Karmen Guillas

Welcome Back

Karmen Guillas — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:09:20 -0700

Well It's definitely been awhile since I've blogged!

Things have been crazy since the pageant... I moved back to clear lake to work for the rest of the summer, and soon after, moved to Brandon to start University!

University is going great! Classes are awesome... Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Human Development are the classes this semester, plus a lab. ITs a great time! I have met some great great friends and have landed a spot on student council! I am floor rep for 4th floor in McMaster Residence Hall, woop woop!

There have been many great times so far, many more to come!! Ill keep updated a little more now, like I said its been crazy!

The Time Has Come!

Karmen Guillas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:33:11 -0700

Well, here we are! I leave in two days for Toronto... scary!! I can't believe how fast everything has happened. I leave to Winnipeg tomorrow morning and then sunday at 9:00, my flight leaves for the big T.O!

I moved home from clear lake yesterday afternoon. I drove the 1 1/2 hour drive and boy was I tired (not that it was a long drive, short sleep the night before). But things needed to be done so I sat down and started checking e-mails, working on my essay about EDUCATION IN CANADIAN SCHOOL SYSTEMS, etc... Also, I had to inform everyone about voting!! Because voting has officially started! So everyone don't forget to vote vote vote!

I tried to go to bed early last night but it was nearly impossible. So much to think about, so little time! So I set my alarm for 7:45 this morning in order to make it to my pedicure and gel appointment on time! Well... I pressed snooze a few too many times and woke up at 8:15 instead! The appointment was at 8:30 so I flew out of bed, threw the hair back, put on some sweats and headed to my long time best friend- Kristen's aesthetics shop! I got my gel nails re done! they turned out excellent- always do!

I also got my toe nails painted- pedicure! Pedicures are amazing, especially Kristens! The give the best massages ever! You have no idea. (Ps. Sorry about the sideways photo, I didn't know how to flip it). Kristen gave me a french pedicure with a little bit of nail art, a little purple and yellow flower :) so cute!

Thank you to Kristen of Kristhetics for my many many sets of gel nails and everything else you've done for me! Also for just being there for me throughout the years!

After my manicure and pedicure, I went home to have a much needed nap! Once again, I set my alarm for a certain time and woke up... only fifteen minutes late this time :) **Don't worry pageant people, I'm normally on time, if not 15 minutes early!!**

After my much needed nap, I returned to the same building, only this time for a hair cut! Karma Hair Design and Kristhetics share a building- Kristethics is on the top floor. Anyways, I have gone to Janet, of Karma Hair Design for many many years because she is simply the best! Whatever I ask for done to my hair, Janet does! Today I got a trip and boy was it needed!

About 1 1/2 inches was taken off and my hair feels better already! If anyone happens to go through the small town of Russell and needs a hair cut, I highly recommend Janet Palamar. Wonderful lady! Easy to talk to and is one of the best hair artists I've been to!

After the hair appointment, I continued to get ready for T.O, packing was next on the agenda. Wow do we need a lot of stuff! In order to look good all of the time- takes a lot of clothes with alot of choices. Craaazy! I think the packing process should have been started a little earlier. Maybe moving home from the lake a two or three days ago would have been smart. OOPS! Clothes clothes and more clothes!

Since I've been so busy all day, I completely forgot to eat! So... after I did some packing, warmed up some much needed scrumptious chinese food from the Club Cafe in Russell so now here I am, updating this blog since I may not be able to update it until the first day at the pageant!! AAhh!!

A Quote of Encouragement

Karmen Guillas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:31 -0700

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You must accept that you might fail; then, if you do your best and still don't win, at least you can be satisfied that you've tried. If you don't accept failure as a possibility, you don't set high goals and you don't branch out, you don't try - you don't take the risk. -- Rosalynn Carter

”http://www.great-inspirational-quotes.com

Blog Assignment 3: Free the Children Photo

Karmen Guillas — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:07:07 -0700

If I were a marketing director for Free the Children, I would choose this photo because it shows the hard work that the children are putting into their schooling because they know that with the life they have, they are very fortunate to be in a classroom learning and potentially have a way out of this way of life.

This photo is very inspiring because it shows students in a school room, a school room that the Free the Children organization has built. Many hours of hard work are put in to building these schools so these kids can be simply educated.

