hair done-check.....make-up done-check....on my way to the 25th Annual Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Pageant-check.....Day one at the Hershey Lodge is finally checked off my list. Today was the first day and it was a wonderful way to start off the weekend. We are on our way to Hershey and mom decides we're gonna stop at Burger King to grab a bite to eat. So I agree and said "I want chicken tenders." Moms says okay and orders them for me. So we get our food and we're driving down the road and I yell "Oh my Goodness!" Of course moms first words are "What did they forget your ranch?" and I said "No mom look at these nuggets." she looks and all four of my nuggets were in the shape of a crown! I was like this is totally a good sign because normally I get dinosaurs or strips when I order chicken nuggets. So that really got me pumped up and ready for this evenings competition. So after about and hour and 45 minutes we arrive in Hershey, where my mom and I were met by my wonderful coordinators. We then got checked into our rooms and let me just tell you that the Hershey Lodge is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Then it was time for Queen orientation, where all the Queens got to meet each other and go over the rules for the next couple days. After that we all had to rush to our rooms because the Hershey Lodge is like a billion miles long and we all had to be in our evening gowns and back to the Ballroom in 45 minutes for the evening gown/intro competition. Talk about nervous. There I stood in front of about 1,000 people with the bright stage lights on me, in my cotton candy dress giving my introduction. After I walked off stage I felt a huge relief because I knew the hard part of the night was over. Then we all got to sit with our Fair Board for the wonderful meal that we had. After that all the Queen Contestants had to meet for a group photo and gift exchange. After all 56 girls got situated it was time for pictures. Lots and Lots of pictures! Then Queen Casey played a game with us where each queen exchanged gifts. It was really fun and nice to interact with all the other Queens. Then it was time it sit back, relax, and have some fun. So a bunch of us got into our jammies and had a pajama party in the hallway. It was really fun and I got to make alot of friends! Well its past 11 and I have to wake up bright and early for the busy day I have ahead of me. I will be sure to fill you all in as soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for the Good Luck Wishes!! and thanks to my best friends for decorating the school with good luck flyers and posters that was very heart-warming knowing that you guys have my back and support me. Well I'm off to bed!
Until next time,
Marra A. Aurand
2010-2011 Huntingdon County Fair Queen
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