Be strong and move on

Last Friday, February 13, 2009, I recieved a registered mail. I was surprised of that letter because I am expecting a good news in it but it was a bad news. When I read it suddenly my tears fall down. I can`t help myself but crying, i`m upset, disappointed to the result of my application. But this is life even I am not successful now, I must accept of what the outcome of my application. That job is not for me at this time, maybe God has other plan for me. I will face the truth and be strong, this is not the end. There are other lots of opportunities out there maybe that the right one for me.

I am thankful to my friends, cousin that they are always there to cheer me up and give some support, advice and they give some encougaring words. And also to Per Sørensen thank you for everything. I`ve been happy even we only spent a short time together and I always treasure all the memories we spent together. I hope to see you soon and also thank you for your company.

My birthday party.

Thank you to family Stallknecht for your support and the warm welcome to me. I’m very glad of what you’ve had been doing to my birthday party last Saturday night. It was a successful one and enjoyable. I can’t forget that time because it was a memorable time for me. Thank you also for the gift and the foods you bought for that party. I will treasure all those happy memories together with your family. The word THANK YOU is not enough to say of what am I thankful to your family. I had great party and I enjoyed together with you, my cousins and friends. I hope that you stay nice as what you are. God bless and more blessings to your family.

Christmas...

I wish that this big event the CHRISTMAS DAY, I will celebrate together with my family but sad to say they are miles away from me. So, I will spend my Christmas Eve with my cousin Beda here in Gentofte, Denmark. I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come around, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; a time for joy. Christmas is not all about for present but for us to remember Jesus Christ born in Bethlehem. Christmas ... is not an eternal event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart. And for me every day is Christmas.

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all!!!

My Wednesday

I woke up at 7:00 am this morning. I took a bath and have a breakfast. And after I began to my work, but suddenly my mobile phone ring at it was Pål who`s calling. He ask if I am fine and he said thanks the mail I wrote to him. At 10:00 am my host family said we go to the swimming pool together with the kids and her mother. So, at 12:00 noon we went to the pool. The entrance was so expensive but its ok because there the one who paid. It`s very huge and new swimming pool, many people go swimming. They have many services offered such sauna, jacuzzi, slide, wave pool, kids and adults pool and many more. I am very much enjoyed swimming, sliding, jacuzzi. We went home around 4:00 pm, I really have a great day. When I got home, Pål called again asking how was my day.

Miss Earth 2008

The 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines. The pageant was broadcasted live via ABS-CBN in the Philippines and to many countries worldwide via Star World, The Filipino Channel and other partner networks.

At the conclusion of the final night of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss Earth 2007, Jessica Trisko of Canada crowned her successor Karla Henry of the Philippines. The pageant was hosted by Billy Crawford, Miss Earth 2004 winner Priscilla Meirelles, and Miss Earth Canada 2006 Riza Santos.

FINAL RESULTS:

• Miss Earth 2008: Karla Henry (Philippines)
  • Miss Earth Air (1st runner-up): Miriam Odemba (Tanzania)
  • Miss Earth Water (2nd runner-up): Abigail Elizalde (Mexico)
  • Miss Earth Fire (3rd runner-up): Tatiane Alves (Brazil)
• Top 8 Finalists: Mariana Rodríguez (Colombia), Adriana Reverón (Spain), Nasanin Nuri (Switzerland), Daniela Torrealba (Venezuela)
• Top 16 Semifinalists: Hana Svobodová (Czech Republic), Seo Seol-hee (Korea), Uko Ezinne (Nigeria), Karolina Filipkowska (Poland), Ruxandra Popa (Romania), Anna Mezentseva (Russia), Piyaporn Deejing (Thailand), Jana Murrell (USA)

Winning Answer

Final Question in Miss Earth 2008: "What would you tell US president-elect Barack Obama about the state of the global environment if ever you were to meet him?"

Answer of Miss Earth 2008: “Environmental knowledge is something that all of us must share, but most importantly we must teach the youth that this is something that we should instill in them so that in the near future they will be the ones to take care of our mother Earth." - Karla Henry, represented Philippines

Special and Minor Awards

Special Awards

• Best in National Costume: Shassia Ubillus (Panama)
• Best in Swimsuit: Abigail Elizalde (Mexico)
• Best in Long Gown: Daniela Torrealba (Venezuela)
• Miss Earth Designers Award: Karla Henry (Philippines)
• Miss Friendship: Andrea Carolina León (Ecuador)
• Miss Photogenic: Karla Henry (Philippines)
• Miss Talent: Rachael Smith (Australia)