tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36012334933324158372024-03-12T19:19:03.241-04:00Miss Delaware 2014Brittany Lewis: Miss Delaware 2014.Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-16727999452210350062014-08-06T13:41:00.002-04:002014-08-06T13:41:42.887-04:00Never Give Up<span class="userContent">"If you want a thing bad enough, to go out and
fight for it, work day and night for it, give up your time and your
peace and your sleep for it... If gladly you’ll sweat for it, fret for
it, plan for it....If you’ll simply go after that thin<span class="text_exposed_show">g
that you want, with all your capacity, strength and sagacity, faith,
hope, and confidence, stern pertinacity...If neither cold poverty,
famished and gaunt, nor sickness nor pain of body and brain can turn you
away from the thing that you want, if dogged and grim you besiege and
beset it- you'll get it." <br /> <br /> Miss Delaware 2014 pageant! The
abridged poem above has helped me through so many challenging moments in
my life. Despite my gown arriving just moments before the evening gown
competition and pulling my hamstring during preliminary talent...thanks
to my AMAZING support circle I was still able to dance through the
physical pain and mental anguish to showcase the best version of myself.
God </span></span><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">has a plan, even if we can't always see it. </span></span></span></span><br />
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Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-83043390825660981732014-08-05T17:07:00.005-04:002014-08-05T17:07:53.138-04:00"Life Ain't Been No Crystal Stair": The Unconventionality of My Life and Year As Miss Delaware<span class="userContent">I don’t think there are adequate words to
describe the last few days. I have experienced a whirlwind of emotions. I
also know that this past year I worked harder than ever before to
present the best possible version of myself on the Miss De<span class="text_exposed_show">laware
stage. Being called first runner up earlier this month was an extremely
humbling experience but I looked forward to celebrating the win of my
fellow pageant sister. <br /> <br /> We may not always understand the plan
but God works in mysterious ways. It gives me great solace to remember
that everything happens for a reason. <br /> <br /> On June 26th I was
crowned Miss Delaware 2014. While the circumstances have not been
traditional, I know that I have dreamed about this moment since I was
five years old and I am beyond grateful. When thinking about my story I
reflect on the poetry of the late Langston Hughes, “Life Ain’t Been No
Crystal Stair.” Those that know me personally can speak to the
adversity, unconventionality, and eccentricity through all major times
in my life. My new title as Miss Delaware has been no different. <br /> <br />
I am being given the opportunity of a lifetime as a role model and
official representative of the state of Delaware. I am looking forward
to a wonderful year of service as I promote my platform of Domestic
Violence Awareness in memory of my guardian angel and deceased sister
Gina Clarke-Lewis. <br /> <br /> Thank you to everyone that has supported me
up to this moment and all those that have welcomed me with open arms
moving forward. I’m looking forward to continuing the rich legacy of the
organization and tirelessly serving my community and sisters memory. <br /> <br /> Your Miss Delaware 2014,<br /> <br /> Brittany</span></span>Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-42376355498586217562014-07-31T15:07:00.001-04:002014-07-31T15:07:09.253-04:00Shop to Support Miss Delaware<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-3555698193631028072014-06-14T12:21:00.002-04:002014-06-14T12:22:25.734-04:00Farewell<style>
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For my last blog post, here is my farewell speech from the Miss Delaware Tribute Brunch. </div>
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When your name is called as Miss Delaware a rush of emotions
comes over your crowning which can only be equated to euphoria. The first walk
almost takes you to a different world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You see everyone looking at you with joy, excitement, and most
importantly, expectation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the
expectation set by the paths of previous Miss Delaware’s before me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I strove to create my own path and I am very
proud of the journey I had.</div>
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However I have found that it is nearly impossible to write a
speech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are so many different
things I want to say without becoming long winded, boring, or too serious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pondered on this for a while and decided
the best way to express my year is to speak to the future Miss Delaware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Giving her the tips and tricks for this year.</div>
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</span></span></span>You will be busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first week after crowning you will become
extremely familiar with your new kingdom of Delaware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first week of Miss Delaware is jam packed
with appearances, fittings, pictures, etc…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Day 3 after crowning I had 3 parades in one day. After the first parade
in Bethany. I was running back to my car to head to the next parade when a
little boy and his father ran up to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The little boy had Downs Syndrome and was going through
chemotherapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His father said that
during the entire parade, all he could talk about is how he wanted to meet the
beautiful princess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He smiled, said I
was beautiful and gave me a kiss on the cheek.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>No amount of stress or business should stop you from experiencing the
beautiful moments. </div>
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</span></span></span>The next tip, almost contradictory but Miss
America is not the end goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Miss
America you will meet 52 of the most beautiful, kind, intelligent women in the
USA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will become your best
friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my favorite events this
year was going to New York City with Miss Iowa and meeting the performers of
the Musical Little Miss Sunshine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
event completely came from my relationship with her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most importantly Miss America is a place for
you to discover who you are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will
experience stress, frustration, anger, and you will find out who you are under
these circumstances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will also
experience friendship, fun, laughter, and joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are very few moments in life where you can experience the whole
