WOW! It has been a wild and crazy ride! Yesterday, I was unable to truly answer how I felt about winning. Everyone was asking, “ How does it feel to be the Queen?”. Finally a day later I have an answer. I am proud of myself and what has been accomplished, but I would be nothing without everyone who came out and supported me and the Charmin, “Enjoy the Go” Toiletry Drive. I am Blessed! I am blessed to have so many people who believe in me. My Mom and Dad, Tiffany, BJ, Amber, JaHana, and Kevin! You all were with me from the beginning. Whenever I needed an extra boost or a helping hand you were willing. I love you all and thank you. Thank you Charmin, DJA, and MSL Group for all of your guidance and patience! This has truly been an amazing experience which I will remember for the rest of my life! Thank Charmin Go Nation!
Many Blessings!
Iris Hill
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Happy Holidays
I hope everyone have a Happy Holidays. Good luck to the finalists in New York. Lots of snow on the East Coast.
ARIZONA on Her Way to Snowy NYC!!
So there has been some **winter** weather going on in NYC! But nothing can stop me from making my way to the big apple to represent Arizona and Charmin!!
Thats right, not even Mother Nature will stop us :)
We are hangin' out here at LAX and have already ran into some celebritites! Jane Lynch from Glee (Sue Sylvester), and some of my favorite movies "A Mighty Wind" and "Best in Show."
So awesome!!
The TP here is not so good though. I suggest they fill all bathrooms with Charmin :)
The only bathroom tissue that can help you Enjoy the Go!
This is such an exciting time, and I cannot wait to get to NYC! Delays and all, I am having such a great time :)
*****See you soon SNOWY NYC!!*****
All the BEST!
Erica
Arizona
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry ARIZONA Christmas Everyone!!
Spending the Holiday with the family here in AZ, and couldn't ask for more!!
I will be leaving for NYC in a couple of days, and I couldn't be happier!!
Thank you all for your support and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Charmin has made one of my Holiday wishes come true!! It is an honor to get to represent the state of AZ in NY!
Feliz Navidad!!
Erica
Arizona
Mainely Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
Maybe under the tree will be a kiss
Hope you get all you asked for
And maybe even more
We'll be seeing you soon
We're crazy as a loon
But it got us a trip to town
Charmin's great- hands down
Thank you everyone
For all that you have done
Wishing everyone good luck
Going for the big buck
To wear the crown of Charmin
What a great honor to tell our kin
So break a leg all contestants who will be there
It's Christmas season and we all do care!!
Maybe under the tree will be a kiss
Hope you get all you asked for
And maybe even more
We'll be seeing you soon
We're crazy as a loon
But it got us a trip to town
Charmin's great- hands down
Thank you everyone
For all that you have done
Wishing everyone good luck
Going for the big buck
To wear the crown of Charmin
What a great honor to tell our kin
So break a leg all contestants who will be there
It's Christmas season and we all do care!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Virginia - A WINTERY WONDERLAND OF SNOW!
Well sorry to have gone MISSING IN ACTION the past few days but I have been busy shoveling some snow, packing gifts for xmas and keeping my suitcase packed-- just in case im a finalist! the top 5 will be sent to NYC in just a few days! Thanks for all your help and Happy Holidays!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Maine Waits
The waiting game has begun
We've had 3 weeks of fun
Now to stay cool and calm
Until they drop the bomb
Keep the faith you all
And we'll weather this squall
Together we will stand
Smiling hand in hand
For Charmin made us shipmates
on this sea of all time greats
Ultra soft, ultra strong and basic
We'll need it should we get seasick
Good luck to all states playing
I've loved all your sayings
I hope you've had as much fun as I
Charmin has shown me the sky
Thanks to everyone around
Soon we'll hear the sound
Of the lucky 5 states who'll go
The best will go I know
I hope I am one of them
But if not I'll still cheer 'em
GO MAINE GO or
GO CHARMIN GO
We've had 3 weeks of fun
Now to stay cool and calm
Until they drop the bomb
Keep the faith you all
And we'll weather this squall
Together we will stand
Smiling hand in hand
For Charmin made us shipmates
on this sea of all time greats
Ultra soft, ultra strong and basic
We'll need it should we get seasick
Good luck to all states playing
I've loved all your sayings
I hope you've had as much fun as I
Charmin has shown me the sky
Thanks to everyone around
Soon we'll hear the sound
Of the lucky 5 states who'll go
The best will go I know
I hope I am one of them
But if not I'll still cheer 'em
GO MAINE GO or
GO CHARMIN GO
Dear Charmin Go Nation....Love, Alabama:
Hello Charmin Go Nation Contest and ALABAMA!!!
