Where does time go?

I have to start out by saying every morning when I wake up I know exactly how many days it is until Miss Iowa Finals because I have a countdown on my phone.. I mean who doesn't?!  With that being said, where do those days go?  Where does that time go? It's too deep of a question for me to ponder for too long but it really does make you think.  I have to hope that that time is spent doing things you love and things you want to do.  Yes, some days are more stressful than others but that's all a part of life.  These past two weeks since I have blogged have been just that, busy and some days more stressful than others.  I kept trying to find a time to sit down a blog but there was always something else that needed to be done first.   As we all know the list of things to get done is never ending and as soon as you cross one thing off you add at least two more to the list.  My list these past two weeks has ranged from daily activities of cleaning, taking care of my cat and grocery shopping to packing for the next dance competition or heading to work, to finishing up all the Miss Iowa paperwork, putting together my scholarship scrapbook or putting the final touches on my wardrobe to gathering and finalizing all the details of my benefit coming up!  These activities are all apart of my daily life and to me they are all equally important.  Even though my days may be long an stressful and scheduled to the minute, I wouldn't change any part of my life.

With all this being said there are only 51 days until Miss Iowa Finals… with each day that passes the amount of anxiety, nervousness and excitement grows and it starts to be real that in 51 days one of the sixteen girls in the Miss Iowa class will be crowned Miss Iowa 2015.  From here to there the only thing I can control is myself and what I do to better myself. I am back off to work now and I will keep this blog short and sweet even though there is a ton to catch up on.  Here's to another crazy weekend and finding time to just enjoy the ride!

XOXO- Christy
Miss Pearl City 2015

March for Babies: Iowa City!

Today was the day!! It was finally the day of the March for Babies in Iowa City for the March of Dimes.  The day started out bright at early at 5 AM to get myself ready to get to lower city park for 6 AM for set up! Set up went so smooth thanks to our great planning committee and our wonderful volunteers who dedicated their Saturday morning to helping babies! Once everything was set up it was 8 AM and time for registration and for the teams and participants to arrive!! Once this started we also had a super special guest.. HERKY!!  It's always great to have HAWKEYE spirit at any event!!

Herky and I supporting the March of Dimes!

My brother Steve and I snapped a quick photo with Herky.

Once the teams and participants started to arrive there were a few announcements about the event and what we were all doing.  I was able to share my story and speak with the crowd about why I chose the March of Dimes as my platform.

Sharing my story before the walk started. 

Then it was time for the walk!!  The walk started at 9 AM and took us from Lower City Park in Iowa City up Dubuque street into downtown Iowa City. It was a great route to walk and it ended up being a wonderful day to march around Iowa City for babies!  The amount of people who came to the event was absolutely amazing and to hear other peoples stories and reasons they support the March of Dimes was humbling.

My family came out to support me in the walk and the March of Dimes.

At the starting line of the walk.

We were able to walk right past the beautiful Pentacrest.

Trivia facts were dispersed around th 

The large group of walkers!!

It was a great day for the walk and I don't think it could of gone smoother!! I am happy to say the first walk I helped to plan is in the books!! This walk wouldn't of been possible with out the planning committee, the volunteers,  the sponsors and Andrea Skow. Thank you so much for not only planning this event, for all you do for the March of Dimes but for also accepting me into this wonderful organization.  I am very proud everyday but especially today to call the March of Dimes my platform!

I DID IT!!

With Jenny Waddilove fellow committee member and Andrea Skow the Hawkeye Division Representative for the March of Dimes.

Thank you for walking!

With Chris Garrett, the Iowa State director for the March of Dimes. 

Thank you to a personal team sponsor, Dr. Lori Wenzel of OBGYN of Iowa City and Coralville for her generous donation. 

Thank you to the National Sponsors of the March of Dimes.

             

Rest, relaxation and some vitamin D!

For those of you that know my family and I know we are avid travelers and whenever there is a "break" we try to get in a vacation!! This year was different because I am no longer in school and my spring break at the dance studio didn't match up with my dad and brother's spring break for school.  Because of this I was lucky to finagle TWO spring breaks.  One a few weeks back to just spend at home and with family and then these past fews days in florida with my family!

This past Wednesday I was able to jump on a plane and meet my family in Tampa, Florida.  In just a few short days we have had a lot of fun AND I have been able to keep up on my Miss Iowa prep!  The first day on the beach I ended up carrying my brother around 200 yards on the beach and after a day of traveling I counted that as part of my work out! While we had plenty of time for fun we also had plenty of down time to work on Miss Iowa paperwork and work out details for my upcoming benefit and doing some shopping where I found a key piece of my Miss Iowa wardrobe!  With only 69 days til Miss Iowa there is no time for a break but this break for warm weather was gladly welcomed!

The highlight, by far in the trip, was on our last full day!! We rented a boat for two hours out on Tampa Bay and just drove around the bay.  While we were boating I spotted something in the distant that was jumping and splashing around and to my excitement it was a small pod of DOLPHINS!! I have seen and been around dolphins before in my life but there is something utterly breathtaking of seeing dolphins out of no where in the ocean!  We just floated on our boat for about 20 minutes just watching the dolphins play!

It was wonderful to get away and take time for myself, this journey is not easy and it does take a toll on you.  Luckily, I know myself very well and know when I need time to chill and recharge! With that being said this break doesn't last forever, tomorrow I will get in a quick talent costume fitting, hopefully a visit to 8one8 and then back to work at the studio!  It is always great to have a break and get some vitamin D especially after winter but it is even better to get back to a schedule.

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter and stay tuned for the next few weeks are a little busy and filled with a ton of exciting things!!

XOXO
Miss Pearl City 2015, Christy Scimeca