The weekend before last was the Hockinson Parade! This was fun! I got to work with Mustang's Unlimited from Vancouver. They always have the coolest cars. This was my first appearance as Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen.
I had an absolute blast spending this past weekend up in Auburn with Allison and Sally! These two women are so amazing. I owe them the world. They are unbelievably supportive, and they always keep me smiling!
Right when we got to Auburn, we met up with Sally and Allie at Costelow Photography. The official photographs were taken by Annette Costelow. I can't wait to see the finished product! The photos are sure to look great though, with Gina on makeup, Sally on accessories, Allie on hair, and mom on smiling, we've got all our bases covered. I really don't know how I got along without them prior to the pageant!
Then we went to Allie's house for a look at my wardrobe for Orlando. So far it's looking great, we have a little bit more shopping to do. It's kind of difficult looking for clothing that is weather appropriate in Florida, when I'm so used to Washington's rain!
Then the next morning, Mom, Allison, and I went to Gene Juarez Salon in Bellevue for hair and makeup tips and tricks. I had already met Jake when he came into the Miss Washington's Outstanding Teen Forum for a group hair lesson in April. It was really great working with him again! Next I worked with Paige for makeup. She was so sweet, and made me feel just like the girls on America's Next Top Model!
Once my hair and makeup were covered, it was time for another photo shoot! This time I got to work with Ashley DeLatour of One Thousand Words photography. This photo shoot was so much fun! The weather was beautiful so we got to work outdoors, which was great. Once again, Ashley, Sally, Allie, and my mom made sure I was looking my absolute best at all times. What would I do without this newly formed entourage? I got a little bit of a sneak peak at these pictures, but can't wait to see the entire batch later!!!
Keep an eye out for updated photos from One Thousand Words and Costelow's.
I was so excited to be able to work with Kelly Backous, Miss Clark County, at a fundraiser event for the Clark County/Greater Vancouver Scholarship Organization. Fischer's Landing Burgerville was nice enough to host the event, and give 10% of that evenings profits to the organization. I had a lot of fun delivering, bussing tables, talking with the Clark County board, signing autographs, and recruiting future contestants!
Outside of the pageant world, I just had my 17th birthday! YAY! I also just finished my finals for spring quarter at Clark College! I'm excited to have some time off of school and to have time for more appearances and MAOT preparations!
Until Next Time,
Genay
Photos!
Me riding with Mustang's Unlimited in the Hockinson Parade.
Ariel, a future teen contestant, and I at a Burgerville Fundraiser for the Miss Clark County Scholarship Organization.
Miss Clark County, Kelly Backous, and I after working a long shift at the Burgerville Fundraiser!
For my birthday, my Auntie Teri made me a poster of a very funny pageant picture. It's hanging on my bedroom door, right now!
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