It was so exciting to be reunited with my International pageant family on March 2-4 for the Miss and Mrs Oklahoma International pageant. The Oklahoma pageant was very eventful as I got to share the entire weekend with by beautiful and wonderful sister queen, Kelli, Miss Texas International. Saturday started off a bit frazzled as we had some wardrobe malfunctions before the interviews. However, after much triumph we finally resolved the problem with our innovative and cunning methods. 
Despite the minor infliction, Saturday afternoon was personally my favorite part of competition, judges’ interview. Sitting in the room as the Judges’ assistant definitely brought an entirely new perspective on the interview phase. I had never realized how long the interview truly is. I love to talk and the interview process always flew by in a blink of an eye. But on the bright side it was nice to listen in on some of the amazing things that the contestants are doing in their communities. I really love how the international system fosters and encourages community involvement. Community service is where I find my tranquility and I am so honored to share my passions with so many distinguished women across the world.
Sunday afternoon, I was pleased to assist briefly in the rehearsals. Alyssa Perez does a phenomenal job leading these ladies and it was exciting to be working with her again but on the other side this time; Alyssa also ran the stage production for my Texas pageant when I won. Sunday evening came quickly and I was glad that I did not have the tough job the judge’s did that night. The ladies glowed on stage and I loved being in the audience, only imagining the tension and excitement going on backstage. The amazing and talented, Ms. Valerie Hayes hosted the event and the night quickly ended with two beautiful and phenomenal queens ready and eager to represent Oklahoma and the International system worldwide.
Another phenomenal young lady I was blessed to meet in my pageant career is Hoang-Kim Cung. Kim’s community involvement, extensive work with Veteran’s, dedication to academia, and vogue fashion sense all make her a role model to everyone. Kim is Miss Texas Collegiate and we met two summers ago in Dallas! Now that we share our UT pride together in Austin, our friendship has definitely blossomed. It was so exciting watching Kim grace the stage as she represented our beautiful state at the Miss High School and Collegiate America pageant March 10. Right in our home state, the pageant was held at the Lila Cockrell Theater in San Antonio. It was definitely nostalgic being in the same theater on the same weekend I was crowned Miss Teen Texas International, exactly a year ago. Although the weather was far from perfect and I had to battle walking half a mile in my heels and through pouring rain, it was well worth it! Kim’s beauty, grace, and intelligence made her a hard-hitting competitor in the Top 15 on finals night. She finished in the top 3 and made the Lonestar State PROUD. I am so blessed and honored to know such extraordinary young ladies who impact so many people on a daily basis. Keep up the great work, Kim!
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