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"Miss America 2009 Katie Stam once again was a winner in Las Vegas! Katie was the special guest at our 2010 Pageant host hotel, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, where she participated autograph sessions for Planet Hollywood guests. After the autograph signings she posed for photos at an exhibit featuring entertainment memorabilia that included personal property of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley!
Later that day she met with Robin Leach at the Bouchon in the Venetian as Chef Thomas Keller did a book signing. That evening, Katie was a VIP guest at the Donny & Marie Show at the Flamingo, where she had the opportunity to meet the showbiz duo backstage. She had a wonderful evening!"
Later that day she met with Robin Leach at the Bouchon in the Venetian as Chef Thomas Keller did a book signing. That evening, Katie was a VIP guest at the Donny & Marie Show at the Flamingo, where she had the opportunity to meet the showbiz duo backstage. She had a wonderful evening!"
"The next morning she conducted a fantastic television interview live on the ABC affiliate, KTNV. Click here to watch it!That afternoon Katie worked with her national Miss America wardrobe sponsor, the Joseph Ribkoff Company, to promote their Trunk Show at the Paradiso Store in the Mirage Hotel. Katie participated in a meet and greet at the store and met hundreds of adoring fans. She looked absolutely fabulous in her Joseph Ribkoff clothes!"
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This is the third blog I've kept and in my previous two, I tried to keep up with weekly/monthly Character Counts! Newsletters thru their national organization founder; Michael Josephson. I really like one of the stories they added for this week and wanted to share it with my readers. I like it because this is something we all need to be reminded of and something I want to remind the '09 Miss Ohio contestants of. IF you don't win, keep your head high and remember who you are, your character and what you represent.
King James or Spoiled Prince?
You probably heard that LeBron James, nicknamed “King James,” acted like a spoiled prince after his team was soundly thrashed in game that eliminated his team from the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. It was a crushing disappointment to this 24-year-old superstar whose personal performance was stellar, even heroic.
No one could blame him for wanting to scurry out of the spotlight without congratulating and shaking the hands of the players who beat him. No one could blame him for wanting to shun the mandatory postgame press conference where he'd be forced to put his pain on display and answer repetitive questions about how the golden team with the best winning record in all of basketball could have been so soundly defeated. No one could blame him for wanting to avoid his responsibilities. But we can blame him for doing so. Duties often trump desires.
When he failed to acknowledge his opponents, he dishonored the tradition of the game and breached his responsibility as a role model to be gracious in defeat. It’s not simply a matter of sportsmanship; it’s a matter of respect. When he ditched the league’s mandated press conference, he violated his responsibilities to his teammates (he left them alone to explain the defeat) and to the game that made him a multimillionaire and an international icon. Later he made things worse. Ignoring the old adage, “When you’re in a hole, stop digging,” unkingly James dug much deeper with this explanation: “It’s hard for me to congratulate someone after you lose to them. I’m a winner. I’m not being a poor sport. When somebody beats you up, you’re not going to congratulate them. That don’t make sense to me. I’m a competitor. That’s what I do. It doesn’t make sense to shake somebody’s hand.”
If you'd like to read the rest of the story, click HERE.
This is just my way of telling you to enjoy this experience for what it's worth, don't be a sore loser because...you're not and congratulate those who may go on to be "recognized" a little more than you. Break a leg 2009 Miss Ohio contestants! I'll be cheering for you all on Friday & Saturday!
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Thank you 1,000 times over for being patient with me, readers. I'm sure you all have busy lives to live and can feel my "bloggers anxiety." At least Miss Abby's been keeping you posted, I'm no where near her blogging level of expertise!
Seriously, I don't know where to begin. At this point I'm just typing out random thoughts. What should be the direction of this blog? Where shall I start? Do I go back months and months, do I start now, do I start with tomorrow? Ahh! You start a blog & see how it feels! Now I'm just making myself laugh. Ok, control...focus...go...
Well, I've made quite a few "appearances" that I have yet to share. And I'm speaking at the Statewide Optimist Luncheon tomorrow, so I'll be sure to write about that. I'm speaking at a local high school next week, that could be a nice post. But I have a sneaking suspicion, you want to hear about our BiG DaY! Am I right? Huh?! Thought so!
We couldn't have asked for a better day, or week rather! Steve & I are so blessed and so lucky. Not only to have eachother but we had perfect weather and the day went off, without a hitch! No pun intended, well actually it was! It was a warm and sunny Saturday and the sanctuary and reception hall's were filled with the people we love!
My amazing hairstylist who traveled with me to Las Vegas, for Miss America, styled my hair that morning. There were little ladybugs in my bouquet as well as the bridesmaid's bouquets. My grandmother, grandfather and cousin made it from Utah! My God Parents even made it up from Georgia! Steve loved my surprise gift to him, The Best Damn Band In The Land - Hyperactive Alumni Band! The food (& cake) was...melt in your mouth delicious! And we already have all the pictures to proove it was the best day ever! Here are a few:
I am compiling an online photo album, but got over 500 images back from our AmAzInG photographer so it's going to take a while. As soon as it's ready I'll post the link!
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