gamut of human emotion and the human experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miss America is that cherished chance to be
better than who you already are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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</span></span></span>Strength. Miss America prepares you to be a
stronger person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During this year you
will go to parties, galas, government functions, and joyous occasions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More importantly, you will see people who are
struggling. During Christmas time, Miss Delaware goes to all of the Children’s
hospitals in the state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will see
children with mental disabilities, cancer, illness, and other ailments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you go to the hospitals, you are not
important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are there solely to bring
joy to the children who need a little happiness in their life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a huge responsibility and you must be
strong for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those days were the
most exhausting part of my Miss Delaware reign.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However it makes it all worthwhile when you see a child’s face light
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A doctor ran up to me at the
hospital and said a child desperately wanted to see me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I walked in, she started bawling because
she was so excited to see me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked
her why she was crying and she said because I want to be just like you when I
grow up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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</span></span></span>Next advice is that no matter how you feel you
must be a positive light for those you come into contact with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must be the person that you want people
to emulate. Christmas Eve, I was misdiagnosed with Lymphoma. Christmas time a
packed time for Miss Delaware and I did not miss any appearances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The day I got a biopsy, I left for New York City
to sing at the Colgate Games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sang the
Star Spangled Banner in front of thousands of people with a golf ball sized
lump on my neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I sang, all the girls started hooting and
hollering and they told me that I sounded better Alicia Keys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made an effort to talk to each girl and
give photo pads to each one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They did
not know that I was going through a dark time in my life and I did not want
them to know because this would be the only time they would come into contact
with a Miss Delaware and I wanted them to remember what the crown
represents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept this private from
everyone, </div>
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</span></span></span>though it turned out to be ok.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For two weeks, I had to live with the
possibility I might have cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It made
me think about having to give up the crown early because I wouldn’t have been
able to continue my duties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It made me
rethink the rest of my year.</div>
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</span></span></span>Focus on the Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you have been coached, there are four
points on the crown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scholarship, Style,
Success, Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Service, for me, was
the best part of this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went to
many events involving Foster Children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
handed out over 500 books to foster children this year, I gave presents to
foster children during Christmas time, I spoke at Child Inc.’s 50<sup>th</sup>
anniversary dinner, I spoke at Lyme Disease meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These events are what make your year
different from any other previous Miss Delaware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The crown has a power behind it, use it to
help a cause you are passionate about.</div>
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</span>The majority of your appearances are at schools doing something called
character counts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This program
encourages young children to become upstanding citizens in the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During these presentations, I would have a
question and answer session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite
questions include.</div>
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</span></span></span>And my all time favorite question was “Do you
like rocks?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I said yes the little
boy proceeded to pull a giant rock out of nowhere and give it to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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My last bit of advice for you, future Miss
Delaware, is to cherish each and every moment your crown is on your head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The year will be over before you know it, I
know mine was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being Miss Delaware is a
highlight of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will miss
wearing the crown. Someday I might put it on in the safety of my own home while
watching the newest Game of Thrones just to feel a little bit of the magic that
the crown possesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, part of
what makes this experience so rewarding is that it is so fleeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been a pleasure being your Miss
Delaware 2013 and I look forward to seeing the young women from this
organization succeed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Today is the day, I will be giving up my crown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am feeling quite nostalgic at this moment
because this year has been the most rewarding year of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each parade, appearance, interview, and
person has changed me for the better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
has been an honor to represent the state of Delaware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that this is just a brief stop on my
journey but I will cherish my Miss Delaware Title for the rest of my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking forward to crowning Miss Delaware
2014 and seeing what an amazing adventure they have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-54740362056950134432014-06-07T11:09:00.003-04:002014-06-07T11:09:27.939-04:00Pageant Packing List- The things you don't know you needHello readers!<br />
