I am thrilled to update my blog to announce I am the new Mrs. Virginia United States for 2014! After MULTIPLE top 5,and top 3 placements and even a tie for the win, I am finally wearing the crown that will take me to Las Vegas for nationals next July.
As it happened, the former director was not able to put on a pageant for 2014. Ironically, I got the call from the National Director right *after* I had decided I would not be re-competing in any more Mrs state pageants after placing top 5 and also 1st runner up during two attempts at the Virginia International crown. I also won the Overall Community Service Award but I had actually given up on competing since I had come so close so many times...I was so NOT expecting this opportunity! Needless to say when I was asked to represent Virginia this year, I said "absolutely" and so I am getting back into the ring to prepare for Nationals and make an incredible reign out of the next 8 or 9 months I have until my successor is crowned
The very first appearance I attended was my daughter's Miss Prince William (MAO) pageant! It was fantastic to watch her on the stage as she begins her *own* journey to become Miss Virginia! I'll post some photos soon from that evening, below is a photo of me after Interview with my compatriots competing at a different system's prelim just a few weeks before I became Mrs Virginia US :)
My goals are:
1) Make Top 10, then top 5. I have big shoes to fill as last year's winner was 4th runner up
2) Promote my platforms of animal rescue and breast cancer awareness
3) Represent Virginia with honor both at nationals and at appearances throughout the state
Join me as I begin my journey to prepare for the 2014 Mrs United States Pageant!
