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Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Right after her debut, ate was feeling a bit melancholy coz she said she was going to miss our “dates” & one-on-one bonding moments. I told her not to worry because there were still a lot more opportunities to come where we can still bond & do stuff together. Her debut wasn’t the end-all! ;))

So when the opportunity came for her to represent her college in a beauty pageant, I asked ate to jump at the chance because it was another mother-daughter experience we could share together.

But more than that, I wanted her to have a boost in her morale. This is so important to me because her self-esteem & worth was badly shattered a while back by people she thought were her friends.

She didn’t come out as the grand winner in the pageant, but she placed nicely & was even genuinely happy to see her friend Annica win the title. Beauty pageants are really not her thing haha. I was soooo nervous for her the whole time because she is a newbie while the others really compete. Mga bihasa na! πŸ™‚

Statuesque beauties. Annica, Ms. Psychology 5’10”. Jana, Ms. Biology 5’7″

Here are some pictures from the pageant last night. I can never tell you enough just how proud I am of you, ate! <3 You strutted nicely, I just love your bounce & how you carried yourself well. I was also so proud of the way you answered BOTH q&a’s with such confidence & grace under pressure. And so quickly too! For me, you were the brightest & shiniest diamond in the sky! πŸ˜‰

I am the luckiest, proudest mommy in the whole wide world!!! <3

No amount of glitter can shine the way you do, my sweetheart! <3
Captivating gown by PLUMA.
Creative Wear.. Pisces & Sagittarius

Beautiful evening gown by Pluma.
Understated elegance is what this is.. πŸ™‚
I nearly fell off my seat when she came out on stage.
Formal Wear. It’s like she’s effortlessly gliding.
I was one VERY proud momma that night! <3
A surprise dip at the end. So unexpected! m/
They had TWO q&a’s. OMG!!! @_@
Ako yung kinabahan in a major major way! But ate really had grace under pressure. She didn’t even look stressed.
Cool as a cucumber, this girl! <3

Q1: Word of the day: Brain”
A2: All of us in the college of Science possess it. We are all intelligent & smart.

Q2: What era do you want to belong to & why
A2: This era. Because there’s no time like the present.

All her answers were short, direct to the point, and witty.
I couldn’t have done better! m/ 

The judges. Alas, there can only be 1 winner in each category..
Best in Creative Wear. Ms. Applied Math as Aries.
In fairness, super bongga naman talaga ang outfit nya! Winner! πŸ™‚
Best in Formal Gown: Ms. Psychology, Annica.
Her gown really was elegant & the color showed off her mala-procelana skin! πŸ™‚
Sa (Beauty &) Brains lumaban ang dalaga ko.
Out of 12, she won the Best in Essay: Greatest challenge the youth faces today.
She expounded on peer pressure & the effect it has on the youth.
The top 3 candidates.
At this point, all my nerves were frayed & I was just so happy that she placed!
I felt like fainting already but my dalaga was very calm & collected. Akala mo she’s been doing this all her life! ;P
I’m so very proud of what you have accomplished, my sweetheart! <3
We’re so happy for you, Annica.
You are beauty personified. In & Out.
Thank you for being such a good friend to my Jana throughout the pageant.
You let her feel that you weren’t rivals at all but real friends.
Thank you for that. <3
You have made my Jana’s first plunge into the pageant world VERY fun & relaxed.
Congratulations to all the candidates.
You ALL did a great job!!! m/

Another memorable & wonderful experience tucked under your belt ate! πŸ™‚ Not everyone can join a pageant & emerge victorious. Remember, the world is at your feet. Enjoy it! <3

Thank you Lord! We give You all the glory. Amen <3

1 Thessalonians 5:18

New International Version (NIV)
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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10 Comments

  • Reply trisha_cm

    bakit di naka white shirt si #3 like all the other girls??

    December 11, 2012 at 5:54 am
  • Reply Marie Therese Nicolas

    Jana looked so lovely and elegant! Congratulations for a job well done! And to you too for raising such a wonderful daughter.

    December 11, 2012 at 6:00 am
  • Reply Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

    hahaha she wanted to shine like a diamond, trisha!!! ;))

    December 11, 2012 at 7:33 am
  • Reply Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

    Thank you so much,Marie! πŸ™‚ She'll be very happy when I tell her you said so! <3

    December 11, 2012 at 7:33 am
  • Reply Tara

    Been waiting for this post! Excited ako! Jana looked really great! Nafeel ko ang confidence niya sa stage! Congrats, Jana! And to you too! Your kids are so lucky to have you! πŸ™‚

    December 11, 2012 at 8:06 am
  • Reply Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

    thank you soooo much, tara! πŸ™‚ i'm so overwhemed with the well wishes & support you guys have been giving us. You guys truly love us na!! <3 thank you for sharing in our victories and for all your kindness to me & my family!!! :-*

    December 11, 2012 at 10:04 am
  • Reply frannywanny

    hooray for Jana!!! πŸ™‚

    December 11, 2012 at 10:55 am
  • Reply trisha_cm

    Nakakainis siya! Haha!

    December 11, 2012 at 11:45 am
  • Reply Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

    oh-em-gee!! Kaya tayo magkasundo, hahaha!!! ;))

    December 11, 2012 at 12:46 pm
  • Reply Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

    hooray!!!! m/ ;))

    December 11, 2012 at 12:47 pm
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