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The day before I leave for Massachusetts, I find that I have a flat tire. I am sitting in the car shop and thought "Why don't I write a fun informal blog post!" Well here it is!<br />
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I hate packing. No matter what the destination I find that it is a very stressful situation because I almost always end up forgetting something. Well Miss Delaware 2013 is going to help you with your all of your unconventional packing needs. <br />
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1. Sweatshirts<br />
Yes, it is the beginning of summer and it is 85 degrees outside but the ballroom is freezing!! You will be very happy for a warm sweatshirt during rehearsals.<br />
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2. Blanket and pillow<br />
At Miss America, I completely forgot both of these items and most of the other girls did as well. We all bought matching Miss America blankets and coveted them. You will be tired during Miss Delaware week and you will appreciate a quick cat nap when other contestants are rehearsing their talent or swimsuit walk.<br />
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3. Copies of your paperwork<br />
Months after turning in your paperwork, it is easy to forget what those interesting facts are at the bottom of your resume. The judges can ask anything from your paperwork and you do not want to be tripped up by the fact you put that you love beat-boxing at the bottom of your resume. <br />
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4. Shoe grips/ gel pads<br />
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The Miss Delaware stage is very slippery. Buy these at your local Target or Walmart to ensure a steady swimsuit walk. <br />
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5. Thank you cards<br />
Miss Delaware is run by volunteers and every event you go to is donated through the organization. Thank every person you come in contact with. <br />
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6. Baby wipes<br />
These are the HOLY GRAIL of pageant week. You can use them to wipe off your makeup, clean a scuff off a shoe, get makeup off of an outfit, clean up your station, clean off your makeup brushes, and wipe off after a hot day. The possibilities are endless! <br />
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7. Cough Drops (without menthol) or Airborne <br />
The dreaded reality of Miss Delaware week is that at least one person will get sick. Cough drops with Zinc and Vitamin C or Airborne are the best defense against sickness. The reason you need cough drops without menthol is because menthol numbs your throat and can cause vocal damage to singers. <br />
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8. Gifts<br />
You need to bring gifts for all 17 of your Miss Delaware sisters, your 2 Miss Delaware princesses, and your roommate.<br />
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7. SNACKS<br />
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Miss Delaware provides you with breakfast, lunch, and dinner but if you are like me, the hunger never subsides. I love trail mix and Luna bars for an afternoon snack. <br />
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8. Labels/sewing kit<br />
Label everything you bring backstage. It is very easy to get things mixed up or to misplace something during the scramble of competition. Labeling is the best way to get things returned to you. Sewing kit for those little nicks and tears. <br />
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9. Emergency cash<br />
Just in case and if you need to tip!<br />
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10. Tanning towels/ double stick tape<br />
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The double stick tape helps keep things in place. The negative of the tape is that it pulls off spray tan. Tanning towels help your spray tan last and cover up spots that are missed.<br />
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11. Positive attitude<br />
17 of you will be competing but only one of you will be Miss Delaware 2014. The only reason that she will be crowned is that it is her year. Prepare yourself for winning and prepare for supporting the future Miss Delaware. <br />
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Hope this helps!<br />
Love<br />
Rebecca Jackson<br />
Miss Delaware 2013<br />
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Here is a nice conventional packing list from The Pageant Planet if you still need help :)<br />
http://www.thepageantplanet.com/pageant-packing-checklist/<br />
<br />Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-25909931451485322242014-05-13T16:19:00.003-04:002014-05-13T16:19:42.029-04:00Vote for the People's Choice Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-12309958991695926032014-04-13T18:55:00.000-04:002014-04-13T18:55:16.367-04:00Musings of a MissSaturday was the Miss Delaware First Orientation meaning that my year as Miss Delaware has only two months left. A melancholy feeling rushed over me when I first stepped into the building but seeing the hopeful faces reminded me of the first time I stepped into first orientation myself. Frightened and intimidated, I stood up, introduced my self, mistakenly introduced my mentor, Laura Moylan, and sat down flustered. Seeing the 2014 Miss Delaware faces gave me a sense of excitement for the future Miss Delaware. <br />
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The journey for these new girls will be a tough one but will completely change their lives as it did mine. I have a few small bits of advice for the girls competing.<br />
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1. Practice your talent a little bit every day<br />
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Talent can be daunting if you don't know it like the back of your hand. </div>
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You should hate to love your talent</div>
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2. Know about the State of Delaware and current events. </div>
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You don't have to expert but if asked know the basics </div>
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and have a concise opinion on the issues. </div>
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Learn fun facts and places to go and see in Delaware. </div>
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You can't be Miss Delaware if you aren't a spokesperson for the state!</div>
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3. Eat Healthily</div>
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There are many diets for pageant girls but my favorite is to eat not for taste but for fuel. </div>
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Plan your meals so that you get the proper amount of greens, fruits, veggies, and protein.</div>
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I like to eat the rainbow (have each food on my plate a different color aka no plate full of brown foods) and juicing!</div>
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http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8155/3-yummy-green-juice-recipes-to-convert-skeptics.html</div>
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4. Workout</div>
