Dumb Blonde: Miss SL Universe Pageant 2009

I used to compete in RL pageants as a teenager. I loved the thrill and the glamour. Now that I'm 25, I'm considered too "old" for pageantry. Enter the Miss SL Universe Pageant. From the moment I heard about it's existence I knew what I wanted to do more than anything. Another chance to experience the excitement and prestige!

The Miss SL Universe Organization is run by Frolic Mills, the CEO of the Best of SL Magazine and owner of the Best of SL Boulevard. This guy really produces the BEST events and leaves no detail unattended. If you haven't been to the BOSL Boulevard, you need to check it out. Some of the best designers have shops on his sim.

Casting calls for the 2009 pageant began in March. I submitted my photos and eagerly waited. In April they announced the pre-finalists for that month. I wasn't on the list. Oh the disappointment! I knew that if I wanted to be a part of this I needed to step up my game. I tweaked my shape, took better photos and reapplied.

Last week, a note card was sent out with a list of names being asked to audition for a spot in the May pre-finals. I literally squealed when I saw my name on the list. I was on the list! Now I had a chance to show what I could do.

I arrived at the BOSL Boulevard runway and was among many models more experienced than me. They called my name literally 2 minutes after arriving and all I knew was that I had to walk to the end of the runway and pose for the judges. Sounds easy, right? The lag was so bad I nearly walked into the judges laps, (which could have either been good or bad.) :)

After what seemed a lifetime the pre-finalist list was sent out. I MADE IT! I swear I heard angels singing. LOL. Yes, I know I'm a dork. :) I was one of eight girls chosen to be May finalists. However, it's too soon to celebrate. Only 12 girls actually get to move on and compete in the finals of the pageant. There's a long road ahead of me, but I'm up for the challenge and willing to do whatever it takes. Hopefully, you will see me on the beautiful Miss SL Universe stage next year representing either the Czech Republic or the USA!

Babyhoney Bailey is the reigning Miss SL Universe 2008, crowned in February. The 2009 pageant is expected to be twice as large and even more glamorous, if you can imagine that. It will be held in February, 2009.