Coming Around A Full Circle

A Circle Journal that is.....

I along with a group of other scrapbook junkies are participating in a circle journal. The purpose of this is to choose a subject that you want everyone to scrap about in your particular book. I chose family. I noticed that whenever you scrap a page about your family more love goes into it. I wanted to see that love on a page.

Then I realized how much of a circle my life has become. Not a bad circle. Just a circle. Everything is revolving around each other. Work, scrapbooking, school activities, Cub Scouts, etc.... At least once a week I have most of these occur then once a month the rest works its way in.

I cannot complain. It is a good circle. It could be a lot worse. I am taking what I have normal in my life and completely embracing it. It feels good to have some normalcy in a chaotic world. I have found that this year has brought a lot of change to my life but it has also brought new people into my life that I cherish. I have found that some of my prior relationships have changed dramatically and at first I was hurt and upset. But the more that I progress I notice the changes in myself too.

I love the people that I work with. I love my new scrapbooking buddies (but I need more Flexigirl scrapbooking time too). School activities have brought me to meet more people and watch my child grow and develop. Cub Scouts have brought us closer to more people that carry a lot of our family and faith values.

I have been lucky. And I appreciate what I have.

The Search is On for Mrs. Ohio, Miss Ohio, and Miss Teen Ohio International 2009!

Here is information for the Ohio International Pageants. The deadline is quick approaching. It is April 4th. The competition is in May and it is a fabulous show and competition to be in. I should know!!!!!

This is my favorite pageant system (gee, I wonder why!!) and I encourage anyone who is eligible to compete in this spectacular event. It is definitely worth the experience!!


Join us for the Mrs. Ohio, Miss Ohio, and Miss Teen Ohio International Pageant this Spring… May 16th & 17th in historic & charming downtown Zanesville, Ohio!

Applications are now available, and contestants from throughout the Buckeye State are being accepted! The process for entering is easy! Simply visit our website (www.OhioInternational.com), download the Application Kit, and scroll down to FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), where you'll find nearly every answer you could imagine. Also be sure to watch the 4-minute promotional video to learn more about our program. We keep our entry fees affordable, and we provide a magical weekend for the contestants and their families with a first-rate stage production.

Last year, the winner of each division earned a prize package valued at over $10,000 including: a full page feature in SuperModels Unlimited Magazine, paid entry to the International Pageant in Chicago, the official crown & banner, a smile make-over, modeling/photo shoots, jewelry, scholarships & prizes galore! The prize package for 2009 is growing, and it could be yours. PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY. We offer workshops and professional assistance so that each contestant performs at her very best!

Areas of competition & age divisions: Teen 13-18 and Miss 19-29: Modeling fun fashion, fitness, & evening wear; personality interview.* Mrs. 21-56: Modeling evening wear & fitness wear; personality interview.* NOTE: No swimsuit or talent competitions! Commitment to community service through a platform issue is highly encouraged and required at the National level. The International Pageants have teamed up with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women.

Contact us today to get started! We’re the new Ohio International Pageant System, and we’re restoring the integrity and tradition of pageantry! E) Director@OhioInternational.com P) 740-819-3170