
My first appearance was at the crowning of Tashay (Miss. Black GA '09). I was SO ecstatic! I hadn't done anything as the Queen yet and I felt great to get out!
I invited my best friend and we arrived right before it started.
I spoke to all of the contestants and took my seat.
The theme was "Arabian Nights", so they did an Arabian dance. I was beaming because their choreographer also created the opening number for my opening number. Theirs was good, but I felt proud because ours was AWESOME!
The show was a treat and right before the crowning I was announced and stood up and waved to the audience. It was great.
After they announced the winner, I applauded and related so much to Tashay.
They worked hard for that night just as I had a few months before.
I remember that day as a good one:)

