Possible New Face of Reforma

To my delight I was asked to try the new anti aging products by Reforma Group based in Southfield, Michigan by a good friend Tom Morse (The Guru of bringing new great products to the store shelves) and the founder. I'm currently conducting my review of the products and will know if you'll be seeing me in the National Campaign soon! I've been using the products for 2 weeks and can already see a difference! I typically have darker spots under my eyes, which have almost disappeared by using their eye gel! The facial moisturizer is amazing too. Not sticky, not thick, and definitely not oily! Even better, the products are paraben free!!! Gotta love that. I'll be sure to keep you posted with news.STAY TUNED!

Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundation's Christmas Event-December 13, 2009

On December 13th I had the opportunity to attend the Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundations Christmas Event. There were many familiar faces in attendance including Mr. Ferrarese who presented Mr. Dan Tate and his family with a plaque in appreciation for all of his hard work with the organization.

There were many speeches in appreciation given at the event and there was one particular quote that stood out in my mind that really hit home. "Out on the sea you cannot control the water or the wind but you can set your sails for the end goal!" I love this quote because it really hits home. No matter what your circumstances may be and how many detours life may throw you, with determination and dedication you will always end up where you are meant to be!

The event was a success, and the food and company were FIRST CLASS!

Pageant Cast Take 2 - December 9th, 2009

This evening I had the wonderful opportunity to catch up with one of my favorite pageant guru's....Tim Kretchman! It's always great to catch up and see whats new in the world of pageantry and hear about the interesting and accomplished women he's had the opportunity of interviewing!

I was honored to have yet another interview with Tim where we chatted about what was new as America's 30's and what I'm looking forward to. Stay tunes and I'll be sure to post the new pageant cast when it airs in January 2010!!!!

As the great Tim would say...."TIARA DREAMS!"

Pageant Cast from Nationals

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COMING SOON!

Walk In Her Shoes - October 24th, 2009

Early Saturday morning was an absolutely sunny and beautiful day, and a perfect day to help with the Walk In Her Shoes event, which benefits the High Desert Domestic Violence Program. I had the opportunity to meet Daryll Evey who runs the program here in the high desert.

It was great to see so many familiar faces and also new faces who came out to support such a great cause. I had the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Apple Valley and Hesperia, as well as many council men and council women who were happy to come out in support of the Domestic Violence Program.

It was great to see such good sportsmanship when the Mayors and Council Men and Council Women were asked to sport their fancy heels for the Walk In Her Shoes. I do have to say that I don't think I've ever seen this group wear heels so well!!! (From left to right: Mayor of Hesperia, Thurston "Smitty" Smith, Mayor of Apple Valley, Rick Roelle, Victorville City Council Man, Ryan McEachron, City of Apple Valley Council Woman, Ginger Coleman).

I had the opportunity to head the one mile walk in her shoes....and yes, I sported the heels all the way!

The walk ended with an awards presentation for each of the races that took place that day, where I was delighted to hand out certificates and trophies to the many impressive athletes that came out for the event. After all the awards were handed out everyone enjoyed tasting chili for the Apple Valley Rotary Chili Cook Off! I definitely had my share and my share of other yummy goodies at the cook off.

Yet another event that I am proud and honored to have been a part of!

Make-A-Wish Foundation

On October 10th my son and I decided to roll out of bed and join all of the supporters for the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Pancake Breakfast to benefit Riverside and Orange Counties at the local Apple Bee's. I was pleseantly surprised when I walked in the door to see familiar faces in support of the event. Trae and I had a great mommy and son breakfast date and definately ate too much! Breakfast is our favorite meal.



About a week later I participated in the 1st annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament at the Spring Valley Lake Country Club. I assisted in selling raffle tickets at the event and had the opportunity to chat with a few great individuals who make the Make-A-Wish Foundation possible in Riverside and Orange counties.

I was so inspired by the work and the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation that I chose to join the cause! I'm definitely looking forward to volunteering and wish granting in the near future since I completed my volunteer and wish granter training this past Saturday! How awesome to be part of something unbelievably amazing!

