Governors, and Interviews, and Posters-- Oh my!

Hey there everyone!

It has been a while since I have blogged last, and I believe that I left off at the chocolate stroll... So I have a wee bit to cover, eh?

First off, February 15th: The Capitol

I wasn't feeling very well, to say the least, and had gone home early on Valentine's Day. (Though I had to work that night, fun deal...)

But in sickness and in health, we princesses must put our smiles on along with our tiaras... And that is what I had to do the very next day.

So, we lovely ladies all met up rather early at the Church of all Nations in order to catch a bus to Olympia. 

We retrieved a tour, and were introduced on the senate floor as an annual resolution in respect of the Daffodil Festival and how it is recognized as the longest parade in the nation.

('Twas very sweet to hear of what our district legislature had to say about Orting being the best part of the Daffodil parade... Just saying.)

We then received a tour of the governor's mansion, which is absolutely time-defying and beautiful, to say the least.

I loved the architectural layout, especially since it was so difficult to spot the addition that is not part of the original floor-plan! (Nerd moment :3)

Lastly, we toured the state building itself, and met Governor Gregoire herself!

Ello Gov'na!

Alright, onto other things...

So, I've been given some feedback on how I try and turn this into a more relatable blog post. Well, in response to that, I am going to write briefly about something y'all seniors in high school will relate to: CP Exit Interviews

Ah! What a scary thing that I had become oh-so-apprehensive about for the entirety of this year... The big bad interview that determines whether or not you may graduate... Good grief!

Then came the moment of truth: February 22nd was here.

Yay! My interview outfit. I'm such a grown up. (;

I was interviewed by a parent, Mrs. Hirschcorn, and Officer Drasher. Oddly enough, Drasher does oral boards for the police station, and he gave me the highest score of the group!

Needless to say, I was very nervous, but warmed up to them once I started to speak. I passed! :D

Official portrait!

Who's ready to graduate? This girl! (June 11th couldn't come any sooner...)

Back to less relatable things, sorry!...

Last week, our formal portraits were released onto Facebook, as well as our official group photo!

Upon this release was our first ever public appearance as the 2012 Daffodil Festival Royal Court: South Hill Mall Days!

The official 2010 Daffodil Festival Royal Court poster!

Boy, was it just insane... It's Wednesday night, and I can still hardly walk like a normal person. Sixteen hours in heels, kneeling up and down to speak with young children, as well as signing posters.

Oh. My. Gosh. 

Those posters!

I am seriously going to need wrist braces after signing all of those signatures... Crazy!

The kids were the best, though. I absolutely loved reading to them, and making crowns. 

They say the cutest of things and warm my heart with what they say. 

Reading on day one! "Shara Tiara and the Frog Prints"

After two long days, with Madden! What a stud!

Giving Teagan a princess swing!

Reading on day two. "Now Shara Tiara was no ordinary princess!"

'Twas a very long two days, but I wouldn't trade that feeling of fame and importance for anything.

Oh yeah!

Onto some of my last matters of business.

One: I was accepted into the CalPoly School of Architecture!

Sweet huh? I'll probably not go there, but it's still pretty darn rad.

And Two: Today we princesses went to the Girls and Boys Club in Tacoma, and hung out with some of the kids for a couple hours. Wow, it sure was fun! There was this one girl who wouldn't leave my side after I helped her with her homework; we did crafts together, and made this bear.

You can't see it too well, but she wanted it to have a dress like mine...

The time flew by! It's crazy. I really need to touch these kids' hearts: they need it the most.

Weeeeelllllp, that's enough for tonight.

Have a good night readers!

P.S. I cleaned my room! I am soooo stinking proud of myself! Hahaha.