08/01/2022
WARNING - LONG AND SAPPY POST AHEAD!
The words "thank you" don’t seem adequate, somehow. I have had quite the village supporting me on this journey, and I can’t believe that it’s come to an end.
Although I didn’t win the crown this time, I had an AMAZING experience. I have twelve new sisters to love on (and that love on their TinkTink in return). I have a TALENT WIN to be proud of. And I also won a Director’s Award and the Ad Sales award. The Ad Sales award was because of Y’ALL sponsoring me because you believed in me. I learned a lot about myself, and overcame some pretty rough issues over the weekend (including anxiety and RSD). Earning the Second Runner Up position in this pageant was TOUGH, and I am proud of my hard work. I don't know if my pageant journey is at an end yet - I need to think on it pretty hard. After all, ya girl isn't gettin any younger. :)
Thank you so much to some of the people that helped me along the way:
Janelle "The Curvy Doc" Simmons-Model, Author, Entrepreneur - THANK YOU for your kindness, your leadership, and the experience of a lifetime. Happy birthday, darling.
Tameka Cone-Hart (aka Daily Basis MUA): GIRL. You beat my face and hair to the GODS this weekend. I felt strong, confident, and beautiful. You're encouraging and kind and I felt your love. Thank you.
Jana and Jen: MY BISHES. Thank you for your encouragement, the flowers, and the TREATS! Your strength kept me smiling as I prepared, and all weekend long. I love you.
Theresa at Do Me A Favor Custom Creations: THANK YOU for making sure my wardrobe fit me. I know I'm a challenge, and it's one you took on willingly. Thank you for being my friend through it all ... and I mean ALL. Love you.
My prep included an amazing cut and color by Jamie at Ulta Beauty in Brandon. My hair has never looked this amazing at a pageant, and I'm proud.
My skin was prepared for this weekend by the incomparable Dana at Chic Beauty House. You made sure that Tameka had a nice canvas to paint, and you've made a difference in my life. Thank you!
My spray tan was done by Mandalay Mist Bronzing & Spa in Brandon. I felt amazing and like a bronzed goddess all weekend. It was PERFECTION. Thank you!
To everyone that cheered me on and supported me: I hope I made you proud. I'm glad to have such a huge "village", and it means the world to me.
Finally - to my Panda. THANK YOU for being my rock. My confidante. My love. You my boo.
