• Viva Las Vegas!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 3:36pm on 05/08/2010

  My schedule in Las Vegas has been absolutely NUTS as I get ready to crown the next Miss USA! Whoa! I am trying to enjoy it and take it all in, but sometimes it seems like a big blur.  It is so exciting to be back here at Planet Hollywood, where I competed last year, with a different group of fu ... more

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• Travel Woes

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:07pm on 05/04/2010

  I watched the news of the Iceland volcano along with everyone.  In addition to the effects it had on our environment, I was one of the people who were watching to see how it would affect my travel plans.  I was scheduled to fly to Rwanda for HIV/Aids work, but unfortunately it was cancel ... more

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• Packing My Apartment

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:34pm on 04/19/2010

  Hi Everyone, I am not really in the mood to sit in front of a computer right now, because I am in Tampa and the weather is gorgeous and I want to be outside!  In my video blog this week, I talk about everything cool going on in my life, so right now I'll talk about packing.  My mom came t ... more

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• North Carolina Azalea Festival

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 4:07pm on 04/12/2010

  What a fabulous week I had in the best part of the South, experiencing the charm and hospitality of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!  It was such a beautiful week with absolutely perfect weather.  I got to see a lot of my friends and people who have been so supportive of me through my j ... more

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• Final Photo Shoot as Miss USA

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:57pm on 04/05/2010

  Last week I got to go to the United Nations for a Hope for Haiti event that was partnering with the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. I am taking a trip to Haiti later this month so it was a really inspiring event, and I got to meet President Bill Clinton!  I love going to events at the UN because the p ... more

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• World Water Day in the Dominican Republic

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 3:26pm on 03/30/2010

  This has probably been one of the most meaningful and emotional weeks of my year as Miss USA. I got the chance to travel to the Dominican Republic in light of World Water Day to help clean the banks of Los Pomos River in Bayaguana; plant trees; distribute water jugs, dispensers, and cleaning tools; ... more

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• Hitting Broadway and the Red Carpet!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 1:31pm on 03/19/2010

  I got to go see the Broadway show, Rock of Ages last night with Stormi and it was unbelievably entertaining and hilarious! The talent was so impressive and I don't know if you guys knew this, but the show stars Constantine Maroulis from American Idol, who was on the same season as Carrie Underwood. ... more

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• NYC Events with Stormi

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 11:30am on 03/15/2010

  Hola! I am really nervous about what I am going to do on May 17th and my mom keeps reminding me that I don't have a plan yet. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I think if I don't have a job by then, I’ll just work at the Miss Universe office and be a travel manager :) Then I could still do ... more

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• Flying into March …Literally!!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:11pm on 03/05/2010

  Hola todos! This week I got to do a few cool events. I went to Vegas and stayed at the beloved Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino and did some fun promotional events for the venue and Vegas leading up to the Miss USA pageant. Vegas really is such a wonderful city to host the Miss USA pageant with s ... more

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• Learning about Women Empowerment at the UN

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 8:26am on 03/01/2010

  Hey everyone, I hope you all have had a delightful week. Mine has been nice, although I have been pretty sick so I have been trying to overcome that amidst auditions and events. I am feeling much better today so hopefully I'm all better now! I got to visit the UN this week by attending an Internati ... more

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• Work with Same Sky and My First Big TV Hosting Audition!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:55am on 02/22/2010

  Hola!   There were a few highlights to this past week like meeting the Rwandan Ambassador to the UN and the Founder of Same Sky, getting a free massage and pedicure at the Townhouse Beauty Bar, and auditioning for my first big TV hosting gig!   I am so excited about our partnership wi ... more

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• Living like a Princess!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 10:44am on 02/12/2010

  Hello!   The Viennese Opera Ball was absolutely magical! It was something I had never experienced anything like before. It was a very international event with UN Ambassadors present and debutantes from Europe and NYC. Everyone was dressed in gorgeous ball gowns and knew how to waltz. I felt l ... more

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• Dancing into February!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 1:06pm on 02/05/2010

  What a fun week I have had! This week included a variety of events and activities, but my absolute favorite was going back to salsa work at my beloved Baila Society. It felt so amazing to get back on the dance floor and to slip in my salsa dance shoes and to feel the music with my dance partner agai ... more

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• Back from the Bahamas… back to work!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:48am on 02/01/2010