Now that the semi-finals have ended , I can breathe and type. It has been a wild and crazy ride and I have enjoy it!!! Here's what I've been up to.........
Dear Charmin: Dec. 3, 2010
Soooooooo, my toilet seat is done. YAY!!! I had a lot of fun bringing my vision to light. After three days of drawing, painting, glueing, grouting, arranging, un-glueing, re-grouting, and rearranging MY BABY IS FINALLY OFF TO NEW YORK!!!! (Tear).
Its kind of bitter sweet. I am so proud of my toilet seat and excited to see how it does, but I miss it. I know it sounds weird that I have separation issues with a toilet seat, but its true I wanted to keep it for myself and display it in my house. I don’t think it would be very comfortable to sit on considering it is completely covered with tiny sharp pieces of glass, but I still think its amazing!
Top 10 Ten Toilet Seat:
Dear Charmin: Dec. 4, 2010
Its time to start Phase Two of the Charmin Go Nation Contest. I am planning a Toiletry Drive, called the Charmin Enjoy the Go Toiletry Drive for Dec. 11, 2010. Since there is not a lot of time I must hit the streets and get the word out.... First stop, Tuscaloosa”s Christmas Parade. (Light Bulb!!!!) I’m going to dress up like a giant roll of Toilet Tissue!!!! This is going to be so much fun! Ok, must go shopping!!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 5, 2010
Foam Mattress Pad...Check! White Bed sheet set.....Check! Safety Pins...Check! Needle and Thread.....Check, Check!!! I have everything I need to start making my costume!!! Now, I am off to do a radio interview to promote the Charmin ‘Enjoy the Go’ Toiletry Drive at WQZZ 96.9 with Dr. Jones.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 6, 2010
The Christmas Parade is scheduled to start at 6:30PM and my costume is falling apart. I need help and my sister is no where to be found. The foam is not staying in place and I am running out of time. think....think...think...... CHICKEN WIRE!! “DAD!!!! I NEED YOUR HELP”!!! He couldn’t find any chicken wire, but he did come to the rescue with Sprinkler system piping and duck tape!!! Costume is ready with a built in pocket to hold my cellphone. I’m ready for my debut as, TP Girl!!!! This is going to be classic!!!
Dear Charmin Dec. 7, 2010
The Christmas Parade was a blast!! People were not sure if I was a marshmallow or The Abominable Snowman, which was great because then they had to read my sign about the Toiletry Drive!! Mission accomplished. I'm headed to the Great Day Tuscaloosa Show with Kip Tyner to talk about the Toiletry Drive!! Afterwards, its back to work on the drive. Its going to be a amazing week.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 8, 2010
Everything is coming together for the event! The Mayor of Tuscaloosa is scheduled to give the welcome, Master of Ceremonies is comedian Funnymaine Johnson, we have choirs, singers, rappers, a magican, facepainting, and Santa Claus all lined up for the event!!! Y’all I am sooo excited! Well, tomorrow I am off to speak with Warrior Academy in Eutaw, AL about the importance of following your dreams and giving back to your community.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 9, 2010
What a blessing! Warrior Academy has decided to join the Charmin Go Nation movement and support the toiletry by collecting items. I truly enjoyed my time with the kids and staff. Thank you Ms. Taylor for giving me the opportunity to spread the Enjoy the Go Spirit with Warrior!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 10, 2010
You maybe wondering, Why host a toiletry drive? Well...I created the Charmin ‘Enjoy the Go’ Toiletry Drive as my way of spreading the Enjoy the Go spirit in Alabama. I believe that one can not thoroughly enjoy their bathroom experience if they do not have the essential toiletries. This single thought changed my entire perspective and focus during this competition. Now, it is the night before the big event and I am thrilled that everything has come together and that we will be able to help a lot of individuals enjoy their go.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 11, 2010
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the drive!
