Lydia with Miss Georgia suitemate, Caitlyn Andrews, Miss Atlanta
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Many think we look alike, what do you think?
Lydia with Miss Georgia suitemate, Caitlyn Andrews, Miss Atlanta
The new pageant season is underway!
The summer flew by very quickly and a new school year is off to a great start. Much to my dismay, as the new pageant season began in August, I discovered that the Miss America rules for competing had changed and I have officialy "aged out" and will be unable to compete in the MAO system. Although the news was bittersweet, I have had a great time visiting the local pageants since the season began and it has been fun to sit in the audience and watch many of my friends from Miss Georgia last year compete for new titles to go to the 2009 Miss Georgia Pageant in June.
Here are some of the highlights of from Miss Atlanta:
Lydia and Jackie, Miss Rome 2008
Lydia and Kristina Higgins, Miss Mall of Georgia 2008
Lydia with Miss Black USA, Kristina White
Ashley, Amber and Lydia
Lydia and the new Miss Atlanta, Rachel Evans
Here are some of the highlights of from Miss Atlanta:
Lydia and Jackie, Miss Rome 2008
Lydia and Kristina Higgins, Miss Mall of Georgia 2008
Lydia with Miss Black USA, Kristina White
Ashley, Amber and Lydia
Lydia and the new Miss Atlanta, Rachel Evans
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Highlights from Miss Georgia week!
A pair of Queens, for sure!
Swimsuit poses! 
Lydia and Kristina backstage in Evening Gown production gowns!
Lydia with favorite roomie, Kristina Higgins, Miss Mall of Georgia!
Lacy, Lydia and Danielle
Thomas Barnette, vocal coach and owner of Blue Med Spa with Lydia on Friday night!
Highlights from Miss Georgia week!
Ashley Grant and Lydia at the Farewell Luncheon for Leah Massee, Miss Georgia 2007
Lydia and Leslie at visitation!
Opening Number each night!
Go Miss Carpet Capital! We love you Lydia!!!!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Interviews were today!
The first phase of competition began today with the interview portion of the pageant. The ten minute interview, flew by very fast. The judges were cordial and fired one question and another. I really enjoy talking about my platform and education. As a professional educator, education seems to be a subject that most judges want to discuss.
My roommate is Kristina Higgins, Miss Mall of Georgia, we are pictured below preparing to walk upstairs for the interview. I can hardly wait until tomorrow night, but for now, I am so thankful that my interview went well. God bless!
Lydia
My roommate is Kristina Higgins, Miss Mall of Georgia, we are pictured below preparing to walk upstairs for the interview. I can hardly wait until tomorrow night, but for now, I am so thankful that my interview went well. God bless!
Lydia
Saturday, June 21, 2008
I am off to Columbus!
Miss Georgia here I come. I can hardly believe this day is here. I have been preparing for this week for almost a year and I am so excited for the competition to begin.
Thank you for your encouragement, support, prayers and well-wishes. I am honored to represent the Carpet Capital of the World, Dalton, Georgia.
It will be an exciting, fun-filled week. I will try to update as time permits.
Ready or not, here I come, Miss Georgia!
Miss Carpet Capital Send Off in Dalton. Lydia is pictured with several board members. A big thank you to Virginia, Wayne, Penny, LeAnn; and Miss Georgia Field Director, Wanda Whitten!
Thank you for your encouragement, support, prayers and well-wishes. I am honored to represent the Carpet Capital of the World, Dalton, Georgia.
It will be an exciting, fun-filled week. I will try to update as time permits.
Ready or not, here I come, Miss Georgia!
Miss Carpet Capital Send Off in Dalton. Lydia is pictured with several board members. A big thank you to Virginia, Wayne, Penny, LeAnn; and Miss Georgia Field Director, Wanda Whitten!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Onto Miss Georgia
This coming Saturday, June 21st, I leave for Miss Georgia! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers throughout the week. Below I'm listing my address for pageant week as well and the link to the Miss Georgia blog where you can leave me an note on my profile and also access the webcast on the final night of competition!
