Let the Countdown Begin!

They say it is never too early to start something, so I knew it was not too early to start my training and preparation for Mrs. North Carolina.....even though my application had not yet been "official accepted".  I thought, hey, even if I do not make it through the selection process, I would still reach my goal of weight loss, toning and creating this blog.  So, mission accomplished!  Up until this point, Trail to the Tiara has been a mixture of Army life, new beginnings and finding determination...it has been a source of stress relief for me, but now it is coming back to the course it was originally intended for.........MY QUEST FOR THAT DARN TIARA!!!

It was just a few short weeks ago, that I was sitting in my parent's living room in Indianapolis when I got the email that applications were now being accepted.  On one hand, I could not get that application out the door fast enough and on the other, I was scared that I would not get accepted and this quest was nothing more than a pipe dream.  Have you ever not started something in sheer fear that you would fail?  Then did you regret not even trying, because failure makes you stronger?  I did not want to go through those regrets or emotions, so I filled out the application, I filled out the check for the application fee, I filled out the front of the envelope and off it went.

Since that envelope hit the local post office, I have been anticipating the response of yes or no.......I continued to workout with a fierce determination and I recently met my bathing suit modeling trainer, all in the hopes that I would be able to take the stage in October.  People kept telling me not to worry, that I was sure to make it, but I know how many beautiful and amazing women there are in this world and I could not rest until I got that anticipated confirmation.  

Well behold, after countless email checks hoping to see the acceptance email, the wait is finally over!  I received an email today from the pageant Director that I had indeed made the final cut and I was an official contestant in the Mrs. North Carolina pageant.  It is now that I can allow myself to get excited about all the upcoming events and preparation and that I will be able to share it with each of you.  I am excited to share my nerves, my stress, my horror and success stories as I venture out to find that perfect gown, interview suit and the dreaded bathing suit!   

I can only imagine what antics will play out as I drag Cecil along to dress and bathing suit shop.  I am sure it will be his worst nightmare, but my comic relief.  

Official Countdown:  T-173 Days