As most of you know, my abilities in the kitchen are quite limited so I decided to take my daughters out to eat. Five minutes after we had been seated, a large man and his four children were seated at the table beside us. Within minutes, the father started chastising his son about the “C” he had received in band on his report card. In a very loud and aggressive voice, the man [Read more…]
Attitude about competition is key to whether your pageant experience is positive or negative
May 30, 2012 By
A Day in the Life of a Pageant Queen
May 24, 2012 By
Where are the reality TV crews when you need them, right? If the media really wanted the public to know why women participate in pageants and the true benefits of pageantry, they should follow me, or thousands of other pageant queens, around for a day when we are living our lives as titleholders.
You see, a pageant crown and sash isn’t merely [Read more…]
When Pageants Are Filmed for Television
May 18, 2012 By
We are a society who loves to watch the television. We watch to be entertained, inspired, educated and escape from the daily routine of our life. Maybe that’s why pageants and TV are a natural fit for each other.
With all the filming effects, camera angles, and editing, television can make events and people smaller or bigger than life. I totally understand contestants’ and parents’ apprehension when they first find out the pageant they are competing in is being filmed for television. After all, most of what the media focuses on is the isolated, over the top situation. It’s not representational of the pageant world as a whole.
There are a few keys points to keep in mind when the TV crew is around. [Read more…]
Pageant Contestant Gift Ideas
May 10, 2012 By
A common pageant tradition at some state, national, and international competitions is for the contestants to exchange “friendship” gifts among themselves. Check with your director first to see if this done in the system you are competing.
Don’t stress out or spend a lot of time and money on the exchange gifts. For economy budgeting, [Read more…]
Pageant Lingo, Terms and Slang Defined
Every industry has certain lingo, terms and slang. The pageant world is no different. Below you will find some of the most common used pageant words and what they mean. [Read more…]