Pageant Week Address:
Lydia Farman
Miss Carpet Capital
Gamma #11
Rankin Events Office
1004 Broadway
Columbus, GA 31901
Miss Georgia Blog:
http://www.gulfeast.com/index.php/WRBL_Miss_GA
Pageant Week Address:
Lydia Farman
Miss Carpet Capital
Gamma #11
Rankin Events Office
1004 Broadway
Columbus, GA 31901
Miss Georgia Blog:
http://www.gulfeast.com/index.php/WRBL_Miss_GA
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Princess Tea Party
Last Saturday, June 7th, the women's ministry of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro hosted a Princess Tea Party and I was invited to speak to the little girls who attended. It was a great day! There were 70 little girls between the ages of 4 and 10 years old there, along with 30 mothers, grandmothers and women from the church.
As the little ones entered the room they were greeted and walked down a garden path sprinkled with rose petals. I greeted each little girl and we had our picture made in front of a castle backdrop. It was so much fun. What adorable little princesses. I was their special guest for the morning and they made my day, what a blessing to see their smiling faces, beautiful dresses and a room filled with little girls all wearing sequined tiaras.
To the little sweethearts that I met on Saturday morning, never forget what it means to be a "real princess". Dream Big! You are loved! Lydia
Friday, June 6, 2008
Salute to Our Troops
Life has been crazy over the past few weeks and I'm sorry for just now posting pictures and details from Salute to Our Troops.
The day began for me at 5 a.m. and an hour and a half drive to Fort Benning. Upon arrival and check in, I prepared for what I thought would be a day of photo opts...I was mistaken. As if I was not already sore from a tough day before at the gym, it only got worse. I was not about to tell that drill sargent that I was too sore to run and do pushups! After a short glimpse into what our day we be like, we ended a photo shoot, "grounded" our crowns and blindly headed off to our first challenge.
The obstacle course! Wow...it was much more difficult than it looked. However, we all pushed through and Squad 1, which of course was mine, came out ahead of the rest!
The next part of our day was by far my favorite...snipper practice! I got to shoot an M-16 and throw a hand grenade!! We were trained by the soldiers themselves which was even more special. These men are AMAZING!! Below is a picture of myself and my battle buddy for the day, Danielle Clary - Miss Golden Isles.
The rest of our day was spent having lunch with the troops and getting to visit with them in various areas of the base. Our day ended with a show put on by all the girls. It was the best crowd I have ever performed for because these soldiers were so excited to have us there!
The day began for me at 5 a.m. and an hour and a half drive to Fort Benning. Upon arrival and check in, I prepared for what I thought would be a day of photo opts...I was mistaken. As if I was not already sore from a tough day before at the gym, it only got worse. I was not about to tell that drill sargent that I was too sore to run and do pushups! After a short glimpse into what our day we be like, we ended a photo shoot, "grounded" our crowns and blindly headed off to our first challenge.
The obstacle course! Wow...it was much more difficult than it looked. However, we all pushed through and Squad 1, which of course was mine, came out ahead of the rest!
The next part of our day was by far my favorite...snipper practice! I got to shoot an M-16 and throw a hand grenade!! We were trained by the soldiers themselves which was even more special. These men are AMAZING!! Below is a picture of myself and my battle buddy for the day, Danielle Clary - Miss Golden Isles.
The rest of our day was spent having lunch with the troops and getting to visit with them in various areas of the base. Our day ended with a show put on by all the girls. It was the best crowd I have ever performed for because these soldiers were so excited to have us there!
Monday, May 5, 2008
It's been a while...
I realized today that I haven't posted anything in quite a while. That doesn't mean things haven't been busy. April was full of school finals and getting my students through the CRCT. Now that it's all over...I finally have some time to relax and get ready for Miss Georgia.
I had an appearance almost every weekend in April. Judging at the Miss Elbert County Middle School and the Miss Jackson County Pageants, making an appearance at home, singing at an event at my church and this past weekend, I appeared at the Madison County Relay for Life. To date this was probably one of my most favorite appearances. Not only was it laid back and casual, I had the chance to be around my students and the people that I work with. I had the opportunity to lead the opening lap with cancer survivors as well as entertain with a few songs. The event is even more special because of all the amazing support it gives to those suffering from cancer and those who have survived!
