Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:12:00 +0700WeeblyMon, 09 Mar 2009 18:43:13 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2009/03/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit8.html4 days and counting. I can't believe that 1 year ago I was sitting in the audience thinking next year at this time I will be on stage competing. Well, the time is almost here. Many last minute details to do this week along with 4 meetings with Target in 2 days. Once Wednesday night comes it will be major pageant focus. Stay tuned for more details.

]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:18:20 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2009/03/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit7.htmlI can’t believe that the pageant is only 2 weeks away. So much to do and so little time. Last night was the Pre-Pageant party for the contestants and for the outgoing Queens. It was fun to meet some of the contestants that we have not met yet. My wonderful husband even found something in common with Mrs. Minneapolis’s husband…they both enjoy computer gaming. Today I went shopping with Miss Teen Rosemount Jenna. We had a fun day getting all the last minute stuff. More to come in the next few weeks.

]]>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:30:56 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2009/02/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit6.htmlWe are getting down to the wire on the pageant. Only 1 month left until the big event. I have been busy working on the interview and body. Last Friday was National Go Red for Women Day by the AHA. The AHA held a casting call at MOA looking for spokes ladies to tell their stories on how they Go Red every day. Also, MOA had a fashion show showing how women can wear red with any hair and skin coloring. I loved my dress that I wore so much that I bought it. It was only $35 down from $60. I just love a deal. Earlier in the day I was on Twin Cities Live showing off the dress I wore in the fashion show. Mrs. Lakeville and Miss Teen St. Paul Park were also with me on TCL. You can catch the segment on www.twincitieslive.com under shop and Go Red. Have a wonderful Valentines Day. I decided to break tradition and bought my wonderful husband roses.

]]>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:20:04 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2009/01/january-2009.htmlWell, things have been very busy lately. In December I started judging High School gymnastics. It is great, especially when judges I am judging with used to judge me when I was in high school 17 years ago. I also got the opportunity to judge with my former gymnast coach Corlyce Grant. Christmas was a quite but wonderful time to spend time with family. 

 January brought a lot of work projects and really focusing on the pageant. January 17-18 was spent at the Minneapolis Women’s Expo spreading the Go Red for Women message with the American Heart Association. It is a wonderful cause that I am proud to be part of. After the expo on the Sunday, Mrs. Minneapolis, Miss Woodbury and I volunteered to serve dinner at the Simpson Homeless Shelter for Women. 

January 22 was the St. Paul Winter Carnival coronation. It was a blast to see everyone that I had not seen for a long time and to look great in the dress I bought from the Pageant Shop by Michaels a few weeks before.

Mrs. Minneapolis, Miss Woodbury, Miss Minnesota and one of our great teen contestants survived the cold and participated in the St. Paul Winter Carnival Day Parade. It was 0 degrees outside with a -15 wind-chill Minnesotans are such troopers.

February 6 is National Go Red for Women day with a major casting call and fashion show at the Mall of America. I had my dress fitting on January 30 and absolutely love the dress that the fashion show coordinators picked out for me. Very classic Jackie O style. 
 
More to come in the next few weeks as more events are added to our schedule.

 

]]>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:59:03 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2008/11/greece-cruise.htmlDay 1 Venice

We arrived in Venice last night after a very long flight. It was weird being in a foreign country where the main language is not English. We did make it to the hotel fairly easily. The hard part was carrying our huge suitcases up the stairs to the bridges over the canals to the hotel.

Today we boarded the ship!!! It is pretty spectacular. Due to not sleeping very well in the hotel last night Shawn and I took a quick nap this afternoon. After our much needed rest we took a walk around the ship and then had to attend a mandatory safety seminar. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the night brings. This is almost like a second honeymoon and may even be better than the first!!!!!

 

Day 2 at Sea

Today we spent the day cruising to Athens. Once I worked out Shawn and I just took it easy and relaxed. In the afternoon I did feel a little sea sick and a little off but that abated as the night went on. Not much else to say. Our first tour starts tomorrow with the Athens and Acropolis tour. I can’t wait.

 

Day 3 Athens

We went to the Acropolis. Boy was it amazing. The work that went into the temples and the theaters and then to be destroyed by the Romans when they attacked. After exploring the Acropolis we drove through Athens and were able to get out and take pictures of the Olympic stadium. Traffic in Athens was worse than Minneapolis during rush hour, it reminded me more of Seattle traffic. Once back at the ship we had dinner with our lovely dinner companions. One couple is from Indiana and the other two are a mother and daughter from England.

 

Day 4 Mykonos/Delos (Thelos)

Seeing the ruins is amazing. To think that they were built in 300 A.D and were excavated only about 100 years ago is something else. The island of Delos is uninhabited except for the guards and historians who live on the island. There are also lots of dogs and cats who are running around the islands and taken care of by the shopkeepers or guards. We toured all of Delos in a couple of hours and then took the ferry back to the island of Mykonos. Mykonos is has the white buildings and blue roofs that you see in many of the pictures one sees of Greece. We even had authentic Greek cooking at a little café. It was also cool to work out in the fitness center and look out into the port and see the lovely white buildings along the hillside. The city of Katakolon and Olympia are tomorrow.

