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| I would tell myself to invest my money in a good, proven results pageant coach. That was my mistake, corrected it and won my second time on the pageant stage. | and to relax | 10/17/13 Thu |
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| You can do your best but still lose...its entirely subjective and theres more politics than you could EVER know at work so dont stress and dont overspend | Not all based on merit more on luck | 10/18/13 Fri |
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| Like the above poster, I say this. You can have all the money, wardrobe, coaching, in the world. You can prepare to the max, be ready, be on your game, everything in place - BUT, it comes down to a group of human beings, who have opinions, feelings, and see you through their eyes only, and it could be something very silly & they just don't like you (hair color, remind them of their x wife) and you're a goner. | it's not personal sometime, just human nature | 10/19/13 Sat |
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| Fun little experience but know when to let it go. | d | 10/20/13 Sun |
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| I would not have visited voy and I would say don't spend that crazy stupid money, you will never get it back (not even for the experience) | :-) | 10/21/13 Mon |
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| I learned to compete once maybe twice for a title, more than that and you look desperate not determined. | IMHO | 10/21/13 Mon |
- Yes but for some it pays big. Valerie Brooks won Mrs TX America on her 15th try and made top 5 or 10 (?) at Mrs America -- I find that inspiring she never quit & now she too is a former, 10/21/13 Mon
- This is a good example of why you should ignore these comments. What one person finds desperate another finds inspiring. Just follow your own instincts. There are no rules for what is best for you. (NT) -- Be true to yourself, 10/22/13 Tue
- I think 15 times is overkill. Sorry but I think that is being desperate. I think you have to realize that 15 years going after one title is also obsessive in my book (NT) -- Too each their own I guess, 10/24/13 Thu
- It's not if every time you go, you enjoy the experience. If you challenge yourself, make friends, help other competitors, and not be completely self-absorbed in trying to win the title, then every one of those 15 times is beneficial to you and others. There is nothing desperate about that. (NT) -- Winning at the detriment of others and the pageant environment is desperate, 10/24/13 Thu
- I agree! 15 times is obsessed. All that money thrown around and family time? I don't think so (NT) -- IMHO, 10/25/13 Fri
- Some titles are valued more than others sad to say. Many Miss America and Miss USA girls compete until they age out. In Mrs./Ms. there is no aging out so some will compete as many times as it takes. If I was married and I could afford it I would compete at the state level until I win for the big 3 yearly. (NT) -- repeat contender, 10/25/13 Fri
- Just because one person views it as an obsession does not mean we all feel the same way. I say that if it is truly the title you want, then pursue it. What you do with your money is your business and as long as you are not taking money from a vacation fund, etc., you do your thing and stop listening to others who call it an obsession. IT TRULY IS NOT OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME OR MONEY! (NT) -- Nuf said!, 10/25/13 Fri
- You do know that Miss America prelims don't have entry fees right? Lol (NT) -- I still say it's obsessive, 10/25/13 Fri
- They are speaking about Mrs. pageants otherwise you would age out of a Miss. That being said, it is still not my place, your place or anyone else's place to tell someone how or what to spend their money on. I have friends who spend an average of $50 a week on Lottery tickets and they have been doing this for years. Do you really think I give a darn what anyone does with their money or how many times they spend their money on the same thing over and over? Seriously, people, it's none of anyone's business but the person doing it and if they can afford to do it repeatedly I sa go for it! (NT) -- Kudos to them!, 10/25/13 Fri
- Miss America requires every young lady to pay a Children's Miracle Network fee for every local they compete in and ever state competition. That can add up when you exhaust your supporters after the 3 or 4th pageant. Plus all the wardrobe you are required to wear and purchase for competition. VERY expensive, but they have mom's and dad's to pay. Some of the younger MRS still have mommy and daddy to help them out, especially those who competed as young ladies and never won, but for the most part it is on the family of the woman competing to pay. I agree, 15 times is a bit much (click in) -- Tried 4 times and have moved on a winner for what I accomplished., 10/26/13 Sat
