So Heritage Days is half-way over and I really want to be able to remember this experience. Blogging just happens to be the perfect way to do that. So I am going through all the days so far!
Monday:
Dinner and a Show and Syracuse Idol
I went with all of the royalty and my jumelle Erin to eat dinner. We had breadsticks, spaghetti, cookies, and salad. It was all pretty good. Afterwards, I was introduced to the community as their Miss Teen Syracuse. Then we watched Syracuse Idol. There was twelve contestants and three? judges. I watched them all perform their first song. As part of my platform, I decided to go through all of the trash cans to collect all recyclables. It was pretty disgusting but Erin helped me and we got through it. Over all it was an awesome night and I will always remember it.
Tuesday:
Senior Luncheon
I got to the Senior Luncheon about 30 minutes early. So I got to greet everyone as they came in. Everyone was so nice to me - congratulating me, telling me how pretty I looked, and just being grateful for everything. After the rest of the royalty showed up, we began to serve dinner. Everyone was so gracious about it! We served them fruit cups, drinks, cookies, their entree, and ice cream. There was so many people there! I was really surprised at the huge turn-out! But it was fun! Next, they had both of the queens (Brinlee and I) perform our talent. We did, and I was kind of nervous at first, but no one paid any attention anyways. So everything turned out fine. Lastly, the mayor had us give out prizes. There was a wide variety of prizes you could win - clocks, glasses, plants, flowers, pans, and other items. After it was over, I once again collected the recycling and helped clean up. I am glad for the experience and I get to do it the last Friday of every month this year!
Wednesday:
All-Star Baseball Game
For the game Brinlee and I had to throw out the first pitches! I was unbelieveably nervous! I don't play baseball and I was being expected to pitch the first ball, Overhand!!! Yikes! Well, I got to the pitcher's mound and threw the ball the best that I could, and it made it to the catcher ok. Everyone clapped so it was all good in the end! All that worrying for nothing!
I'm realizing that I need to enjoy and remember everything that I do this year. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity!
I hope everyone has an awesome day! Ciao!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Random Photo Tag!
I am liking these tags! They are all so random and fun! So this one is the random photo tag from one of my friends. I tag Katie, Baylee, and Erin! What you are supposed to do, is go to your 6th photo file, pick the 6th picture and then put it on your blog! So here is mine!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
I am the new Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen for 2009!
Now that I taking off my dress, heels, and make-up, I am ready to document everything that happened at the Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen Pageant this year. I am so excited to be Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen for 2009 and it is going to be a great year for me! I am going to start by thanking my amazing hostess Heidi Brophy. She was the one who helped me through the whole thing. She did my hair, my make-up, helped me with my wardrobe changes, and supported me the whole time! I couldn't have done it without her and I'm grateful that she was willing to do all of this for me!
First Stage of Competition - Interview
The interview was really scary. That is the first time I met the judges, who turned out to be extremely nice, but I didn't know that. The interview was 8 minutes long and they asked me questions like, "How would you defend your platform of recycling to someone who doesn't believe in global warming?" "Your grades are phenomenal - How do you keep them that way?" "You are involved in so many things, what types of physical activities do you do to help you stay fit?" Those are just a few. My favorite question was "How did you like getting your braces off?" Ha ha! That was just a fun and easy question! So I had to stand in my business outfit behind a podium (without touching it of course) with good posture and answer all of their questions with confident answers. That was one of the worst parts, but I was told I did great.
Second Stage of Competition - Production Number
The production number was a lot of fun. All of the contestants came out on stage in black shirts and jeans and we did a dance to Jordin Spark's "One Step at a Time." We introduced ourselves at the microphone. Super fun.
