational! You are going to be wonderful. I can't wait to be a part of your journey, and see you shine on that stage representing Lincoln!
Love you!