- God doesn't judge pageants; a rotating panel of adults do. God is probably busy with more important things than pageants. (NT) -- smh, 10/28/13 Mon
- Nobody said he judged pageant, what was stated is that maybe you are not winning because there is a different path for you. He is willing to wait, some just don't listen! (NT) -- Sorry you miss understood! If it is in HIS plan it will happen., 10/28/13 Mon
- So it's God's will if you lose, and God's plan if you win? (NT) -- Isn't he too busy for this kind of stuff?, 10/30/13 Wed
- God is never too busy for anything. EVERYTHING is God's will/plan. I think the previous poster's message was very clear. (NT) -- It's obvious you don't understand, 10/31/13 Thu
- If "everything" is God's plan, then why are there disasters, violence, famine, etc Yes, I have a relationship with God, so don't go there. I just think it is a shame when people give up trying and accept failure because they use the excuse that God didn't will it to happen. (NT) -- Best to be thankful for God, but not assign every outcome as his decision, 10/31/13 Thu
- Opportunities opened for me, after my loss, when I let myself be open to him. If his plan for you includes a win it will happen. Violence happens because we have free will, God is there! He knows before we do and is there to be our comfort. He cannot stop evil, disasters, or famine but he can put a spirit in us that help us, as humans, come together in love for one another. You don't have to understand, maybe it is not for you to understand right now. But for me it is clear. Once you are open and trust in his direction for you, love is the path you walk, with or without a crown. (NT) -- have a great day!, 10/31/13 Thu
- I said everything is God's PLAN not everything is God's FAULT. As far as disasters... there are MANY people who (CLICK IN) -- Maybe you should reconsider what you view as "failure", 11/01/13 Fri
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| I wish I had done smaller Mrs/Ms pageants before jumping into the International system. State level advertising 'No pageant experience needed', but to do well in the system, you must have experience or connections. As it is, I have spent tons of time and money which makes not making the top 15 a bigger disappointment than not placing in a smaller pageant that I was not heavily invested. I think my entire pageant experience would have been better and more fun had I started small. | TF | 10/29/13 Tue |
- I have to agree. Even though the smaller ones don't seem as important, it WILL help you learn, grown, advance, and eventually win. Don't jump in to a major until you know all about it. Sure, some win the first try, but that is rare. Learn everything you can, practice, prepare, invest, play whatever game is needed, but smaller pageants will teach you everything you need to know. -- then, step up with confidence, 10/30/13 Wed
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| I would have stayed clear of several veterans in my state as they thrive on drama and I would have just kept to myself more. | Sad but true | 11/03/13 Sun |
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| I would tell myself to enjoy it. I had such a great time, met great women and though I didn't win it was just an all-around wonderful experience. | Northwesterner | 02/01/14 Sat |
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| Get a coach, focus the why your are doing this, keep to yourself, don't worry so much about appearances until you win, and stay away from the veterans(ESPECIALLY IF YOU WIN)! My state has the Clicks of Pain....they are mean and backstabbing. | :) | 02/03/14 Mon |
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| I would listen to the input of others who have competed - research research research the system (from State Director to National). (NT) | This would have saved me lots of $ and I would have RUN from Mrs. A. | 02/03/14 Mon |
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| An organized director is worth her weight in gold. Research and find a good director because that will help ensure a good experience regardless of the outcome. Practice interview every single day for months. | Love crowns | 02/04/14 Tue |
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| I would be more critical of my team : | No Name | 02/08/14 Sat |
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| Look for a director who actually tries to line up appearances for her court, at least one a year. I know of a few that claim to be "national" pageants where the director crowns her court, then doesn't see them until the next year. I mean, if nothing else, line up AT LEAST ONE appearance for your court so that you can get everyone together at least once during their year. | Sick and tired of directors that are in it only for the money | 03/02/14 Sun |
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