May all your wishes come true this holiday season! Love, Dedria

Last night I went to a surprise dinner for my cousin at Bada Sushi. I had such a great time and the staff was so welcoming. Once our server, Miky, found out I was Miss Teen California Intl he went and got a hat for me to autograph and asked me to take a picture with the Bada Crew. Thanks for making my families dinner a memorable one Miky. Happy Holidays to you and the Bada Crew!

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"Holiday" Luggage of Love drive...

This holiday season I was approached by several local business who wanted to team up with my organization and distribute luggage to children in foster and shelter care. One of the new businesses to join in this effort was ISEC Incorporated / Southern California Region. But they went above and beyond in their collection. Not only did they donate a large quantity of luggage but they filled each piece of luggage with toys. WHAT A GREAT IDEA ISEC Inc! Thanks again for going above and beyond during this holiday season, it really makes a difference in these children's lives.

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Camarillo Christmas Parade

Even though it was raining, I did not want to miss this parade. Not only was I representing the International Pageant System as a state titleholder but I also was being honored for being the Camarillo Youth Volunteer of the Year for 2009. I was so amazed at how many people came out and braved the weather for the parade. Children and adults lined the streets dressed in rain gear with umbrellas. All of the little girls along the parade route made me feel like a real princess and it was so heart warming to see their little eyes light up when I waved to them. Thanks again to the City of Camarillo for honoring me as the 2009 Youth Volunteer of the Year and recognizing my efforts with Luggage of Love. I am proud to be a part of this amazing City and all that it stands for.

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2010 Titleholder Holiday Party

After the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade we were treated to a fabulous Holiday Party and Gift Exchange hosted by our director Eddie Peterson. The food was wonderful and the desserts were even better! Thanks Eddie for the "home-made" chocolate chip cookies, and for allowing me to "attempt" to make hot cocoa...even though I burned the milk....oops! I had such a great time and recieved so many nice gifts. But the best gift of all was spending time with Ashley (Mrs CA Intl), Gretheel (Miss CA Intl), Claire (Jr Miss CA Intl), and Eddie (our Director).

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Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade

What an amazing weekend! My sister titleholders and I were invited to Palm Springs to participate in the city's annual Festival of Lights Parade. It was a very memorable experience that took place at night. All of the floats, cars, fire trucks, and bands were decorated with lights! I have never seen anything quite like it. The streets were lined with so many people who were dressed warm and full of holiday spirit watching the parade. A big thanks to the City of Palm Springs for welcoming us and allowing us this once in a lifetime opportunity!

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