Hey Everyone!

Well, its about three weeks into the new year and i'm loving every minute of 2009 so far! I've been keeping busy as always :-). I had a sleepover at Mary Lou's house with Kayla (check out her blog also!). We had a lot of fun, and it was great getting to know her better. We picked out some great shoes at Sergio Zelcer and ended the day at Marc Durso of ActTrue's acting class. I also attended the Miss Hollywood USA and Miss Ft Myers USA seminar days, which were both lots of fun. I had the chance to meet some of the new contestants, and also reunite with some old friends! 

(Kayla and I at Sergio Zelcer)

The city of Hollywood organizes an annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gala and i was the emcee for the evening. It was so wonderful to have such an important job on such an inspirational evening. 

But i'd have to say that my most memorable moment of 2009 thus far, was my ski trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado!! I wasn't able to spend as many days as i would have liked to out there, but I still had an amazing time. There's just something about skiing down a huge mountain with the cold wind in my hair, that puts me in a great mood :-)

86 short days until Miss USA! I'm working hard to find the perfect gown, and Carry and David at Regalia have been so helpful! Don Baker and Judith Coffman are absolutely phenomenal. And a special thanks goes out to my friends and family for keeping me away from the cookies and brownies! lol.

(with Interview Coach - Don Baker)

Love,

Anastagia