Pageants and Such

Thursday morning I started off with the Breakfast of Champions.


Coffee and one Breakast Cookie made up of the usual players.

I drove up to Saskatoon around noon. It was actually kind of fun since I had uploaded all my Man’s new itunes onto my ipod. I rocked out the entire 2 hours there. I basically alternated between OMG by Usher and Teenage Dirt Bag (classic). Not only did I entertain myself by shouting out the words and dancing in my seat, but also gave a show to all those I passed.

Here in Sask texting and driving is illegal. But you know what’s not illegal? Doing your makeup, plucking your eyebrows, guzzling Redbull…



Taking creative Photographs…



eating pitas…



When I got to stoon it was orientation AKA time to judge all of the other girls and decide top 10 and 5 in my head. It was also time to choose who I would be friends with for the weekend. I always gravitate towards the funny ones who aren't taking it too seriously, basically the girls who might enjoy my sense of humour. I have to steer clear of the die hards for fear of offending them. After, orientation we piled into a stretch limo and headed for supper. I didn’t take a picture of the food since I figured it was a little early to announce my blog. That’s not something you dive into on a first date with 20 girls. Can I take a picture of your plate?

Guess what supper was? Pizza. YES – Let’s all eat pizza before being judged in a swimsuit. Best idea of 2010, right up there with using hair to plug the billions of gallons of oil seeping into the ocean.

When we got back to the hotel after supper it was already 8:00 and rehearsals were just beginning. Around 9:30 I was practically faling asleep in my heels. I couldn't believe I was being forced to stay up past my bed time. Finally, around 11:30 we were allowed to head up to bed. Thank god, any longer and I was going to file a formal complaint. To where? I wasn't sure but I was imagining some sort of pageant union. I felt confident that I would have the support of my roommate..


Isn't she a beauty? She made the whole weekend AMAZING. LOVE her!

I went to bed hungry since I didn't eat enough pizza to reach what I like to call comfortably full. Luckily, I was excited for the breafast oookie I was going to make in the morning. That's right, I packed 2/3 cups of oatmeal (2 days breakfasts), the jar of Almond Butter, 2 Bananas, a carton of Almond Milk, Cinnamon, my Maca Powder, a fork, a knife, a Tbsp and a Tsp.

To my surprise our room didn't have a fridge. So I decided to take my chances with the "refrigerate after opening" Almond Milk and made it first thing friday morning.



I ate this while staring at my mess on my side of the room and trying not to think about my inteview in 30 minutes.

I made my self right at home..





This is how I felt before my interview..



I went into my interview commando. I call this giving myself the "slight edge". It was set up interrogation style, a panel of 5 judges with my chair facing them and situated far away enough away to make it awkward. I figured if I started to feel nervous I would just remember that the joke was on them. How do I feel about women's role in society? I feel like we're missing something. No wait, that's me.

Around lunch we all took a limo to Quizno Subs where s few assorted platters of subs were waiting for us. I was excited to find a few with mini "Veggie" flags sticking out of them. The excitement quickly turned into disapointment when my mouth was met by a boat load of CHEESE. You would think that cheese was secretely sponsoring this pageant.

The rest of the afternoon was filled with rehearsals and snacking. Lex and I snuck in a trip to Superstore after our interviews and I picked up a box of Kashi Crackers that spent the rest of the weekend attached to my hip. The pageant people didn't think it was necessary to supply us with snacks and water. BYOTTS - that's bring your own things to survive.

Friday night was the Preliminary's. Here are a few pics..











Post Prelim Grub


Herbal Magic approved (the menu told me so) Salmon, veggies and rice.

I woke up Saturday morning to a Breakfast Cookie Round 2, Day 2 of unrefrigerated "refrigerate after opening" Almond Milk.



ALL day Saturday was spent in rehearsals, ending with one final dress rehearsal...



Finals













My cheering section consisted of..

