So far, So pleased

I swear life is never ever quiet around here.  The last thing I think I updated you on was Miss Ebony International and that casting.  Still moving through that process now.  The finalists have all been chosen and I'm competing with 27 other gorgeous and well spoken, funny women.  Last weekend we had a quick photo shoot so the world could see all of us in designs from Sonj!a's.  I think I channeled my inner Beyonce and pinup as best as I could lol, I liked the looks overall. 

We had to pick our country to represent both in this contest and in Miss Virtual World if we win this whole thing.  After doing my standard nerd thing, I narrowed down my choices to Senegal, Mali and Swaziland.  All of the countries that I was really interested in were in West Africa and most had some French colonial tie to them which was unexpected for me.  Maybe my ancestors originated from that region, who knows?  I need to brush back up on my French but it's just part of a mix of languages spoken in the country I was given to represent, Senegal.  Much more interesting place than I think many may know if and it will be a pleasure to do my best to honor its cultures and traditions.  Tomorrow is the first big event for us as finalists and just because the week has been uber hectic I get to go home tonight and try to pull together something FIERCE!  But with all the random shopping I've been doing I'm sure there is something in there that will work. 

I entered and made it to the casting for Miss Essence of Ebony but did not get chosen as Miss Kenya.  And honestly I've been so busy since then I missed the last casting all together.  I resubmitted and will do my best if given another chance to audition but I have to be careful about overscheduling myself.  Second Life has to be fun or gotta turn it off and go have fun. 

We just had a rocking 80s graduation for a nice chunk of the class that I helped teach.  And in a blink of an eye we have started the next term.  I'm doing more classes and had a full class last night which was both challenging and fun at the same time.  I'm glad that I decided to go for this experience and more pleased that I got it.  I'm looking forward to what the next seven weeks has in store and just hope that I don't fall totally flat on my face as an instructor this go round. 

Honestly, I think that's it.  I need to get something up on the Maniera blog this weekend, I wrapped up classes with Asymetrique, and I need to do some work that I've been neglecting but you're all caught up.  See ya soon.