That night I sang at McMahon's Rockport Grille with the bluegrass band, Playing Possum! Although I enjoy bluegrass, I am not really familiar with that genre music but we managed to work it out. I was able to perform 'Summertime', 'Over the Rainbow' and few bluegrass songs I had learned an hour before we went on. I had a blast...the band was great, the audience was supportive and my lobster dinner was delicious :-)
The next morning, I had a meeting at Hot Diamonds (http://www.hot-diamonds.co.uk/) the line of jewelry is from the UK, but a few stores have opened in Maine carrying the jewelry. I had the privilege of choosing a variety of beautiful pieces to have during my reign as Miss Maine (and they will be coming with me to Los Angeles&Miss America!) It was extremely generous of them...the pieces are gorgeous and I'm excited to wear diamonds!
Pictures courtesy of Jan Gilley ©
One more thing...my weekend in Rockland only reminded me of how beautiful Maine really is. The weather, the trees, the rocky coast, its lakes...I'm so lucky to have grown up here, and now, to be representing the state, I'm truly honored!