My FANTASTIC Parents



MEL!!!!



And my Man



It's quality not quantity people.

So here's a little rundown of the pageant. I made it into the top 10, then the top 5 where I drew a a question from the bowl and pee'd a little. I was asked, "What my definition of success was". My answer? "My definition of success is being happy. I believe if you are happy in all aspects of your life then you've achieved success." Hold your applause. I ended up getting 3rd runner up, which i'm sure when I look back weeks (months.. okay maybe years..) from now i'll be happy with, but for now I say, "Fudge that judges". When they announced, "And the THIRD runner up IS..." followed by my name I practically mouthed, "what the fudge?" I know that's where i'm supposed to say, "I'm so happy for the other girls, and the winner, well she really deserved it, congratulations." But I never say anything i'm supposed to say. What I was really thinking was, "What do you gotta do to get a crown around here?!" and "How much longer do I have stand up here with these stupid 3rd runner up flowers?".

When the pageant was over My new pageant friend Nicole threw a party in her room, she lured me in with promises of a jacuzzi full of Miller Light Lime. She did not disappoint..





And this is how my night ended...

There WAS 2 eggs, 2 egg whites and hashbrowns on his plate. I remembered to take this picture half way through.



Fat stack of WW Pancakes loaded with syrup.



Some of Sundays eats..







I also consumed Peanut M&M's, Chocolate Cake, Vitamuffins, Straight up PB, Munchies, Kashi Crackers, Sweet Potato Nacho Chips and just about everything and anything I could get my hands on. You would have thought I had been starved for days. No wait, I was. I had to make up for lost time.

To sum up my weekend, I had a blast and would definitely do it again. I met A LOT of great girls and I can't wait to keep in touch with some of them. I loved wearing all my fancy dresses, struting mah stuff and I've decided to start my own pageant. It's called Miss Peanut Butter Saskatchewan.

I'm Alive

I'm still alive, I will do a MEGA POST tonight. Prepare yourself.

B-U-S-Y

Okay, so I have to start by saying that NO I haven’t been neglecting to mention my workouts, I’ve actually been neglecting to work out. GASP. I just can’t get back into the swing of things aka waking up in the morning. I refuse to do weights at night because I hate how busy it is plus I’m ALWAYS lazy after work. If I imagined showing up to the gym and being met by a ton of empty machines I’d go, lazy and all. Anyone know of a gym where I can be the one and only member?

Anyway, I woke yesterday morning to the sound of my phone ringing. I answered it annoyed, “Hel-LO”. The voice on the other end was my sisters. First she apologetically asked if she had woke me up, in which I replied, “YES”. She asked if I was still able to pick up the cupcakes for my Mom’s birthday. “YES,” I responded again. I cut her off so I could get back to sleep, still wondering why she would call me so early. As I hit end on my cell phone I saw the time, 7:11 whoa. What I really should have been doing was thanking her for waking me up.

I got to work and had a Cookie


1/3 Cup Oats, 1 Tbsp Almond Butter, 3/4 Smashed Banana, 2 Tbsp Almond Milk, 1 Tsp Maca Powder and Cinnamon.

I went for a pedicure on my lunch thanks to MEL. She booked me one for my birthday. She is the best. After scanning all the colour options. Lie. After scanning all the pink polishes I went with Strawberry Margarita. As soon as I heard the name I knew it was the one. Will it match my dresses this weekend? Who knows. Do I like it? Yes. During my pedicure, thanks to reflexology, I couldn't help but wonder what organs she was pushing on during the massage portion. Anytime I felt a hint of pain I wondered if it was my liver? heart maybe? I'm dying. Bladder? That ones normally a given. I should really consider using the bathroom before appointments.

Mel's sucha good friend that when I looked at the clock after it was done an hour and a half had passed. An hour and half pedicure? Get out of town. I guess Mel has seen my feet... I quickly stopped in at Extreme Pita on my way back to work since my lunch break had technically come and gone already.