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15 minutes a day can make a world of diffence. </div>
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Can't get to the gym? Body weight and a yoga mat are all you need. </div>
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http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/full-length-workouts/</div>
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5. Work on your spirit.</div>
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Being in a pageant takes confidence and and a strong center. </div>
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Find a way to ground yourself and improve your confidence. </div>
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Happy beginning of a new adventure! </div>
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Becca Jackson</div>
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Miss Delaware 2013</div>
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The start of my adventure </div>
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<span class="userContent"><br /></span>Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-26096748102024035192013-10-21T22:26:00.000-04:002013-10-21T22:32:29.589-04:00Miss Delaware and her RANDOM affairs.While preparing for Miss Delaware, I had a large amount of mock interviews. My interview skills were always very strong but I had one terrible habit. I used the word random way too much. I used it to describe my day, my hobbies, my schedule, my feelings, and anything I felt deserved my favorite word. I can finally say that the only thing random in my entire life is my Miss Delaware schedule. Every Sunday, I call in to get the following week's schedule. On this Sunday night scheduling call, I can be sent anywhere from the fanciest of galas to the messiest of fairs. It makes being Miss Delaware extremely exciting. Each week is a new adventure and no day is ever the same. <br />
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Since my last posting, I took part in the Townsend Parade and Fair which was a blast. As a titleholder you experience many different types of parades and everyone has their personal favorites. I love small town parades. In little parades you get to connect with every person on the parade route and get to see when you make them smile. I've met wonderful dancers, pocket bike riders, little princesses, and proud parents. I also am quite a talker during the parades and make sure to say hello to every little prince and princess I see upon the parade route. <br />
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Another parade I participated in was the Hollywood Fever parade. Apparently no Miss Delaware has ever dressed up in a costume for a Halloween parade so I decided that I could not continue this tradition. I went in my Show Us Your Shoes Parade outfit, giving another chance to show off Sal Cutrona's fabulous shoes. This parade had an enormous turnout and it just so happened that many of my friends were there watching the parade! This parade was special because Milford is Donald's (Miss Delaware's official Driver) hometown and I was able to meet his lovely family. His granddaughter Taylor even got to ride in the car with me. <br />
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I was invited to attend the American Cancer Society Crystal Ball. The Crystal Ball is held every year to raise money for and increase awareness against cancer. This has a special place in my heart because my Nana passed away from breast cancer. My grandmother and I were very much kindred spirits. My grandmother marched to the beat of her own drum and never took the constraints of society, her family, or sexism seriously. We are very similar in these matters. My grandmother fought cancer for many years but passed away at 74 years of age. I miss her so much but I know that she is proud of me and absolutely floored that I am Miss Delaware. <br />
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Now that Miss America is over, I have much more time to focus my efforts on my platform. I was able to attend the 50th Anniversary of Child Inc which is a non profit organization that focuses on "creative prevention and treatment programs that meet the changing needs of families (http://www.childinc.com). At this event I made my first public speech. It was very exhilarating and a moment I was very thankful for my Miss Delaware title. I was able to talk about what I love in front the people with the same passion and who are changing the lives of children in the state of Delaware. Such an humbling experience. <br />
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I had two amazing celebrity experiences; at the Absalom Jones <br />
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Among the many events I have participated, I attended the opening Del-One Federal Credit Union. There was a ribbon and a
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super heavy!!! I also spent the day at the Delaware Auto Show signing autographs and having fun looking at the cars. I even went to the Apple Scrapple Festival and judged my first child beauty pageant. All of the girls were beautiful and I was so impressed by their confidence.<br />
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On the pageant front, I visited the New Castle County/Diamond State Pageant and was so honored to see Rebecca Lusk and Amanda Debus crowned. I cannot wait to see you both compete at Miss Delaware. A belated congratulations to Rosa Yancey for her Miss Middletown Title. <br />
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Just this past weekend, I met up with my friend Nikki (aka Miss Iowa) for a New York City <br />
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adventure. We were given a private tour of the Metropolitan Opera House. I even got to sing on the Met Stage. We went straight from there to the previews of Little Miss Sunshine. After the show, we met with the little pageant girls and made their day when we crowned them and let them wear our sashes. Needless to say, they were floored and were so cute when they asked us if we were offended by the silly pageant scenes. It was a hilarious show and I recommend everyone go and check it out!<br />
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The life of Miss Delaware is sporadic but I am loving every moment of it. Every "random" encounter can be a connection with a beautiful person, create music, share laughter, and inspire others. When wearing a crown randomness is part of the deal but also part of the joy. <br />
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Many more adventures to come!<br />
Love<br />
Rebecca Jackson<br />
Miss Delaware 2013<br />
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While I did not manage to place in the top 15, I can honestly say I would not change anything about my experience. I love my wardrobe, feel confident about my interview, swimsuit, talent, and evening gown phases of competition, and most importantly I have made some of the best friendships that I could have ever imagined. A giant shout out to Miss DC, Miss New Mexico, Miss South Carolina, Miss South Dakota, Miss Iowa, Miss Colorado, Miss Puerto Rico and my Taj Mahal Girls: Miss Rhode Island, Miss Kentucky, Miss Wisconsin, Miss Michigan, and Miss Missouri.<br />
