Since I got here on Saturyday, my days and nights have been filled with mostly rehearsals. I am getting to know all of the girls better and we are all having fun. Yesterday was the first time I got to get out of the hotel since I checked in! All of the contestants went to Greg's Steakhouse for lunch. The girls at my table talked to a Bermudan woman who worked for one of the newspapers. She asked us questions and had us answer them into a recorder! Then, we met the Premier of Bermuda. He is kind of like the governor/president of Bermuda. I got to meet him and take a picture with him. I also got to meet the legenday Mr. Hal Jackson for the first time as well! I took my picutre with him. He is sooo sweet! Then, after lunch, we went on a bus tour of Bermuda. When that was all over, we went back to the hotel, and I stretched, and practiced my speech and dance. Then, I showered and got ready for my next rehearsal which ran from 7-11pm. It went really good. The dance is looking great and we are almost finished learning it. After that, I came back to my room, put my huge slip and "Cinderella" gown on and practiced walking. Then, I finally got to go to bed at 12:20ish after a long day!
July 20
Today, I woke up at 6ish. Just got back from eating some breakfast. And now I am going to rehearsal from 8-11am. After that, I will come back to the hotel and get ready because today, we are all hitting the beach for a party! Then, we get to take a tour of The Crystal Caves! So excited for that. So far, the week has been going good. I will write more about my day later.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Goodbye Florida, hello Bermuda!
So we (Mrs. Dawn and I) made it safely to Bermuda on July 17, 2010. I had to wake up at 4am! Flights were good. Later in the afternoon, we checked into the Fairmont Southhamptom Princess Resort. It is beautiful! In the taxi on the way to the hotel, I got a chance to see some of the scenery! So far, the little that I have seen has definitely impressed me.
After arriving at our hotel, the first thing we did before checking into our room was talent, speech, and gown check, All were approved! (Thank You Team FL) During that few minutes, I also had a chance to meet some of the competition faculty (choroegrapher, directors, photographers). After that, we checked into our room. It is nice, with a balcony, walk in closet and...I got my own bed! After unpacking my many belongings, I went to my first rehearsal where I met a lot of the other girls: Miss Deleware, Miss Georgia, Miss Louisiana...and so on. Oh, and I got to meet last year's winner, Bryanna Guadalupe! They were all very nice! During the rehearsal, we practiced our production number, which has to do with "40 years, moving forward and giving thanks," that is this years international theme.
The music we are dancing to is a mix of songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and toda. Our piece is high energy and allows each girl to put in their own flair to the movement. The choreographer is Keisha Clark, she is so sweet! So, my first rehearsal lasted from 7pm until 11pm. I was absolutely exhausted when I was done. After waking up before 4am and traveling all day, all I wanted to do was crawl into my bed! After rehearsal, I came back to my room, showered and practiced my speech and dance a few times. Then I FINALLY got to go to bed.
July 18
I woke up the next morning at 6am. We went and got breakfast, then went to our first rehearsal of the day. It was from 8am-1pm. That rehearsal went great. Afterwards, I came back to my room, practiced my speech and stretched! Then, from 3-6, we had rehearsal and a get to know each other party where we just had fun and exchanged gifts from our state or country. So, now you are up to date on my adventure thus far! I will continue to blog about my activities and experiences here! So, I will keep you posted. until the next exciting thing happens...
After arriving at our hotel, the first thing we did before checking into our room was talent, speech, and gown check, All were approved! (Thank You Team FL) During that few minutes, I also had a chance to meet some of the competition faculty (choroegrapher, directors, photographers). After that, we checked into our room. It is nice, with a balcony, walk in closet and...I got my own bed! After unpacking my many belongings, I went to my first rehearsal where I met a lot of the other girls: Miss Deleware, Miss Georgia, Miss Louisiana...and so on. Oh, and I got to meet last year's winner, Bryanna Guadalupe! They were all very nice! During the rehearsal, we practiced our production number, which has to do with "40 years, moving forward and giving thanks," that is this years international theme.
The music we are dancing to is a mix of songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and toda. Our piece is high energy and allows each girl to put in their own flair to the movement. The choreographer is Keisha Clark, she is so sweet! So, my first rehearsal lasted from 7pm until 11pm. I was absolutely exhausted when I was done. After waking up before 4am and traveling all day, all I wanted to do was crawl into my bed! After rehearsal, I came back to my room, showered and practiced my speech and dance a few times. Then I FINALLY got to go to bed.
July 18
I woke up the next morning at 6am. We went and got breakfast, then went to our first rehearsal of the day. It was from 8am-1pm. That rehearsal went great. Afterwards, I came back to my room, practiced my speech and stretched! Then, from 3-6, we had rehearsal and a get to know each other party where we just had fun and exchanged gifts from our state or country. So, now you are up to date on my adventure thus far! I will continue to blog about my activities and experiences here! So, I will keep you posted. until the next exciting thing happens...
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