Countdown for, well, everything!

14 days until Summer.
39 days until the Summer State Special Olympics.
50 days until MISS MICHIGAN.
123 days until I move to Orlando and start at Disney.


Other exciting notes;

Thank you to all those that donated to Children's Miracle Network. We have reached our goal of $250! However, you can still donate to this wonderful cause at www.missamerica4kids.org just search Chelsea Kreiner and click "Make a Donation".

After a crazy 'snail mail' fiasco, my headshots are IN! Whoo hoo!

Disney Dreams!

Hello world,

Once again, I have neglected my poor little blog. But things are looking up for chelseakreiner.blogspot.com. Actually, their looking south, because I am moving to Orlando, Florida!

First things first, life as Miss Stanton 2010 has been crazy! In March I attended March is Reading Month at Grattan Academy, spent a weekend in Muskegon for Miss Michigan Orientation, spent some time in Florida, signed autographs at a Saginaw Spirit Hockey Game, and worked the Stepping Stones "ONE" auction, among other things.

It has been a blessing to have all these opportunites this year. And I am greatful for each and everyone. However, you may see a little twist in my blog, because I have been accepted into the Walt Disney World College Program. In August, I will be moving to Orlando Florida to work and take classes right at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is going to be an awesome opportunity to network, get some work experience, and meet people from all over the world! As my time as Miss Stanton 2010 draws to a close, I will be altering my blog to provide an insite to the world of Disney, and my life living and working in Orlando.

For now I'll leave you with some photos of my recent adventures!

Miss Chip Pageant

Stepping Stones Auction

Miss Michigan Opening Number Dress!

Signing Autograph's at the hockey game!

She's Baaack!

Hello World.

I cannot lie, my blog has not been updated because school started, and quite frankly, I forgot I even had one. Since winning the title of Miss Stanton 2010, life has been a whirlwind. I'm already half way through my fall semester here at Central Michigan University. Where has the time gone!

I recently had the opportunities to appear in the Cedar Springs Red Flannel Parade, as well as the Central Montcalm Homecoming Parade. Both were fantastic, with truely receptive and rather happy crowds! I also spent the past weekend at the JW Marriot in Grand Rapids with the Snapple./Dr. Pepper team. Once again we had a great tailgating party for the UofM/MSU game! It was the 6th year that this even has taken place, and it gets bigger and better every year.

I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a fantastic group of people! I roomed with the always amazing Mekeisha Alcock, as well as Lisa Dexter, whom I had just meet and absolutly LOVE! It was a great weekend of football, dancing and amazing friends. I am forever greatful for the opportunities that I have been presented with and an amazed everyday at the things in my life that God has given me.

I think this is going to have to be the end of this post, as homework is calling my name =/

God bless

Chelsea

Surprise!

Hello all,

Sorry I have not posted in such a long time, but life has been CRAZY. If you haven't noticed yet, there are a few changes to my blog because not only did I relinquish my Miss Danish Festival crown, but last Thursday I was blessed with the title of Miss Stanton 2010, and the chance to go back to the Miss Michigan stage in June of 2011. Needless to say, I am VERY excited.

To catch you up on what has been going on in this crazy world of mine, since Miss Michigan, I attended my last few parades as Miss Danish Festival 2009, including one in Manistee where I got to see the beautiful Miss Ludington Area, and the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival parade where the crowd presented me with Danishes at one point, and at another a rather dashing young man gave me roses!

Also, along with the rest of the Danish Festival Court I was able to host a 'Walk It Chalk It' event to spread the word about my platform, G.Y.M. Get Youth Moving!, as well as collect food for the food pantry's in the area.

As my year was drawing to a close, I was contacted by a close friend of mine Alexa Lalonde (Miss Stanton 2009). She informed me that Stanton did not have enough girls to qualify as a MAO affiliate and that they had opened to all of Montcalm County, therefore making me eligible to compete. I jumped at the chance to represent my county, continue my platform, and return to the Miss Michigan stage.

On Thursday August 12th I was blessed with the opportunity to represent the county as Miss Stanton 2010. The community was so welcoming and happy to have me at the Stanton Old Fashioned Days. Of course, I will miss Julie Stephens (my director for Miss Danish Festival) and the job of representing the Danish Festival. But I have to say I have an AWESOME director as Miss Stanton, and I am so excited for the up coming year! Also, congrats to the new Miss Danish Festival Marissa Roy!

Just for the record you can already start donating to the Childrens Miracle Network to help send me to Miss Michigan. Please visit www.missamerica4kids.org , search contestant 'Chelsea Kreiner' and make a donation on my page. It benefits the CMN, the MAO, and Me. Plus its a great tax write off! ;]

Thanks for all the love and support you all have shown me the last few weeks!

Chelsea Kreiner
Miss Danish Festival  2009
Miss Stanton 2010

'Look to the sunshine, and you cannot see the shadows'

Miss Michigan Week, Update #1

Hello everyone!

It's Tuesday here in Muskegon, and the Miss Michigan contestants (including me) have officially been here for 3 days! Sunday started off with a talent rehearsal for all 30 contestants. It was great to see what everyone has been working on all year, everyone here is so talented. The judges definatly have their work cut out for them, thats for sure!

After talents, we all moved into the dance studio to learn the opening and closing numbers for Saturday. 4 hours got a little long, especially on the first day. But the choreographers have been great, and are really good about giving us breaks and letting us out early! Sunday for dinner, we were treated to Red Lobster. It takes time to feed 30 hungry beauty queens, but the whole restraunt team was really great about it!