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The week leading up to Miss America was such a blast! For all those competing, be prepared for no sleep, lots of rehearsals, filming, sickness, injuries, but most of all the time of your life. Most days we would report to Boardwalk Hall by 7:30 am. We would rehearse the dance numbers for the Parade of States, walking patterns, and the opening number. While we all look very polished on television... sweats, yoga pants, and flats were extremely popular starting day two of rehearsals. We would usually finish around 5:00 and head off to events. We went to the Phillies Game and watched the game from private boxes with wonderful ballpark food. We had a shopping spree at the Pier Shops in Atlantic City and we were all given Michael Kors sunglasses, True Religion jeans, Guess dresses, and gift cards to many of the stores in the mall. We ate at Hard Rock Cafe, Buddakan, and the Clam Bake. We had a wonderful party at the Golden Nugget and a dance party at Boogie Nights. We also all took part in the Show Us Your Shoes Parade. Two of the events particularly stood out to me, the first being the Phillies game. I was chosen to sing take me out to the ball game with a couple of my fellow sisters. It was such a rush to step out onto that huge field and sing on national television!! My other favorite event was the Show us Your Shoes Parade. My legs were shaking by the end of the trip but seeing how excited people got when I showed them my shoes gave me such joy. Thank you Sal for creating my outfit and I hear the shoes were one of the favorites of the parade.</div>
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The competition was exciting and a brand new experience for me. The energy surrounding the Miss America Pageant was so high. You could feel how much everyone wanted to do their best. My interview went well and I was able to talk about my life as a performer, my love of music, and my platform. My first phase of competition on stage was talent. Before each night the organ would play and my sisters and I would sing backstage to get pumped up! When it was my turn to perform, I surprisingly did not feel nervous before my talent and I was very proud of what I accomplished on the stage. I was awarded a Non-Finalist Talent Award at the Miss America Pageant which I was proud to bring home to Delaware! My second night was on stage question, which I can honestly say is one of the weirdest nights because you have about 30 seconds on the stage and then you are done! My final night was swimsuit and evening gown. I had worked extremely hard on my swimsuit body and I was overwhelmed by the reception I had after that phase of competition. I had so many people come and compliment me on my "yoga" body and that I looked very confident in my own skin. I took that as a sign that I had completely destroyed my fear of swimsuit and as you can see from the pictures below I was even enjoying myself! Evening gown could not have gone more perfectly, for every comment I received during swimsuit, I had 2 more for evening gown. That night many people asked if later they could take a picture of the gown because it was one of their favorites of the competition (Thank you The Perfect Dress!!!!). Everything happens for a reason and even though I did not get into the top 15, seeing my family and friends afterwards helped and I know everything has a purpose. Also, when you can be in a swimsuit on stage being judged, everything else that seems scary almost pales in comparison!</div>
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I was on the Miss America stage. I worked hard, learned, grew, and changed. My Miss America dream is over but my Miss Delaware is still occurring. I am filled with joy looking at these upcoming 9 months am determined to continue living out my dream of making a difference, breaking stereotypes, and putting love and passion into everything I do.<br />
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Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-77950215171621129012013-08-15T12:27:00.002-04:002013-08-15T12:27:54.164-04:00Vote for Rebecca!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-40283830160595042152013-08-03T00:21:00.002-04:002013-08-03T00:21:37.412-04:00The Miss Delaware 2013 is.........Rebecca JacksonIt has been a month since I was crowned Miss Delaware and from the moment that crown touched my head, my life has changed. I never thought my life could possibly be more jam packed but being Miss Delaware is an incredibly demanding and rewarding experience. Being invited into the Miss Delaware sisterhood is such an honor and I will not take this gift lightly. I am so excited for everything that this year has in store. It is almost unbelievable that I will be leaving for Miss America in a month. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Becoming Miss Delaware was such an unexpected dream come into fruition and there are many people that helped me to become the person I am today that I really want to thank.<br />
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My family, how little you knew when I said I wanted to compete in my first pageant, that a year and a half later I would be Miss Delaware. Thank you for your undying support, understanding, and patience with me during this roller coaster ride. </div>
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To Laura, Brooke, Sarah, I am so blessed to have you in my life. I never thought that I would ever become part of another loving family. You all took a nervous, oblivious, optimistic girl and guided her into a woman who could be Miss Delaware. You believed that I had the ability to win when I didn't even see it in myself. I am so blessed to have worked with you for two years in a row and so happy to call you my family. </div>
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To "The Team": In life it a rare type of person who will go out of their way to help another without any expectation of reward for their participation. A giant thank you to Erin Cooper, Brittany and Mrs. Dempsey, the Martells, the Holmes, Heather Lehman, and everyone who coached and took part in my mock interviews. The confidence I have received from those mocks have changed my life and I thank each of you from the bottom of my heart. </div>
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To the Miss Delaware Board. Thank you for your part in the organization that has changed my life. You all have created a family for every girl that has competed and it is so wonderful to have such a loving state. </div>
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To the other 22 contestants that competed, thank you. The friends I made this year during pageant week will forever be lifelong sisters to me. Each and every one of you is beautiful, intelligent, and hardworking, and talented. I could not have asked for better people to share the stage with. For those of you that have aged out, you will forever by my role models and I know that you have such wonderful things ahead. For those still of age, keep competing. This is a once of a lifetime chance and you all have the ability to make a dream reality. </div>
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Then I have my random group of helpers. Nicole, thank you for helping me look the part of Miss Delaware helping me find my own style. Renee, for helping me discover my MAC makeup face. Chris Saltalamacchio, for taking my atrocious walk and turning it into a way to express my new found confidence. To Josh, for helping me find the most beautiful evening gown. To Cielo Spa, Tantini, and all of my sponsors thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to be my personal best. </div>
