Miss Boston/Miss Cambridge 2014 Pageant Orientation and Workshop

I had a great time today at the Miss Boston/Miss Cambridge 2014 pageant orientation and workshop.
We started off the morning bright and early. The pageant orientation took place from 10am-12pm.

I really enjoyed being able to meet all of the contestants in person. I am thrilled that there is such a diverse group of women competing this year. I am so happy I'm not a judge, because it's going to be really difficult to decide the winners. Each young lady is so accomplished and talented. We will just have to wait until the pageant to learn the outcome. It's going to be a fantastic night of pageantry.

 Pictured with Miss Boston, Morgan Berg

During the orientation, Miss Boston and I were able to share our insights/give advice on being titleholders. I teared up while I was recollecting on my year. It's been absolutely wonderful. I am so thankful. My advice to the contestants was pretty simple:

1. Enjoy every moment of this experience. Soak in everything!
2. Do your very best, and not matter what the outcome be happy that you tried.
3. Prove to the judges that you are qualified for the job of being a titleholder. Don't hold back.
4. If you do win, embrace every moment and work your hardest to achieve your goals.
5. Never give up, keep pushing until you get what you want.
Overall, competing in pageants will better prepare you for the real world!

The rest of the orientation was basically paperwork and logistics for the pageant. While the contestants were in orientation, Morgan and learned the opening number routine. Boy is it going to be exhilarating. I don't want to give any secrets away, but it's very different from your typical opening numbers. Be prepare to be wowed. You're in for a treat!

Rocky Graziano, MBO Board Member, preps the contestants 

After the orientation was the Miss Boston Workshop. It took place from 1-5pm. I went for a little while and mingled with the young women who attended. It was a lot of fun, because I got to sit back and watch. There's a lot less pressure when you get to watch others prepare for the competition ;-) 

Next Saturday will be the final pageant rehearsal. It's going to be super busy, but I'm ready. I just pray it doesn't snow. I remember last year, Boston had one of the biggest snowstorms that broke records and closed down all public transportation. It was crazy. However, in the end everything worked out and I still won the title of Miss Cambridge. 

Who will be crowned Miss Cambridge 2014? 

Find out Sunday Feb. 16, 2014 at the Omni Parker House Hotel at 5pm. I can't wait to see you there! -Carrie 

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