The end of August...

The pageant was over. I was the new Miss California International 2008. As much as I wanted to just curl up in bed and sleep for weeks there was no time to waste! On Monday morning after the pageant, Stevi - Mrs. CA Int'l, her wonderful husband Michael, and I hopped in our cars and headed to the happiest place on Earth! You guessed it, we went to Disneyland for 2 days of fun and excitement with Mickey and the gang! Monday and Tuesday were spent pigging out on cotton candy, ice cream, and riding all the fabulous rides. On Wednesday Stevi and I headed to my dream spot, another BEAUTIFUL horse show in the sunny San Diego. I got to relax and ride my horses all weekend. On Friday evening I had the honor of attending Miss Teen USA in Pasadena and watching all of the lovely ladies compete for the title. Everyone on stage was so glamorous and poised. They all did an incredible job of representing their states. After the pageant I attended the Coronation Banquet with Stevi McShane, Rebekah Negrete, Gaspar Cruz, and many other friends where I was able to meet so many beautiful and influential individuals including Miss Teen USA 2006 - Katie Blair, Miss USA 2007 - Rachel Smith, and Miss Universe 2007 - Riyo Mori. When the evening was finished it was time to drive back to San Diego and become an Equestrian once again.