The last time I wrote I was just about at the end of my whirlwind weekend, and what a whirlwind it was! On Sunday, Marina and I headed up to Garden Grove for the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival. It was such a great time! I had so much fun seeing all of the girls and watching them perform their amazing talents. What talented and beautiful girls we have in this organization, it will be an amazing competition this year. I was excited to see everyone and to see whether anyone else had tried to practice the opening number dance moves that we had been sent via youtube earlier in May; I was happy to hear that nobody, like me, had even attempted it. I don't know about the other girls, but I am not a dancer and learning dance moves from a video is completely foreign to me - I will stick to what I know, singing. Anyway, there were quite a few girls at the festival this weekend, the list included: Miss Tustin, Sarah Salazar, who sang a great piece and had the audience going wild, Miss Fullerton, Gabby Marco, who danced beautifully - so jealous - Miss City of Orange, Rachel Berry, who danced - again, so jealous - Miss Hollywood, Lindsay Nault, who sang Summertime and did an amazing job, Miss Southland, Coreena Coleman, who sang! I was shocked because she is such an amazing dancer, so glad to see her perform with her younger brother, they were great, Miss Culver City, Laura Jean Berger, sang - again, these multi-talented girls impress me - and did a really great job. Miss Santa Barbara Co. Carley Ryckman, who did a very upbeat and fun Irish dance - I wish i could jump like that! - My sister, Miss San Diego Co. Arianna Afsar, sang - of course- even though she was sick! She did so great and I am soooo proud of her! Miss Northern Cal. Regional, Marina Inserra also sang and did a fabulous job; and of course there was our wonderful hostess, Dee Dee Saetia, Miss Garden Grove, who performed with her dance team and also did a flashy performance with her fire balls - I know that is not what they're called, but I forget what there name is, please forgive me! She was fabulous and I felt so special being included in this great group of contestants. I hope I didn't forget anyone, but if I did I will be sure to add them! Everyone did an AMAZING job, you're all wonderful girls!
After we all performed, all of the performers returned to the stage and sang God Bless America.It was a wonderful setting and there was definitely a sense of commrodary and friendship. We all had a great time, and I am sure that I speak for everyone when I say thank you to Stacy Margolin for inviting us to be a part of such a great program.
Once we had finished, Marina and I were starving and we had to find some kind of nourishment, and of course do some shopping! We did both within a matter of an hour, and were very succesful in our venture! Before the event we ate a strawberry shortcake - loaded with strawberries and whipped cream, not exactly on the diet, but delicious nonetheless - but after the show we just needed a little something to fill us up before going home. We found something...
corn!! Okay so it's not exactly the healthiest thing, but it was so delicious, and I made sure to wipe off as much butter as possible! Marina and I had such a great time and are developing an even better friendship. This program is amazing, friendships that will last a lifetime are developed throughout our years of competition. People always ask whether we try to put each other down, sabatoge one another, or speak ill of each other, but the answer is always the same: the girls that compete in this program are all wonderful. I think the thing that people don't understand is that this is really a sorority of amazing women. I have never been around such well-rounded, motivated, beautiful, and talented people in all of my life. I think that one of the best things in this program is that we all become very close and develop relationships that will last well beyond our competition years. We are the future of this country and I can honestly say that each of these women is fully capable of creating a brighter future. We finally got home at 11 and it was time for bed! This past week has been full of workouts and prep meetings. I have met with Kati and Joe - my dream team :) - twice this week and I am not sure what I will do without them next week! They have been so wonderful to me and I cannot express how blessed I feel to have them behind me!
On Saturday I am heading up to Kathi Baldwin's house - which I am so excited for! - to have a mock interview workshop for the So Cal girls. The practice is much needed and I am so excited to hear the feedback of such a great judging panel. I'll be sure to keep you updated! Until then, I need to get back to current events, there is so much going on, it's hard to keep up! only 28 more days...
Always,
Saundra Combs
Miss San Diego Cities
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