Thursday, October 30, 2008
Featured In KEYSTONE Keynotes!
Beauties of America's Teen 2008, Laurie Kimsey, is featured as a Keynote student for the Keystone National Online High School based in Pennsylvania. Keynotes is a quarterly publication that updates students on career and college planning tips, student achievements, success stories, and helping students stay involved and get to know one another although they live all across America as well as overseas!
I am so proud to be selected as a success story at Keynotes, a Keystone High School publication. I hope to continue to be make a difference as Beauties of America's teen and represent the pageant system successfully with integrity and pride!
The article link is: http://www.keystonehighschool.com/community/keynotes.php and click on the current pdf issue of keynotes!
Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Myrtle Beach Manor Visit
Hi, it's Laurie again! This afternoon was awesome as I visited the Myrtle Beach Manor skilled nursing facility in Myrtle Beach, SC. Here I met a former NFL football coach and many other residents here in Myrtle Beach. I wished everyone a safe and fun Halloween as I gave away autographs and candy to the residents and the dedicated staff in the skilled nursing unit. Some of the folks live there full time and others were just there for a short term physical therapy stay to get strong enough to go back home. Kuddos to the staff and the wonderful job they do taking care of the patients there. I'll definitely be visiting again!
Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
America's Teen Spooks Summit Place...
October 30, 2008 I had a very enjoyable morning visiting Summit Place Assisted Living in Little River, SC to give out some Halloween ghostly treats! I made Kleenex ghosts lollipops and visited with the residents at the assisted living facility while signing a few autographs too. While there I was invited to visit the residents of the Summit Alzheimers facility. It was so cool to get to go to the unit and visit with these special residents! They were already in the Halloween spirit as they were all working on painting pumpkins for decorating the facility. I loved the creativity of the activities director in this area! It was a wonderful experience.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!
Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!
Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Queen for a Day 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Today was a most amazing day in Greer, SC where the fire fighters, police officers, bomb dog, K9 attack dog (Ca$h), the rescue squad, ems, and even the med trans helicopter came to support the Queens/Heroes for A Day Anniversary Celebration. Fire House Subs sponsored free food for the cancer children and their siblings! Dairy Queen made sure the community service workers stayed sweet! And my hat is off to Angela Singleton for heading up the SC Chapter of Queen for a Day and allowing me to be a part of it! It was truly a unique experience to see the smiles on the faces of these children. I even took a ride up in the bucket on the fire engine, about 75 feet into the air! Not to shabby for a National Queen that is extremely FEARFUL of HEIGHTS!! Nevertheless, it was a blast! Tons of photos coming your way! I will get them up asap! Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of Americas Teen 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Eastern Dirt Magazine
On October 16, 2008 I traveled up to Gastonia NC for an exciting afternoon on a dirt bike track with the editor and photographer of Eastern Dirt Magazine, Benjamin Segal. He invited me, Beauties of America's Teen 2008, to shoot a Tech Tips article for the November online edition of Eastern Dirt Magazine! I got to wear my bright green rubber boots, a tied up EDM work shirt with my name on it of course, shorts, and my long blonde ponytail. I got all dressed up and went out to the actual racing track near Gastonia NC and shot a How To Wash Your Bike series! It was so cool, and YES I washed the entire dirty muddy race bike! I actually had a great time, and Benjamin is one of the best photographers in the business! He has been photographing models for many years and is very professional! What another fantastic opportunity for a BOA Queen!
Laurie Kimsey, America's Teen 2008
Howl-O-Scream BOOOOO!!
Want to get Halloween started early this year? Then you should have joined America's Teen (Me, Laurie Kimsey) at the McLean Park Howl-O-Scream community party this evening. It was truly a scream...lol...excuse the pun!
There were hayrides, trick or treating with local vendors set up in the park, games for the kids, marshmallow roasting, free food, and so many creatures wondering around in the park for a clean family fun filled afternoon/evening! I was Beauties of America's Teen Witch! And yes, I did have to get in on the fun with the trick-or-treating and I brought home with me one of the little miniature pumpkins from the Mini-Pumpkin-Patch! It was so much fun, and a safe enjoyable environment for all ages! I'll be looking forward to next year! Well, I've got to get some sleep for my next appearance which will be tomorrow at the Queen for A Day SC Chapter 3 year anniversary event tomorrow in Greer, SC! Until then, remember to stay safe this Halloween week and don't ever accept candy or items from strangers without your parents permission and inspection! Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Support your local Rescue Squad!