  To summarize my trip to the Bahamas from my last blog, it was wonderful!! Miss Canada, Mariana Valente, was there with me at the Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Invitational so we got to share all the events together. The weather was absolutely wonderful the whole time and I just wanted to bring it wi ... more

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• Fueling Haiti Fundraising Efforts in NYC!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:01pm on 01/22/2010

  Hey Everyone! The people in Haiti are experiencing so much tragedy and trauma. I can not even imagine the heart ache they must be going through. The amount of response to help the Haitians has been incredible and so very inspiring. It makes me proud to be an American. It seems like there are so man ... more

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• Help Haiti!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:42pm on 01/14/2010

  Hello everyone!   This is has been such a nice and relaxing week. I have been sticking to my New Year's Resolution so far by eating healthier, except for a meal I enjoyed at an incredible Mexican restaurant earlier this week. I tried to make healthy choices but could not resist the cheese e ... more

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• Back to Snowy NYC!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:36am on 01/11/2010

  Hello!   It was back to work in NYC this week after the Holidays! It is so freezing cold here. We are supposed to get snow tonight ahh! Being at home was wonderful because I got to see my sisters and bake lots of yummy cookies and sausage balls :-) This week I have been getting back into the ... more

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• Birthday Girl on her first international trip!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:59pm on 12/11/2009

  Stefania and I jetted to France this week where we stayed in the quaint town of Cannes. We were there for the Five Star Diamond International Awards which honored hotels, cities and other venues for their excellent luxury services. We stayed at one of the hotels being honored, The Martinez, and we h ... more

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• Pensacola trip to raise money for ARC Gateway!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:35pm on 12/04/2009

  Hello everyone!   I had another warm and fuzzy week because I got to travel to Pensacola, Florida! I was so excited to get away from this cold and gloomy weather in NYC and enter into the Sunshine state, but nooo it was rainy and cold there too!! It was all good though because when you are in ... more

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• A Thanksgiving Call To Duty

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:34am on 11/27/2009

  Today is Black Friday wahoo!! I hope everyone is out and about scouting deals and stimulating our economy. I know I will be hitting up the discount stores in NYC for more discounts today! I need a web cam, a macbook and, always, more boots and clothes yay! My family is coming in today to celebrate a ... more

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• What Happens in Vegas and the Miss North Carolina and Miss California Pageant

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:08pm on 11/20/2009

  This past weekend, I traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Rock for the Cure Benefit Gala for Nevada Cancer Institute. This was one of the most extravagant and spectacularly decorated galas I have ever been to. I saw a lot of familiar faces of people I have worked with in the past at Nevada Cancer Ins ... more

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• Action Packed Weekend: Crowning a New Miss TN USA!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 10:32am on 11/13/2009

  Hello! So I am having a pretty action packed weekend and am writing to you from Houston Int'l Airport. Last night I attended one of the most glamorous galas of the year in support of the Nevada Cancer Institute called Rock for the Cure!  I got to meet Larry King who was such a sweetheart and w ... more

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• Musings on Halloween and The Queens

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:04pm on 11/06/2009

  This week was SO great. I had the chance to relax a little bit and catch up on some sleep after such an active October. Last Friday night was a blast with Stef, Stormi and I getting the chance to hang out at three events together in the spirit of Halloween! In case you all didn't know what we were, ... more

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• You Only Get Out of Life What You Give

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 1:12pm on 10/30/2009

  Hello! I had some pretty cool events this week including a little bargain shopping in my free time! I had the chance to attend the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund event where I got to meet Marlon Jackson from the Jackson 5 band ahh! The whole event was very inspiring because the mission is to em ... more

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• Breast Cancer Awareness Draws To A Close

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 8:15am on 10/26/2009

  Hey everybody! The month is drawing to a close and I can't believe it! It feels like just yesterday I was in a brainstorming meeting with Esther discussing breast cancer awareness initiatives. Ever since then, October has been full of exciting new ventures including a partnership with Project Renew ... more

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• The Toughest, Yet Best Part of My Job

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 8:43am on 10/16/2009

  Hey everyone! This week has been fun and productive! Last week, the Miss Universe Organization and I partnered with Project Renewal Scan Van, which is a van that visits all 5 Burroughs of NYC and provides free mammography screenings to uninsured and poorly insured women. I worked with the van on Tu ... more

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• The Jay Leno Show and Washington D.C.