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To all of my friends from UD, Unionville, and across the country. Thank you for always keeping me down to earth, always making me feel loved, and making me see the beauty in everyday life. </div>
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Now that the thank yous are finished I must warn the readers that I have never blogged before in my entire life. I have no idea how these work and I'm just going to try and make a compelling story for you!!<br />
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I have had so many adventures since being crowned Miss Delaware.<br />
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The beginning of my journey involved copious amounts of paperwork. Because Miss America is so close this year, everything had to be finished ASAP. I had to revamp my platform and resume, get brand new head shots, film my America's Choice video, and write my Quality of Life essays all in under two weeks. With the help of George and Debi, I was able to turn everything in on time, which is a major accomplishment because anyone who has worked with me before knows I am terrible with paperwork (I'm looking at you Laura Moylan and Mamma K). I also took part in the contestant drawing which may be one of the most stressful experiences I have ever had! You sit in front of the computer and wait for your state to pop up and then you only have 5 minutes to call MAO headquarters to request your spot. I was luckily chosen early and got the exact place I wanted!!! Phew!<br />
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Being Miss Delaware involves a lot of shopping and Debi, George and I have made many a stop to find the perfect wardrobe. I have found a love for the Cache at the Christiana Mall where Stephanie and Amanda have helped me find the perfect dresses and accessories for appearances. I also had the pleasure of taking a road trip up to The Perfect Dress where I was astounded by the kindness and hospitality I was treated by the staff. A giant thank you to Josh, Stephen, and Belinda for making me feel beautiful in every outfit I tried on. It was so hard to pick out my Miss America wardrobe when everything was so beautiful!! The impossible however was completed, and I picked out my entire Miss America wardrobe!!! <br />
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The America's choice video took an entire week and a half to complete. I was so blessed to have the beautiful Longwood Gardens, The Grand Opera House, and the UD Bookstore donate their spaces for me to film in. The project involved so many people and I would like to thank Jordan Mizrahi, Daniel Jackson, KMC Dance, and all of the children and mothers who helped organize and donate their time to make my video a work of art. <br />
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My first appearance was at Bethany Beach for the Fourth of July and I could not have asked for a better first experience as Miss Delaware. I had never had the pleasure of vacationing in Bethany but I will make sure to stop there in the future. During the parade, every person I came in contact with was so friendly, cheering my name as loudly as possible, and even following my red Corvette driven by Ed and offering me water. The beach enjoyed me so much I ended up in the paper the next day. I met a wonderful boy named Josh who sought me out after the parade to give me a hug and kiss before I left. Right after Bethany, I drove to Dover for their fourth of July Parade which was a blast. I was finally able to have my first ride in the convertible with Donald and was able to bring my bubble blower to entertain the children in the parade. I was even able to get a killer starfish ring from one of the stands.<br />
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I was also blessed in being able to continue my platform work across the state of Delaware. Today there are 200 Foster Children who have a Penny the Piano book encouraging finding your home within yourself and the love of the arts. 200 Foster Families have an activity guide that goes along with the book that encourages family bonding through the use of the arts and creative activities. It was so wonderful to speak to those who are making such a difference in children's lives across the state of Delaware. My work is just beginning however and I am starting the next chapter of my platform which is giving free lessons for foster children by creating a directory of businesses willing to donate lessons. <span style="color: red;">If you are a business or person who teaches group lessons and would be willing to donate on slot in your class for a foster child please contact me over facebook. One child being added in a classroom is a small donation that can change a child's life. It can be anything from music to soccer lessons, anything that can spark a child's interest and make them feel like they are a valuble member of that classroom. </span><br />
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I then went to the Delaware State fair on Governor's Day, which I have to say that it is the best fair ever!! I was so blessed to spend the day with the gracious Governor Markell and he even treated his entire entourage to ice cream. I got to see a bill turn into law before my very eyes, the bill was for helping education and furthering the study of wildlife in the state of Delaware. My day was made when I got to pet a cow, pig, and hold a tiny chick! I was able to sing for the leaders of Delaware that night. I loved sharing my love of performing with such influential people in Delaware and I hope to have another opportunity to entertain. That night I modeled dresses and jewelry for Ladies Image at the Best of Delaware. There are so many wonderful things in Delaware and it was so exciting to see them all at the same place at the same time.<br />
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I was then invited to the Miss Maine Invitational. I was able to meet some lovely contestants for the Miss America Pageant, stop at Schoppy's (the creators of the original Miss America Crown), visit MAO headquarters, go to Boardwalk Hall, and stop at the Sheraton to see some shoes and dresses of past Miss America contestants. I surprisingly ran into the legendary Susan Powell!!! <br />
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Part of my journey as a titleholder is to raise money for Children's Miracle Network and to start my fundraising, a Princess Party was held. At the party we had pancakes, played pin the crown on the princess, sang Disney Princess Songs, and played with arts and crafts. It was so much fun and a giant thank you to Rhonda Martell and Laura Moylan for organizing the party and to Alix Gardner, Shelli and Emalie (Emmie :P) Lawson, and Roe and Arlene Maheu for donating your time to party! There will be another Princess Party in the future tbd. If you want to donate to CMN follow the link below!<br />