Greg from the Spring Valley Lake Country Club, Myself, and Brian Panique (from the Make-A-Wish Foundation).

Havanna Nights

Well what can I say but another job well done for the Victor Valley Community Hospital Foundation and the First Ladies of the High Desert! The evening included gigantic room filled with green and white decorum, fresh chilled mojito's, and great Cuban inspired food along with a custom wine pairing, dancing, and a silent auction! I don't think that there was an item missed by the First Ladies who planned the event! My husband and I enjoyed ourselves fully and absolutely loved the food!

I was told the event raised about $20,000.00 to benefit the community hospital which is HUGE! Congratulations ya'll!

On the Road Again!

Well a lot has happened since I've blogged last...I guess that I'm not too great at keeping up with this thing! Anyway here's the skinny.

The last week of September and the first week of October Trae had fall break so we decided to visit back home (Michigan) for about 10 days. Visiting home made me realize how much I do miss my family and my girlie girls (aka: Mara and Ilana) and the best hockey player I know at 11 years old (Lea).

I had an opportunity to spend holiday (Yom Kippur) with my entire family and eat all the carbohydrates I wanted. Needless to day the laughter was plenty and good times were had by all.

We decided to stay half of our time with my sister Lisa and the other half with my other sister in law Lisa-Marie (I know 2 sister-in-laws with the first name Lisa...then there's another Lisa that's in the immediate family too - CRAZY). We truly enoyed our time while there.

I was able to see my niece Mara run her first 5K race and she's olny 7 years old and then I also was able to see my other niece Ilana run her sirst 1 mile race. The races were all to benefit the Lymphoma Society and every race ended in the University of Michigan's football statium. (Go Wolverine's). A pretty cool sight to see but the weather was another thing. Coming from 90 degree weather to 40 degree weather was a rude awakening especially since I literally rolled out of bed, put some warmies on and went to root them on. All in all it was worth it because I didn't miss out on a pretty important part of the girlie girls lives.

I was able to meet my girlfriends new baby Lola and catch up with a lot of old friends. I also did a photo shoot for my "official" crown and banner photos with Tim Priet.

I visited my father-in-law a few times, brought him cider and fresh yummy doughnuts, had dinner, and spent as much time as I cold before he was going in for his last chemo treatment of his first run if it. It was really hard not to be able to hug him since he was getting over being sick and didn't want to get sick before his last treatment so we blew a lot of kisses and sent a lot of air hugs LOL!

My trip was great and I hope to be able to visit home again soon.

Enjoy the pictures!

Trae's first Major League Baseball game and who better to see than the Tigers in playoff season!

Grandpa (aka..Pappi) and Trae when we brought him cider and doughnuts. He couldn't have the cider though since it wasn't pasturized.

MORE PICTURES TO COME SOON! My computer is acting up.

Way too long!

Well it's been way too long since I've blogged about anything for that matter. So I figured it's time for an update. I'm currently working on booking events and speaking engagements for my year as America's 30's. I do have to say that it has been more challenging than I originally anticipated. I think that it's just a matter timing and once people see me out ther hopefull they will think of me for their upcoming event.

As for family life, my son played his first pee wee game last Saturday. They picked a team name which is the "Blue Ants", so cute! I loved seeing all the little munchkins running around with their soccer shoes, shin guards, and socks chasing the ball. Little man was the goalie for the first part of the game where he managed his first save. The second half of the game he was in the field. He almost scored and was so disappointed when the ball just missed the net. All I have to say is that I love being a mom and experiencing these 1st's whith my son.

He also got to ride his first horse when we stopped in to my brothers barn. It was so cute to see my brother (who does not have any children) interact with my son. I literally think that they were cut from the same cloth! LOL!

I'm also looking forward to going home to visit family! I can't wait to see my father-in-law even though he is having a rough time of it with his chemo treatment that he just came off of. I don't know if I would be strong enough to handle what he has handle so far. I can tell you that I'm going to give him the biggest hug and kiss when I see him because I don't know if it will be my last. O.K. this is officially depressing and can I say offically SUCKS!

