Excited for what is to come....

Hey everyone! I leave in just about a week for Orlando. I am very nervous but even more excited for all that I am about to encounter. I posted this note on my facebook and I am now bringing it here to my blog. Please read and enjoy!!

I want to thank everyone who came to the DC pageant to support me! Thank you so much. I had the loudest cheering section at the Lincoln Theater. You guys are amazing! I know that because it is so far and such a last minute thing, not many of people will be able to make it down to Orlando to see me. I do understand and all the "good lucks" and "best wishes" are just as thoughtful! Thank you for that. A few people have supported with sponsorship and I want to thank them too.

If you want to send me anything while I am in Florida please send it to this address:

Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen
Hope Wiseman; C/O Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819-8122

& here are some rules about sending me stuff:

• It is strongly suggested that all gifts, letters, and cards arrive at the hotel prior to Thursday, August 13th, 2009. After this date, we cannot guarantee their delivery.


• Due to pageant scheduling and activities it may take up to 24 hours for delivery or pickup of gifts, letters, and cards to get to the contestants.


• Gifts, letters, and cards will NOT be accepted at the convention center or theatre at anytime.


• All gifts, letters, and cards will be screened by security prior to pickup or delivery to the contestant.


• Per the guidelines set up by the MAO and MAOT due to allergies, for security purposes, and lack of space in the hotel room's flowers will NOT be allowed, however gifts, baskets, and other small items will be appreciated.

Also, if you want to help me in a different way please consider donating to Children's Miracle Network. CMN is the official platform to Miss America and Miss America's Outstanding Teen. My goal is to raise $500 by August 1. I have already raised about $325. $10, $5, or even $1 would help. Click on the following link to donate: Donate to CMN

Thank you all again for all of the support. It does not go unnoticed. =]

XoXo,

Hope Wiseman
Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen 2009

Prep for Nationals

Hey everyone!

So I have been super busy ever since I won my title last Sunday. This is crazy! I have just under three weeks to prepare for the national competition. I am literally eating a breathing PREPARATION! I wake up every morning and workout with my wonderful fitness trainer, John Morris of Profit on I st. He is amazing and even though it has not been that long I am already seeing a difference. I was working out before but John has put a new spin on things and I'm really seeing the benefits. He has me on this diet. I love it. It's called the Sacred Heart Diet. I'll have to share it with you all one of these days. Besides all that I am staying very up to date with current events, practicing public speaking whenever I can, going through tough mock interviews, and many other things to prepare me for the interview and on stage question portions of the pageant. I am working with my gown sponsors, La Casa Hermosa, to find a new gown to wear on stage. I am also working with my talent costume sponsors, Designs to Shine, to find the perfect little number for my dance to "Bring Me Flowers". Speaking of talent, I am working very hard on perfecting my routine. I won talent at the state pageant but that does not mean I can slack off. I have to keep working. Whew.....I know I know...it's a lot.

I am really excited! I cannot wait to show the judges what the District of Columbia is made of!

Well until the next time guys. XoXo,

Hope!
Miss Teen DC 09

My First Appearance...

So I had my very first appearance as Miss Teen DC yesterday. It was very refreshing. It was a fund raiser for the JewelGirls of Fair Fund. I was invited by the former Miss Teen DC 2008, Jasmine Alexis. I got to meet the lovely ladies that made my beautiful jewelry that I received as a part of my prize package. Of course I wore it to the event. One of the girls, Deja, had on this beautiful skirt. I asked her where she got it from and she told me that she made it herself. She said she was bored one day and she just got out a needle and thread and went to work! Those girls are all so talented. I will put up pictures as soon as I load them up on the computer. So much to do! Nationals is in three weeks so I am trying to get everything together on time. If I do not get to post much until after then I am very sorry. Know that I am working very hard on preparing to represent the District of Columbia the best I possibly can at nationals. I won't let you down!

XoXo,

Hope
Miss Teen DC

Hello Everyone!

Hey everyone.

I am so excited to be your new Miss District of Columbia's Outstanding Teen. Please give me a minute to catch my breath and I will have my first official post up soon.

XoXo,

Hope
Miss Teen DC 2009