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! 🙂

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! 😉

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.. 🙂 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! 🙂

Best in Formal Gown: Ms. Psychology, Annica. Her gown really was elegant & the color showed off her mala-procelana skin! 🙂

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! 🙂 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