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My time as Miss Delaware so far has been so incredibly rewarding and I am so blessed and lucky to be called Miss Delaware 2013. In this up and coming month I will be working hard preparing for the Miss America stage. I would like to thank you all for your encouraging words and love during this enriching yet stressful time. I love the facebook messages, posts, tweets, and faith I have been receiving and please keep it coming. It helps me remember that there is an entire state rooting for me on this difficult journey and I am working hard to make you all proud!!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #ea9999;"></span>Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-71795942374194748882013-07-02T12:33:00.002-04:002013-07-02T12:33:17.604-04:00Congratulations to Miss Delaware 2013, Rebecca Jackson!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-64002335891567130282013-06-26T17:35:00.001-04:002013-06-26T17:35:56.480-04:00Miss Delaware Week 2013 Photos<br /><br /><div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><embed width="480" height="360" src="http://pic2.pbsrc.com/flash/rss_slideshow.swf" flashvars="rssFeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeed40.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe238%2FDancergurl123123%2FMiss%2520DE%2520Week%25202013%2Ffeed.rss" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" /><a href="javascript:void(0);" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/share/icons/embed/btn_geturs.gif" style="border:none;" /></a><a href="http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Dancergurl123123/library/Miss%20DE%20Week%202013" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/share/icons/embed/btn_viewall.gif" style="border:none;" alt="Dancergurl123123's Miss DE Week 2013 album on Photobucket" /></a></div>Brittany Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555985010001108067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3601233493332415837.post-76683266600060025492013-06-23T11:37:00.000-04:002013-06-23T11:37:17.201-04:00The Big Huge Thank you PostIt takes a village to raise a Miss Delaware and this adventure wouldn't have been half of what it's been without the many amazing people who have impacted my year.<br />
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The Miss Delaware Board, all of you have been so supportive and wonderful this year. Thank you so much for your advice, encouragement, and love. Everything you have done for me, and the past Miss Delaware titleholders is appreciated more than you know.<br />
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Sam Haskell, Marc Angeli, and everyone else at Miss America, hostesses and all, thank you for making all of this possible. You all make dreams come true every day, both for contestants and for those we meet. I have been forever changed by your efforts to make this organization into the empowering program it is today.<br />
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Mallory Hagan, I am so proud to call you <i>my</i> Miss America. You are real, true to yourself, humble, charming, and hilarious. It was an absolute honor to spend time with you this year, and you have continued to blow me away throughout your reign. Thank you for representing our class with so much grace, style, warmth, and "Mallory-ness" (I had to make up a word to describe you because you're so awesome.)<br />
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Lexie Madden, I'm not sure how we got lucky enough to be roommates, but when I go back and reflect on Miss America, almost every memory involves you. You are one of the most beautiful, gracious, and positive humans I've ever met, and you've made this year unforgettable. Most of all, thank you for making me laugh when I need it most, and for always lifting my spirits.<br />
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My other Miss America sisters, Aniska, thank you for being my "twerk team" sister and for always cracking me up. Anna Laura, you honestly have a heart of gold, and you make me want to be a better person. Taylor, you never fail to lift my spirits and make me laugh. Alexis, you inspire me and everyone around you without even trying to. You are one of the most incredible women I've ever met, and I am so proud of you. To all my other Miss America sisters, thank you so much for making my time in Vegas as amazing as it was. I love each and every one of you.<br />
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Paul Timmons, I could not have made it through this year without you. You have been my personal trainer, my confidence booster, and my mental health support all year. Thank you for helping me find confidence and self-worth that I had never tapped into before. You helped me realize that there is nothing wrong with embracing muscle and loving myself just the way I am, no crash dieting involved. Without you, I would not have been able to step on the Miss America stage confident, happy, and loving myself.<br />
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Chris Saltalimacchio, Where do I even begin? You were the first person to tell me that I could be Miss Delaware, and you never stopped believing in me. You've been there through the laughs, the tears, the late night phone calls, and the total and complete meltdowns. I would not be where I am today without your advice, help, positivity, and love. You have quickly become one of my closest and most cherished friends, and I love you more than I can ever express in a single blog post.<br />
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All of the former Miss Delaware Titleholders, thank you for setting such a wonderful example for me to follow and for making this the legacy it is today. Thank you for welcoming me into the sisterhood with open arms and for all of your kind words. Kama, thank you for being the reason I'm writing this post today. Beth, thanks for all of your kind words and encouragement. Aimee, thank you for everything you've done for me this year. Maria, thank you for being my friend and my partner in weirdness, and for knowing when there's nothing left to do but whine and eat doritos.<br />
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Mommy, aren't you glad you didn't successfully talk me out of competing? I know pageants aren't really your thing, but thank you for sticking by my side the past 2 years of competing. You're the best Mom a girl could ask for.<br />
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Dad, you always make me laugh with your funny impressions, switched up song lyrics, and movie references, and it's easy to see where I got my sense of humor. You have always supported me in everything I've done without question, and you've always believed in me.<br />
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Karen, I don't know why Step-Moms are always evil in Disney movies, but you rock. Thank you for taking me shopping when you know retail therapy is the only hope, and for taking me in as your own daughter.<br />
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Mom mom and Pop pop, thank you for spoiling me completely rotten for the past 21 years, and for always being there. I'm so thankful I'm your favorite and only granddaughter.<br />
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Aunt Lisa, thanks for the gym and sushi dates, and JP thank you for making me laugh and keeping me up on my current events.<br />