Here in Canada, we take education for granted. Kids drop out, slack off and (for lack of a better phrase) throw it away. In these third world countries, education is a privilege. In this photo, you can see that these children are listening intently to their lesson and doing their work because they know that a better future is in sight if only they work hard in school.

This picture is of much interest to me, personally, because for the last few years I have talked about doing a mission trip. I think it would be such a rewarding and eye opening experience to travel to africa and other third world counties and witness exactly what we take for granted.

I feel that the Free the Children concept of freeing children from exploitation and other abuses is absolutely the right thing to do. Saving these children is not only important them personally, but in the bigger picture, this is what is required to break the cycle and free the children in future generations.

Myself and many others have researched information on the Free the Children organization, and we believe that Free the Children truly does work. They truly do try their best to rid these kids of poverty, uneducated minds and exploitation.

Thank you to Craig Kielburger for founding the largest network of children helping children

Tickets available on Ticket Master!

Karmen Guillas — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:20:03 -0700

Vote Vote Vote!

Karmen Guillas — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:13:54 -0700

Hey everyone...

As most of you know, voting has now started! Log onto www.missteencanadaworld.com and become a VIP member. This button is in the top right hand corner of the home page. Once you've become VIP, voting is easy! Just follow the steps!

Remember that people's choice is a fast track into the top 20! Please please please... VOTE FOR KARMEN GUILLAS!

Tour With Andaria

Karmen Guillas — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:55:55 -0700

EXPERIENCE, EXPLORE

WITH ANDARIA -THE EXCITING CITY OF MONCTON AND AREA

Hi! I’m Andaria Alexander and I would like to take you on many amazing adventures when you visit my hometown. Be prepared for unsurpassed hospitality and the friendliest people on the planet. Living here my entire life definitely qualifies me as an expert.

MONCTON NEWBRUNSWICK

HUB OF THE MARITIMES – CENTRALLY LOCATED

ONLY 15 MINUTES FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

CANADA’S MOST POLITE AND HONEST CITY (Readers Digest 2008)

(Canadian Business Magazine 2007) – TOP CITY IN CANADA TO LIVE AND DO BUSINESS IN

POPULATION 127,000

SHALL WE BEGIN ANDARIA’S ADVENTURES?

To escape the heat in the city, take a short drive to Fundy National Park. On the way back, stop off to walk among giant flowerpots and leave you footsteps on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks. Hours later you can be kayaking at the exact location atop the World’s highest tides. Visit the playground of whales and see for yourself why the Bay of Fundy is one of the Marine Wonders of the World! Lobsters are gigantic and dulse, (edible seaweed) is plentiful.

No other city can be this close to nature for day trips to the Bay of Fundy, and allow you to still be back in time for a fine dining experience. You can even take in a live performance at the Capital Theatre. Don’t miss the Atlantic Seafood Festival and its culinary delights from August 20-22. You can never eat too much seafood!

SHOPPING

Due to its central location Moncton has the best shopping in Atlantic Canada. Stores are abundant and all over the city. After having a delicious breakfast at Cora’s you might want to stroll along Main Street to browse the specialty shops and then head over to Champlain Mall, the largest mall east of Quebec or go to the Trinity Power Centre. You can shop till you drop!

MAGNETIC HILL

Can you believe that your car will actually coast uphill? This amazing natural phenomenon has been baffling visitors for 76 years. Drive to the bottom of the hill and be prepared to be amazed, you’ll roll uphill. This is a must do. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle.

MAGNETIC HILL ZOO

Do a little browsing at Wharf Village, have a home cooked turkey dinner (only $6.95), then walk over to the Magnetic Hill Zoo. There you will find more than 400 animals of over 90 different species. There are petting areas, daily zookeeper shows, and educational programs. This award-winning, nationally accredited zoo is an animal lover’s paradise. Open May – October /8am-9pm

MAGIC MOUNTAIN WATER PARK

Want to cool off? Atlantic Canada’s largest water park is just the remedy. Right next to Magnetic Hill, you will find a giant wave pool and 8 waterslides from mild to wild. If you want to unwind, take a tube down the lazy river or just soak in the hot tub. Enjoy! Open 10am to 7pm every day. Season and family passes available.

MAGNETIC HILL CONCERT SITE

Get your tickets now for the AC/DC concert!

