Teen Choice Awards

My last day in California was spent at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. I went with my close friends who are also 2 former Miss Arizona USAs and a former Miss Wyoming. We had a blast! It took place at Universal Studios, and I can't say I hated being in a room full of some of my favorite celebs. Below are some photos highlighting my experience.

 

Miss USA 2011

Miss USA 2011 took place once again in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas. I was so excited to be able to attend and cheer on Haley Herold, Miss Nebraska USA 2011.

I was even more excited to meet up with some of my closest friends I made at Miss USA my year. I made the drive from sunny Cali to the strip in Las Vegas to meet up with Miss Alabama USA 2010, Miss Arkansas USA 2010, Miss Kansas USA 2010, among others from my year at Miss USA. It was a reunion like none other. It was so different watching Miss USA in the audience, because I know how each of those girls were feeling. The nerves filled the room.

In the end California took the crown. It was such a great weekend and I have to say, it was fun watching from the crowd (although I secretly wanted to be up on that stage again)!

Cheers,

Belinda 

Goodbye Cali...for now

My last days in Cali were very bitter....with very little sweet. Although I was anxious to get home and see my loved ones and my pup, I had really found my place in California. Not only was my job everything I had dreamed of (working in a highly creative ad agency, working with great people, working in entertainment and being challenged everyday) but I had a great group of girlfriends.

And let's be honest, the beach, constant 75 degree weather mixed in with sunshine wasn't anything to complain about. As Nebraskans, we love to talk about the weather; and well, the time I was in California, the weather was just about perfect. Did I mention that there was no humidity?!

Some photos below are from San Diego, when two of my best friends (Haley Herold and Geneice Wilcher, both former Miss Nebraskas) came for the weekend. 

 Haley, Geneice and I in San Diego 

 

I continued to work on my bucket list, which included: the Fashion District (with another Nebraska Native and friend),  Rodeo Drive, Laguna Beach (with my other best friend who came to Cali with her family for a summer vaca), lots of sushi and Sprinkles cupcakes,

 

 Laguna 

 Farewell dinner with Miss USA and Cali friends. 

 

And perhaps one of the hardest goodbyes was at my summer job. I left Los Angeles Center Studies with good friends and loads of new experiences. 

 

 

Best,

BW

LA Summer...Take 2

Wow, so much happened in California this summer, I don’t know where to start! I had been to California a couple times prior, but I wanted to ensure I saw everything I could while I was there. 

 Life as an intern

For the 4^th of July, we went to a Dodgers game and to Newport Beach: both a ton of fun! I spent a majority of my time working, but found time to squeeze in dinner dates and outings with my Miss USA friends and some Nebraska alums. 

 With good friends and former Miss Arizonas 2010 & 2009

One of my favorite weekends was spent in Malibu. Alicia Blanco, Miss AZ USA 2009, and I spent the entire day on the beach. If I ever live in Cali permanently, I will be one of those people who camp out on the beach all weekend. It’s simple; all you need is snacks, sunscreen, a towel and umbrella. After a hard week of work it’s pure bliss. 

Until next time,

B