The new date for Ms US Globe is May 2010....very exciting. But, sad for me. I will be out of the country for that month and will not be able to attend the national pageant. It just broke my heart. I have wanted to compete at the globe pageant for years, but only now have things fallen in place. And now out of place. I know everything happens for a reason so I am at peace. I will be spending time with family, and after what has happened over the last few years, I realize nothing should take priority over that. As many of my friends know, I almost died several years ago. I sustained a heart attack and stroke after suffering anesthesia complication. The road to recovery has been very difficult. As I struggled to regain, strength and endurance, I gained quite a bit of weight. I finally now have the lung and heart capacity to exercise and get back on track. Last October, my beloved dad died after an 8 year battle with cancer. And of course, the divorce. So the Globe pageant gave me some direction and inspiration. Of course, I don't need a pageant for that, but I love their message and cause and that helped fill me with hope.
I am considering a different pageant this year. Probably one I am familiar with and have competed in before. Pageants offer so much and miss being part of them. I have been criticized in the past for my involvement. Because I have tried repeatedly and not won, many feel I should give up. But there is more to competing then winning the title. And I hold that in my heart. Yes, I would love to win a national title some day, but I love the friends and people. Two of my best friends I met through pageantry and I cherish those relationships so much.
On a different note, my family has grown. I have adopted a new puppy. She is about 8 months old...supposedly an akita-shepard mix. I don't really see the akita, definitely the shepard, but I see some sort of hound. She has the body habitus of a greyhound, though some of that maybe because she is starving. She is terrified of everything but has been slowly warming up. Finally, she has eaten some full meals and come to me for "love time" when the other dogs get praise and affection. With her sweet disposition, i think it will only be a matter of time before she adapts. The other 2 puppies are fine. Bernie ignores her most of the time. But I think she has a soft spot for him. Tatum is more aggressive and wants the new baby, Shauna, to know who is boss. I love them all!! I wish I could have a farm full of rescue dogs....someday.
I have a quiet weekend planned. My garden is doing so well. I think I will have enough tomatillos to feed half of the San Fernando Valley. At least to donate a lot to the food bank!! Have a Blessed and peaceful month!!
