Shannon Smadella

Saskatoon woman out of this world (The StarPhoenix, 27 Aug 2008, Page C4)

Saskatoon woman out of this world
By Stephanie Classen
The StarPhoenix
27 Aug 2008

Saskatoon’s Shannon Smadella came out on top during the weekend by winning the Miss Canada Galaxy Pageant in Ottawa. The 26-year-old beauty queen, who was born in Manitoba but has lived in Saskatchewan for nearly a decade, was chosen over 10 other...read more...

Miss Canada Galaxy 2009

Hello Everyone!

I want to send out a special thank you to everyone who has supported me in this years Canada Galaxy Pageant. It was a great honor to represent my province as Miss Saskatchewan Galaxy and is now a great honor to represent my country as Miss Canada Galaxy! As you can see the site is currently being updated, so make sure and check back for new pictures, appearance dates, and the latest information on my journey as Miss Canada Galaxy 2009! Thank you again, Peace and Love!

Shannon

I'm BACK! Miss Canada Galaxy & Miss Earth Canada fast approaching!

Hello Everyone!

I want to again that you all for the support that you have given me over the past 6+ months! I am now back from Los Angeles and deep into my preparation for my next two pageants: Miss Canada Galaxy on August 23rd and Miss Earth Canada on August 30th! I will be updating the website with the appropriate information ASAP! Thank you again for all of your support! Stay tuned!

Peace and Love!

"Follow Your Dream"

I came across this story today and thought I'd share it with everyone. It comes from CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL and is for everyone who's ever dreamed.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM

By Jack Canfield

I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch in San Ysidro. He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying, "I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go from stable to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch to ranch, training horses. As a result, the boy's high school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.

That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch, showing the location of all the buildings, the stables and the track. Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream ranch. He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, "See me after class".

The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, "Why did I receive an F?"

The teacher said, "This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant family. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you'll have to pay for large stud fees. There's no way you could ever do it." Then the teacher added, "If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade."

The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, "Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you."

Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, "You can keep the F and I'll keep my dream."

Monty then turned to the assembled group and said, "I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace." He added, "The best part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week. When the teacher was leaving, he said, 'Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids' dreams. Fortunately you had enough gumption not to give up on yours.'"

Don't let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.

From Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Model uses pageants as platform (The StarPhoenix, 26 May 2008, Page A5)

I just wanted to send a quick thank you to Cassandra for the great article in the Star Phoenix this morning and to give everyone a quick update on what's happening!

Pageants: Details will be coming soon to the site, make sure and check back!

The Princess Shop: A special thanks to Chantal Moloney and Ainsley Robertson, founders of The Princess Shop for letting me get involved with and support this wonderful organization. If anyone is interested in donating their time to a great cause, we are looking for volunteers on our big grad day, June 13th, please contact.

Thank you again to everyone who has supported me and to the places I call home: Cranberry Portage, MB, Flin Flon, MB, and the wonderful city of Saskatoon, SK. I am proud to represent our province and city in my upcoming pageants!

Model uses pageants as platform
By Cassandra Kyle
The StarPhoenix
26 May 2008

Saskatoon’s Shannon Smadella knows first-hand the old adage — from pain comes beauty — is true. After spending several days dancing in super-high heels at the Miss Universe Canada Pageant in Toronto in April, the 26-year-old model still doesn’t have...read more...

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Thank You!

I would once again like to thank my sponsors for all of their support along the way:

Celestial Photography: Official Photography

Angles SalonSpa: Hair and make-up products & services

Saskatoon Web Design: Website Design & Maintenance

Rhinos Fitness: Personal Training

New Wave Body Contouring: Body Contouring

Masala Model & Talent: Runway coaching

Saskatoon Smiles: Cosmetic Dentistry

Frakas: Clothing & Accessories

Merle Norman Market Mall: Pedicure

Victoria Inn Flin Flon, MB: Flight Sponsor $500 donation

Kennalyn O'Brien and Billie-Joe Wall for altering my dress

All of my family and friends who have donated and sponsored me financially

Yardely my wardrobe co-ordinator at Frakas for going the extra mile for me!

My cousin Carol Harman and Aunt Mary Deminick in Toronto for running all over the city for me and for coming to all of the events and cheering me on (you two sure can dance up a storm!)

Also thank you to:

Zenia Petrasko & Family, Winnipeg, MB

Tammy & Barry Gibson, Winnipeg, MB

Marion & Richard Pearson, Cranberry Portage, MB

for your recent donations!

I am still accepting donations to cover the cost of the Pageant and I would also be more than willing to make appearances and help out at any events, fundraisers, charity events, etc... Please contact me at shannonsmadella@shaw.ca

This whole journey has been a wonderful experience and I want to thank you all! I will continue to update my blog, there are so many stories that I have to share from my week in Toronto! You will also be able to read about EVERYTHING in my book that is scheduled to be released early next year!

Thanks again, Peace and Love!