Regular Whole Wheat Pita, Iceburg lettuce, Cucs, Pickles, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Regular Mushrooms, Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions, Hummus, Mustard and Salt/Pepper.

AFter work I was on a rampage trying to get things done. First, I had a spray tan. Next, I had to swing by the mall for shoes, underwear and makeup. I had to ask the girls working at La Senza what color of underwear in their opinion would be best if you were going to flash an audience. One of my dresses is a LITTLE short. Initially I thought maybe white since my dress is white. Maybe i'm wearing a body suit? I thought it left more to the imagination. They talked me into nude even though I was hesitant. What if people think they're seeing more than they are? Like my a**? Whateves.

By the time I got home I was STARVING so I busted out the Watermelon..



Followed by this...

Class Picture



I figured a group picture was more appropriate. I should have stood next to it all like the proud teacher. Since I had gotten home from the mall and Mel's house, which is kind of like a mall only different (I left with two dresses), at 8:30 the food pictures basically say it all. My Man got home from Rugby shortly after I finished and we decided to pack it in for the night.

This morning is hectic just like last night. My Man bought me a manicure, which is at 9:30. I somehow have to print off an 8 x 10 picture of myself (I don't have a printer), get gas, go BACK to the mall and exchange my cover up (the girl was trying to fudge with my life and gave me the WRONG one), pack, eat breakfast, eat lunch and be out of the city by noon at the latest. SO i'm off!! I hope to blog from Saskatoon, but if not i'll do a MEGA post of pageantry when I get home. Aren't you excited?

World Peace my friends.

To My Mom:

Happy Birthday to the most caring, loving, coolest, funniest, stylish, sweetest, smartest Mom I know.

MINE

Pita Pit

Yesterday morning I woke up at 7:30, which is a little too close to the time I have to be at work, 8:00. I basically had time to grab my Cookie, Bailey, my Man, change and run out the door.

When I got to work it was time to Break(the)fast


1/3 Cup Oatmeal, 1 Tbsp Almond Butter, 3/4 Smashed Banana, Cinnamon, 1 Tsp Maca Powder and 2 Tbsp Almond Milk.

Around 11:30 my Mom and I headed to NWL, a high fashion dress store, so I could show her the gown I had picked out for a pageant this weekend. Yes, a pageant. So here's a quick look into my pageant history. Oh wait there isn't one. In 2006 I competed in the Miss Universe Canada Pageant, which is the same thing as Miss USA but aparently Canada feels the need to put Universe in the title. I was supposed to compete in that pageant again this year but backed out since it would have been a whole 2 weeks in TO. I opted for Phoenix instead and yes I still occasionally kick myself for it. ANYWAY, I was asked to do the Miss Sask pageant, which is no Miss Universe Canada, but I figured why not?

We all know the REAL reason I entered the pageant... WORLD PEACE



Annnnnnd Maps



"I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps, and, uh, I believe that our education like such as in South Africa and, uh, the Iraq everywhere like, such as and I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., er, should help South Africa and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children." - Caitlin Upton

You know what I typed into google to find her? Miss Teen USA geography question.

Annnnd to promote Prejudicial Views



"Well I think it's great that Americans are able to choose one way or the other. We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage. And, you know what, in my country, in my family, I think that, I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman, no offense to anybody out there. But that’s how I was raised and I believe that it should be between a man and a woman." - Carrie Prejean

So my Mom and I picked out a new gown, and I also left with two more cocktail dresses. That's what happens when my Mom and I shop together. My shopping addiction is hereditary.

When we finished up there we stopped in down the street so I could pick up a pita for lunch. I walked up to counter and ordered a veggie pita. The guy responded by asking me if I wanted JUST veggies. I said, "yup" and he said, "gross". I liked this guy already. He told me the total as I grabbed a handful of change out of my purse. I handed him a few toonies and he gave me back 11 cents. I kept the change and all my money in my hand and walked to the end to get my pita, grabbing a sample pita chip on the way there.