Third Stage of Competition - Lifestyle and Fitness/Swimming Suit
So after the production number I rushed offstage to change into my next outfit as quickly as possible. We don't have that much time backstage you know! So the teen contestants had to do sportswear while the miss contestants had to do swim suit. I am glad I didn't have to do swim suit, I think that is totally sad. But anyways, I dressed up in a Syracuse Junior High cheerleading uniform with my hair all up high with ribbons and I prepared to go on! When it was finally my turn (I always went fourth out of ten because I was Contestant Number 4) I picked up my pom-poms and started to rally onstage. I set my pom-poms down and did a front limber (That is a handstand backbend incase you didn't know.) Then I did a kick, picked my pom-poms back up and did my rallying offstage again. Throughout the whole thing I shouted things like, "Go Syracuse!" "We're number one!" "To the top!" "Come on!" and "SJH!" The sportswear part was just lots of fun for me!
Fourth Stage of Competition - Talent
I got dressed in my sparkly talent dress and walked onstage as the emcee read my introduction. I sat down and played my piano solo titled, "On the Wings of a Song." I didn't mess up and it sounded great in my opinion! I acknowledged the judges and walked off the stage again.
Fifth Stage of Competition - Eveningwear
After putting on my little princess dress, I was escorted onstage by Officer Penrod of the Syracuse Police Department. We walked to the front, did a little high five and then he left me alone on the stage. I proceeded to do a figure-eight around the stage all the while smiling at the judges of course. Then, I walked offstage again!
Sixth Stage of Competition - Onstage Question
The onstage question was the part for me that really really worried me. It was only worth 5% of the score, but still... We just wore our formal dresses again to compete in this stage. I walked up to the emcee and picked my question. (We all picked out a slip of paper from a fishbowl with a question on it.) The emcee read my question outloud, "What qualities do you look for in your friends?" I didn't sound amazing but my reply was, "The qualities I look for in my friends are loyalty, honesty, and just being a fun person." I know, I know, kinda weird...
And that was the end. We waited for the judges to calculate the scores while we watched a slideshow, and had the Princess Prep Academy girls go on stage and answer some questions. Then we all went onstage while they announced the winner of the ticket contest. (We had a competition to see who could sell the most pre-sale tickets, and I'm pretty sure the girl that won was Payton Moore.) We all exited the stage again. Then the Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen from 2008, Hayley, performed her talent and did her goodbye walk. Before I knew it, it was time to announce the winners. All of the contestants went back on stage and nervously waited. We were all given a rose. Then they announced the first award, the Spirt of Syracuse. All the contestants voted for one another to receive this award and Jordyn Nielson won. Next, they announced the first attendant. (This was my goal.) It was announced that Payton Moore won the first attendant place. Now I was feeling really nervous. Then they announced the Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen, me! I felt like I was on top of the world! It was an amazing experience! After it was over I was congratulated by so many amazing people! I loved having so many little girls come up to me asking me to sign their programs! They were all so cute! There was so many pictures, awards, presents, and flowers! I really loved this whole thing and now I get to go on to the Miss Utah Outstanding Teen Pageant! Woo! I am really excited to be able to serve my community in this way! Especially to get to be involved in Heritage Days! I hope I serve my title well!
First Stage of Competition - Interview
The interview was really scary. That is the first time I met the judges, who turned out to be extremely nice, but I didn't know that. The interview was 8 minutes long and they asked me questions like, "How would you defend your platform of recycling to someone who doesn't believe in global warming?" "Your grades are phenomenal - How do you keep them that way?" "You are involved in so many things, what types of physical activities do you do to help you stay fit?" Those are just a few. My favorite question was "How did you like getting your braces off?" Ha ha! That was just a fun and easy question! So I had to stand in my business outfit behind a podium (without touching it of course) with good posture and answer all of their questions with confident answers. That was one of the worst parts, but I was told I did great.
Second Stage of Competition - Production Number
The production number was a lot of fun. All of the contestants came out on stage in black shirts and jeans and we did a dance to Jordin Spark's "One Step at a Time." We introduced ourselves at the microphone. Super fun.