Pictured above from left to right.
PIc1: Iris Hill and Mayor Walter Maddox Pic2: Absolute, Iris Hill, and Byron (UGK Records, VP) Pic3: Iris Hill and The Noble One Pic4: InfinityPHD
Dear Charmin: Dec. 13, 2010
I did not reach my goal of collecting 3000 toiletries items so I have vowed to wear my TP Girl costume until I reach 3000!! Starting tomorrow I will stand at the corner of 15th Street and McFarland Blvd in Tuscaloosa to collect the remaining items. Wish me luck!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 14, 2010
Day 1: The Return of TP Girl!! My first day back in the costume was very interesting. The day started off at 7AM with temperatures around 19 degrees. Y'all, I have been close to frostbite, I am sunburned, and I am fatigued, but...... I collected more TOILETRIES!!!! so it was all worth it. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to drop off item. I’m headed out to 2 Dollar Tuesdays for a LIVE COMEDY, I repeat LIVE COMEDY show at The BrickHouse to promote the drive and to pick up some more toiletries.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 15, 2010
Day 2: The Return of TP Girl. Today after finishing up at 15th Street and McFarland I went to the University of Alabama’s Basketball game. Yes, in costume!!! It was so funny. People recognized me from the Toiletry drive or the Christmas parade and were telling me their stories of trying to guess why I was dressed up. I made the Dance Cam and showed every one how the Charmin Go Nation gets down!!! Dance Chant Please!!!......... “Go, Charmin! GO GO! Go Charmin!! I’m in a ROLL. Go Charmin! GO GO! GO Charmin”!! Now, its time to call into the Bre’ly Evans show and spread the word!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 16th, 2010
Day 3: The Return of TP Girl. It was so hard getting up this morning. My body is so tired. I think all that dancing last night is catching up with me, but the drive must go on. We have collected 1115 items as of Wednesday night. Time to call Mr. Jimmy Lawson at 96.9 WQZZ and let everyone know I am still here!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec 17, 2010
Day 4: The Return of TP Girl. I started the day by going to take a picture of a bathroom in Marion, AL. I don’t think I have ever worked so hard to take a picture in my life. I had to pull out and dust off the techniques I learned from my days as yearbook photographer. The day ended on a great note! After counting the toiletry booty of the day I have.... TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY THREE TOILETRIES!!!! I am going to the store to purchase the last 7 items and retire my costume. It has been a wild and crazy 3 weeks and I have seriously enjoy all of it.
Thank you Charmin Go Nation for this amazing opportunity and thank you Alabama for all of your support!!
Enjoy the Go!!!
Iris Hill
Now that the semi-finals have ended , I can breathe and type. It has been a wild and crazy ride and I have enjoy it!!! Here's what I've been up to.........
Dear Charmin: Dec. 3, 2010
Soooooooo, my toilet seat is done. YAY!!! I had a lot of fun bringing my vision to light. After three days of drawing, painting, glueing, grouting, arranging, un-glueing, re-grouting, and rearranging MY BABY IS FINALLY OFF TO NEW YORK!!!! (Tear).
Its kind of bitter sweet. I am so proud of my toilet seat and excited to see how it does, but I miss it. I know it sounds weird that I have separation issues with a toilet seat, but its true I wanted to keep it for myself and display it in my house. I don’t think it would be very comfortable to sit on considering it is completely covered with tiny sharp pieces of glass, but I still think its amazing!
