Mrs, Miss and Teen International Pageant

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This last month has been a whirlwind of activities and I have not had the chance to update all the great events I have been able to attend. Thursday July 21st, I flew out of Burbank Airport and headed to Chicago to join my best friend Dedria Brunett. Dedria is currently Miss Teen California Int'l 2010 and was honored with a unique experience to compete for the title of Miss Teen International. It was such a privilege to share this experience with her and her family. I flew in very late Wednesday evening and was up the next morning bright and early to join Dedria at her hair appointment. I had the chance to meet Jordan Skipper and her mom Tammy. They are from Alabama and were so much fun to get to know. They shared all the fun facts about Alabama , taught me how to say "momma" with an Alabama accent, and of course encouraged me to remember that bigger hair is much better. Thank you for all the laughs and kindness you two shared during the week. I also was able to meet Clay Span and Joey from Alabama. The next two days were filled with rehearsals for Dedria. During this time, I was able to meet and talk with lots of ladies and their families. It was so inspiring to hear all the hard work these ladies have committed to their community service. I was also able to spend time with Eddie Peterson, who is the California International State director. He always has such kind words to share and encourages your to never stop following your heart.
This was also a great time to spend with Dedria's family and her very supportive boyfriend, Andy. Thank you for letting me join and share this experience with all of you.
Dedria did extremely well in pre-lims, earning her spot in the top ten which was announced at the beginning of Finals Night. Dedria again did an amazing job during finals and made everyone so proud. California could not of had a better teen represent our state. Dedria has worked so hard and made a large difference with her organization, Luggage of Love. You can check out all the neat things she has been doing on her blog at missteencaliforniaintl2010.blogspot.com.
Congratulations to Mrs. California International 2010, Ashley Pavletich an Miss California International 2010 Gretheel Olvera for both making top ten.
Congratulations to the 2010 International titleholders; Mrs. International Shannon Devine, Miss International Ashley Smith, and Miss Teen International Juliana McKee.