Third Stage of Competition - Lifestyle and Fitness/Swimming Suit
So after the production number I rushed offstage to change into my next outfit as quickly as possible. We don't have that much time backstage you know! So the teen contestants had to do sportswear while the miss contestants had to do swim suit. I am glad I didn't have to do swim suit, I think that is totally sad. But anyways, I dressed up in a Syracuse Junior High cheerleading uniform with my hair all up high with ribbons and I prepared to go on! When it was finally my turn (I always went fourth out of ten because I was Contestant Number 4) I picked up my pom-poms and started to rally onstage. I set my pom-poms down and did a front limber (That is a handstand backbend incase you didn't know.) Then I did a kick, picked my pom-poms back up and did my rallying offstage again. Throughout the whole thing I shouted things like, "Go Syracuse!" "We're number one!" "To the top!" "Come on!" and "SJH!" The sportswear part was just lots of fun for me!
Fourth Stage of Competition - Talent
I got dressed in my sparkly talent dress and walked onstage as the emcee read my introduction. I sat down and played my piano solo titled, "On the Wings of a Song." I didn't mess up and it sounded great in my opinion! I acknowledged the judges and walked off the stage again.
Fifth Stage of Competition - Eveningwear
After putting on my little princess dress, I was escorted onstage by Officer Penrod of the Syracuse Police Department. We walked to the front, did a little high five and then he left me alone on the stage. I proceeded to do a figure-eight around the stage all the while smiling at the judges of course. Then, I walked offstage again!
Sixth Stage of Competition - Onstage Question
The onstage question was the part for me that really really worried me. It was only worth 5% of the score, but still... We just wore our formal dresses again to compete in this stage. I walked up to the emcee and picked my question. (We all picked out a slip of paper from a fishbowl with a question on it.) The emcee read my question outloud, "What qualities do you look for in your friends?" I didn't sound amazing but my reply was, "The qualities I look for in my friends are loyalty, honesty, and just being a fun person." I know, I know, kinda weird...
And that was the end. We waited for the judges to calculate the scores while we watched a slideshow, and had the Princess Prep Academy girls go on stage and answer some questions. Then we all went onstage while they announced the winner of the ticket contest. (We had a competition to see who could sell the most pre-sale tickets, and I'm pretty sure the girl that won was Payton Moore.) We all exited the stage again. Then the Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen from 2008, Hayley, performed her talent and did her goodbye walk. Before I knew it, it was time to announce the winners. All of the contestants went back on stage and nervously waited. We were all given a rose. Then they announced the first award, the Spirt of Syracuse. All the contestants voted for one another to receive this award and Jordyn Nielson won. Next, they announced the first attendant. (This was my goal.) It was announced that Payton Moore won the first attendant place. Now I was feeling really nervous. Then they announced the Miss Syracuse Outstanding Teen, me! I felt like I was on top of the world! It was an amazing experience! After it was over I was congratulated by so many amazing people! I loved having so many little girls come up to me asking me to sign their programs! They were all so cute! There was so many pictures, awards, presents, and flowers! I really loved this whole thing and now I get to go on to the Miss Utah Outstanding Teen Pageant! Woo! I am really excited to be able to serve my community in this way! Especially to get to be involved in Heritage Days! I hope I serve my title well!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