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 11:27am on 10/09/2009

  This week has been wonderful. I flew out to Los Angeles to make an appearance on The Jay Leno Show, which was an awesome experience. Everyone there was so nice and enjoyable, even Jay gave me some great career advice! After the show, I flew to Raleigh, North Carolina to help celebrate one honoree in ... more

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• The Fight Against Breast Cancer

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:17pm on 10/01/2009

  Hello everyone! As you may know, today kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work but I need your help! There are several ways you can show your support and get involved with an important cause. You can simply volunteer or participate in a local walk ... more

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• Boston & The Global Network

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 10:08am on 09/25/2009

  This week has been absolutely wonderful! Stormi and I had a great weekend just spending time together and watching movies. We got manicures and pedicures and full body massages on Saturday wahoo! Monday started off with a trip to Boston to help celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the partnership be ... more

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• Tweet, Tweet!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:17pm on 09/22/2009

  I just set up my official twitter page... to find out exactly what I'm up to, follow me at: twitter.com/MissUSA09 ... more

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• Fashion Week and The US Open

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:56pm on 09/18/2009

  Hello! So this week was wonderful! Stormi got back on Sunday and we have been hanging out and going to events together! It was fashion week this week, and we got to go to Christian Siriano and Custo Barcelona. The Custo show was absolutely fantastic! The colors and fabrics were brilliant and so exo ... more

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• World Salsa Congress & The US Open

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 8:00am on 09/11/2009

  Hello! This past week has been so wonderful! I performed my salsa dance at World Salsa Congress on Sunday night, and it was SO exhilarating! I had the time of my life and I had a wonderful support team there with me! My new friendship with the dancers of Baila Society is so special, I am so happy to ... more

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• World Salsa Congress

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:16am on 09/05/2009

  Hello! I am so glad to be back in NYC! I have been back in full swing of salsa rehearsal with the amazing instructors at Baila Society. We are preparing for World Salsa Congress which is on Sunday, and I will have the opportunity to perform in the closing showcase! Perfecting the dance and partner ... more

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• Looking Back...

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:15am on 08/31/2009

  Hello everyone! Miss Universe was, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Looking back on it now is like a dream, the gorgeous waters and sands of the Bahamas, the warm and welcoming people, and the incredible young women representing their countries from all over the wo ... more

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• The Miss Universe Experience

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:52am on 08/14/2009

  What an amazing experience Miss Universe has been! We started rehearsals this week and it has been absolutely crazy busy with 5 am wake up calls and 12 am returns to the room! I have met so many incredible women and made great friends. I can't wait to write a detailed blog after I return from the Ba ... more

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• LA, Texas and Atlantis!

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 9:54am on 08/01/2009

  Hello! Well this week has certainly been eventful. I just got back from a crazy trip to LA and Houston, TX. While in LA, I put my weeks of studying into action as I filmed for "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?"! Stay tuned to find out when that will air! Filming the show was an absolute ... more

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• Am I Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 9:06am on 07/27/2009

  This has been a crazy busy week filled with appointments, volunteering, working out, salsa rehearsal, fittings for Miss Universe, visiting the Harlem Children's Zone, and spending about 5 hours on my gifts for the contestants at Miss Universe in my "down time." The most fun part of the wee ... more

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• I'm Going to be on 'The View'

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:27pm on 07/15/2009

  Life is good. I filmed a segment for 'The View' on Tuesday which I was extremely nervous about. It went well and I had a lot of fun. Make sure you tune in on July 23rd! Stevi is finally back and I am SOO happy! Daya, Stevi, and I watched ‘PS I Love You’ on Monday night and I ... more

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• Los Angeles with the Girls

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:16pm on 07/10/2009

  Hello! This past weekend, Dayana and I traveled to LA to hang out with the new Miss CA USA, Tami Farrell, and Miss CA Teen USA, Chelsea Gilligan. These girls are so awesome. I thought I was going on this trip to work, but I was happily surprised to find that it was more like a vacation! Keith was s ... more

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• Las Vegas

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 8:01am on 07/02/2009

  Hello! I just returned from Las Vegas with Esther which I have to say, was another great trip! I had the chance to revisit some of the awesome restaurants who sponsored the Miss USA pageant back in April. Margaritaville was the first stop and it was a blast as I got to mingle with the guests and&nbs ... more

