I have competed in quite a few pageants, but my first international pageant was the Miss Galaxy International pageant, where I represented the United States as Miss US Galaxy!

I am so honored to have competed in such a great pageant system and more importantly to represent the United States!

I am always asked by friends:

“What is it like to compete in an international pageant?”

Competing in a pageant is definitely a unique experience, I mean there are very few competitions where you will be interviewed in a formal setting, then asked to strut down a runway in a swimsuit and finally asked to gracefully take in the stage in an evening gown! It can be a bit nerve racking, but I thrive on competition and LOVE it!

While pageants may seem simple to some, there is actually a lot of work that goes into it from interview prep to getting in shape for the swim/fitness portion. I feel that pageants really showcase all aspects of women, from intelligence and social awareness in interview, poise and elegance in evening gown and confidence and fitness in swimwear.

I loved the Miss Galaxy International pageant, particularly the global and community aspect of this pageant. Meeting wonderful women from across the globe, learning more about them and creating a bond and sisterhood was such an amazing opportunity and I am so happy I was able to take part in this! I truly felt that Maria Torres, the international director of the pageant really did a great job in running this pageant and making us feel like a family.

I encourage anyone who has an interest in pageantry to give it a shot, what do you have to lose? I was hesitant about my first competition, but gave it a shot - and have never regretted it!