1. How do your personal / unique qualities best fit the International Pageant system?

I have always been taught that it is more important to be beautiful on the inside and then that beauty will reflect upon your outward appearance! Kindness, integrity and taking pride in your community are a few of the core values that I share with the International Pageant System.

2. What is something that few people know about you?

 I was 10 and taking swimming lessons. We were swimming in the deep end, I panicked, went under, then rescued and revived by my instructor. I’ve never swam well and have always been afraid of the deep water. In 1999, I took adult swimming lessons and overcame my fear.

3. What do you do to stay healthy?

I eat well, exercise and get adequate rest. I am a morning person and I love my morning quiet time. It is the time that I can reflect upon the day ahead. When I do this regularly, my day is less stressful and I am a better wife and mother.

4. Everyone talks about “Family Values”. What are they?

Having strong family values is our way of life. We try to instill a strong belief system in our daughter by teaching her to have responsibility, kindness, integrity and forgiveness. Basically, to treat others just like you would want to be treated.

5. What is your worst habit? Why?

I always want to take charge and do everything myself. I guess it’s because I’m the oldest child in my family. Sometimes I seem overbearing and demanding because I want everything to be done a certain way. I need to realize that I’m not superwoman and accept help offered.