Interviews!! We went in groups of five and each sat down for on-on-one interviews with five different judges. Heading into interview, I had thought I would try to find a suit of some sort that would be in a neutral tone and I didn't want my arms to be bare.
In the end, it was of course completely opposite of that. Sarah Moses of Michaels www.thepageantshop.net had pictures up on facebook of some knit dresses. I already had gotten one from her in the past and adored it. So I tried a RED knit SHEATH DRESS and fell in love. I had to have it and had to wear it. Michelle Strom who owns The Winning Crown Boutique (www.winningcrown.com) helped me find the feather gown I wore when I won Mrs. Illinois. She painted my face and her dear (and talented)friend Fawnia handled my hair which does not hold curl to save my life.
Then I was ready for the 4 minute interviews which flew by. I had gotten great advice from Holly Ernst before Mrs. Illinois. Her advice and guidance were the perfect prep. So it was time to head in to the interview room. Suddenly instead of me asking the questions, I was having to give answers!
My first judge was Mrs. World 1987. Lord, she was so gorgeous and so easy to talk to even as she asked some tough questions. I was asked about my goals and how I would make my plan become reality. Judges asked about my efforts as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and one person asked me about how I handle working in situations that are trying and deeply emotional. Another judge told me how they felt like anyone could be beautiful and in swimsuit shape ( I joked it was NOT that easy), but that a person needed to be more than that. So, at the end of the view that judge told me I would do well and that I had substance. Wow! I felt like I had gotten my goals across and that the judges were able to see who I am and what I am about.
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