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I will spare you all with the entire story but give you a quick synopsis: Summer classes started this week but I missed my first class on the first day because I did something I've never done before...locked my keys in my car! Got my mind off things & met Miss Ohio 2010, Becky Minger, at Bob Evans while she, her mother & sister were in town for a media tour. Found out all the classes I was enrolled in are full term & I start my job at the end of July. If you could put yourself in my place, I thought I was either going to A) not graduate or B) have to give up my job! This is what was going through my mind. Yes...I had a meltdown!
As I wrote above, everything is falling into place. I'm getting the good & the bad, but I know the Lord will never leave me day or night. {Deuteronomy 31:8}
With all of that said...something that makes me smile lately, is photography. As I've mentioned in earlier posts, I've been shooting weddings since the beginning of the summer. I've done six weddings, I have my seventh today. Crystal Jo has updated her blog with some photos from the weddings we've shot together & I want to share some of the pics I TOOK with you!
The Colburn Wedding
The Jefferis Wedding
The Potokar Wedding
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Last year it was surreal to sit in the audience, but this year I've gotten to know the contestants a little and have had the honor to be a small part of the show! These young women are truly outstanding and all their hard work is paying off this week!
A congrats goes to Becky Minger who won a swimsuit prelim Wednesday night, Nanciann Strosnider who took home a talent prelim award Wednesday night AND a swimsuit prelim last night, as well as my Miss Maple City sister who was awarded a talent prelim last night, Marisa Bucheit! My little host sister, Ashley Warholic, will compete in talent tonight & I would love to travel back up to Mansfield to watch her!
I'm 50/50 right now as I am SO tired! I can't believe I would "go" 24/7 back when I was Miss Ohio. I still wonder how I did it & how all these ladies are doing it now. I came back to Columbus yesterday because I had to work a few hours...
...It was actually the LAST day at my part time job with Fisher Grad Programs! Because, drum roll please...I got a job!!! Wednesday was a blessed day for me. I awoke in Mansfield in my second home, The Warholics, found out my sister-in-law {finally} got engaged AND I got a job offer from THE Ohio State University! Which I accepted! Wohoo!!!
Not only will I be a graduate of OSU very soon, but I will also be a staff member with Fisher College of Business! Maybe I'll even go back to school and get my Master's! But I'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
So what to do?! Go to Mansfield or relax at home one more night? I'm organizing a cocktail hour for Former Miss Ohio's tomorrow and co-hosting with some Miss Ohio Sister's. Whew! Abby Bollenbacher is back in Mansfield and it would be GREAT to catch up with her! Decisions, decisions!
Make sure to continue watching the shows online: www.missohio.org. Also keep checking the MOSP Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/missohio.
I start summer classes on Monday but hope to blog again soon! Break a leg Miss Ohio contestants! ~Blessings to you & yours~
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The competition consisted of an audience introduction, Q & A, then a private 5 minute "interview" with judges. She was up against 8 other girls, ages 12 to 14! I think she had a good time & that outcome helped a bit. There was also a "Princess" program in conjunction with the Jr. Miss. Tonight they will hold the Miss competition and Faye gets to be in the Homecoming parade tomorrow!
I wish there had been a little more to the pageant, like talent. However, it was free to the contestants & a great experience for those who participate and/or win. Faye is even interested in the Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen program next year. I'm SO excited!
Other than going to cheer on my baby sister I've been up to a lot, hence my blogging absence. I have my fifth wedding to shoot tomorrow. I've done multiple portrait & family sessions, even been asked to work on a catalog project this summer. One of my best friends (Kasey Wilson-Johansen) got hitched last weekend. My brother-in-law from Cali just left for Montreal yesterday. I am finished with finals! And Miss Ohio Week 2010 has begun!I'm off to a rehearsal in Mansfield on Sunday & the madness will ensue on Wednesday! I'm excited for the coming days but will have little time to blog. Make sure to keep an eye on Abby Bollenbacher's blog for all things Miss Ohio related!
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Whew! I needed a break...I've been studying for my last strategic media planning exam.
Well...the yard is finished! We've worked hard & tirelessly on our front yard & side yard over the past two weeks or so. It has felt like a much longer process due to imagining, drawing, saving (dough), window shopping, ripping, shoveling, & so on & so on...resulting in finishing! Here are before & after photos!
Well...the yard is finished! We've worked hard & tirelessly on our front yard & side yard over the past two weeks or so. It has felt like a much longer process due to imagining, drawing, saving (dough), window shopping, ripping, shoveling, & so on & so on...resulting in finishing! Here are before & after photos!
The beds have a nice coat of mulch, unlike the photo above where the ugly dirt is exposed. We also mixed in a few brushed nickel solar garden lights...they're pretty cool. The pictures aren't really doing our yard justice, but it gives you an idea. I can't believe I'm excited about this stuff! It's one of the joys of being a homeowner, I guess. I think it's great that we do get giddy about the little things! Next up...kitchen renovation! I hope.
I shot my first wedding last weekend & I'm booked for weddings Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Another busy, busy weekend is ahead! I will share pictures as soon as I'm allowed. Crystal Jo typically doesn't want photos "debuted" until she sends the couple their gallery information, which is usually between 2 to 4 weeks.
I have one week of regular classes left before finals, I'll be done with my internship in about a week & a half, my brother-in-law & his wife are coming in town from California next week & one of my best friends is getting married next weekend!!! Have a blessed week everyone!
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The first picture is of Chris Speilman & the second is of me, sorry they're so far away. Blame it on Steve. :-) The video above is of Hamilton Township High School doing their "flash mob" at the Survivor Ceremony! The clip is really short but it was fun...we danced to I Got A Feelin'! I'm right behind the lady who is getting down, dressed all in pink and a visor. Check out the Columbus Dispatch website for some great pictures of the event. If I find more good photos, I'll post them.
Aside from that big event of the weekend, we ripped out our entire garden (or jungle) on the side and front of our house! I am so sore right now! We tried to keep up with everything last year but the little old lady who lived in this house before us really liked flowers, all different kinds of ornamental grass and rose bushes! It was just a LOT to maintain so we've created a blank canvas for ourselves and it's going to look GOOD! We already purchased the stone edgers from North Shore Stone in Columbus. We have the stones placed on the side of the house but I don't have a photo of it yet. I think at this point it will be best if I show you some pics when it's done and looks a little prettier!I've got a BUSY week and weekend. I apologize in advance if you don't hear from me. I'm participating and singing in the memorial service for Larry Wallington, former Ohio State employee who was shot and killed a couple of months ago. I'm attending the BBB Torch Awards Ceremony in Columbus. I have a job interview and my first wedding shoot this weekend. Wish me luck. Many blessings to you all!
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