Sunday night I had my Miss USA Sendoff Party! It was one of the most amazing nights I have ever had! The entire night I kept looking around the room and was in complete awe of what a lucky girl I am. I have been blessed with an amazing family, the most supportive boyfriend and wonderful friends, but since winning Miss Mass I have been blessed with an even bigger pageant family. I felt so lucky to have all of these people I love so much in one room and felt so much love and support, not to mention we had an amazing time!
My mom flew all the way out from California and it meant so much to me. She truly is my best friend and it wouldn't have been the same without her! I missed my dad and siblings so much but it was the last home Sharks game of the season and crunch time for the playoffs so they were back in Cali. The day was made even more special when we found out a few hours before the party that my dad's team, the San Jose Sharks, won the entire Western Conference and was headed into playoffs as the #1 seed in the West! That's one reason I'm up so late now updating my blogs, our first playoff game is on tonight and with the time change I will be up late watching, but I wouldn't miss it for the world! :)
Aaron and some of his teammates were able to come to my party as well, which truly made my day, because with his busy baseball schedule he works so hard and never has time off. To have both Aaron and my mom with me that night made my day!!! A few of my baseball girlfriends came as well and it was so fun to share with them all I have been doing as Miss Mass. I have such supportive girlfriends and it has made the journey to Miss USA that much more special for me.
I also had my entire pageant family there!!! I love them sooo much and can't even tell the next girl who will be crowned Miss Massachusetts how lucky you will be to have this team behind you! They have truly become my East Coast family and my best friends! I wanted to give a toast and thank everyone at the party, but we were having waaayyy too much fun dancing and enjoying the night, sign of a good party :) I'd like to give the award of best dancers to Neil, Katie and Monique ... you guys better hurry up and give me some of the moves for the Miss USA stage :)
So here goes .... Laurie, Anthony, Michelle, Paul, Ali, Rita, Jack, Vito, Lauren, Neil, katie, Sam, Stewart, Monique, Donna, Roger, Lori & Monica thank you for being the BEST pageant family and true family a girl could ever ask for!! Finally, Brooke the gift you gave me is truly one of the most amazing things I have ever received in my life! I can't wait to bring it to Vegas with me. It will without a doubt make me smile everyday! More than the crown, it is you guys that have made this year shine for me. I love you guys and hope you know that I thank God for all of you every single day. Vegas here we come!!
