August 22, 2010

Hi!

Well this week has been bitter sweet. As the end of a fun summer draws near the beginning of a new school year begins - can everybody say "Sophomore Year"!

I started off the week with Distribution Day for Project Apple Tree. I painted approximately 200 sets of finger nails. From black to soft pink, each girl that passed through my chairs were able to choose from a variety of colors. I did get a little break though, long enough to paint my own nails pink!! It was really neat to see the girls faces light up when I was done. Their smiles are the reason I do it every year. It is so neat to see some of the same girls every year. They sit down and say, "Hey, Kendra!" and we pick up our conversation from last year. This year, Apple Tree was able to service around 1,350 children in the Belton School District. Below is the picture of all the children's boxes lined up with their school supplies and new outfits.

On Thursday, I did my first driving hour out of seven I needed to complete for driver's education. My instructor was so funny. I'm an okay driver. I received pretty good scores even though my right turns are a little far out. I'm most proud of the 4 out of 4 score I got on attitude. Pageant girls are always in a good mood! :)

On Friday, I got to participate in a Hair Show for Salon Evidence. The show was a benefit show to raise money for Pancreas Cancer. The owner, Tyler, sure did put on a fierce show. He started with having a girl come out and he walked out and cut her hair...ON STAGE!!!!! Then they had all of the stylist from Salon E come out and do an onstage hair cut. After that they had all of the models that hadn't had their hair cut come out showing off various hair styles. I was one of those girls and so was Arden Harkreader - Miss Waco Teen 2010, as well as Mandy Grisham - Miss Lake Whitney 2009, and Shannon McNamara - Miss Centralplex 2009. It was such a fun event and I am so glad I could be part of the benefit show that raised over $1,000. Below is a picture of Arden, David and me.

On Saturday, I went down to Houston to work on preparations for Texas Teen 2011. I started off by seeing Nicole O'Brian (aka Niki) for stage presentation training followed by the fabulous JJ Smith for interview technique training. I love these two coaches!!! They are super supportive and make me feel like a queen when I leave each of them. I greatly appreciate all their efforts they have put into my pageant learning for the past 10 months. I made 3 other visits while in Houston. One of them being the picking up of the remainder of my wardrobe for Texas Teen in November from Elizabeth Anthony! The staff and the customer service there is AWESOME!!

Tomorrow I start my sophomore year at Belton High School!!! YAY!! I am so excited. I love going to school. Saying that my main platform I speak on is about education, I very much so value mine. I know this will be a great school year. Also tomorrow, is Miss Universe!! I know I have my favorites picked out for the crown and I hope one of them gets it!! Make sure to tune in.

Friday, my football team plays the number one team in the nation, Abilene, at the Dave Campbell Classic in San Antonio. As Magic Belle manager, I will be heading down there with the Belles to support our boys on the start of another winning season. We will leave school at noon on Friday and won't get back until 2 a.m. on Saturday, but it should be a blast!!

On Saturday, I will be helping out in the Hamilton County pageant. I can't wait to help and meet all of the girls competing. I'm sure it will be tons of fun.

Bunches of Love,
Kendra

What is Happening Next Week:
23-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
23-MISS UNIVERSE
27-DAVE CAMPBELL CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME
28-HAMILTON COUNTY PAGEANT