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For Kathleen Masek, the pageant world is a chance to learn confidence and compassion on one of the biggest stages in the world. The Westminster resident represented as Miss Maryland in the Miss America 2018 competition.
Though she was not chosen as one of the final 15 competitors, she said she is "beyond OK with that."
"Less that 5,000 girls have had the opportunity to set foot on that stage," since it began in 1921, she said. "They say you're more likely to have a son play in a Super Bowl tha have a daughter on stage at Miss America."
Masek arrived in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Aug. 29 in preparation for the competition on the weekend of Sept. 8 that led up to the final competition, which aired on Sept. 10 on ABC. The annual event is held at the Boardwalk Hotel.
Masek said that she did not have much time to sightsee during the week due to the tight schedule. The competitors were also protected by security and police at all times.
One of her favorite parts of the week was a day at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, which serves the local homeless population. Most other time was spent in rehearsal, from practicing on-air questions to spending hours per day rehearsing her talent, a theater dance routine set to "I Gotcha" from the musical "Fosse."
The week was not, however, all work and no play. For one meal, the competitors enjoyed a seven-course dinner at Olón, a restaurant at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Masek stayed at the hotel during the competition and said, "they truly treated us like queens."
The preliminary round of competition consisted of five categories: judge's interview, on-stage questions, talent, lifestyle and fitness, and evening gown. Masek was excited to meet the preliminary round judges, who included model Rusty Joiner — "Every girl was fan-girling," she said — and reporter Kate Bennett, who Masek said asked great questions in the interview.
Though some might assume a pageant queen is always happy in her own skin, Masek said part of the preparation for the competition was building her own confidence. For two weeks during her Miss America preparations, she became ill, and losing weight from a low appetite made it hard for her to feel her best. In rehearsals, Masek said she had to work hard to gain her confidence back.
Though dance is her talent, Masek said, "I'm not a natural performer; that's just not me," and said the knowledge that a one-minute, 35-second performance would count for more than 30 percent of her score had her feeling nervous.
In the end, she reminded herself to trust her muscle memory and "slap a smile on your face and just go out there and have fun with it."
Luckily, in her competitors, Masek found a true source of camaraderie.
"Every single girl was so compassionate for each other," she said. "Really and truly, we have been keeping in touch since the moment we left each other."
Masek will continue her year as Miss Maryland with public appearances and community service related to her platform, "From Sea to Shining Sea: Supporting our Military Families."
She said she has seen great support from her hometown, including a proclamation by Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick thanking her for her community service. "I hope to continue to make everyone in Carroll County proud, especially all of my friends and teachers from my alma mater, Winters Mill," she said.
She also hopes to expand the Miss Maryland program, so more girls have the opportunity to participate.
"Building up in pageantry has taught me so much about life and about myself. That's valuable information that no one can ever take away from me," she said. "I choose to be compassionate and care for other people … . My heart has grown so much bigger."
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I sketched this woman from London Bridge to Greenwich, I had only 2 stops to capture this woman's features, it was one of the quick ones. Approximately 8-10 minutes, with people looking and the train in motion.............
To try and interpret this in colour wasn't that easy. I could only remember the fact that she was black all the rest had to be invented. This exercise makes me get to stretch my imagination a bit, something that I am not really used to.
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- Lyrically speaking said...
Wow...I love using acrylic but can't seem to make my work look realistic. I guess practice makes perfect
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Thanks LS- I'll add to that GOOD practice makes perfect!
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I was sent here in Japan by the Japan Foundation, as part of the Jenesys Programme under the Residency for Creators (http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/jenesys/culture/exhibit/index.html). I am here as an Artist-Curator and I was assigned as an Intern Curator for the Aomori Contemporary Art Centre (http://www.acac-aomori.jp/en/index.html).
My work as a an Intern Curator started today, and it was very interesting. I met other Curators and their Artistic Director here in ACAC. 🙂
Here's a list of the ACAC Staff…
HAMADA, Goji (Artistic Director/Artist)
YAMAGAMI, Masahito (Chief Administrator)
HIGO, Naoko (Administrator)
HINUMA, Teiko (Curator/Artist) *she is the one who is helping me out here for my Jenesys Residency
KONDO, Yuki (Curator)
HATTORI, Hiroyuki (Curator)
SHI, Kei (Technical Director)
KIMURA, Miyuki (Technical Staff)
UMEHARA, Nao (Assistant Administrator)
EMI and TAKAYA (Both working for the Prepartion Office for the Aomori Print Triennale this year)
*i'll post their photos next time. 🙂
My objectives here are… to understand the Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program and the Organizational System of ACAC, Learn more about the aim of ACAC and other public cultural projects of Aomori and to Study and Explore the works and basic management skill for AIR Program.
