Just get up and try again. ♥
POSTED ON: Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 1:15 PM | 0 comments
"And if I fall, I never fail. I just get up and try again" -- Win by Brian Mcknight
January 2010 I told myself that if I lose the competition for Ms. SNNS 2010 I will not join beauty pageants anymore. I don't want to feel nervous, it's too much to handle and besides, I don't want to be pressured. I LOST but, I was very happy 'cos I could revert back to my normal life. Little did I know, God was actually preparing me for something BIG. I was busy playing Audition on the 19th of July, that night there was a B.E.C mass held in our house and most of B.E.C 19's officer were here and they were all teasing me- they want me to represent B.E.C 19 for the yearly beauty pageant Ms. Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy inline with the 154th shrine fiesta. I would just laugh and say whatever your decision is, it would be okay. In the end, they told me that I would really be the one. I felt happy at first but, at the back of my mind I was having doubts. I wasn't sure of myself anymore, I just lost last January what if it happened again? But I decided to give in. My decision was already final. I would do this not for myself but for God.
By July we were already practicing, most of my Sundays were occupied. I became very busy to the point that I would get very exhausted. But I can see that everyone expected something from me, THEY BELIEVED THAT I CAN DO IT. And so, I tried my best to enjoy. As the days past by I was becoming nervous again. I started pondering, "What if I can't....". Everyone at home told me not to worry that much because they know that I can handle it very well. The Pre-pageant happened last September 17. We, the seven candidates presented an intermission number and it was also the Talent Nite. I did Tambourine Dancing. I am a member of El Shaddai's Dancing Ministry, I know that all of the things that I did that night-- I offered it all to Him. :) By the end of the night, I got the Best in Talent as well as Ms. Friendship
5 days later, September 22-- CORONATION NITE. I became uneasy, my papa called he told me that "You will be crowned Ms. SOLM this night, I requested that from Mama Mary. I want to cry because I miss him very much but decided not to because the make-up will scatter lol. It was the night we've all been waiting for, aside from the coronation the question and answer portion as well as evening gown competition will also be held that night. My gown was made by ate Jeanie Balingit. Good thing I did not get confused and I remembered everything to be done on stage. After the evening gown competition, the most crucial part of the pageant, QUESTION AND ANSWER. We were asked to pick numbers, when it was my turn I picked out Number 2 and it was Councilor Alfred Vargas who asked me this question "Paano mo maipapakita ang pagmamahal mo kay Inang Maria?" My heart pound, I did not know if I can answer but the moment he finished I answered "Magandang gabi po sainyong lahat *smiles*. Paano ko nga ba maipapakita ang pagmamahal ko kay Inang Maria? Simple lamang po. Ang pagsunod sa sampung utos ng Panginoon, ang pagsisimba tuwing Linggo at ang pagiging mabuting ehemplo sa kabataan. Yun lamang po at maraming salamat. That moment I finished everybody shouted and clapped, my fears where eliminated and I thanked Him for guiding me. More intermission numbers were given, my schoolmates also gave one great intermission number. We were also serenaded by Fr. Leo.
When it was time to announce the winners, I was very nervous. I got the 2 minor awards, Best in gown and Ms. Friendship. The 2nd runner up and the 1st runner up was already called and yet, I had not been called yet.... Our Ms. Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy 2010 is no other than Candidate no. 4 Altamira Chantrelle M. Reyes
from B.E.C 19! I was actually shocked and I cried that time, maybe because of happiness? Everybody's actually asking me why did I cry? Well, after the problems that I faced, the times I have lost, when others tried to pull me down GOD STILL KEPT ME AT THE TOP. He prepared me for this. And he gave me for something worth waiting and fighting for. Something I did not expect. Something for ME. :')
The ending was so beautiful. Everybody was so happy for me, my mama beamed and told me "I told you, you did it! actually, I am very happy because my mama would always be there for me during pageants. She was actually the one helping me dress up. My relatives, cousins, classmates, SYM, friends, teachers, and schoolmates were also very happy because of what I achieved. Finally, I got the CROWN, SCEPTER AND THE TITLE MS. SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY 2010.
I also heard about other persons who would tell nasty rumors about me. How ironic, most of them are from the church lol. They kept telling everyone that I cheated. NO, what I did is I believed that I can do it. I gave my best shot, I never let a ray of doubt slip in and the best of all? I entrusted EVERYTHING to HIM. Good thing I got a great God a great family and great friends who would always be there for me when others want to PULL ME DOWN. The sad thing is, bohoo to the losers-- IF YOU REALLY ARE SERVING GOD DO IT NOT ONLY IN WORDS BUT ALSO IN ACTIONS HYPOCRITES. YOU CANNOT PULL ME DOWN AND I WILL NEVER QUIT. Stop acting like kids, ACT YOUR AGE. :)
To everyone who supported and believed, thank you very much. :) God really prepared me for this, all the hardships and problems before were hidden blessings. May He touch your lives and bless you the way he touched mine, always remember to offer EVERYTHING to him, He is the best director. Do remember that He wants the best for all of us. :)
P.S May this post inspire all of you not to quit. You fall 7 times, stand up 8 times! And whatever happens, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
PP.S Thank you to Ms. Carmina Gonzales for the hair and make-up, and Ms. Jeanie Balingit for the gown. To B.E.C 12, 19, 27, 29, and ElShaddai. To everyone who believed in me. Thank you very much!
-MS. SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY 2010 ♥
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