Mrs. America Day 1 Orientation

Today is the first day of Mrs. America 2010! We had an awesome dinner at the Lowes Ventana Canyon Restort, where we are staying.
My first friend that I made was Mrs. Montana. We both were on the same flight from Denver. We were both so sleepy that we didnt even notice each other until we got off the plane!
My roommate (Mrs. California) and I got settled into our room and everything is all organized...for now!
Tomorrow we have a full day starting with swimsuit photos at 6:15 am!
So here are a couple of photos from tonight!

Hawaii Foodbank's Walk for Hunger

Yesterday I got to emcee the Hawaii Foodbank's walk for hunger with good friend Kinsey Texeira Mrs Hawaii International 2010.
We had a wonderful time supporting this event that feeds so many hungry families and shelters across the islands!
We had a wonderful time as you can see in my photos!

 

 

My Birthday!

Today was my birthday and I started my celebration by volunteering at the re-grand opening of the Shriners Children's Hospital. The new building is amazing. It was so nice to be there supporting as the hospital has helped my younger cousin who suffers from severe brain damage caused during birth. Unfortunately, he has really bad episodes of spastic seizures that has left one side of his back muscles over developed. Shriners has helped him in so many ways!
While I was there I was able to meet US Senator Inoue and Akaka and our Lt. Governor Duke Aiona.

Then later today I helped "Team Miss Hawaii" at the Kapolani Children's Miracle Network radio-athon. Our shift was a little slow but I was able to raise some money making calls to my family! Thank you Grandma and Aunty Cheryl and my hubby too!

I got to work with Kinsey Mrs. Hawaii Intl. Tiffany Ibale Miss East Oahu and Shannon Dresser Miss Oahu! 

  

Send off Party Success!

Thank you to everyone for your support at my Send off Party. It was amazing to see so many happy faces enjoying themselves. My director Luana did an amazing job helping with the candy buffet and food. We had so many sponsors who donated like Anabel, who donated food and Kat's Yummy cakes, who donated the cupcake display.
Unfortunately, I was not able to take photos with everyone there. I thought about it after and wished that our photographer had shown up. Rick where were you? :)
The music was so good. Thank you to my brother in law Kaina Costa, who is also Don Ho's grandson, for organizing the musical line up.
The silent auction was very nice. We had a trip to Vegas, beautiful jewelry, limited edition artwork and tons of gift baskets!
I did glance a few times to the Kids corner, which seems like it was a hit. The kids were going nuts. I am sure the candy buffet did not help! Thank you Kinsey for helping me with this!
I am so appreciative to everyone for their help and support. There are so many more that I could thank. You know who you are!
Love you all! Alicia

 

 

 

  

My Program Book Ad page

It has been a busy 2 weeks as I crammed to finish my paperwork for the pageant and design my ad page for the program book.
I am so fortunate to have a network of supportive ladies in my company Arbonne. Thank you to Cirina and Neta in Arizona and Donna in Ohio for contributing so last minute to my page!

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Send off Party!!!

At first my husband and I decided not to plan a send off party. With only being crowned a little over a month before Nationals there is just so much to do.
When I shared this with my director she said I had to!!! I am actually glad that she convinced me to do it. Seeing all of my friends and family before I take off for Nationals will be such a wonderful memory.
Of course there is so much to do. We are mainly looking for silent auction items. So if you have anything that you donate, we would really appreciate it!
We are also planning a Kids Zone for the keikis to play while the adults have fun! So bring the whole family!

Photoshoots!!!

Today I had two shoots for Mrs. Hawaii. I started my day with hair and makeup by Ruth Ann Aguinaldo. Then it was off to shoot with Russell for headshots and some fun crown and banner shots as well.
My second shoot was with official pageant photographer Dwight. Heres some shots...