I Did It Again!

Well, I did it again!  I finished the competition!  I didn't win, or place even, but it was a very big competition and I had a great time participating.  Something I've always wanted to do, and I can now say that I did it. :) 

It was a great weekend all together.  I got into Kansas City on Wednesday, got my eyelashes done by my mom's friend, then met up with some old friends for dinner.  I had chicken and asparagus while they ate tacos - but it was ok - my suitcase was filled with chocolates that I brought for post show! :)  Thursday I just relaxed and took it easy, hung out with my dad and just enjoyed not doing a whole lot.  Enrique and Kira arrived at Mom's Thursday night (bless his heart, he drove 18+ hours with Kira!). 

On Friday, the day before the show, I had a photoshoot with LHG FX Photography - it was awesome!  I got TONS of great shots with them and will have some of the images up once I get them. :)  They also took my photos during the competition as well.  Friday night, Katie, Kara and myself went to the athlete's registration and meeting, then broke off to do our tanning.  I was up pretty late putting on tanner - with the help of Enrique!  I woke up bright and early to apply some more tanner and get my hair and makeup done by Envy Salon.  I looked AMAZING! Not to toot my own horn, lol.  They did a fabulous job though!

Pre-judging started at 10:30am and before I knew it I was walking across the stage!  I did two categories this time - Diva Bikini Model (with a bikini and formal gown round), and Diva Fitness Model (bikini and themewear rounds).  Pre-judging ended around 2pm and we got to go  relax until the evening show.  I went back to our hotel room with Mom, Enrique and Kira - they all napped, but my nerves were too strung to sleep even though I was so tired!  The evening show started at 6:30 and ended around 11pm! I went out on stage a total of 6 times for the whole show - it was a blast and I felt like suck a DIVA!

All in all, I am very proud of how I did.  I've seen my stage photos and I exceeded my expectations.  My coach, Layne Norton did an excellent job, and I'm very happy with how it turned out!

I will have more photos up soon when I get them from the photographer, but here are some sneak peak photos that I took myself from the competition.