Okay, I’m officially nearing the one-week mark until I leave for Miss America. Exactly two weeks from today I will be in my interview with six celebrity judges who will determine who will become Miss America 2007. No pressure!

I’m doing everything I possibly can to prepare. I get one shot at Miss America, so I want to make sure I do everything to the best of my ability. So I’m working out with my trainer, Joe Steel, four to five times a week. (By the way, how cool is it that my trainer’s last name is Steel… could you ask for a more “personal trainer-ish” name? Hehe!) And then I’m working on interview, talent, etc. and trying to get my wardrobe in order. We had a slight wardrobe malfunction with one of my dresses, but my mom is amazing and managed to fix it! Thanks, mom!

This Saturday is my Trunk Show, which is basically a sneak preview of my wardrobe for Miss America. I’ll be modeling everything I’m wearing in the pageant, and I’ll perform my talent. It should be a really fun event, and Channel 3 will be out there with me! I can’t wait!

Next week, my appointments go into overdrive. I have a hair appointment, a nail appointment, a facial, an eyebrow appointment, and a body wrap. How insane is that? I’ll try not to get too nervous that I can’t enjoy the pampering!

But don’t worry; I’m still doing appearances as Miss Arizona in the midst of all the crazy preparations. Last Thursday, I spoke at the Eyman Prison Complex in Florence. Tomorrow, I’m filming a video that will be used at a youth conference while I’m at Miss America. I’m trying to keep up with my job even though I’m running around like crazy!

Well, I’ll have one more blog entry before I go, so I’ll talk to you next week!

-- Hilary