"I Think I'll Go For A Walk Outside Now The Sunshine's Calling My Name... I Hear It Now"

Good morning friends. I will tell you again it has been a struggle to get out of bed, but that is because I have had late nights all week preparing for paperwork hand in and May Forum!

May forum is when all of the contestants get together to showcase their talent and swimsuit/physical fitness. Of course you want to look your very best at that time because as we all know the world me live in people will be judging you.

When you show up at May Forum you must REALLY show up. Strut your stuff and make everyone realize you are Miss South Carolina. Now you are probably wondering why I am giving advice or giving away secrets, but I am not. Every pageant girl knows this!

I do not think I ever told you why I started pageants... Well, I was always a very shy child. I mean so bad I would not leave my mother and would throw a fit if she left the house. It was not a good situation. My aunt had participated in pageants and I loved to watch. One day when I was 11 years old I told my mom I wanted to be in a pageant. Of course she was shocked. But I did it and ever since then I have competed. If you know me you can back me up with this, but I am one of the most outgoing, friendly, silly at times, open, love to public speak type of person. See what pageants can do for while providing scholarship! I would love for my daughter one day to compete in pageants ONLY when she is OLD ENOUGH to tell me she wants to. I will not have my infant showcased on stage when they do not even know what is going on!

Ok lets see what is on the agenda for today... Oh yes! More coffee sales, work, workout!, and get some rest because it is off to New Jersey tomorrow.

Listen... I have not heard from one person who has read this blog that they would like to buy coffee for CMN... that hurts my feelings. Think if an ill child asked you to buy coffee from them to help raise some money so that they know they will still be alive the next day. So that they know they will be able to breathe the next day because they had the proper care and medicine. So that they can see their brother or sister again because the hospital was able to assist them in procedures they needed. Think about it people while it is only $10.00, that money can make the biggest difference!

If your excuse is you are not a coffee drinker than I have a solution for you. Take that $10.00 or so dollars and deposit it into the CMN account I have........

www.missamerica4kids.org/m.aspx?i=2873c4458ba

There you go ! No excuses... NOW HELP THESE KIDS!

XoXo

Desiree <3

.::. There Can Be Miracle's When You Believe.::.

Mariah Carey y Whitney houston When You Believe

"There She Is....Miss America..."

Top of the morning to you. I know I am such an early bird. I actually slept later than I usually do because I just could not get out of the bed!

Anyway, I am sorry if my prior post brought tears to your eyes, but at the same it needed to so that people truly understand the meaning of life and understand that we do not walk alone.

Last night I was able to work with the amazingly talented Deb Sofield. I just love her. Anytime I am with her she brings out only the best in me. (For those of you who do not know Deb Sofield is the best speech coach around) Now I know what you make be thinking, how can you be Miss South Carolina if you need a speech coach.... Well, it is not that you need a speech coach, it is that they notice the bad habits you have and bring out the best in you, well Deb Sofield does at least.

So what is on the agenda for today... Work as always at Carolina First Bank. I am a teller if you did not already know. I am working to help pay for school and Miss South Carolina, which is why I decided to finish my degree online at Ashford University. I love online school and when times are tough you need to step up to the plate and handle things as needed. I plan to be Miss South Carolina and I do not see myself anywhere else after July 3rd.

Also, that paper work I talked about in my first blog... well today I get to hand it all in! YAY.. It is so relieving to get the paperwork done and out of the way so you can focus on what you need to, THE COMPETITION.

Today I am also continuing my coffee sales for Children's Miracle Network. If you have not already bought a bag I'm upset about that and you NEED to. Come on people it is for CHILDREN! Also I will be speaking with the Child Life Specialist to get back into the hospital and work with the kids some more. I need THEM in my life. It is amazing how children can be such positive role models in your life and really teach you lesson you need to learn. While they are looking up to me when I visit them, I am looking up to them.

What else today... handing in paperwork, networking, setting up appointments, work, and what did I leave out..... WORKOUT of course!

