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Dear Diary,
With showtime only hours away, we're all extremely nervous. I'm
having trouble sleeping. My speech goes round and round in my head,
like a CD stuck on repeat. I can almost see the words on the
ceiling. When I finally do fall asleep, I often dream about the
pageant. Last night I dreamed that I showed up to give my speech
wearing only my swimsuit, with no makeup on, and Mr. Cooper from the
high school won the crown.
Luckily, nerves haven't hurt the camaraderie among the group.
We've grown even closer, and we've got our own set of inside jokes
that send us into fits of giggles backstage during practices. We've
agreed it would probably be best to avoid eye contact with each
other onstage, for fear we'll start to laugh and not be able to
stop. It's nice to know we all have the same fears about going blank
in front of the microphone or falling off the stage. Pop question is
definitely the category that worries me the most. I just hope I can
think clearly enough to sound coherent!
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When the lights come on in the grandstand at 7:30
tonight, dozens of my family and friends from all over the country
will be there to cheer me on. Of course I dream of winning the
crown, but even if I don't, I'm really glad I competed. It's been so
much fun, and I've made some really good friends here. I'm proud of
myself for doing this. I'm more confident and poised, and it's
convinced me that I have a lot of good experiences to offer my
college and future employer.
And as soon as the pageant's over, I'm loading up on
fair food with all my family and friends. I'll have a strawberry
shake-up, cheese on a stick and French fries, and top it all off
with cotton candy.
In spite of my nerves, I'm ready for this. We've
practiced and practiced, and I know I'm ready. Wish me luck!
Logan County Fair Queen Contestant 2009
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