The lady making my pita started asking me what veggies I wanted before I could eat my chip. So I went through the list of veggies naming the ones I wanted and watched annoyed as she put about 5 of every veggie I said. 5 strands of iceburg lettuce, 5 individual sprouts, 5 tiny green peppers, this pita was going to be HUGE. On the way out the door I stopped at garbage to throw out my gum and my uneaten pita chip. I tossed them in, "TING, TING". It was the sound of money falling into the garbage. I completely forgot that along with the chip and gum I also had my change in my hand.

"Uh Oh," I looked at my Mom, "I just threw out money".

"How much?" my Mom asked.

"I don't know, two toonies and some random change?" She walked back over to the garbarge and looked in, yup it was gone. That's when the guy at the till started heading over asking what had happened.

"She threw money in the garbage," my Mom said.

Damn it, must you tell EVERYONE I thought. Let's just get out of here, screw the 4 dollars the government will never know. Now the guy was in the middle of sliding the huge box of garbage away from the wall and pulling the bag out. Gross, it was clear that I had no choice but to join in and sift through the garbage. There we were, all three of us moving pita wrappers and dirty napkins out of the way looking for toonies. First, the guy found a penny. That's when it occured to me, how much did I ACTUALLY throw in there? It didn't appear as though there was anymore money in the garbage and I thought it was probably a good time to say, "Hmm MAYBE I didn't throw out that much." Now everyone in the place was watching. Next he found a dime and it was safe to say that was the last of the moolah.

"This is the change I gave back to you," he said handing me my 11 dirty cents. Garbage picking for toonies was one thing, but 11 cents?! Ooops.. At least he seemed amused by the whole thing.

This is when my Mom chimed in with, "you should try living with her."

As we walked out the door I yelled back, "Thank you, hopefully you WON'T see me again". Feeling charitable with my Pageant right around the corner I put my 11 cents back in my purse promising myself to donate it to a good cause. It feels so good to be a philanthropist. Lets be honest I'm one foreign child away from becoming THIS



When I got back to work I inhaled my Pita..


Regular on Whole Wheat with Pickles, Iceburg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sprouts, Black Olives, Green Peppers, Hummus and Mustard. I try to pick about every vegetable there is, with no meat you need to LOAD up.

The afternoon passed quickly and when I got home from work I was ready for some Watermelon.



I was also ready to mindlessly snacked on THESE..





Hats off to you my friend..



For supper I tried something a little unusual. I didn't want to give up on my Fettucini Alfredo just yet so I attempted to recreate it AGAIN.

Round 2


Miracle Noodles cooked in a pot with 4 Egg Whites, Stirring often until cooked. Then I added 3 Tbsp Hummus, Salt, Pepper and a crumbled Amy's California Burger. I rate this a 5 out of 10. I'll probably eat it again but it was nothing like my Scottsdale version.

I watched the Hills while eating my poor mans pasta and can you say BORING?! Also, am I the only one who thinks Micaela resembles someone who goes by the name of Lauren Conrad?



While the rest of Cast were filming scenes Heidi was at home tweeting...

PS I HAVE NO FRIENDS, the ones who are pretending to be "friends" or "family", are crazy, angry, broke, and bitter this is why I
10:53 PM May 24th via web

Damn your Mom for pretending to be "family", arrest the imposter.



Doesn't this picture just scream, "I am normal"?

I'd be lying if I said I couldn't relate to her just a little bit. Thanks to Victoria and her secret, I too know what it's like to have bombshells.



Before bed I had a small snack of 2 pieces of Pumpernickle Bread, Cinnamon Swirl PB and a 1/4 of a Banana.


I think this snack is highly recommended in the pageant industry as the perfect bedtime snack within days of a swimsuit competition. What can I say? I do what I can.