Marilyn Monroe Contest-Why Would You Do That Denise?

June 1, 2011 I entered a Marilyn Monroe contest put on by KLMJ radio station from Hampton, IA. The contest was held at the Chit Chat Cafe in Thornton, IA which is 10 miles from my home. Two other friends, Deb and Mel, also dressed up for the event with blonde wigs and all the trimmings. We decided we looked like what Marilyn would look like as she was older. So off we went, 3 blonde bomb shells in my car headed to a contest.
The Chit Chat was packed-full house. I had no idea what we were up for but soon found out. There was only one other contestant and she was a knock out. She dressed exactly as Marilyn looked like, gown and all. She did win and she deserved to. As a contestant I did win 2 tickets to the REO Speedwagon concert. I am excited about that!
I had so many people ask me why would you do such a thing? We had to stroll down the run way for everyone to see us. We mingled with the customers and we even sang Happy Birthday do the owner. All in all we had a great time.
My reason for why I did this is simple. Since my cancer surgery and recovery I have done more things in my life that I would never have done before. Life has changed, I appreciate so much more and love every moment of life and the adventures I have had and more to come. I have gone way out of my comfort zone and never in my life would I have been so brave as do to this.
My message today, enjoy life. You make your happiness, either you choose to be or not. I choose to be happy.