Extra extra, read all about it, I’m proud to announce that I am your new reigning Ms. Full Figured NC 2018. If you’ve been keeping up on IG and Facebook, you already know the good news, but for those that don’t do social media like that, I wanted to share a post with all the pics from this amazing day. I’m overwhelmed by the love and support of my family and friends and it’s all so surreal that I’m a pageant girl and even more surreal that I’m a pageant girl that won. NEVER in a million years did I think I’d be walking around with a crown on my head and the title of Queen. I’ve joked with my husband in the past about calling me Queen Deidra but who would have thought this would be a reality.

Everybody I love and care about was in the building and if they weren’t in the building, they were there in spirit. I can’t thank everyone enough for the love, their support, their guidance, their kind words, their gifts, their presence, their prayers, EVERYTHING. Did I mention I’m overwhelmed and my cup is completely full and better yet, overflowing.

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

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Now keep scrolling for pics from pageant day.

Nelle and the best glow in the dark Krispy Kreme Sign EVER!

Nelle and Tay representing!

Big Bro

Charlie’s wonderful aunt Sarah

My sister in-law Selina, niece, Mari and nephew, Baby Will

Niece, Allie

My amazing friend, Ozi

My beautiful sister in-law, Selina

My grams and Dad

My best friends mom, Carrie and her lovely friend

My mom and baby sis, Danny

Big Bro and Shaquanna

Platform speech

My manager said it looks like a Ted Talk, LOL

Ms. Full Figured Talent winner, Jeaneen Nunn

My beautiful niece, Mari

My beautiful pageant sister, Ahlivia

2nd runner up, the beautiful, Key

Shout out to Formalwear Outlet for this amazing gown

1st runner up, the gorgeous, Nisi

My beautiful pageant sister, Sheena J

The lovely Jeanette Boyd

Ms. Full Figured Exquisite Winner, Kristy

Ms. Full-Figured Plus winner, Deirdre

When I found out I won

My beautiful pageant sister and fav babe, Telena

Royal Court

Royal Court and my amazing pageant director Purusha and CEO Theresa

Despite the stress, the weight-loss, the anxiety, the trials, lack of sleep, crazy journey to finding the right gown (changed my gown 3 times), not being able to spend time and hang out with family and friends, I wouldn’t trade this pageant experience for anything else in the world. I’ve learned so much, have grown so much and have made some pretty amazing friends and connections being apart of this amazing experience. I’ll be sharing about my gifts on the blog soon, as well as some confessions about the overall experience in a blogpost later in the year. In the meantime, I’m prepping for the Ms. Full-Figured USA competition which is the national competition taking place in New Jersey in April. All the deets on this to come at a later date.

Thanks for following along, not only the blog, but on this pageant journey, it’s been a crazy ride but I know I couldn’t do it without my loyal CCC readers.

Till next time.

Deidra Marie