Posted by Ximena Navarrete at 08:08am on 08/31/2010

It all began on Monday, August 23rd around 8 o’clock in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. After the crowning, my mind was a tornado of feelings and emotions. I was so shocked that I almost didn’t even notice Stefania placing the crown on my head. I was amazed and very happy to see hundreds of Mexicans with our flag cheering and singing “Cielito Lindo” all together like one big family. It truly touched my heart.

After the official crowning I joined all of my friends at LAX for the official Miss Universe after party which was a blast. We all had a very good time and then it was time for me to return to my room in Mandalay Bay. Back at the hotel I shared some time with my family and began packing all of my things for my move the next day to New York.

The next morning I woke up and I couldn’t believe I was Miss Universe! A couple of hours later I was on a plane flying to New York City for the first time. After a long flight I arrived to my new apartment and I knew I was going to like it a lot!

This past week has been very busy. I have had many interviews with lots of very interesting people and shows such as “The Today Show”, “Acceso Total”, “Al Rojo Vivo”, “The Late Night Show with David Letterman”, “Despierta América”, “Levántate” and many others.

I am already getting used to living here in New York. The entire Miss Universe Org has been wonderful to me and I am very grateful for all their help.

Stay in touch on twitter @TheRealMissU and I’ll update you on my adventures as Miss Universe next week.

Jimena Navarrete

Fuente: Miss Universe