Ms. Teiko or Teiko San gave me an orientation regarding my schedule and how to go about the city of Aomori for my day off.
After the Orientation we visited all the facilities of ACAC and the on-going setup of the "NADEGATA INSTANT PARTY's 24 OUR TELEVISON" Project that will open on July 3. 🙂
One of the highlights of my first day was when i was assigned to file for archiving purposes, the proposals sent by different artists around the world for the 2010 AIR Program. I saw a lot of interesting ideas, processes and works by different established, upcoming and enthusiastic artists around the globe. 🙂 Well I only saw 40 proposals today… I will still continue with work tomorrow and the coming days. Imagine 200 proposals and only less than ten are chosen. wow. For an artist like me, this is a very good research… not all Filipinos get a chance to work in an institution that offers AIR program. This will truly be helpful for me and for my colleagues in Manila. 🙂
Tomorrow we are set for an educational workshop for kids.
ACAC is truly a one-of-a kind experience… imagine Nature and Art at the same time while having a very modern and systematic approach on things.


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Italy - Birth
When a baby is born in Italy, it is mandatory to declare his or her birth with the Registrar of Births, Marriages & Deaths, locally known as Registro Communale Dello Stato Civile. The declaration of birth or Dichiarazione di nascita can be made orally without any witnesses. However, it is important ensure that the declaration is made within 3 days, if done at a hospital and within 10 days, if done at a town hall. In case the parents live in different cities, the registration can be carried out at either the mother's or the father's city of residence. Single mothers and parents who are not married can get their babies registered before birth.
Either of the parents can make the declaration. Alternately, a proxy, an obstetrician, a doctor or any other individual who was present during the baby's birth can carry out the procedure. The details required by the registrar include the baby's name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, baptism date, mother's name, father's name, parents' ages, parent's birthplaces, parent's occupations and mother's maiden name.
A public officer at the town hall will look after the Issuing of a Birth Certificate for the baby. Babies born to expat parents do not get Italian nationality, even if they are born in the country. Italian nationality is only given in case one of the parents is Italian. In case of expats living in Italy, the baby gets the same nationality as the parents.
Birthing options
Like in any other country, it is important for women to consult a Gynecologist throughout their pregnancy. Yet, when it comes to the birthing of their babies, they can choose to have their delivery at home if they wish to do so. There are several certified and experienced midwives who are well-versed in different types of home-birthing options. However, statistics show that less than 1% of the women in Italy choose a midwife over a doctor.
The Italian abortion law is regarded as one of the most liberal abortion laws in the Western world. However, in practice the situation may be slightly different, as not all doctors are readily willing to perform an abortion. The attitude may vary from one Italian region to another, with people in the big cities being the least conservative.
While abortion is still frowned upon in several parts of the US and the UK, it was legalized in Italy in 1978, as long as it is performed for health, family, economic or social reasons. Also, an abortion can only be performed legally on a woman who is within 12 weeks (90 days) of pregnancy. After 12 weeks, a pregnancy can only be legally terminated if there is any kind of threat to the mother's health or life. In case there is an abnormality in the fetus, an abortion can be performed up to 20 weeks after conception.
There are no special clinics for terminating pregnancies in Italy and therefore, these procedures are carried out at a public hospital. All pregnant women who are planning to undergo an abortion need to get proof about the state of pregnancy from their local doctors or from a maternal healthcare clinic. An authorization from the baby's father is not required, to proceed with the procedure. However, pregnant women, who are under the age of 18, need to have a parent's or a guardian's consent. In such instances, the decision can also be deferred to a judge. Once the decision to go ahead with the abortion is finalized, the physician performing the procedure issues a certificate of consent, which needs to be signed by the pregnant woman. A 7-day reflection period starts after these formalities have been completed, so that the mother gets some time to reconsider. The reflection period is waived in case of medical emergencies.
Italian women who have a health card do not have to pay for the procedure. However, hospitals charge expats and women of foreign nationalities for an abortion.
Given below are a few useful resources for women who are about to give birth in Italy -
For Midwives
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Via Marmorata 169, SC 3 Int. 1, 00153 Rome
Tel: +39 06 575 8648; 5750 0707
Maria Baldocci Obong
Via Gravina di Puglia 44, 00133 Rome
Tel: +39 06 205 0737
Nascere & Crescere
Anna Maria Gioachhini
Tel: +39 06 7725 0005
For Breastfeeding Counseling and Information
La Leche League International
Tel: +39 06 525 8365; 951 1170
Ida Santellocco
Via Erodotto 7, 00124 Rome
Tel: +39 06 505 3229
Movimento Allattamento Materno Italiano (MAMI)
Via Treggiai 11, 55020 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 234 1156
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