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The Fabulous Sign made for me during Columbus Day weekend!


Proudly sporting my Giants Eli Manning t-shirt, during a photo shoot!

Wow, what a weekend it has been. I feel like I say that a lot, but every day is another new adventure, and every week brings on more challenges, and Columbus Day weekend, was certainly the true test of a Champion! But I was so excited to be at my home local pageant, and be there as their second Miss New Jersey in a row!!

Ashley and myself enjoying a moment during our "Back 2 Back" photo shoot

"Back 2 Back" Miss CD 08 & 09, Miss NJ 08 & 09


Miss New Jersey 2009 vs. Miss New Jersey 2008
Giants vs. Eagles

The weekend began on Thursday with a visit to my voice teacher for a final practice before the weekend, then Saturday was the big Atlantic City Columbus Day Parade, in honor of me! It was just a bit chilly, but we had so much fun waving to everyone on the boardwalk. All the Miss Columbus Day, Miss Atlantic County, and Miss Bonnie Blue's Outstanding Teen contestants were a part of the festivities and placed on their own float, with the beautiful Krysten Gavigan, Miss Atlantic County 2009. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Foundation and all the girls!

With Miss Cape May County Brandi Sanguinetti


Right under the famous Boardwalk Hall! On the fabulous boardwalk!

Quickly after the parade we went straight to rehearsal for the pageant the next day. I was unfortunately feeling very tired and sick, but made it through the long day, and tried to get some sleep that night because the next day was going to be action packed!

Sunday, Sally and I were up bright and early to head to Seaside Park for the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade! My driver was a novice to parades, and was so honored that he had Miss NJ for his very first parade! Everyone along the parade route was so excited to see me, and made me feel so loved! It was especially nice to see all the awesome Giants jersey's along the parade route! I felt right at home! Unfortunately, I was late for another appearance, so Sally and myself were quickly on the road (although we did try to break the law, in an attempt to escape faster from Seaside)

My Driver Rudy, and his fabulous 1966 Mustang Convertible


His Wife

I flew down the parkway to make it to the Columbus Day pageant for the second half, for my grand entrance! My parents escorted me into the theatre to the USC Trojan Marching Band, and I was so excited that it was my grand entrance! I remember last year watching Ashley Fairfield have hers, and I wanted it so badly to be me, but also how much I wanted to be Miss Columbus Day 2009.

Krysten and myself, singing "Sisters"


The Columbus Day Family


Lindsey and Katie, welcome to the family!


Krysten, Lindsey, Adele, Katie, and myself!


Isn't she gorgeous?!

I had such a wonderful time at the pageant singing "Sisters" from White Christmas with my beautiful sister, Krysten. Also, singing my talent for Miss America. I have to thank the Columbus Day Committee and Bonnie Blue for the generous award of a $1,000 cash scholarship to me for my efforts throughout the next year. I was so honored and it means so much to have their unending love and support behind me!

After everything was all said and done I was so proud to pass on the crown of Miss Columbus Day 2010 to Katie Berry, who I'm sure will do a wonderful job at representing the organization! Also, a huge congrats goes out to Lindsey Petrosh for winning Miss Atlantic County, and the first ever Miss Bonnie Blue's Outstanding Teen Adele Taylor! We have three fabulous titleholders, who are all beautiful and talented young women! I'm so excited to see them at their respective competitions! They are going to be fabulous!

After a late night out celebrating with everyone (and a slight mishap to my beautiful Jetta, which is another story for another time) Sally and I were up bright and very very early on Monday morning to make the trek into NYC for the Columbus Day Parade in NYC. At first, from what I was told, I thought I was going to be in a red Fiat. But when I arrived, I found out that actually, it was a Red Ferrari F1 360 Spider. Not a bad ride huh? Mr. Joe and Mr. Ponti were my drivers for the day, and were so excited to have me in their car! Mr. Joe kept saying how he was the luckiest driver, but it was definitely an adventure to be with them. Then, getting on TV two times, was really cool! I didn't think we were going to get on TV.

Mr. Joe and Mr. Ponti, my drivers for the day!


The engine to the Ferrari, which is what kept me warm! lol


Sally snapping a quick picture in the parade route!


Me, Miss New York, and a great American Hero, Buzz Aldrin in NYC Columbus Day!!


The Columbus Citizens Foundation was so hospitable and gave us breakfast and lunch, which was so delicious! I met some really amazing people, and even got to spend time with the beautiful Miss New York, Alyse Zwick! We had the chance to sit down for lunch together, and we exchanged contact information! We are so close, we have to get in touch more! The "New" states have to stick together! Overall I would say it was quite the adventure!

There is so much going on, and so many decisions to make! So, look out for my next blog post about the restaurant opening at "El Sham," my sponsorship with "Talk of the Walk," and the Megan Kanka Foundation Casino Night!

Also, please pray for my puppy Molly, she is very sick, and we are hoping she pulls through.

Wishing you Health and Happiness!