Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Timeline

Aside from the nerves that I have about my upcoming event, I certainly would not have felt as confident to do this if I didn't think it was not good for me. I know it will be a little different from all the other events that I have participated in before and yet I do feel confident with being able to give it my best onto the stage, as well as trying to make an impression on all of those judges there. I'm really excited to get better acquainted with all of the many other participants in attendance and making some new friendships along this journey too. 

2019 Utah Miss Amazing Pageant

March 29th, 2019 - Friday Morning/Afternoon

After I return back from volunteering at the elementary school, I will immediately begin pulling out my suitcase from the closet and packing up all of the necessities I need for this unforgettable weekend:

- Interview Outfit for the day

- All of my make up from home

- Talent Outfit 

- Evening Gown



Miscellaneous Items:


-Trash bags filled with items that can be thrown away or donated to charities that can put the stuff to good use. We haven't necessarily started doing this stuff yet and can only hope for the very best in whatever ends up either changing my life or teaching me an important lesson. I am so excited for this opportunity to get out of my comfort zone a little bit as a self advocate and it definitely is beginning to feel quite surreal as the days get closer. 








Friday, March 22, 2019

Untitled Post

Revived Story (Part Two)

The moment I'd step outside of that classroom door... My life could easily turn upside down and not feel like I ended up making the worst choice ever, but who is counting down the hours/minutes, let alone days here?! I've never wanted to come to this point with being a volunteer aide & in sense of how emotionally painful it will be to not help out someone who has played such an important role throughout the past several years. I have literally wanted to give up on trying as hard as I can with making it through this school year with my head held high, but not like this if you ask me!!! It has never made me want to question the reasons why I did choose to help out in such a difficult classroom with a group of kids who have taken time to get to know me, but others neglect without making me feel like a part of things. It must have been an absolute mistake on my part to think this was how I expected things to be throughout this year or otherwise it would've turned out so much different, but who am I kidding about this here?!?! 



From what I was neglected to know with this experience is... I never prepared myself for the fear of unknown difficulty that only continues to push me over the edge and leave me in a position with not even a chance to make it the best of any obstacle that much easier. Sometimes, I am not particularly certain if this what needed to happen for me at all but there must be a logical reason for why it has never continued to make me have a peace of mind. 





Never in my life I have gotten misunderstood for trying to advocate & speak my mind... This friend of mine knows that I don't hold anything back and cannot keep it hidden much longer, but I have to make a deal with myself to not let them find out. I will need to continue keeping it inside of me for as much as possible for the remainder of this school year if that can be pulled off until it drives me crazy to the point, where I am literally needing to get my mom involved & stand up for me in some way or another. 




I have really not wanted to come across like the person who tries to draw attention with people & making a complete fool of myself... But I am so ready for a new year without much difficulties placed in front of me, also not having an acquaintance who makes me feel the last person they need in their classroom. I have really started to get tired of feeling like this all the time and throughout the last year alone, so much has weighed me into a person that does not deserve to be taught with learning from their mistakes, but to tell the straight/honest truth regardless of how it could make the other individual perceive me to become. I will forever have no doubt in my mind with how much I respect, love, admire and look up to this remarkable teacher who has worked tirelessly everyday with making it a positive, yet somewhat happy experience for me but it has been very little. 




What more can I possibly do with turning this situation around?! Is there anything I can make an effort to accomplish & not have them sneaking around to figure it out for themselves?! I have tried my absolute best every single week with not knowing the unexpected twists and turns that would suddenly come up onto my door step on a regular basis, but like I've mentioned once already in this blog post--- who am I kidding about this situation here?!?! I cannot even begin to describe the pain behind that closed door and trying to not let the teardrops roll down my cheeks, with knowing they will not get wiped away without one of my hands right on my face. I know this teacher friend of mine will never be the person who tries to make me feel slightly better about the fact--- I haven't been able to get the full and most unforgettable experience of my life because they haven't gotten their act together without needing to make me feel less needed than usual. 







Sunday, March 17, 2019

Pageant Mode

Utah Miss Amazing Pageant 2019 - Countdown Begins!!!

It's almost surreal for me to think about how much time is left before the pageant officially kicks off...in less than a week from Saturday!!! I am super thrilled with being able to push myself a little bit and getting to be a more empowered self advocate in behalf of others with disabilities like myself through this remarkable organization. I have just needed some extra time to get my other areas with competition taken care of before anything else can fall into their place, leading up to this next coming week.



I am slightly nervous in the aspect of talking with each judge one on one for a minute, alongside the hopes of making a really good impression too if it at all possible. I definitely want to make a good first look in the sense of all the many reasons I would find myself being one of their Miss Queens, but I know that somebody like me will represent themselves to the best of their ability. 


I haven't necessarily blogged too much about my talent portion in this competition, because of the fact I don't know how well it is going to turn out. I am confident it will be so much fun getting to be on a stage with my dance partner and having a blast, showing off what I can do in regards with doing a ballroom dance routine. It is certainly one of my most favorite things ever as performing has been a part of my life for many years and hopefully our performance will turn out to be one of the greatest & happiest times ever!!! 



Other Preparations:

- Outfit for Talent (X)

- Music (X)

- Evening Gown (X)

- Five Cans of Food (TBD)

- Smile (X)


- Hair & Make Up (Getting that done at the pageant itself and cannot wait for the experience of a life time!!! More about this later on when there is a lot of stories to share with you all.) I would definitely love to have a hairstyle that can blow people away and something different from anything else that I know other people would normally be used to seeing on me.



This has been one of the most long awaited experiences for me and cannot wait to share it with a lot of other amazing young woman just like me!!! I am determined with making the best of it as long as I'm there to participate along with other people who may not know the kinda person I am, but I will do my best in trying to be myself as much as I can possible. There is more to what I can share with each of you right here than what you are reading at this very moment, but I would much rather keep this a complete surprise if you ask me!!! ;) Please stay tuned for more updates to come!!!