8 Things
8 THINGS...
8 TV SHOWS I LIKE TO WATCH
1. The Biggest Loser
2. Full House
3. American Idol
4. What Not to Wear
5. ICarly
6. Jon and Kate Plus 8
7. All the Disney Channel Stuff
8. Say Yes to the Dress
8 FAVORITE RESTURANTS
1. LA CAILLE!
2. Javiers
3. Olive Garden
4. Macaroni Grill
5. Chili's
6. Applebee's
7. Fazoli's
8. Dragon Hill
8 THINGS THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY
1. Did chores
2. Got my cheerleading uniform
3. Turned in my pageant tickets
4. Went with Whitnie to tumbling
5. Watched TV
6. Played on Facebook
7. Updated my blog
8. Checked my Email
8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
1. Getting my Driver's license
2. Going to Paris!
3. My pageant
4. High School
5. Christmas
6. My Birthday
7. End of School
8. Shopping
8 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT FALL
1. The weather
2. The pretty scenery
3. Halloween
4. Thanksgiving
5. It gets cold at night
6. The fall colors
7. Hot chocolate!
8. Start of School...sort of!
8 THINGS ON MY WISH LIST
1. Money!
2. Going to Paris!
3. A car
4. A gorgeous house
5. Personal Hair Stylist
6. More clothes and a bigger closet :)
7. A swimming pool
8. Powers to fly
8 PEOPLE I TAG ARE:
1. Katie
2. Erin
3. Baylee
4. Lisa
5. Linda
6. Alyssa
7. Jamie
8. Deborah
8 TV SHOWS I LIKE TO WATCH
1. The Biggest Loser
2. Full House
3. American Idol
4. What Not to Wear
5. ICarly
6. Jon and Kate Plus 8
7. All the Disney Channel Stuff
8. Say Yes to the Dress
8 FAVORITE RESTURANTS
1. LA CAILLE!
2. Javiers
3. Olive Garden
4. Macaroni Grill
5. Chili's
6. Applebee's
7. Fazoli's
8. Dragon Hill
8 THINGS THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY
1. Did chores
2. Got my cheerleading uniform
3. Turned in my pageant tickets
4. Went with Whitnie to tumbling
5. Watched TV
6. Played on Facebook
7. Updated my blog
8. Checked my Email
8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
1. Getting my Driver's license
2. Going to Paris!
3. My pageant
4. High School
5. Christmas
6. My Birthday
7. End of School
8. Shopping
8 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT FALL
1. The weather
2. The pretty scenery
3. Halloween
4. Thanksgiving
5. It gets cold at night
6. The fall colors
7. Hot chocolate!
8. Start of School...sort of!
8 THINGS ON MY WISH LIST
1. Money!
2. Going to Paris!
3. A car
4. A gorgeous house
5. Personal Hair Stylist
6. More clothes and a bigger closet :)
7. A swimming pool
8. Powers to fly
8 PEOPLE I TAG ARE:
1. Katie
2. Erin
3. Baylee
4. Lisa
5. Linda
6. Alyssa
7. Jamie
8. Deborah
Fantabulously Frugal Giveaway!
So, I saw this Fantabulously Frugal button on one of my friend's blogs. I went to look at the site and there is an awesome giveaway! I am entering and you guys should too! It is a lot of fun! That's all for now!
Monday, June 8, 2009
100 Truths
I got tagged! Now I tag Katie, Erin, and Baylee!
1. Last beverage → I believe it was milk!
2. Last phone call → Rebekah
3. Last text message → Hey! (to Markie)
4. Last song you listened to → One Step at A Time by Jordin Sparks. That is what I am dancing to for my pageant!
5. Last time you cried → IDK for sure but probably a couple of days ago
SIX HAVE YOU EVER:
1. Dated someone twice? → Nope
.2. Been cheated on? → Nope
3. Kissed someone? → Nope
4. Lost someone special? → Friends
5.Been depressed? → Somewhat
6. Been drunk and threw up? → Of course not!!
LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLORS:
1. Pink
2. Purple
3. Silver
4. Black
HAVE YOU:
1. Made new friends → Of course! Who hasn't?!
2. Fallen out of love → Nope, never been in love!
3. Laughed until you cried → Yeppers!
4. Met someone who changed you → I think so
.5. Found out who your true friends were → Yes
. Found out someone was talking about you → IDK
7. Kissed anyone on your Facebook friend's list → Never!
8. How many people on your Facebook friends list do you know in real life - I think all of them
9. How many kids do you want to have → 2
10. Do you have any pets → Yes a doggy named Levi
.11. Do you want to change your name → No, but I might want to change the spelling of it from Ashlie to Ashlee
13. What time did you wake up today → 7:51
14. What were you doing at midnight last night → Sleeping
15. Name something you CANNOT wait for → Going to Paris
16. Last time you saw your father → Tpday...like right now
17. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life → Have more money!
