OMG!!!!....I cannot tell you how much fun i had at Nationals this past month....AMAZING!!!!!! I don't even now where to start honestly. I arrived in Kansas City on Aug 26th around @2pm and it was hot...Of course i had on long sleeves cause it had been chilly in New York City earlier that morning...oh well...When i get into the shuttle towards the Hotel i bump into one of the contestants..Miss Minnesota Talitha we caught up on the ride there and ended up getting our rooms on the same floor..Later that night it was time for the optional dance rehearsal..Boy am i glad i went..I thought last years dance was hard ..This years was no joke..Kim our choreographer did not hesitate to get us to work. The next day my East Coast Sisters arrived and that's when i knew the party had started....Our East Coast group was kinda out there..I think we kinda scared some of the girls with how open and none traditional we were LOL ...But then again Essence is not ur Traditional Pageant....All of our girls did great!!!! At the Alumni Party i was crowned Miss Alumna of the year!!!! Besides of course winning the pageant this is one of the most prestigious awards given...I was voted the girl who was the most encouraging and genuine at last years pageant...This award is not only for people who competed last year...But for every single women who has competed under Drakeford Productions!!!!! WOW what an honor......I felt like the the party was like my coronation lol it was great LOVED It......there was a red carpet and everything yay!!!!!!!!!...Antonia Gore Won in my Division and it was well deserved loved her too...make sure u guys follow her on twitter @MissEssence2010 .....The Best part about everything is that i found out that i can come back for A third year...As Miss Empire State...Im soooo ready u guys lets go get a National Crown.
Love ~ Regina ~ Miss New York Essence 2010
