Support Amy Stender for Miss South Carolina 2010

"My crown is in my heart, not on my head. Not deck'd with diamonds and Indian stones, nor to be seen. My crown is called content...a beautiful crown which seldom Kings enjoy." -William Shakespeare.

Thank you all for your prayers and support!!! I had an amazing week at Miss South Carolina. I am so thankful for this experience and all of the friends I have made along the way! Will put pictures up soon : ) Congratulations to Desiree Puglia our new Miss South Carolina!!!

Day six has ended.... evening gown and on stage question went great!!! Talent is tonight... ya'll please remember to keep praying for me!!!

OK.... its 1:30 Thursday morning, the days are becoming a blur, we had swim suit competition last night... it was great to finally get on stage and compete!!! It went great! Today we have rehersal at 8 AM then off to Pacolet for lunch then kayaking for the afternoon. Evening gown competition is tonight ;) A BIG shout out to Erica Bryant for her Teen talant win tonight!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

VERY BUSY three days so far.... had interview this afternoon... so glad thats behind me! We had our first prouction rehersal in the theater,then off to a block party in downtown Spartanburg with all of the Teen and Miss contestants tonight with Maurice Williams and the Zodiaks! Bed soon, then rehersal at 8am.

in SPARTANBURG!!!!! ready for everything to start in the morning!!

VERY busy day AND night ahead..... TONS of packing!!!!!!! Leaving tomorrow for MISS SOUTH CAROLINA!!!!!!!!

Just got home from my wardrobe showing and send off party in Charleston... a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that came, your support is amazing!!!!! Now I'm off to the gym...
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Meeting Miss America and HRH Prince Edward and earning the Duke of Edinburgh award : )

Crown ice sculpture at the Evening of Dreams event with Miss America for the Miss SC contestants...beautiful!

A very busy/fun/exciting four days starting today! Lunch with MISS AMERICA at the Poinsett Club in Greenville, An Evening of Dreams tonight with Miss America, then off to the WILDERNESS for 3 days of camping!!! Scottish Highland Games on Saturday at Furman University then a garden party with HRH Prince Edward to receive The Duke of Edinburgh Award!!! On my way to Greenville ; )

I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.
~Anne Frank

Looking forward to seeing everyone at May Forum tomorrow!!!!

Off to Columbia for Miss South Carolina Day at the Capital !!!!!

Spending the day painting and and cleaning at Jenkins Orphanage in West Ashley, if you're in the area come on out and help!

Having ALOT of fun for a great cause!!!

Just had an amazing day with Amanda Ferguson around Charleston!!!

Children's Miracle Network Pajama Day at Bo Smith Furniture in Hartsville, SC. Please come out and meet all the Miss South Carolina contestants and do some furniture shopping! A portion of all proceeds will benefit CMN!!!!

Premier Day for CSU at 8:30 in the morning then off to Kids Day at College Park Elementary School... full day ahead!

All of the Miss contestants for 2010 with Miss South Carolina 2009 Kelly Sloan at March forum.

Thanks to EVERYONE for all of your encouragement!!!!!