Miss Arizona Contestant 2011

"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

To all my sponsors and those that supported me with positive encouragement during my Miss Arizona Pageant:


Thank you for believing, for being present, for giving me your special encouragement that allowed me to develop myself into this wonderful, confident, glowing person that I have become. I am a person of strength of excitement and most importantly of spirituality. I am one who doesn’t want to miss a beat to that next rhythm. I carry a smile because I have conquered mind over matter. I am passionate because I only pursue a challenge. I never give up and I never hold back. 


Over the last couple months I have learned a lot about myself as an individual. I have grown in so many ways that I cannot even describe. I have made memories for myself that can never be taken away because there intangible. I have learned that you can never change the face you see in the mirror. I have found that if you know where you come from you know where you are going. I come from a tight knitted family that is surrounded around morals, beliefs, and sense of identity. I chase after challenge, commitment and development.  I truly believe that your roots build the foundation of who you are and I have never been so sure of who I am. I have learned to never lose sight of the big picture and always stay grounded. I am fierce and well rounded yet humble. My biggest challenge is to be still.


There is a place and a time for everyone and I truly believe I have found a place particularly special to me. The most rewarding thing I have treasured as a contestant for Miss Arizona USA is being a coach for the Special Olympics. Putting a smile on someone’s face is the most rewarding thing I have done. Words cannot describe my thankfulness to each and every person in my life. You are dear to my heart and have made me that much more of the person I am today. 


I thank you for knowing, hoping, and believing as those are the three words that I live by. You can only control the goals you set for yourself. My ultimate goal was to be idolized and be seen for the person that I am and my goal was accomplished over and beyond.


I am blessed to be given the opportunity to be a contestant for Miss Arizona. I chose how I wanted to make the experience and I wouldn't change one thing about it.  If there is one thing that I wish for anyone is to do what scares you the most and give it your all and you will never have regret. You can truly do anything that you set your mind to. 


You can do it too! Check out Miss Arizona USA
http://missarizonausa.com/lastyear/miss11.html

There are many things in life that will catch your eye

Your energy dictates effort, your time management dictates effectiveness, goals dictate your future, education dictates your confidence, but only you can dictate your presence so make it unforgettable.

It’s not where you begin it’s where you end. Words cannot describe my thankfulness to each and every person in my life. You are dear to my heart and have made me that much more of the person I am today.

I am so excited to be present in this moment and writing my very first blog. I hope all can follow me in my journey of 2011.

There is no better way to begin this New Year with excitement, a smile, and a new chapter. My goal is to utilize this blog to allow everyone to identify, self develop, and connect together   as I begin and continue to shape my future. I have chosen to do this because I enjoy to write and I believe this vehicle is the most sufficient to tie all my connections to one place. My hopes are for every desire and goal I want for myself to be attained. I hope your ready, because I am.