Many Thanks

My official send-off party to Miss Ohio was a great success. Many thanks to Shanna for the use of the lodge on her property. Thank you also to Kay, Carol Ault, Mel, Jane, Vicki Danner and everyone else who made food for the party. Everything was wonderful and I appreciate all the messages of support.

I was able to model all my competition outfits and received many compliments. I really have to thank my wonderful cousin, Ginny (Morrow) Shuster, for the use of her pageant jewelry. We like to think of it as "recycling". To purchase these items would put me in the poor house. The last time she was home, she brought over a huge fishing tackle box full of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, etc., for my use.

Combined thanks go out to my "aunts" Carol and Barb for many things. First, for suggesting the changes to my competition gown. The changes really give the gown a little more "oomph". Secondly, for my gifts. The shirt Carol gave me, I will wear for one of the production numbers. Let's just say it is very unique! And Barb gave me the "UPPPOB" --- the Ultimate Post Pageant Pig Out Box --- which will be put to use shortly after Miss Ohio is announced, July 8th. (Ginny also provided me with a new make-up case and wash cloths to take with me to my host home so I won't ruin any of theirs when I remove my make-up.) I received many other gifts, including a pair of boy short undies with a crown on them! One of my favorite gifts was from Janie who made me a soft blanket to keep warm with in the cold, cold theater. The blanket is pink and...are you ready for this...has boxes of popcorn on it! So cute!

This is a picture of me working HTC pre-college. Showing the new

kids where to get their daily dose of caffeine!

Off to work.