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Winter quarter is almost upon...me, but it seems as though Autumn quarter just ended. I completed my finals with great haste and am glad to put it behind me. The upcoming quarter is not going to be a cake-walk however. With that said, you may not be hearing from me much.
In the midst of finishing up classes I was able to go back to an organization that I love so dearly and have been helping the past five years...Salvation Army, Christmas Cheer Program. I squeezed in a few hours at a local Columbus church where I volunteered and got families registered for their Christmas Cheer gifts! I typically do registration plus help out at check-in on the days families go to the Ohio State fairgrounds to pick up their food and toys, but the Salvation Army already had all the volunteers they needed. Even though it was something I was thoroughly looking forward to, it was a blessing to them. Next year I'm hoping Steve can come with me, I'll just have to remember to sign up earlier!
After some of the chaos settled, Steve & I did attend our first Ohio State men's basketball game! 'Tis the season for basketball because that game was followed up with my sisters first 7th grade girls basketball game! The Vikings didn't win but it was a good game, Faye even scored a basket...in the opposing teams hoop, but still! It was TOO cute, she was nervous but it hasn't happened since! Don't laugh! ;o)
I then had the pleasure of traveling up to Mansfield to be a part of the 2009/2010 Miss Mansfield competition! I was honored to co-emcee the pageant with outgoing Miss Mansfield, Nanciann Strosnider. Those days make for long ones but they're totally worth it. I'm sure everyone involved would agree with me. I'm a bit late on this & I'm sure you've seen them all, but here are a few photos:
Before I knew it Christmas was here (and now it's gone, sad face)! We got our first very own "real live" tree! For those of you who are Jessica Nelson (Ha!) and attended Miss Mansfield, you know the inside joke about "real live!" Scroll below to see our tree!The past two weeks have been filled with wonderful Christmas festivities! We had many, many family gatherings including the "Evawillialbermow", "Smikellalber", "Calbert" & "Willialber" get together's! Along with all the gatherings and company Christmas parties, we also made it to my sisters Christmas Choir Concert, where she had a solo! She sang a Taylor Swift song called "Christmas Must be Something More." I took a video of it & hope to put it on the blog soon...it was good!
I've got some exciting things coming up...other than only being six classes away from graduation! I got a "new job" plus was offered an internship with the same company. One of my best friends and I have started something new & very inspiring! I hope to share a new website & info about this with you soon!
For now...HAPPY NEW YEAR! I can't believe 2010 is right around the corner! A new year brings many great and new opportunities. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope..."
{1 Peter 1:3}
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Here's a slide show I found of Erica: Bowling with Miss Ohio! There's a really good photo of The Gelhaus family in the mix, too!
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Merry Christmas!
I apologize for my lack of blogging. Life has been really crazy busy! I have another week off before winter quarter starts & I hope to blog before classes begin. For now, here's a photo of our first ("real") Christmas tree!
Sending all my love & wishing everyone a blessed Holiday & a very Happy New Year!
Oh! And follow Santa on this tracker, here!
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*Gown for SALE*
Beautiful yellow Jovani dress (size 4) up for grabs! Worn three times at Miss Maple City, Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen & as a walk on gown for Miss America 2008!
Please email missoh07@yahoo.com if you're interested!
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I've had the honor of getting to know one wonderful young woman who competed last night, over the past couple of months. I so wish I could've made the trip to Port Clinton to cheer her on, but Steve & I were in Cincinnati! This lady is an amazing individual full of passion and love. We were able to chat on the phone last night after her parents stopped to get her McDonald's, & she's already looking forward to competing again! Next up is Miss Mansfield, which I have the privilege to co-emcee with outgoing Miss Mansfield, Nanciann Strosnider, who is always such a hoot! I'm looking forward to my "stint" with the Mansfield crew!
What else, but more pictures! As I mentioned in an earlier post, my photographer asked me to be a model for a couple of lighting sessions she's had with other photographers in the area. Here's more of what we got & I really like these ones:
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*Please don't forget to vote for me in the e.l.f. model contest!!! Thanks a million!!!*
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We've had such a good day and it's been very relaxing! I took a couple of pictures from events with the family today, so if I get a chance maybe I'll add some. We're also planning to put Christmas lights up on our house this weekend, which of course we're both SO excited about...being our first home! I'll share photos of the house too!
We spent the morning watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and of course, the moment I have to start getting ready is when I would miss Katie Stam, Miss America! Here's a link to a small story and pics from the parade: AOL News. From what I could tell, there are at least four good photos of Katie (out of 200)!
We're traveling to Cincinnati tomorrow to visit with more family for Thanksgiving! I wish I would be able to drive to Port Clinton to watch the Miss Vacationland pageant, that was brought back by Miss Ohio '62/Miss America '63, Jackie Mayer. I've been honored to know and help one young woman who is competing in that program and I wish her and all the other young ladies the best! Break a stiletto!
I continue to have a full plate week after week and this past week was no different. I actually started a new job, which makes my third! Well sixth really, but who's counting?! I will share more about my new position soon, too!
Thanks for reading! Many blessings on this holiday...and good luck to those Black Friday shoppers!
Thanks for reading! Many blessings on this holiday...and good luck to those Black Friday shoppers!
**And don't forget to keep voting for me in the e.l.f. contest below! You can vote once a day! Thanks for your support!**
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I'm working on constructing my very own website which will consist of loads of info, from portfolio to services to bios to stories, etc etc etc! Right now www.robertacamp.com is linked up with my blog!
I always seem to blog on Sundays! And this Sunday I do have something new & exciting to ask of you. If you get a moment, please vote for me by clicking on the pic below or here: 2010 Face of e.l.f. !!! The Face of e.l.f. is a modeling competition and there are a LOT of models! I think the count is almost 8,000! I don't know how the casting agents are going to be able to pick but I still think it's fun to be a part of! I appreciate your vote if you get a chance!
Here's to a fantastic week ahead...Thanksgiving!
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