Top 10 Ten Toilet Seat:
Dear Charmin: Dec. 4, 2010
Its time to start Phase Two of the Charmin Go Nation Contest. I am planning a Toiletry Drive, called the Charmin Enjoy the Go Toiletry Drive for Dec. 11, 2010. Since there is not a lot of time I must hit the streets and get the word out.... First stop, Tuscaloosa”s Christmas Parade. (Light Bulb!!!!) I’m going to dress up like a giant roll of Toilet Tissue!!!! This is going to be so much fun! Ok, must go shopping!!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 5, 2010
Foam Mattress Pad...Check! White Bed sheet set.....Check! Safety Pins...Check! Needle and Thread.....Check, Check!!! I have everything I need to start making my costume!!! Now, I am off to do a radio interview to promote the Charmin ‘Enjoy the Go’ Toiletry Drive at WQZZ 96.9 with Dr. Jones.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 6, 2010
The Christmas Parade is scheduled to start at 6:30PM and my costume is falling apart. I need help and my sister is no where to be found. The foam is not staying in place and I am running out of time. think....think...think...... CHICKEN WIRE!! “DAD!!!! I NEED YOUR HELP”!!! He couldn’t find any chicken wire, but he did come to the rescue with Sprinkler system piping and duck tape!!! Costume is ready with a built in pocket to hold my cellphone. I’m ready for my debut as, TP Girl!!!! This is going to be classic!!!
Dear Charmin Dec. 7, 2010
The Christmas Parade was a blast!! People were not sure if I was a marshmallow or The Abominable Snowman, which was great because then they had to read my sign about the Toiletry Drive!! Mission accomplished. I'm headed to the Great Day Tuscaloosa Show with Kip Tyner to talk about the Toiletry Drive!! Afterwards, its back to work on the drive. Its going to be a amazing week.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 8, 2010
Everything is coming together for the event! The Mayor of Tuscaloosa is scheduled to give the welcome, Master of Ceremonies is comedian Funnymaine Johnson, we have choirs, singers, rappers, a magican, facepainting, and Santa Claus all lined up for the event!!! Y’all I am sooo excited! Well, tomorrow I am off to speak with Warrior Academy in Eutaw, AL about the importance of following your dreams and giving back to your community.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 9, 2010
What a blessing! Warrior Academy has decided to join the Charmin Go Nation movement and support the toiletry by collecting items. I truly enjoyed my time with the kids and staff. Thank you Ms. Taylor for giving me the opportunity to spread the Enjoy the Go Spirit with Warrior!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 10, 2010
You maybe wondering, Why host a toiletry drive? Well...I created the Charmin ‘Enjoy the Go’ Toiletry Drive as my way of spreading the Enjoy the Go spirit in Alabama. I believe that one can not thoroughly enjoy their bathroom experience if they do not have the essential toiletries. This single thought changed my entire perspective and focus during this competition. Now, it is the night before the big event and I am thrilled that everything has come together and that we will be able to help a lot of individuals enjoy their go.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 11, 2010
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the drive!
Pictured above from left to right.
PIc1: Iris Hill and Mayor Walter Maddox Pic2: Absolute, Iris Hill, and Byron (UGK Records, VP) Pic3: Iris Hill and The Noble One Pic4: InfinityPHD
Dear Charmin: Dec. 13, 2010
I did not reach my goal of collecting 3000 toiletries items so I have vowed to wear my TP Girl costume until I reach 3000!! Starting tomorrow I will stand at the corner of 15th Street and McFarland Blvd in Tuscaloosa to collect the remaining items. Wish me luck!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 14, 2010
Day 1: The Return of TP Girl!! My first day back in the costume was very interesting. The day started off at 7AM with temperatures around 19 degrees. Y'all, I have been close to frostbite, I am sunburned, and I am fatigued, but...... I collected more TOILETRIES!!!! so it was all worth it. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to drop off item. I’m headed out to 2 Dollar Tuesdays for a LIVE COMEDY, I repeat LIVE COMEDY show at The BrickHouse to promote the drive and to pick up some more toiletries.
