April and May!

Hello Everyone! April and May have literally been a total whirlwind. I leave for VEGAS in FIVE days!!!!!!! I honestly felt like this day would never come, and now I wouldn't mind if time slowed down a bit! I can't wait to fill you in on everything I've been up to.

First of all, The Atlanta Hawks made it into the SECOND round of playoffs! Miss Georgia USA duties were taking 1st priority at this point, but I managed to work my last few games with my teammates. I will miss them SO much but I am pretty sure I will not miss the hectic playoff practices and games! I've truly enjoyed working as an ambassador for the Atlanta Spirit, and I am walking away with incredible experience, a network of contacts, and many friends.

These past few weeks I've I dedicated my time to appearances, first at the Sip for Sjogrens Silent Auction and Fine Water Tasting, Guest speaking at the Miss Suwanee Pageant rehearsal, Princess Night at Chic Fil A, an Interview on Good Day Atlanta, Judging the Taste of Beauty Talent Showcase, attending the Taste of Beauty VIP documentary viewing, as well as welcoming soldiers home from Afghanistan at Ft. Campbell. Each one of these appearances absolutely fantastic but if I went into too much depth you would be reading for hours!!

Preparation wise, things are running very smoothly! I won't lie- when I first realized everything that had to get done I was a little intimidated! Wardrobe, fitness, hair, you name it... has fallen into place because of organization, a lot of drive (and driving!), amazing sponsors, and an incredible support system helping me the whole way through. I've had makeup lessons with Kristen White, Joel Green and Meredith Boyd, whom are all fabulous. I've taken invaluable tips and tricks from each one of them! I've visited Nashville twice, working with Kim Greenwood, Josh Roberts, Stephen Fields, and Gordon Robinson. My director, Kim Greenwood made a trip to Atlanta with my Miss sisters, and we had a blast shopping all over Atlanta picking only the most perfect items for our wardrobe. I also had a photo shoot with Matt Boyd, which was fantastic! I saw some of the proofs, and they made me smile so big! We can't forget my Atlanta team AKA "Team Diva" as one called it, is keeping me on my toes at all times!

At this moment, all I can think is how so incredibly blessed I am. Sometimes I really I feel like Cinderella being transformed into the best version of myself by all these fairy godmothers (and fathers ;) !).

Love,

Kaylin