Updates
Sorry I haven’t updated in ages. I was googling Miss Texas Something or Other U.S.A. when I stumbled on another current, semi local, same topic blog. and the thought of other current contestants reading detailed posts of my progress gave me a a strange feeling, so I stopped.
I have slowly been increasing my work outs and eating much better/Greener! This week I hope to attend a class at the Y everyday. I had my first Power Cuts class yesterday and it was tough. Weight, weights, crunches, steps and more weights. The class meets twice a week and if I attend regularly it should be a big help. I also have my kick boxing, Pilate’s and yoga classes, so I’m doing ok. For a beginner.
A friend of mine did a great job on my headshot and sponsor thank you ad. And yesterday I had the headshotprinted. I am almost ready to send off my final package to the pageant, I just need to finish filling out the many pages of questionnaires.
This past weekend I was in Dallas, I had my first fitting for evening gown alterations and picked up a few more things I need.
I’m a little worried about finding a good swim suit. I want to go yellow with a lot of support.
I’m still keeping an eye out for the pieces I need for my interview outfit but I have a pretty good idea what I am looking for.
Things are slowly starting to come together.
I am trying to remember to enjoy the process as it is happening, but I am constantly fighting the wish that it were already over, the experience gained, and the next adventure begun. Then I say to myself “This is life. This is learning. This is fun. Stop wishing it were over!”
It is fun. I haven’t worked this hard to be a better, healthier, more informed me in a long time, if ever. I feel very goal oriented. I’ve been gradually eliminating distractions and negative influences. I almost feel like I’m being a little selfish, but I’m happy and I’m growing.
The other fun, much less serious, and much more girly, nice thing about the pageant is that I get to doll up to the nines. I get to plan and primp over every detail, nails, hair, tan, jewelry, and dress without finding a prom date or worrying if I’m ready to be a bride. It’s great having an excuse to play dress up!
