We performed at Frosty's in Kuwait! It was great to be back there! We often jumped up on things - tanks, tables, anything so the people in the back could see! Let's get clapping for the 70's baby!
Our MWR rep. took us out to see the camels. Just look out and make sure they don't spit or bite you! And then the beach!
And later that evening after our show, we attended a traditional show with our MWR rep. one night. Shortly after this, a sheik sent over one of his men to "offer me a rose and a drink." I said thank you and refused politely because I think he was trying to buy me according to the locals!
Our MWR rep. took us to the local mosque for a guided tour. Because I had such respect for them and the culture, I was given a book of the Holy Q'uran to bring home with me. I was completely humbled and honored.
Getting ready to board our helicopter to take us to the U.S.S. Ingraham.
Yep, that's me on the U.S.S. Ingraham out at sea! They flew us out to the ship in the ocean off of Bahrain and we performed on the ship for the Sailors on duty that couldn't come in for our July 4th show on base.
Imagine trying to sing on a moving ship much less while you're watching the waves! Believe me, there were a few times when we were falling over!
I think the funniest memory of this was that the deck was sooooo hot that our Karacta shoes were melting to the deck!
Here I am getting ready to leave on my way to the helicopter to fly back to Bahrain.
On the way home, the pilots let each of us take a turn at being co-pilot and flying back to base. It was so awesome!
Connecticut (still a Virginia gal at heart!), United States
I've been so blessed to have such a wonderful life! It's because of pageants that I even realized my full performance potential. After I became involved in the Miss Virginia America preliminaries, I was encouraged by many to sing. (My first talent was comedy!) I then became part of the Miss VA U.S.O. Troupe. I moved from my home in VA to Connecticut and became a member of the Miss CT U.S.O. Troupe and subsequently, a Liberty Miss. I was blessed to tour 6 times to over 15 countries performing for our Troops. In 2000, another Liberty Miss and I formed The Glory Girls and we've performed for our Veterans ever since. I also act, dance and serve my community and have logged over 7,000 volunteer hours!
Also in 2000, I met my wonderful husband, David; we were married in 2003; and had our first child, Delilah, in 2005. I still enjoy pageants to this day and thank my lucky stars for the doors that they opened! I am constantly updating my websites below, so feel free to keep checking back. (It takes a loooong time to scan all those photos in!)
(P.S.: Everyone says that I'll probably be the oldest pageant queen/U.S.O. performer in the world! I think I'm okay with that!)