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• Bahamas with Dayana

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 7:56pm on 06/28/2009

  Hello everyone! Dayana and I went to the Bahamas this past weekend and had an absolute blast! The Atlantis Resort and Casino on Paradise Island is AMAAAAZING! I am SO glad Miss Universe is going to be held there this year, I know all of the girls will LOVE it. All the people at Atlantis are so kind ... more

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• Salsa Lessons & 4 Seasons of Hope

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:52pm on 06/23/2009

  Hello! You know, I was told to expect the unexpected when I won the crown in April and I'm starting to fully understand just what this means. After casually mentioning around the MUO office how I've wanted to learn to Salsa dance, I walked into work one day to find "Kristen's First Salsa Lesson ... more

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• The Pentagon & "Welcome Home" Ceremony

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:02pm on 06/15/2009

  Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! This past Thursday was probably the most rewarding day I have had thus far in my time as Miss USA. I had the chance to visit the Pentagon for the second time. I got to visit the Office of the Chief of Staff for the Army Reserves and speak with our arm ... more

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• Central Park & the UJA Benefit

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:18pm on 06/11/2009

  Saludos a todos! I have had another fantastic week full of wonderful people and opportunities! I am a little lonely this week though because my sisters (aka Dayana & Stevi) are traveling so I am all alone in the apartment, I can't wait for them to come back! :-)   Saturday, I participated ... more

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• Kristen's Homecoming

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 12:59pm on 06/05/2009

  I can not even put into words how absolutely incredible my homecoming was! The people of Wilmington, NC are wonderful, spirited, and empowering people. I left off telling you all about the NASCAR happenings, as I was en route to address the NC Senate and the House of Representatives and interview wi ... more

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• Home Sweet North Carolina

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 10:53am on 05/26/2009

  WOWW!! The first few days of homecoming have been soo incredible and a complete whirlwind! When my flight landed in Charlotte, NC, my hands were shaking with excitement and anticipation, it was the first time I would see my family since I hugged them good bye on Monday, April 20th! I de-boarded the ... more

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• A Purpose Driven Life

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 10:42am on 05/22/2009

  Hello everyone! This week was wonderful, yet again! Two of the highlights this week were the Project Sunshine Gala, where I was thrilled that the organization was able to raise $3,500 by auctioning off a dinner that I would attend with the auction winner! It’s so humbling to realize that I can ... more

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• Tough People Last Forever

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 9:29am on 05/18/2009

  Hello! I hope everyone has had a wonderful week and Mothers Day weekend was fabulous! I had a great week as I have been continuing to prepare for Miss Universe. My trainer is pretty intense, so my workouts have been quite productive. I had my first experience getting lost on the subway this past Mon ... more

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• Acting School and a Very Happy Mother's Day

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 2:29pm on 05/08/2009

  Hola! The last few days have been such a blast! Wednesday, I traveled to Las Vegas for an event with the Las Vegas Convention of Visitors Bureau. I arrived back to NYC Thursday evening, and then attended the Education through Music Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel where famous violinist, Joshua Bel ... more

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• Washington D.C. and Getting to Know New York

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 10:02am on 05/05/2009

  Hello everyone! I had such a wonderful weekend and beginning of the week that I wanted to tell you all about it! Friday, I visited the Pentagon where I spoke to a crowd of many different branches of the military about the importance of motorcycle safety while on and off duty. Motorcycling is a popul ... more

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• My First Fashion Shoot and Charity Events

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 6:43am on 05/04/2009

  Second week in the life...I had my remarkable Fadil Berisha fashion photo shoot this week and two red carpet benefit dinners! All three were fabulous. The first red carpet event was called "Hot Pink Party" and the proceeds benefitted breast cancer clinical and translational research. One o ... more

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• A Few Special Thanks

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 8:37am on 04/28/2009

  As I was thinking about my journey of preparation for Miss USA, I thought of all the wonderful and dynamic people who played such intricate parts in this great endeavor. There is no way I could be living my dream in my new NYC apartment if it weren't for those special people that believed in me and ... more

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• Miss USA 2009's Inaugural Blog

  posted by Kristen Dalton at 11:14am on 04/26/2009

  Hello everyone! I am completely living in a dream world in my first week as Miss USA 2009! The morning after the exhilarating night when I became Miss USA, I flew to my new home in New York City where I share a luxurious Manhattan apartment with the fabulous Miss Universe, Dayana, and Miss Teen USA ... more

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