Monday was another full day of practice, with a break for lunch with the exchange club. Dinner was at Buffalo Wild Wings, one of my favorites! The whole restraunt, guests included really took to our visit, and it was great to get to interact with everyone!

Today, Tuesday, was interview day! My interview was at 2pm, and it went GREAT! I feel really good about it, so hopefully the judges felt the same way! For dinner we visited the beautiful Muskegon Country Club. Tomorrow on stage competition starts, where I will compete in Life Style and Fitness, and Evening Wear.

All in all, its been a great begining to the week. My roommate Emily, (Miss Sunrise Side), is so nice. She is such a sweetheart, and I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know her more! The other girls have been great too. Also, a HUGE thank you to Julie Stephens, the Danish Festival Board of Directors, Noddea Skidmoore, and Shannon Odonald for the gifts!

More tomorrow hopefully!

All 30 contestants at the Exchange Club luncheon

All the contestants in front of the theatre.

Interview outfits. My roomie and I =]

Some little fans at Buffalo Wild Wings.

4 Days and Counting

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, MISS MICHIGAN.

In just 4 days, Julie and I will make the trip to Muskegon for the last time this year. On Saturday the contestants will arrive to compete for the title of Miss Michiga 2010. I'm happy to say that I feel like I am completly prepared, and so very excited to spend the week with such amazing women. After having met most of the girls vying for the title, I am glad to say that, each and every one of them is so deserving.

This past week I had the unique opportunity to spend time at CMU, volunteering with the Special Olympic Summer Games. My roommate for the weekend was Nicole, our current Miss Michigan. We had such a blast! Thursday we girls were invited to a VIP Reception in the Kelly/Shorts stadium, where we were fed very well (my favorite!), before making our way to the opening ceremony line up. Each girl was assigned to the group of athletes from her area of the state. Alexa Lalonde, Miss Stanton, and I were assigned to Area Six. We were pleasantly surprised to find that we were not the only 'celebrity' volunteers. The CMU football players were also volunteering their time!

It was great to have to opportunity to mingle with the athletes, and to meet some amazing people. It was so nice to attend an event where everyone is so welcoming and excited to have you there. Friday consisted of mingling with the athletes, handing out medals, and a huge autograph session. Then came my favorite part, the closing ceremony and dance for the athletes. The ceremony and dance were out in the stadium. It was so much fun dancing with everyone and giving out autographs!

Saturday was a parade in Carson City. And the next big event is Miss Michigan. Before I post photos, I would like to remind everyone of my Wardrobe Showing/ Send-Off Party at the Greenville Area Community Center on Thursday. 6:00 to 8:00 PM. I would love to see you all there!

Signing Autographs at the SAC

Opening Ceremonies with a few of the Area 6 athletes

Some of the Athletes and Football Players. These guys were fantastic!

Just can't hide that Chippewa Pride!

Possibly my favorite picture of the weekend.

Hellooooo Summer

First and foremost, I would like to begin this post by asking something I think we've all wanted to know..WHERE DID APRIL GO? This last month has been so crazy, that I've completly forgotten about some of the little things, such as my blog. So, let me apologize in advance if this gets long, but there is lots to tell!

In short, April was a very fun month for me, filled with new and exciting things. I just finished up my freshman year here at Central Michigan University (Dean's List here I come;]) As well as signed for my very first apartment! I'm starting to feel so old. Though I am glad that school is over for the year, and ecstatic for the warmer weather, it is a little bittersweet when saying good by to the friends I've made through out the year.

April was also a busy month for my Miss Michigan preparation. I spent most of my weekends, and Friday's, shopping. And I think my roommates are getting sick of my singing around the dorm all the time! I would like to send a big thank you out to those who helped me reach my goal of $350 for the Children's Miracle Network. Not only does this donation help send me to the state pageant, but it also goes to help some great kids.

I also spent my free time making apperances as Miss Danish Festival 2009. On the 17th of April I had the unique experience of judging the 2010 'Mr.GHS' pageant. This 'man pageant' as the organizers call it, was a fundraiser to help a local boy with Lukemia get his wish of swimming with dolphins. The Greenville High School National Honors Society took on the task of raising $2500 to help the Make-A-Wish foundation send little Ben to swim with his dolphins. The proceeds from the pageant exceeded their goals. It was great to be part of such a good cause, but let me tell you, the pageant was a riot! The contestants took their acts very seriously, and still had the audience just rolling. It was good to see some old friends as well.

The next day I visited the Greenville High School again, to take part in the third annual Jacket Challenge. It is a 5K race, or 1 mile walk, and promotes healthy lifestyles in Montcalm County. It was so great to see all the people that came out  to participate, and I had the greatest time running the children's races, encouraging them on. We did a 'mascot chase' as well as a mile and half mile run.

A few fun facts about the month of May that I would like to share with you. Did you know that May is National Running Month? Strap on those tennis shoes and get moving! Also May is for Miracles according to the Children's Miracle Network! You can donate today, share your story, visit Carmike Cinema's to veiw a CMN trailer, and more. Just visit MayIsForMiracles.org. And.....6 weeks to Miss Michigan!

I know there are more things that are slipping my memory at the moment, but I will be sure to share some photos! Thursday I move home and the work really kicks in. I will be back to working 40 hours with my kids at Stepping Stones Montessori, as well as preping for Miss Michigan, AND making Miss Danish Festival apperances all over that state. Including a visit to some CMN hospitals, and participating in the 2010 State Special Olympics right here at our very own Central Michigan University! I promise to try to update more as well!
Have a wonderful day =]

Judging at Mr.GHS 2010

The 'Court'

Running at the Jacket Challenge