Grand Soirée Boudoir Giveaway

I had no real expectations of winning this contest when I entered it last week. 

Doing a sexy photo shoot was something I always thought would be fun to do.  Getting hair and makeup done and putting on something that I feel great in, having a real photographer take great pictures of me... how much fun would that be? 

Cloutier Photography in Weymouth was having their Grand Soirée Boudoir Giveaway contest.  I needed to send an email with a current photo of me and at least one paragraph of why I wanted to win this.  The winner would get a whole bunch of prizes including the photo shoot plus to bring along 3 friends. 

I put off entering for days.  I wasn't sure.  Especially knowing I was cutting my hair.  Could I do a photo shoot?  Would I feel sexy?  Would I feel good enough about myself? 

Finally on Friday afternoon, I entered.  I sent my email in, with two pictures of me taken in November in Puerto Rico.  And then I told my story, what has been going on in my life for the past few months.  Why did I want to win this?  The last paragraph of my entry was:

The reason I decided to enter this now is to have a reminder of who I am before my surgery. Even though I still have this growing tumor inside of me, I’m strong, happy, positive and I intend to kick cancers *SS! I have found courage and strength I didn’t know I had. When I’m struggling through chemo and feeling miserable, I want a reminder of me looking happy, beautiful and sexy

Well, guess what?  Today I got an email.  I WON!!  This Saturday is my photo shoot!!! 

She asked if I wanted any other prizes before Saturday.  The faux pearls might be a nice accessory for the shoot.  And I do I want the mani/pedi too.  I'm going to save the Victoria Secret gift card for after reconstruction.  Who knows if I'll be the same size or not. 

So this coming Saturday night I'll be rocking it out with a few great friends, posing in my sexy digs.  I'm REALLY looking forward to this.  It was perfect timing and something I really needed.  Five days later is my sugery. 

The link to the prize site with a summary of my entry along with the list of prizes is:
http://www.cloutier-photography-blog.com/2012/12/grand-soiree-boudoir-give-away/

Oh and one more thing... she posted it on Cloutier Photography's facebook page with this link above.  She only listed me as "J" for the winner.  The comments people posted after reading it?  WOW!  I needed that too.  To hear things like that from people who don't know me was touching, overwhelming and just took me back a bit. 

Here's some from FB:

Cloutier Photography shared a link.

 

We have chosen the winner of 2013 Grand Soirée Boudoir Giveaway! It was such a difficult choice this year. But, we feel as if this year's winner encompasses the strength and pride that these sessions also carry. We need to celebrate who... we are at every stage in our life, and continue to feel strong even in times that are difficult. I couldn't ask for a better start to 2013. Thank you all for sharing your stories with me!

To read some of J's entry, please visit our website:

http://www.cloutier-photography-blog.com/2012/12/grand-soiree-boudoir-give-away/

Stacy  kudos to her for being so brave & well wishes through her journey.

 

Nancy  Even though I don't know J, after reading her story, I am so happy for her, that she was chosen as the winner of the Giveaway! May God richly bless her and and I wish her all the best in her journey! Congratulations!!

 

Tracy  Amazing story! Sounds like the perfect person to win this giveaway.

 

Kerry Lynn  Hands down you picked the perfect winner! J- your story moved my & your courage is inspiring. Wishing you happiness & health for 2013!

 

Tracy  I'm so pleased the winner came across your giveaway. Amazing story <3