18. What are you listening to right now → My parents
19. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → I am pretty sure
23. What's getting on your nerves right now? → My new chore list!
24. Most visited webpage → Hotmail or Facebook
1. What's your name? → Ashlie
3. Relationship Status → Single
4. Zodiac sign → Cancer
5. Male or female or transgendered → Female
6. Primary School → Lakeside Elementary, Cook Elementary, West Valley Elementary, and Grovecrest Elementary
7. Middle School → Syracuse Jr. High
8. High school → Don't attend high school yet!
10. Hair color → Blonde
11. Long or short → Long
16. Height → 5’7''
17. Do you have a crush on someone? → Nope
18: What do you like about yourself? → My outgoingness
19. Piercings → My ears and ONLY my ears
20. Tattoos → Zero. Ew.
21. Righty or lefty → Righty.
FIRSTS :
22. First surgery → Never had surgery!
23.First piercing → Ears, age 10.
24. First best friends → Brielle!
26. First sport you joined → Cheerleading
27. First pet → Sebastian my dog
28. First vacation → Las Vegas ha ha
29. First concert → Voice Male?
30. First word → Dada lol
RIGHT NOW:
49. Eating → Nothing
50. Drinking → Nothing
52. I'm about to → Take a shower
53. Listening to → Some weird TV show
55. Waiting for → Saturday!
.YOUR FUTURE :
58. Want kids? Yeah
.59. Want to get married? Probably
60. Careers in mind? Maybe a Personal Trainer, or an Orthodontist
WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?
68. Lips or eyes → Probably eyes
69. Hugs or kisses → Hugs
70. Shorter or taller → Taller.
71. Older or Younger → Doesn't matter
72. Romantic or spontaneous → Spontaneous
.73. Nice stomach or nice arms → Arms
74. Sensitive or loud → Loud
75. Dinner or Movie → Movie
77. Trouble maker or hesitant → In between
HAVE YOU EVER :
78. Kissed a stranger → No way!
79. Drank hard liquor → NEVER!
80. Lost glasses/contacts → Probably
81. Had your first date→ nope
82. Broken someone's heart → Nope
83. Had your own heart broken → Nope
85. Been arrested → Never!
86. Turned someone down → No
87. Cried when someone died → No. No one really close to me has died.
88. Liked a friend that is a girl? → No
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
89. Yourself → Yes!
90. Miracles → Yes
91. Love at first sight → Probably!
92. Heaven → Yes
93. Santa Clause → No
95. Kiss on the first date? → Maybe
96. Angels → Yes
97. Is there one person you want to be with right now? → Maybe
98. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? → Nope
99. Posting this as 100 Truths? → Sure.
100. There wasn't one - stupid!
1. Last beverage → I believe it was milk!
2. Last phone call → Rebekah
3. Last text message → Hey! (to Markie)
4. Last song you listened to → One Step at A Time by Jordin Sparks. That is what I am dancing to for my pageant!
5. Last time you cried → IDK for sure but probably a couple of days ago
SIX HAVE YOU EVER:
1. Dated someone twice? → Nope
.2. Been cheated on? → Nope
3. Kissed someone? → Nope
4. Lost someone special? → Friends
5.Been depressed? → Somewhat
6. Been drunk and threw up? → Of course not!!
LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLORS:
1. Pink
2. Purple
3. Silver
4. Black
HAVE YOU:
1. Made new friends → Of course! Who hasn't?!
2. Fallen out of love → Nope, never been in love!
3. Laughed until you cried → Yeppers!
4. Met someone who changed you → I think so
.5. Found out who your true friends were → Yes
. Found out someone was talking about you → IDK
7. Kissed anyone on your Facebook friend's list → Never!
8. How many people on your Facebook friends list do you know in real life - I think all of them
9. How many kids do you want to have → 2
10. Do you have any pets → Yes a doggy named Levi
.11. Do you want to change your name → No, but I might want to change the spelling of it from Ashlie to Ashlee
13. What time did you wake up today → 7:51
14. What were you doing at midnight last night → Sleeping
15. Name something you CANNOT wait for → Going to Paris
16. Last time you saw your father → Tpday...like right now
17. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life → Have more money!
