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I am Lisa Bluhm Mrs. Pacific Northwest 2010-2011. I am competing in March for the title of Mrs. Washington. The Mrs. Washington Pageant is about making a difference. As a contestant I volunteer my time and talents to serve charities and organizations. I am also an active participant in my community. I am passionate about many different organizations and leave myself open to be able to support or participate in as many as I can.

My platform is called "Unlock Your Potential". It has always been my passion to inspire and encourage others to discover their goals or dreams and then teach them the steps to achieve success. When I hear people say I could never do that, I am not talented or anything that is negative towards their capabilities I feel called to action to help them see they have the potential to do or be anything they want to be. It may not be the same goals or dreams someone else has but their own personal challenges that lie within them. Once they realize they have the potential and they can achieve their dreams they are on their way to achieving success in their life. It can be as simple as getting their house organized or running a marathon. I am able to use my personal experiences in trials and triumphs as examples to encourage and inspire them on their journey. Throughout the year I will be featuring different peoples stories and sharing how they have unlocked their potential. Will you be one of them? Contact me with your story I would love to hear about it!

It is my desire to be Mrs. Washington so that I may represent the married women of our state. I consider it an honor and a responsibility. I take this role seriously. With my 22 years of marriage and a lifetime of experiences I am ready to continue fulfilling my role as a leader and a mentor. As Mrs. Washington I will have the opportunity to reach out to even more people in our state sharing my platform and have more opportunities to volunteer and bring awareness to non profit organizations that make our state so great.

I have unlocked my own potential in many areas of my life. Competing in marathons and triathalons, leading women's groups, leading children's groups, coaching teams and starting my own business. After being a stay at home mom for several years I took my passion for creating soldered art and shared it with others. My company Simply Swank llc was born! I developed my own technique and product line that is now sold in stores globally. I am also the author of Simple Soldered Jewelry and Accessories, the host and instructor of Simply Solder DVD and am currently writing a new book.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Leavenworth Washington





Our family went to beautiful Leavenworth this past weekend for a snowy get away! It was so fun to be in this winter wonderland. We experienced the tree lighting, went tubing, took a snow hike and ate lots of yummy food. It was a very fun family weekend that was surprisingly very relaxing. We played games in our condo and even watched a few holiday shows. I didn't want to leave. I am so grateful for this beautiful state that we live in.
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Mrs. Washington Meeting 12/09


Our State Dirctor Pamela Curnel and her husband Dr. David Curnel met a few of the Mrs. Washington Contestants for lunch in Seattle. The beautiful Westin Hotel was decked out in festive decorations. We posed for a photo in front of this beautiful gingerbread house. Mrs. Seattle Tamara Deporter, Mrs. King County Derozette Banks, Pamela Curnel, Mrs. Snohomish County Jessica Riggs, me Mrs. Pacific Northwest Lisa Bluhm and Mrs. Emerald City Anna Hiatt.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Tumwater Tree Lighting Festival





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Tumwater Youth Program is a wonderful organization in my community that provides entertainment and support to the youth in our area. They rely heavily on volunteers and community involvement. I got involved as a volunteer when my oldest son started Junior High. I chaperoned the Junior High Dances. It was so much fun. You really get to know your kids and their friends when you can observe them hanging out in a social situation!!
I offered to help out with the tree lighting ceremony this year at the cookie decorating station but was asked to be the MC for the event instead! I am not one to shy away from a microphone so of course I said yes. It was so much fun! It gave me a chance to talk about my platform "Unlock Your Potential" and the importance of music education.
The choirs that performed were vibrant and joyous! Their teachers and directors did an awesome job training them. After visiting so many schools last year for MENC I learned about how much these teachers go above and beyond for their students. These teachers are passionate about music and in return they inspire their students to be passionate too. I am grateful for the wonderful music programs we have in the Tumwater School District.
At the end of the event we all went out in the pouring rain to light the tree. Our Tumwater Mayor Pete Kmet gave me the honor of flipping the switch, (after assuring me I wouldn't get electrocuted in the rain) after the count down I flipped the lever and there was a slight pause but then the lights went on whew!!
The antique fire truck could be heard coming down the street and Santa was riding on top. We finished off the evening with meeting Santa. It was a great community event and I am proud to live in the wonderful city of Tumwater!
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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Yelm Christmas Parade 12/4








The Yelm Christmas Parade is an annual event that brings the community out to celebrate the Christmas Season. The parade ends in the Park with lots of booths with free food, photos with santa, and games for the kids. Mrs. Thurston County Dionne Tartar joined me in walking in the parade and handing out candy to the kids. We happened to be in line right behind a group of goats! They were adorable but we did have to watch where we stepped!!
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