Being the Bridesmaid in 2013

I am honored and beyond excited that I’ve been asked to be a Bridesmaid this July.  Before I tell you who this amazing person is, allow me to introduce you to my role model.

She truly embodies “inner beauty and outer beauty”. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I admire and adore this girl. I tell everyone she is every Asian parents "dream daughter". She was Valedictorian in high school, Master Pianist, received numerous academic awards, 2nd Runner up to Miss America, well traveled and a gorgeous-almost-6feet-tall-asian-female! (come on! can we get more perfect here? :)  Here's what Wikipedia has to say about her: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Ng

We met at the Miss Los Altos pageant in 2000, where she was crowned Miss Los Altos.  Later that year in June,  we both competed at the Miss California Pageant. Let me tell you – when you compete in a pageant – you are the only person YOU want to win in the pageant. Yes,  that’s true for me too, but I wanted her to win. When her name was announced  as the winner, I cried as if I (she did) win. Can you find me? 

Fresno, CA

52 Contestants of the Miss California Pageant

Here’s the story of our lives:

In 2000, I was happy and proud to be Miss San Jose Regional -  She became Miss  California.

In 2002, I graduated from San Francisco State University – She already graduated from Stanford University.

In 2003, I entered in the world of medical sales – She's finishing Medical  School.

In 2004 – I started my own business and became an entrepreneur, She became a doctor.

In 2012 – She bought a home  and got engaged – I’m happy with my living situation :)

There are no words to describe how much I love this girl.  She lights up the room with her smile, she gives the best hugs, and on her bedroom wall, there’s a quote that says “Always Kiss me, before we say Good Night”. I love that because it’s so true. I look up to her in so many ways, even the smallest way.

Last week she text me to ask me a FAVOR. I thought it would be Wedding Planning advice.  Instead she called me and  asked ME to be her bridesmaid.  Tears of Joy!  of course, I said YES!

Dearest Rita,

You are amazing and I am your biggest fan! (Can you tell?) I am honored to be your bridesmaid and can't wait to you on your Wedding Day! I love your family and I love you! 

Congratulations Rita & Carson! Let the wedding planning fun begin!

With All My Love,
Bev