Wow! What an experience. First of all I would like to thank National Personnel who helped me start this life changing journey. Thank you to the New Zealand Asia Pacific Trust (Rose and Des Foulger) for awarding me the amazing title of Miss International New Zealand 2014 and sending me to Japan. Particularly Namphon Bennett and Hannah Carson for your guidance and support I really appreciate it. A big thank you to my sponsor Passionberry-NZ for the wonderful support, P.S best cocktails! A special thank you to Mauricio Bonito for all of the pageant tips, from makeup looks, to gowns, to stage presence, I couldnt have done it without you. Thank you to Duncan Armstrong - The Dancer and Becks Mcdonell from HB Elite for training me for the talent section of my competition, dancing with you was so much fun, not only that but it helped build my confidence. Thank you to the brilliant Jo Odgers for my magnificent National Costume, you are one talented lady, I had so many compliments on the gown. Thank you to my Aunty Irene Burns and Julia Moriarty for making my four stunning evening gowns, you both were life savers and I had countless compliments on my gowns. Thank you to Louise Gray Skin Care for keeping my skin perfect - you are the best in the business! Thank you to Dermalogica New Zealand for supplying me with the best skincare products. Thank you to Ari2 Hair Extensions for my perfect locks! They looked amazing everyday and I had so many of the pageant girls compliment me on my hair. Thank you to White Smile Parnell for my beautiful teeth! Also I would like to thank Chay Roberts Makeup Artist for the priceless makeup tips you gave me before I went and matching me with the perfect colour palette for my pageant looks. Thank you to my personal trainer Soane from Toa Training, not only did he help me achieve a fit and healthy body but he helped train my mind. Thank you to Paulus Romijn from the Presenters Platform your help was truly outstanding and completing your stage 1 & 2 courses was one of the best decisions I have made. Thank you to Jodi Litherland from Reclad Solutions Ltd for sponsoring my Japanese language lessons with Nadia Webber - thank you Nadia you were a big help and the Japanese loved that I knew all of those words. Thank you to all of my family, friends, workmates and other people who supported me on my journey it truly means a lot to me. Last but not least my amazing partner Mike, mum Donna, step dad Brett, Mikes mum Beverley, grandparents and my number one fan my Dad for all of their love and support I truly couldnt have done this without them. I love you all - and the world is full of opportunities I look forward to my next journey.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 04:37:17 +0000
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