Hello friends and family! I wanted to give you all an update on my Miss California Pageant journey.
Earlier this week I attended the official Miss California Orientation. I learned a lot of valuable information. I was excited to see the other 200 beautiful women that will be running.
It was also exciting to see last years winner, Natalie Pack. She spoke and gave us all some great tips on how to do well in the pageant. We were informed about what the judgement criteria would be in greater detail. The preliminaries will be held on Saturday, January 12th.
All the women will first be judged in swimsuit, then in interview, and ending with the evening gown segment. The following day, Sunday, will be the finals. All the women will be on stage for the finals, but only the top 20 will ranked by points.
The top 20 will first compete in swimsuit, then there will be an elimination. Then the top 10 will compete in evening gown, then there will be an elimination. Then, the final 5 women will compete in interview live on stage! And then winner will be announced. The pageant is in 5 weeks! I’m really excited, and can’t believe the time is almost here.
Thanks to all of your help and support, I have raised $1,800 that I used to cover all the pageant entrance fees. My goal is to raise another $1,000 before pageant weekend 1/12/13.
Please keep donating; I need your donations now more than ever. The more money I raise the better chance I have at doing well in the pageant.
There are still a lot of expenses I have left to pay for such as travel, cosmetics, wardrobe and alteration fees that I am currently having to pay out of pocket. If I receive more donations that is more time I can devote to preparing myself mentally and physically for the pageant.
My goal is to at least place in the top 20, I really believe I have an excellent shot at accomplishing that but aiming to walk away with the crown.
The Miss California Pageant Tickets will be going on sale this week via ticketmaster.com, they currently aren’t on sale yet but keep checking ticketmaster. The ticket prices range from $60 to $120.
The pageant sells out quickly so I urge you to buy your tickets as soon as possible. For those of you that can’t afford to come to the pageant, the pageant will be available on payperview, and will be posted online via a live web broadcast. I will post more details about that information very soon.
With five weeks left to go I am currently working daily on various things so I will be at my top level by pageant weekend. Here are some of the things I have been doing to prepare myself physically and mentally; Im currently doing circuit training workouts 4 days a week at the gym that combines resistance training and cardio. I have continued eating a well balanced diet with lots of fruit and raw vegetables, fish, eggs, no dairy, all organic. Reading and watching the news daily to stay updated on current events. I visited Sephora and have created a new skin regiment that has been working great. I also bought some new makeup for the pageant that is long wear, water proof and healthy for the skin. I have been practicing doing my makeup and hair, because all the contestants must do their own hair and makeup and cannot have any assistance from other people.
More updates coming soon! Check back if you want to stay in touch with my progress
Love,
Ashley Balderston
If you would like to donate click on the link and you can go to my donation button on my blog.
This Young Woman has chosen to Enter into a World where she is Judged NOT on her Intelligence, Honor, or Merit but instead IF she causes Boners. Disgusting! This is why Sexual Crimes exist, this is why I as a Male cannot pass by any female in public without undressing her with my eyes. Society says it's OK to Label Women based on how Fat or Skinny they are, how big their Boobs are etc. This is a Prime Example of everything that's wrong with the World!
I'm literally Scoffing at you right now! LOL
Looks like your the Idiot, as my Original Comment is half Tongue in Cheek. Why do you think most didn't care to comment? Think before you Type, it will get you farther in Life! Didn't you notice how I included the comment about how I undress women with my Eyes? In case you haven't paid Attention most of my Replies are in a Sarcastic Tone. I can always count on dipshits like you though to respond with "Idiot Remarks" whereby outing yourself as one. Ohh, the Truth hurts. :P
It's called the "Bait & Switch* Tactic. Wink. What a dumbass!
I dont know where it says I am Miss Newark anywhere, it says I am representing Newark. There are plenty of nor cal girls who will be on stage with me, 220 girls that are competing total. I really hope I can put Newark on the map and go far in the pageant Thanks for the good luck my way =] Rob thanks so much for your kind words. This is defiantly a huge life changing opportunity for me and I have to put a lot of work into this. Everything you said was spot on. Thanks for your support.
I understand this is something you want to do, but I don’t understand why you would say you feel disrespected by a post that is a different opinion than yours. James has also stated that his post was sarcastic . Unfortunately some of what he posted should give one time to stop and ponder … This society does put too much pressure on us women for how we look. James I love your sarcasm, but then again I was always told if I was to have a superhero name it would be “Sarcasmo”.