Saving the Beat, One Note at a Time.

                     I've such a busy past 3 weeks! 3 pageants in a row, work, school, a few exams... but I made it through! This past weekend was Miss NWO, and it has been my favorite to date. I loved having a dress rehearsal before and an awesome host mom, Pam, who gave me a lot of good advice. I rocked my interview, and after some swimsuit alterations rocked that too! ONQ, not so much, but I know I'll keep improving on that. And as always I had Jess N. and Mom there to cheer me on, as well as my sisterfromanothermister Rachel, and my Dad, Stepmom, Little Brother and Sister there too! So definitely a solid fan section, thank you everyone!

                     Today, I started my tour of the local school's music programs with my own alma mater in Mansfield, Ohio, at Madison Comprehensive High School and Jr. High, and got to talk to two of my favorite music teachers, Mr. Fowles (Band director) and Mr.Green (Choirs Director). Thankfully, Madison has an excellent music booster program that helps fund our programs. The budget has been cut slightly, but they are still doing alright with money. It is definitely good to know that the programs and groups I grew up in are safe. AND not only are the arts doing well, but Madison achieved an "Excellent" rating in school districts as a whole! I'm so proud of my school!

                    Next schools on my list to visit both in Toledo and Mansfield area are: Ashland, Ontario, Crestview, Sylvania North and South, Clearfork, TPS, and many more... I'll get them all eventually!

                    My other fundraiser, Shots for Tots, is going well. I'm making contacts and setting up shoots, and it should be up and running very soon! I'm so excited for this awesome opportunity! I might even get business cards... lol


Lastly, I'd like to give a big birthday wish to my little sister, Brianna, who is turning 11 tomorrow! I hope it's an awesome day for you, and I can't believe how much you've grown. I've watched you grow from newborn to preteen, and quite frankly? I feel old. I love you so much, BriCat!


Quote of the Moment: "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music."
-Aldous Huxley

                                                                                                                     Rhythmactically,
                                                                                                                           Lo.

Mr.Green, my jr. high and high school choir director and I.