Nina's Journey Towards Becoming a Beauty Queen

It's been a month already but it's only now that I get the chance to make a blog about this.

I have never dreamt of becoming a beauty queen. Yes I once thought about trying it out but it has never been a dream for me. Honestly, I'm really not into those type of competitions, as I always brag, it's not my thing. I'm not a beauty queen material either. Why? I don't have the height (I'm only about 5'3 or 5'4), I don't have the body (I'm not going to post my vital statistics here :">), I don't have the looks, I don't have the guts, the confidence, the self-esteem. See! I lack almost all the factors needed to be a beauty queen. Lastly and most importantly, I don't join beauty pageants because I'm afraid of the Q&A Portion. I know! I know! Everyone sees it as the most crucial part of the competition that's why I don't want to experience the same predicament because I know how upsetting it is whenever a contestant isn't able to answer the question well.

But things are transitory. Even if I'm not interested with joining pageants, I had to do it for my College. How's that? I needed to represent my college in a beauty pageant.

IMPACT The Search for The Ideal Thomasian YFC Personality

My photo for Ms. Photogenic. Most likes would get the minor award and apparently it wasn't me because I only had about 460+ facebook likes.

Criteria for Judging :

10 % - Attendance (orientation & rehearsals)

10 % - Piso votes
30 % - Q & A
10 % - Talent
10 % - Audience Impact
10 % - Outfit
20 % - Just be the real YOU :)

Actually, it's more of a Personality Pageant rather than a Beauty Pageant because we were judged based on our character, personality and attitude.

February 22, 2013 the most awaited night :"">

Part 1: Opening and Introduction wearing our Tomasino shirts.

 

Part 2: Uniform Attire and Production Number (Baby)

  

Part 3: Talent Portion (Ballroom)

Here's the link of our performance. Sorry, not that good. We're not totally prepared.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roMPo9O_mWE&feature=youtu.be

Part 4: Theme Wear and Q&A
Portion

Here's the link of my Q&A :)))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhIlaWRqfx8

Part 5: Awarding and Coronation

  All out support :"">

                       

First of all, I want to thank God for giving me an opportunity to experience something new, something I never thought I could make. It was my first time but I was able to bag the biggest bacon in the competition. But the crown nor the title doesn't matter much to me. Because I have won  bigger prizes than those. I have met new friends, my co-candidates who were equally friendly and approachable. I have built long lasting relationships with them. I didn't consider them as my competitors but as motivators to strive a bit more. I have proven the love of my friends especially my 2A14 family for they cheered for me all throughout the pageant whenever I go out the stage. Nothing could boost my confidence more than hearing the voices from the audience saying "Go Nina!" with pride and conviction. I was also reunited with my partner in ballroom. Dancing has always been my passion since elementary and it feels good to perform again after a long time so thanks to my partner :) Thank you also to my stylist, ahahahah!! for making me look like a real beauty queen. I know it is a tough task to stay at the backstage and fix everything up in a short time. Thanks to my YFC-AMV family for encouraging me to join and for providing the things I needed especially to our President and Senior Sister. Thank you also to my Mom for inspiring me :) I am totally humbled and exuberant. The feeling is surreal and even after a month, I could still feel cloud nine. 

With that, I, Jenina Pearl L. Gregorio your Ms. YFC-UST 2013 wears the crown not only on her head but in her heart for winning is not merely about the title but the responsibility to take hold of. With the help of God, I know I could prove myself deserving and worthy. That's all :)