I'm going to be visiting with friends, having my official crown and banner photos taken, and taking my son and neice to the Tigers Game. It will be Trae's first professional baseball game so it's going to be exciting. We're going to be right down in front too just outside the Tigers dugout!!!

Woo Hoo!

Well, it's TTFN for now and I will make sure that it isn't so long before I post next time.

Hugs,

JC

America's 30's

People Are Unbelievable

After reading the wonderful article that was published by my local newspaper the excitement was squashed. On line people are able to comment about the issues that are published on a daily basis. To my surprise an extremely bitter and angry woman made a post that was...lets just say NOT NICE! She basically focused on what someone sees and not the substance of the person. She decided to personally attack me and my causes so much to the point that she wished I got cancer and wished that I would hurry up and get it so I could fight for my own personal cause.

I am saddened that someone would have so much hate in their heart to attack someone they don't even know who is trying to do something good in the world not based on how she looks but actually on their merit, love, and drive to make a difference in others lives. It amazes me that assumptions are made by others who have no idea how hard you have worked to be where you are or what type of upbringing you had.

I definately did not have a childhood that was beautiful like a rainbow and I was surely picked on my fare share.

I feel sorry for this person in that she is raising a daughter and has so much bitterness in her heart. I don't care how much you dislike something or someone, you never wish ill will.

Lesson learned, there are always going to be people to take shots at you whether you are on top or at the bottom. It's those that you surround yourself with that matter and that truly care to know the person you really are.

For all of my sister queens; I hope you never have to read such an item as I did!

Hugs,

JC

BOA National Candids

Sunday Morning

Well to my surprise I was awakened by my son yelling throughout the house "mom you're in the newspaper, mom you're in the newspaper!" I was so excited to see the article that Holly wrote covering my achievement as America's 30's national queen.

Here is the article which I am extremely grateful for! But I do have to make 2 corrections which will be restated in the paper later this week. It is not my brother that was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, it was my father-in-law and my official title is not Mrs. America, it is America's 30's BOA!

Enjoy the article!


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John DeGraff and Take Back Your Time Initiative

Well, after forwarding the news to almost everyone I know I was e-mailed with a pleasant surprise. John De Graaf who is the founder of Timeday.org and the Take Back Your Time Initiative e-mailed his excitement of my win and asked me to put together a paragraph about the pageant and being crowned the new America 30's National Queen to be published nationally in the next newsletter for Timeday.org.

Many of you may not know, but I had the pleasure of sharing my story nationally through Timeday.org and the Take Back Your Time Initiative in October 2008; which has been instrumental to who I am today. If I didn't have the honor of sharing my story and how I fugured out the importance of family I would have never been able to get over my past and not let it determine my future.

I'll be sure to post the new article as soon as it is published! If you would like to read about my story go to http://www.timeday.org/ click on newsletters, and select October 2008.

Happy Reading!

Fun at Planet Hollywood

I truly enjoyed the entertaining converstaion with Rebecca Crosen - Virginia 30's, Candace Hubbard - Kentucky 30's, and Tim - the pageant guru....................lots of Forking around!!!!

LOL! Love ya guys!

Beauties of America Coverage by Tim

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Coverage from Pageant Cast.

After the WIN!

I cannot believe that I was able to accomplish winning the America's 30's - Beauties of America title. This year as California's 30's has been an exciting one and I have been able to be a part of amazing things throughout the year. From publishing my story nationally with Timeday.org to helping on an Extreme Home Makeover with Scott Cross Homes and everything between. If I were not in that position I would have never been able to participate in events such as those.

As for my year as America's 30's, I am looking forward to what this journey may bring, the people that I will meet, and the differences in the lives of others that I will make. I am dedicating my reign to my father-in-law who is fighting cancer. He is a true inspiration to me and reminds me how precious life is and how quickly it can change. When I think that I am having a bad day, I remember that it could be worse.

To all of the women that I met this weekend; you are all amazing. Continue to follow your dreams and enjoy the journey that is given to you! I have been presented this opportunity for a reason and plan to hold on tight and enjoy the ride.

Luv,

JC