Salute to the Troops is up next and I'm looking forward to getting back together with so many of the incredible Miss GA girls :)
I had an appearance almost every weekend in April. Judging at the Miss Elbert County Middle School and the Miss Jackson County Pageants, making an appearance at home, singing at an event at my church and this past weekend, I appeared at the Madison County Relay for Life. To date this was probably one of my most favorite appearances. Not only was it laid back and casual, I had the chance to be around my students and the people that I work with. I had the opportunity to lead the opening lap with cancer survivors as well as entertain with a few songs. The event is even more special because of all the amazing support it gives to those suffering from cancer and those who have survived!
Salute to the Troops is up next and I'm looking forward to getting back together with so many of the incredible Miss GA girls :)
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Busy, Busy, Busy
The past two weeks have been incredibly busy!! Between making appearances, working on talent, and looking for wardrobe I don't know how I have time for all the other things I'm doing. I had crowning shots done and I was really pleased with how they turned out! I'm posting a few of them below...
One appearance that was so much fun was judging Granite City Idol! Let me tell you it was really difficult to tell the contestants what I thought of their performances! I definitely do not envy Simon, Paula and Randy any more. Miss Chattahoochee and Miss UGA were my fellow judges and Leah was the emcee for the evening. Thank you to Debbie Herring and the East GA board for asking me to be apart of this event!
On March 29th, I had the priviledge of being the emcee for the Miss Southeast High School Pageant in Dalton. It was so much fun! I want to thank Leigh Ann for having me and all of the people in Dalton for being so welcoming!
One appearance that was so much fun was judging Granite City Idol! Let me tell you it was really difficult to tell the contestants what I thought of their performances! I definitely do not envy Simon, Paula and Randy any more. Miss Chattahoochee and Miss UGA were my fellow judges and Leah was the emcee for the evening. Thank you to Debbie Herring and the East GA board for asking me to be apart of this event!
On March 29th, I had the priviledge of being the emcee for the Miss Southeast High School Pageant in Dalton. It was so much fun! I want to thank Leigh Ann for having me and all of the people in Dalton for being so welcoming!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Pumps for Pets
This weekend was the Pumps for Pets Cabaret Show in Atlanta. It was an amazing show, full of talented performers. Several former Miss Georgia's were in attendance as well as many of current titleholders. I performed a Linda Eder song, "It's No Secret Anymore." This was such a fun event, thank you to the Miss Atlanta board for allowing me to be apart of this fantastic show!
Singing!
Leslie and I with Leah Massee, Miss Georgia
My sister came to watch me perform!
Miss Wanda with "her" girls, Miss Carpet Capital, Miss Rome and Miss Atlanta.
Singing!
Leslie and I with Leah Massee, Miss Georgia
My sister came to watch me perform!
Miss Wanda with "her" girls, Miss Carpet Capital, Miss Rome and Miss Atlanta.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
More Pictures from Forum Weekend!
At the Miss Southern Rivers Pageant with Miss UGA and my good friend, Liza.
Sunday's meeting with Ashley!
All the Bulldogs headed to Miss Georgia!!! GOOOO DAWGS!
Miss Georgia Forum Weekend
This past weekend all of the contestants who will compete in the Miss Georgia Pageant in June gathered in Columbus, GA for what is known as Forum weekend. The weekend began on Friday with the trip to Columbus and attending the Miss Southern Rivers Pageant. The pageant was great and congratulations to Ashley Golamhosseini!
Saturday and Sunday's agenda included meetings both informative and instructional. It was a great time to become acquainted with the other contestants and to meet many of the teen contestants for the Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen Pageant.
Saturday evening was definitely the highlight with a dinner party hosted by Leah Massee, Miss Georgia themed as "Old Hollywood Glamour". Some of the pictures that we took are posted below. Thanks Leah for a great party. We were also fortunate enough to hear Leah perform her Miss America talent song. It was incredible and enjoyed by everyone.
More pictures to come!
Saturday and Sunday's agenda included meetings both informative and instructional. It was a great time to become acquainted with the other contestants and to meet many of the teen contestants for the Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen Pageant.
Saturday evening was definitely the highlight with a dinner party hosted by Leah Massee, Miss Georgia themed as "Old Hollywood Glamour". Some of the pictures that we took are posted below. Thanks Leah for a great party. We were also fortunate enough to hear Leah perform her Miss America talent song. It was incredible and enjoyed by everyone.
More pictures to come!
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