The Daily Grind!

Wow, social networking has REALLY changed in the last few years! I'm really glad that I have the opportunity to share my experiences as I prepare for my 5th year of competing for the title of Miss Texas! I've always like the number five.... maybe my 5th time is a charm! :)

My days are very hectic, with only 17 more to go until we arrive at the pageant. I woke up at 6:45a.m. for my morning workout and was at work by 8 (which is where I currently am writing from... I have a SHORT break). I am currently working for Summer Conferences at UT Arlington and am THRILLED that Miss Texas will be on MY college campus this year! I have fallen in love with UTA in the 4 years I've been here... I hope this summer everyone else can see how great it is as well. I especially hope that those teen contestants who are currently weighing their college options consider UTA after visiting the campus (Yes, I'm always plugging my Alma Mater... I need intervention).

Arlington is also dear to my heart because my oldest love (other than Winnie the Pooh) lives in Arlington... The Texas Rangers! To make a long story (A VERY LONG STORY) as short as possible, as long as I can remember, I have been a Rangers fan. My very first crush was #34 himself, Nolan Ryan. So you can understand how cool it was for me to sing at the Rangers game last night! In my eyes, there is no bigger honor than singing our National Anthem for my favorite team. I've also never been this nervous! I will post pictures of me ACTUALLY singing later, but for now, here are some pictures of my supporters who came out to watch me :)

First, here is a picture of little Cristie... I was ALWAYS a fan!

Me and My BIGGEST supporter (and fellow Rangers fan!), my Daddy.

A "down the row" look at my family. There's Janet on the phone, Miss Grace enjoying the game, and my Mee-Maw.

A special thanks to the Miss Arlington director, Rebecca, along with Baseball Diamonds for letting us visit her suite! This is my fabulous director, Beaux, and me relaxing in the box.

This is Ryan and me representing UTA with the bright orange baseball cap. I'm turning him into a Rangers fan!

And finally, a side of the ballpark VERY few people get to see... This was my holding area before I sang.

More updates and pictures to come!

~Cristie