 

Day 5 Katakolon/Olympia

The birthplace of the first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in 779 A.D to honor the God Zeus and his wife Hera. It is amazing the stories and legends that go with the first Olympic Games and the ones followings. Such as no women were allowed to view the games, all men were naked when performing; each winner was able to erect a statue in their honor in Olympia. Also the architecture and artistry that made the temples and building very grand are amazing for that time period. Olympia was destroyed by the Romans, plus earthquake and floods. 150 years ago is when German Archeologists started excavating the land and were able to unearth some of the monuments and buildings that we see today.   

]]>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:58:22 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2008/10/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit5.htmlSo I know I have been laxed in updating my blog the month of September. The month started out with the Twins game on September 6. It was heart healthy day sponsored by the American Heart Association. Miss Woodbury, Mrs. Red Wing, and myself along with our husbands attended. We learned how to perform CPR and then watch a great game. At least now my husband will know another husband when we all start getting together more. I spoke at a couple of Rotary clubs which is always an honor to be able to spread the word on The Wildcat Sanctuary. Mrs. Ham Lake, Mrs. Minneapolis, Mrs. MN, and I had the opportunity to attend the MN Wild’s pre-season opener in one of the suites at the Xcel Center. We had so much fun hanging out and getting to know each other more, oh yeah and watch a great hockey game. 

The best part of the month is that I had the opportunity to go up to The Wildcat Sanctuary and volunteer for the day. When I first arrived I cleaned up the trailer that doubles as an office and space for the interns. Even Princesses clean little boxes and mop up pee. Then it was time to set up the grounds to welcome the top donors of The Wildcat Sanctuary and thank them for their generous donations this past year. I was also able to go on a tour of the sanctuary to see the improvements that have happened this past summer. Then to top off the day, I took some pictures of the Serval that my husband and I sponsor, Sebastian. Normally, Sebastian does not like people or having his picture taken, but one of the keepers had a feather toy to get him to come to the fence and look animated as I snapped some pictures. 

Tonight is my 15 year class reunion. I can’t wait to see classmates that I have not seen in 5-15 years.   

]]>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:18:56 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2008/08/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit4.htmlSo I have not done much the past couple of weeks as work has been very busy. It is also State Fair time in Minnesota. I am so excited for it. Went with the family on Saturday, my BFF Michelle on Sunday morning, and with Mrs. MN, Mrs. Minneapolis, Mrs. Red Wing, and Miss Woodbury on Sunday night. We walked around and talked to the fair goers. Had our picture taken with KARE 11 Sven Sundgard, Mr. Weather guy hottie! This week will be busy as my dad has to go in for a minor procedure to see how he is recoving from his heart attack scar in April, so my mind and priorities will be on that.  Lots of stuff coming up  in September and October for appearances so keep posted.

]]>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:06:02 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2008/08/week-of-august-1-2008.htmlThis past week has been very busy. Last Friday I was in the St. Anthony Villagefest Parade that went right past my parent’s house. I saw many friends from high school along the parade route. My wonderful husband Shawn drove with his dog Lil being my escort and bodyguard. Then on Monday I spoke about my platform to the Roseville Rotary, and then attended the UGC meeting for the St. Paul Winter Carnival, Wednesday was the Ham Lake/Blaine Rotary, and Thursday morning was the Burnsville Breakfast Rotary. Tonight will be another great night for a parade in which I am in the New Brighton Stockyard Days. This is all working 40 hours in 4 days to have Friday off. Friday will be my day of relaxation and have decided to get in a round of 9 holes of golf with my best friend Darcy. I am ready for the weekend.

]]>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:01:36 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2008/07/no-title.htmlThe MN Co-Ed pageant was a lot of fun. I was able to get to know Mrs. Minnesota America Wendi Russo a little bit better. The highlight of the pageant was that MTV’s Made was following a contestant around, Shelby Fossel and she won her age division. MTV also interviewed all of us judges on why we picked Shelby. Hopefully I will have a little cameo on Made. 

 

Since the pageant I have been really busy with work and have lined up about 7 speaking engagement for my platform. I am really excited to speak on it.   I did meet with Miss Teen Ramsey County and she is a doll.

 

I am having dinner with Mrs. Ham Lake on July 30th and really excited to get to know her better.

]]>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:10:24 +0700http://jenniferolson.weebly.com/1/post/2008/07/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit3.htmlSo I know that it has been a while since I have updated my blog. June was a crazy month. As the Treasure of the Board for the NE Mpls Royalty Scholarship program and the Senior Candidate Chaperone I was on the go all month. The candidates held a car wash, participated in a fashion show at NE Eldercare, had a limo ride around NE Mpls, rode in the NE Mpls parade, and participated in Coronation. I am really excited to get to know the new Ambassadors as I chaperone/escort them to coronations over the next few months. 

 

Once NE Mpls Royalty stuff was done, I really needed a break. So that is what I did for the past two weekends. I relaxed, played a little golf, and laid by the pool at the club. Now it is time to get back to work. As President of Toastmasters 2019 Sales and Marketing Club I have stuff to get ready for our upcoming year. I will be the first president of the club in its entire history.

 

I also went up to visit the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, MN. It is not open to the public, but as a volunteer I am able to visit the sanctuary. There are 100 rescued cats that range from Tigers to Bengal cats that are the size of regular house cats but are given up due to not liking to use the little box in many cases.

 

Until next time. This weekend I am judging the MN Co-Ed Pageant.

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