Please everyone have a blessed day. Enjoy it tomorrow is FRIDAY ! Also if you ever have any questions for me or want to ask me some pageant questions or about life just to get to know me... comment to my posts and I will comment back!

XoXo
Desiree

.::.There Can Be Miracles When You Believe.::.

Real Miracles at The Children's Hospital, Colorado

WHO DOESN'T DRINK COFFEE IN THE MORNING!!!

Good Morning Everyone,

I know it is now 5:25 a.m. I get up crazy early so that I can workout before I go to work! And then again when I get home!

Let me tell you a story.....

There is a reason Children's Miracle Network is my platform. When my mother was just three months pregnant, she found out she was having twins! Well, she became very very ill and found out that she was having a tubal pregnancy-- with who would have been my brother, Daniel. There was only a 50% chance the doctors would save my life. 1 in 100,000 was the odds of this situation ever happening to my mother losing Daniel and saving me. But, the doctors succeeded.

As we all know I am here, living and well. I thank God everyday for the wonderful life he has allowed me to have and keep. I know that Daniel is my Guardian Angel, and not one person could tell me otherwise. He watches over me and leads me in the directions I need to be going with. You see I have an advantage-- When I walk on that stage at Miss South Carolina, I have no reason to be scared or nervous because I will not be walking alone-- Daniel will be right beside me.

This is why CMN is my platform. I know the Lord has called me to help Miracles happen for these children. Now I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!

I am currently selling LIQUID HIGHWAY coffee products... REGULAR, DECAF, TEA, HOT CHOCOLATE. It is a 12 oz. bag that will have my picture on it as Miss Pendleton and my name, Desiree Puglia. Liquid Highway does a tremendous amount of philanthropy and now they are helping CMN!!! The bag of coffee is only $10.00!!!! Come on people the money goes towards CMN!!! Please buy at least one. Daniel would want you to.

******* You can reply to this post or contact me at dlp1987@yahoo.com-- Cash or Checks accepted (make payable to Desiree Puglia) ********

.::.Miracles Can Happen When You Believe.::.

Two Months to Miss South Carolina

Hello Everyone,

Everyday I will be blogging for the last two months of my preparation for taking on the job of Miss South Carolina. Since the world revolves around technology, I thought this would be a great way to keep everyone connected with what I am up to!

Well, today I spent a lot of time wrapping up my paperwork so that it looks perfect to give to the judges! (For those of you who do not know, we must create a resume, essays on our platform,and other tedious paper work to submit to the Miss South Carolina Organization and judges!) Once paperwork is all out of the way, I am stress free and able to focus on taking over the job of Miss South Carolina!

Since this is my first blog, let me get you up today on what I have been doing since January. I have become a volunteer at Greenville Children's Hospital. Now I am able to work with the children whenever I would like. My first visit with the children was wonderful. I was able to read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and make caterpillars with the children. There is truly nothing better than bringing joy to the children that are ill in the hospital. These children seem as if they have not a worry in the world. They are so light hearted while being hooked up to IV drips, heart monitors, and other devices that monitor and keep them functioning and well. It is a blessing to have such miracles in my life right now! (Also for those of you who do not know Children's Miracle Network is my platform as I am a miracle child!)

I have also been training like a dog to be in the best physical fitness state I can be for both swimsuit competition and my talent!

I was able to attend a good bit of preliminaries to cheer on other contestants towards their journey to Miss South Carolina.

One of my favorite parts of becoming Miss South Carolina is taking on the task of the Mentoring Program Miss South Carolina offers. This is called the Prince and Princess program. I have the best Prince(Brandon) and Princess (Morgan) I could ever ask for. I love every minute of being with them and mentoring them with whatever they need. Being a positive role model is one of the number one job duties of Miss South Carolina. I am so blessed to have them in my life !

I also work full time at Carolina First Bank and go to school full time online at Ashford University! I am obtaining my degree in Early Childhood Education-- I love children!

This is just the first blog of many more to come. I just wanted to give everyone a taste of the different things I will be addressing in my blogs!

XoXoXo
Desiree
Miss Pendleton