Today I had the opportunity to support my local NMB Rescue Squad by attending their 50th Annual Fish Fry and BBQ event. The food was amazing and to see how a group comes together and presents such a huge event is spectacular! This is the biggest fundraiser the NMB Rescue Squad has each year, and it is well supported by the community! Along with the food, participants also get to enjoy a bake sale, a silent auction of all types of items from a golf foursome to a mini-vacation to tickets to various attractions in the Myrtle Beach area. It's so cool to see supporters come from all over the Grand Strand! I was there as America's Teen and there were various vocal entertainers and a visit from "Elvis".
Keep those crowns sparkling! Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Endless Summer Festival, North Myrtle Beach SC
One of the great things about living in a beach town are the FESTIVALS!! Saturday October 25 was a wonderful time on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach for the Endless Summer Festival! We try to keep summer going on year round here in the world of Myrtle Beach SC! At the festival we enjoyed food, pony rides, vendors with all types of arts and crafts, and of course t-shirts!! Live bands played throughout the day with my favorite being Sea Cruz! Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for another fabulous time and for the photo ops! Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Hotlanta Here I Come.....
Atlanta Fashion Mart welcomed America's Teen 2008 to model in the showroom for Michelle Harrison & Associates via MIGNON FASHIONS. Mignon is owned by Vincent Mignon from New York City, NY. He is a new fashion house in New York and first exhibited his designs at the Atlanta Fashion Mart in August 2008 with assistance from ME as his showroom model! The following weekend, I was crowned Beauties of America's Teen! Vincent requested me to return as his model for the October Market. I had the chance to thank Johnathan Kayne in person for my amazing winning dress from the BOA Nationals and Jayme Shaw, the designer of my swimsuit that allowed me to win fitness in the teen division, as well as Miss Emily Knits of New York which produces Jennifer Roberts Knitwear like I wore in my top-scoring interview. It was so incredible to meet the originators of all these super winning wardrobe designers in one place! There is such an abundance of fashion and talent at the Atlanta Apparel Mart!
The world of fashion is awesome, but it's also like a "small town" where everyone is like family! I will update more after I get back home and post some new photos!
Laurie Kimsey, Beauties of America's Teen 2008
Welcome to TENNESEE!!
Callie, Laurie, Lauren, Jamie, Lacie, Tangela
////////////////////////////////Well, the roadtrip continues with a nice little stop in Tennesee! We stopped on the side of the road just to make sure we had the "Tennessee welcomes you" sign in my scrapbook. We later spent some time socializing in a travel plaza. It was fun just being casual and personable! Unfortunately I did not get to add Nashville to my stops, because I have several friends and acquintances that I really need to visit! Benjamin Gibbs, National Freelance Photography, is not only a great photographer, but a personal friend! I definitely need to take the crown to visit Benjamin and his amazing make-up artist Cee! They made me look fantastic last year when I had the honor of being the National Face of Winter 2008. Benjamin and I had a great time from shooting Bridal portraits to lovely portfolio shots to headshots to even swinging in an old tire swing out by the Clovercroft Wedding Chapel! One of the models I travel with is Lauren Grissom. She is not only a beautiful model, but the girlfriend and video girl of the up and coming country superstar Jake Owens! Look for both of them on the red carpet at the Country Music Awards!
Laurie Kimsey, America's Teen 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
On the road again......
************************************************************************************************************Chicago was a blast, but all good things must come to an end! On the way home we stayed overnight in Lexington KY! Lexington has a lot of great things to do and see. There were enormous horse farms and fences everywhere. The pasteurs were beautiful along the way. We stayed across from the Kentucky Horse Park. They are already advertising for the 2010 World Equestrian Games to be held there. I can officially say America's Teen has been to the Horse Capitol of the World!!
Laurie Kimsey, America's Teen
***horse photo above was NOT taken in KY...but it really went well with the theme!***
Chicago Here I Come!!! Navy Pier
ROADTRIP!!! Driving to Chicago IL from Myrtle Beach, SC was an quite the experience! We drove up to the fantastic city of Chicago, IL for the Chicago Bridal Market. The city was fast and furious. I had a wonderful time and while I was in the Windy City I took the BOA Crown for a tour of the Navy Pier. The ferris wheel was so majestic! The breeze from Lake Michigan would chill you to the bone even though 50 degrees was considered "mild" for Chicago...lol! (That's winter time weather at home in Myrtle Beach). The ships and sailboats filled the harbour and they were so lovely. As the wind blew the sails looked like they were dancing back and forth. I had my picture taken with several tourists as well as locals along the pier. It was great having such a golden opportunity to wear my Beauties of America fur coat from Fabulous Furs (BOA sponsors are so amazing!).
During this trip I visited seven states: SC, NC, TN, KY, IN, OH, and of course IL.
In some states I only visited briefly, but I definitely hope to go back sometimes!
Laurie Kimsey, America's Teen
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