Hey Everyone!!! I'm back. And although I didn't cure cancer...I did place, in the Open Level in fact.
I placed 5th and I'm very happy about it as like everyone has said "it is a level V show" and I wasn't quite a level V competitor. I did my best, had a great time and then I placed. As far as the Masters. The expeditor came out and called "Fitness over 40 up next" when he meant "figure over 40", therefore I did not go back stage and was not there when they called me out. Soooooooooo, I was disqualified for not being there for the judging. They appologized emphatically, but there was nothing they could do. I am glad I decided to "try" the open, otherwise it would have been a wasted effort this time around. There were a lot of beautiful girls, but I feel I held my own considering it was my first time ever stepping foot on stage.
This experience was wonderful. I enjoyed myself so much and wasn't the least bit nervous. I wiill definitely be doing the June show as well. Be warned though ... it too is a level V show.
Thank you again everyone for all your support.
With love,
Laura