Dear Charmin: Dec. 15, 2010
Day 2: The Return of TP Girl. Today after finishing up at 15th Street and McFarland I went to the University of Alabama’s Basketball game. Yes, in costume!!! It was so funny. People recognized me from the Toiletry drive or the Christmas parade and were telling me their stories of trying to guess why I was dressed up. I made the Dance Cam and showed every one how the Charmin Go Nation gets down!!! Dance Chant Please!!!......... “Go, Charmin! GO GO! Go Charmin!! I’m in a ROLL. Go Charmin! GO GO! GO Charmin”!! Now, its time to call into the Bre’ly Evans show and spread the word!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec. 16th, 2010
Day 3: The Return of TP Girl. It was so hard getting up this morning. My body is so tired. I think all that dancing last night is catching up with me, but the drive must go on. We have collected 1115 items as of Wednesday night. Time to call Mr. Jimmy Lawson at 96.9 WQZZ and let everyone know I am still here!!!
Dear Charmin: Dec 17, 2010
Day 4: The Return of TP Girl. I started the day by going to take a picture of a bathroom in Marion, AL. I don’t think I have ever worked so hard to take a picture in my life. I had to pull out and dust off the techniques I learned from my days as yearbook photographer. The day ended on a great note! After counting the toiletry booty of the day I have.... TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY THREE TOILETRIES!!!! I am going to the store to purchase the last 7 items and retire my costume. It has been a wild and crazy 3 weeks and I have seriously enjoy all of it.
Thank you Charmin Go Nation for this amazing opportunity and thank you Alabama for all of your support!!
Enjoy the Go!!!
Iris Hill
Friday, December 17, 2010
ARIZONA-I'm dreaming...
Of a white, Christmas...
As the clock ticks down to those final moments of the submission deadline, it is just nice to sit back relax, and enjoy this time of year.
So grab your warm drinks, and cuddle up with the things you love the most.
Charmin + the Holidays= The perfect way to Enjoy the Go!
All the Best!
Erica
Arizona
Maine's Mail
I got a letter in the mail today, I almost cried. Such a sweet man, Mr. Tuthill! Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom. Someday we shall meet and I will say thank you personally. I hope the Nation can appreciate these words as much as I!
Maine Thanks You All
Thank you so much for giving the people of the Nation a chance to laugh and have fun during the stressful holidays. Many of these people will not make it to New York to check out your restrooms, so this contest has given them a "pee"k into your life. Yay Charmin, bottoms off to you!! Thanks again for all the fun I've had.
Jenny H
Happy Holidays, CHARMIN KANSAS Style!
ENJOY THE GO with CHARMIN KANSAS... and the No. 1 Bathroom Accessory, Charmin! From nose to toes to Christmas trees...Charmin's got your holiday season under wraps!
Big THANKS to all my Kansas supporters these past few weeks including; Family & Friends, my fellow Kansans, Atchison Globe, Marysville Advocate, KAIR 93.7FM, and KQTV Channel 2 St. Joseph. I couldn't have done it without ya! I hope I get the opportunity to make all of you Proud in NYC!
Enjoy the Go KANSAS!
Tina B.
Charmin Go Nation Representative for KANSAS
Thursday, December 16, 2010
ARIZONA- The Final Countdown
Hello Everyone!!
So tomorrow is the final day to submit your entries for the Best Bathroom and "likes" for the Charmin Facebook challenge!
It has been a lot of fun sharing stories with everyone in Arizona!
Your support is greatly appreciated!!
Thank you Charmin for such an enjoyable competition, and thank you so much for such an enjoyable product! Simply stated, Charmin you are the best!!
Good luck to all my fellow Charmin State Representatives, as we make that final push to try and make it to NYC!!
Hope everyone is enjoying the go of the Holiday season!!
***Happy Holidays***
All the best!