18. What are you listening to right now → My parents
19. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → I am pretty sure
23. What's getting on your nerves right now? → My new chore list!
24. Most visited webpage → Hotmail or Facebook
1. What's your name? → Ashlie
3. Relationship Status → Single
4. Zodiac sign → Cancer
5. Male or female or transgendered → Female
6. Primary School → Lakeside Elementary, Cook Elementary, West Valley Elementary, and Grovecrest Elementary
7. Middle School → Syracuse Jr. High
8. High school → Don't attend high school yet!
10. Hair color → Blonde
11. Long or short → Long
16. Height → 5’7''
17. Do you have a crush on someone? → Nope
18: What do you like about yourself? → My outgoingness
19. Piercings → My ears and ONLY my ears
20. Tattoos → Zero. Ew.
21. Righty or lefty → Righty.
FIRSTS :
22. First surgery → Never had surgery!
23.First piercing → Ears, age 10.
24. First best friends → Brielle!
26. First sport you joined → Cheerleading
27. First pet → Sebastian my dog
28. First vacation → Las Vegas ha ha
29. First concert → Voice Male?
30. First word → Dada lol
RIGHT NOW:
49. Eating → Nothing
50. Drinking → Nothing
52. I'm about to → Take a shower
53. Listening to → Some weird TV show
55. Waiting for → Saturday!
.YOUR FUTURE :
58. Want kids? Yeah
.59. Want to get married? Probably
60. Careers in mind? Maybe a Personal Trainer, or an Orthodontist
WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?
68. Lips or eyes → Probably eyes
69. Hugs or kisses → Hugs
70. Shorter or taller → Taller.
71. Older or Younger → Doesn't matter
72. Romantic or spontaneous → Spontaneous
.73. Nice stomach or nice arms → Arms
74. Sensitive or loud → Loud
75. Dinner or Movie → Movie
77. Trouble maker or hesitant → In between
HAVE YOU EVER :
78. Kissed a stranger → No way!
79. Drank hard liquor → NEVER!
80. Lost glasses/contacts → Probably
81. Had your first date→ nope
82. Broken someone's heart → Nope
83. Had your own heart broken → Nope
85. Been arrested → Never!
86. Turned someone down → No
87. Cried when someone died → No. No one really close to me has died.
88. Liked a friend that is a girl? → No
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
89. Yourself → Yes!
90. Miracles → Yes
91. Love at first sight → Probably!
92. Heaven → Yes
93. Santa Clause → No
95. Kiss on the first date? → Maybe
96. Angels → Yes
97. Is there one person you want to be with right now? → Maybe
98. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? → Nope
99. Posting this as 100 Truths? → Sure.
100. There wasn't one - stupid!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Happy, Exciting, Wonderful, Fantabularistic, Out of this World, News!
I am in an awesome mood right now, like most people can probably tell from the title of this post! But what is there not to be happy about? (Hmmmm there is one thing but I can hopefully get over that...) School is out in only two more days! Yearbook signing day is tomorrow and Friday so we are basically doing nothing for the rest of the week. But the most amazing thing in my life right now is GETTING MY BRACES OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo!!!! I get them off tomorrow morning at 8:30 am!!!!!!!!! Yay! I am so excited!! It is going to be GREAT not to have metal in my mouth!!! Happiness! My pageant is up-and-coming pretty quickly and that will be fun. I am not really doing it to win, I am doing it to have an experience to remember and to just have fun! But other than that, life is the same old stuff. Oh wait! Erin's B-day party is on Saturday! Erin invited Baylee and I (and us three are on a team,) and Deborah, Rachel, and Schuyler? are on a team. We are going to Surf N' Swim and then playing Survivor! Coolio huh? Plus this year, Erin and I have jumelle (twin) swimming suits from Justice! They are cute and we have flip-flops to match! It will be a lot of fun and it gives me something to look forward to! That is pretty much everything. Wait! I remembered something else! No J/K. Bye blogging buddies!
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