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Hi everyone. Things have been busy as usual.

I attended the Poulsbo local last week and had a fantastic time. I really enjoyed meeting and talking with the guest, the contestants and the volunteers. It was an honor to sing the National Anthem. I wanted to say a quick thank you to all the volunteers for inviting me. I really enjoyed myself. Thank you to both Miss Kitsap Samantha Przybylek and Miss Poulsbo Amy Stadshaug. You are both amazingly talented and beautiful. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead for both of you. I also wanted to congratulate Hanna and Heidi. This is going to be the time of your life. I hope to be able to attend all of the locals. It is so fun to see old and make new friends. Again thank you for allowing me to be a part of this incredible evening.

The week before the Poulsbo Pageant I attended the "Shoe La La". Janet's send off. It was so exciting to see everyone. The fashion show was so much fun and seeing Janet perform and speak only proved what I already know. She is going to make Washington so proud. GO Janet! The event was held at the Liberty Theatre. I loved performing and spending time with the class of 2008. Thank you to all the volunteers at this event as well. Fianna did an amazing job putting on such a beautiful event. The auction was so exciting. The shoes were priceless. I wanted to win them all. Thank you to Fianna for inviting me and thank you to her mom for making the exquisite shoes. I will get some pictures posted from this amazing send off shortly.

I am now getting ready for Miss America. I know, I know! I am so excited! I can not wait to see Janet and the other contestants, along with the 41 Outstanding teens that will also be attending. We will be doing a production number at Thursdays preliminary. There are a few other events planned for the teens as well. Breann and I will be attending a workshop with Dolphin Entertainment. We also have an autograph signing event, rehearsals, and a few other things set up. My beautiful and talented Princess will also be there with me. Kennedy and Nicole have been a huge part of my year. My relationship with both of them has grown so much and is going to be there for a lifetime.

I wanted to say Thank you to a few more people. Thank You to Breann. You have been so helpful and I am so happy to have the opportunity to work closely with you as well as the rest of the volunteers. Thank you to Peggy and Mike Miller. You are both incredible. You give so much to make this organization a success. With you, and your family of volunteer's it is just that. A success, and I am so honored to be a part of it. I am so blessed to be a part of this organization.

Faithfully,

Tori