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Cory, you are the big brother every little girl should have. Thank you for teaching me to ride a bike, tie my shoes, and all of the finer points of Sussex County living.<br />
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Remi, you make me so proud and you always keep me laughing. Thanks for keeping me grounded and for giving me the best and most appropriate nickname ever.<br />
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Dillan, you never gave up on me, and you've been with me along every step of the way. Thank you for the pep talks, the late night phone calls, and for traveling all over the country for me.<br />
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To all of my friends, Shelby, Abby, Veronica, my AXiD sisters, thank you all for always being there for me to text/call when I need to talk, and for also being there to have fun on my days off.<br />
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Shoutout to Christopher Nolan for creating the Dark Knight Trilogy, and JK Rowling for creating my favorite fictional wizarding trio.<br />
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Thank you to all of the people I've met this year who have inspired me to be a better version of myself.<br />
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Most of all, thank you to my Lord God for the many blessings He has given me, and for His unending grace and love.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 22nd 2013, 7 days until I crown a new Miss Delaware, 367 since I was crowned last year. The big question everyone keeps asking is "How are you feeling?" The conception is that it's bittersweet, that I should be starting to cry, and becoming nostalgic, and slightly emo. Honestly, I'm not sure if this is normal for pageant girls but all I'm feeling is the "sweet" part of "bittersweet." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not saying that I would trade this experience for anything, being Miss Delaware has been the most incredible and life changing year of my life. I have traveled to parts of Delaware that I didn't ever know existed (Shout out to Bear, Hockessin, and other related Northern DE towns,) met amazing people from the Vice President of the United States to brave children at AI DuPont Hospital and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I've been in the starting car at a horse race, learned a thing or two about NASCAR and professional wrestling, gone back to prom, taken the ferry more times than I care to count, and traveled all the way to Orlando and Las Vegas. I have lived and experienced more in the past year than in the 20 years prior.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being Miss Delaware is a busy and lonely job. I have spent more hours in my car than in my home, moved back to Selbyville away from all of my friends and sorority sisters at UD, and strained a lot of relationships in the process. When you win Miss Delaware, you don't realize that 30,000 miles, 356+ days, and countless appearances later, you are just left dog tired. I don't say this to complain because I would never ever complain about what has been the single greatest experience of my life. I say this so y'all can understand where I'm coming from and why I'm so stinking excited to move to the next chapter of my life. I've loved serving my state and the wonderful people in it, but it is time to move forward and give the spotlight to another young woman.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I cannot wait to see which girl is going to be carrying on the Miss Delaware legacy next year. She is going to have the most busy, wonderful, and crazy year of her life, and I am so excited to go to Atlantic City in September to watch Miss America! I am so excited to know that another lucky girl is going to have the same experiences and opportunities I've had this year, and I can't wait to move back to Newark, start my job and my internship, and move on with my education.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thrilled to announce that next year I will be embarking on 2 professional journeys once I return to the University of Delaware. I will be an ESPNU Intern for UD and will be reporting from the sidelines and on other sports related special interest stories. Broadcasting has not been my career ambition, but my year as Miss Delaware and my involvement with the Miss America Organization has opened this door for me, and given my love of sports and of being on camera, I couldn't pass up this chance to explore a new path. I will also be a campus representative for Kaplan Test Prep Center at UD. I will be helping other students who are looking to further their educations by helping them find options to improve their scores on the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, and other graduate school exams. Again, this is an opportunity I wouldn't have received had I not been Miss Delaware this year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This has no doubt been the best year of my life thus far. I have seen and done things that I never thought I' have the chance to, and I will hold these memories in my heart for the rest of my life. Having said that, there comes a time when we must move on, let go, and take a leap of faith. I am determined to make the next year of my life even better than this one. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I figure I'll start out with a very special post. Y'all know that I'm an old lady now, I graduated from Indian River High School in 2010, so it's been about 3 years since my last high school prom. I was lucky enough, however to receive an invite to A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital's prom last month, where I met some awesome kids, doctors (Miss PA 2009!), nurses, and volunteers, and danced the night away with the University of Delaware mascot, YouDee, the UD cheerleaders, and some pretty cool kids. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These prom-goers absolutely amazed me with their positivity, love, optimism, and resilience. Any former Miss Delaware can tell you that being Miss Delaware is the most wonderful and enriching opportunity of your life, but also very stressful, time and money consuming, and exhausting. I had been praying on these feelings of being so tired and run down, and asking for God to remind me why I love doing my job, and the prom was certainly the answer to my prayers. All told, that day I was on Miss Delaware duty for 22 hours but they flew by. The kids at A.I. are truly an inspiration. I met Cam, who is this super kick-butt awesome chick who is currently whooping cancer's behind, Michael and Tony, who were my favorite dates of the night (but shhhh, it's a secret!), Jess, who is definitely more of a princess than I'll ever be, and so many other inspirational young people. None of them know that being with them that night was exactly what I needed to remember why I am doing this. One of the volunteers came up to me at the end of the night, tears in her eyes, and thanked me for coming, along with a few other kind words. My response was that there wasn't a place in the world that I would've rather spent my Saturday night, and it was entirely true. I continue to pray and think of all of the people I had the opportunity to spend time with, and I am so jealous of the next Miss Delaware for being able to attend next year's prom! </span></div>
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