Black Ice Tour 2009 –Thursday August 6^th

Purchase tickets from Coast to Coast Tickets.

SHEDIAC AND AREA

Within 15 minutes east of Moncton you will find the seaside town of Shediac. Stop off at Rotary Park at the entrance of the town. Browse around the shops, then feast your eyes on a 55 tonne lobster sculpture. Too bad it wasn’t real. This bronze crustacean measures 11 metres in length and is 5 metres wide. Climb aboard and get your picture taken here!

Speaking of lobster, cracking open a juicy lobster is just the beginning of your adventure in Shediac. If you’re around for the Lobster Festival , try your luck at winning a lobster eating contest.

BEACHES

Dip your toes into the warmest salt water north of Virginia and explore for miles, the most coveted sandy beaches in eastern Canada. Want more action – check out Parlee Beach. Everything happens here from volleyball tournaments to special events like sand sculpture and Surf-vivor contests. Warning – very crowded but lots of fun! Restaurant and canteens.

ACCOMODATIONS AND DINING

In downtown Moncton on Main Street, try the new Marriott Hotel or the Delta Beausejour. Casual to fine dining is found everywhere in the city. For great food try:

Vegetarian –Calactus on 125 Church Street

Seafood – Fisherman’s Paradise-330 Dieppe Blvd.

French-Le Chateau a Pape-2 Steadman Street

Greek-Vito’s-726 Mountain Road

Italian-Pastalli’s-611 Main Street

German-Gasthof Old Bavarian-1130 Knightville Road

Gasthof Old Bavarian is off the beaten path and all the food is grown and raised on their farm. Have a huge and succulent German dinner, including soup, salad, and bread, for $20. Desserts are to die for! Get on the highway and head west toward Sussex, take the right exit at Sussex and go to the right on the Knightville Road and you will soon see it. About 40 minutes from Moncton. Scenic countryside and absolutely fabulous. Reservations 506-433-4735

HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR ADVENTURE!

A Quote For Life

Karmen Guillas — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:38:27 -0700

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The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson -Tom Bodett Quotes

”www.thinkexist.com/quotations

Clear Lake Frenzy!!

Karmen Guillas — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:32:02 -0700

Well I have recently moved to my summer cabin at Wasagaming Manitoba! It's so nice to see all my friends that I haven't seen in a year! I've been so busy with work... I work at a restaurant called T.R. McKoys. It's an italian restaurant that serves THE BEST food ever! I was a hostess for the last two years but now I am serving and holy man are the tips rolling in! Last night was the busiest night that I've served yet and it was hectic, but fun!!

I had an awesome surprise from my boyfriend at grad. Since we don't live in the same town, we never got to see each other that often, SO he surprised me saying he also got a job at clear lake and is now living here!! He's working for the Chamber of Commerce and lives in a camper about 5 minutes from me! (That's where I get my internet from :P)

An activity I enjoy during the summer (only summer because Russell doesn't offer it) is Yoga! I did my first yoga class of the summer yesterday morning with my co worker and good friend Paige! It was soo relaxing! It's been awhile since I've done any type of stretching really so it felt good to get back into it- especially if I'm going to be dancing at the talent night in TORONTO!! The last ten minutes of yoga were like heaven! We just laid there thinking... listening to nature (because we do it outside on the lawn bowling greens) and wow I almost fell asleep! It was lovely!

Clear lake/Wasagaming as so much to offer! From many many hotel accomodations to first class restaurants to gift shops, clothing stores... everything! Not to mention the world class golf course! The Clear Lake Golf Course is known to be a top course around this area and although I don't golf, I've been to the restaurant in the club house and just the view is breath taking. The course is right beside the lake and you can see everything right from the restaurant.

A new store has recently opened no the main strip called Garbage Day. It's a clothing store unlike any other clothing store here. It's style is classy and chic and I have spent waaaaay more money there than I should. Likely their number 1 customer thus far :)

Less than a week and I head back to Russell to get packed up and ready to head to Toronto! Things are finally starting to come together... The 19th I leave! Woot Woot! Flight at nine in the morning, gotta look hot hot hot at 7:30 in the morning haha!

A Quote of Leadership

Karmen Guillas — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:49:18 -0700

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Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail -Harold R. McAlindon

”www.inspirational-quotes.info