Erica
Arizona State Representative
Never Enough in Maine
So through this whole contest I've come to the conclusion you can never have enough. I've used it, shopped for it, wiped up lots with it ( mud included), stacked it, tossed it, wrapped in it, hiked with it, dreamed of it and even had friends tell me of their dreams of it.. hahaha
You can never have enough of it.... GO CHARMIN GO!!!
Love ya,
Your forever friend...Mainiac Jenny
Pennsylvania the home stretch!
Oh how awesome this entire thing has been. So fun and a great ride for sure. The Philadelphia Inquire was kind enough to put me and my Charmin love, in an article in today's paper! Michael Klein and his column, "InQlings" were amazing and wrote a great story!
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20101216_Inqlings__Di_Bruno_s_sets_up_in_the__burbs.html
Happy Enjoy the Go to all the states and best of luck to you all. It's been a fun, ride. We just keep, rolling along. weeeeeee Enjoy the Go!
Meow and woohoo.
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20101216_Inqlings__Di_Bruno_s_sets_up_in_the__burbs.html
Happy Enjoy the Go to all the states and best of luck to you all. It's been a fun, ride. We just keep, rolling along. weeeeeee Enjoy the Go!
Meow and woohoo.
The Heat is On, Kansas!
You got it folks, it's blistering cold in Kansas today... so the heat is ON! But, the heat is on in this competition too!
With only two days left in the Charmin Go Nation Contest, it's time for Kansans to warm up their hearts and help Kansas make it to NYC for the final round of the competition for the chance at the title "Queen of Charmin Go Nation". There are two ways you can help in a jiffy!
1. Go to Charmin's Facebook page here and hit "Like" if you live in Kansas. Easy Breezy!
2. Send in a picture of your Best Bathroom... you know that beautiful, unique, clean and up-to-date bathroom all your neighbors are talking about...yep, that's the one! You can find more information about the America's Best Bathroom Competition here.
Also, I've added some pictures of my toilet seat for your enjoyment! Pretty silly, I know... but it was a fun time decorating it, and finding a way to add a little Charmin to the seat! Who doesn't love decoupage?!
For those of you from my hometown of Atchison Ks, notice I included my best interpretation of Ameila Earhart's Lockheed Vega plane towing a banner made of Charmin!!
With only two days left in the Charmin Go Nation Contest, it's time for Kansans to warm up their hearts and help Kansas make it to NYC for the final round of the competition for the chance at the title "Queen of Charmin Go Nation". There are two ways you can help in a jiffy!
1. Go to Charmin's Facebook page here and hit "Like" if you live in Kansas. Easy Breezy!
2. Send in a picture of your Best Bathroom... you know that beautiful, unique, clean and up-to-date bathroom all your neighbors are talking about...yep, that's the one! You can find more information about the America's Best Bathroom Competition here.
Also, I've added some pictures of my toilet seat for your enjoyment! Pretty silly, I know... but it was a fun time decorating it, and finding a way to add a little Charmin to the seat! Who doesn't love decoupage?!
For those of you from my hometown of Atchison Ks, notice I included my best interpretation of Ameila Earhart's Lockheed Vega plane towing a banner made of Charmin!!
MS Seat
Never uploaded the picture of my decorated toilet seat. It got in the top ten. Go Mississippi!!!
It's decorated with the MSU Logo, a magnolia flower and a mockingbird I drew in pen and glued on. Hope everyone likes.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
What a Day in Maine
For an extremely wet day in Maine it was a great day here. Rivers at flood stage,, not good. So far they are not wrecking too much havoc with traveling. Went into the city today, Bangor yup pretty minor city compared to New York.. but for us it's a step up in busy life. Had fun.. alot of fun at one stop.. then went shopping. Wow! So many shoppers this close to Christmas. I do hope you all are ready for that fun day, maybe I'll just use Charmin to wrap all my gifts this year hahaha.. Make each day fun, make each day comfortable, make each day a Charmin day!!
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