One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.
With my Class of 2000 Banner in the Middle School!
Enjoying the beach in Ocean City!
3 weeks...just 3 weeks, and there will be another Miss NJ. I have been so busy that I just can't believe that the time is flying by. You know everyone tells you to enjoy every minute, and you always reply "yeah, yeah" but you never really think the end is coming, but it does. Way too quickly. It truly takes my breathe away, thinking about all that I have experienced during my year, and there are no words that can ever accurately describe what this adventure has been. I believe I am one of the luckiest girls, because never did I ever think that I would be a Miss New Jersey. And even though it's been a full year, it still seems like it was all a dream.
But onto more exciting things...I haven't written since April, so I'm going to try and talk about all events since then...here we go!
April 30th, 2010
St. Michael's Golf Tournament--I had a wonderful day taking pictures with all the golfers, and participating in this very exciting day! Even though I didn't get to drive in the golf carts, I still got some sun!
The Volunteers!
My photographer!
May 6th, 2010
Martin Mollusk Day--I was the featured guest to kick off the start of summer! We waited anxiously that day to see if Martin the Hermit Crab saw his shadow, which he did! So that means we have an extra week of summer! Woo hoo!
Getting the hermit crab ready!
Pictures for the press!
May 8th, 2010
Shirley Mae and Gilda's Club Walk- I had the honor of singing at this wonderful walk honoring all those suffering or have suffered from Breast Cancer. This was truly such an incredible experience to be amongst so many amazing people. I certainly was so nervous to sing for such a large crowd! Thank you to Joan Lucas for being an amazing hostess, and for taking care of me! :-)
Enjoying some photos!
The Miss NJ Team!
Cranbury Anti-Drug Day-
Right from the walk I went to Cranbury, NJ where I was a guest with my gym at the Anti-drug day. I had the chance to talk with some students about living healthy lives, as well as participating in their t-shirt fashion show!
pictures to follow!
Now onto the Marathon week/weekend...
May 20th, 2010
New Jersey Champion's CMN Kick-off--I had the pleasure of being a part of the day to send the New Jersey Champions Mackenzie and Michael Wight on their journey, and tremendous experience! I had the chance to honor them by awarding them crowns. I can't wait to hear about their amazing trip. I also had a chance to talk with one of my judges, Phillip Salerno. Phil is such a huge supporter and it was so wonderful to talk with him about my year. Not to mention to thank him for providing me this amazing opportunity.
With the entire Wight Family!
With my judge, Phillip Salerno!
me and Mackenzie! Such a wonderful girl!
May 21, 2010
Millstone Middle School- I was honored as the Keynote speaker at my alma mater, Millstone Middle School. I spoke with the 8th grade students about following their dreams, and not limiting themselves. They were so much fun! I also had the chance to see many of my former school teachers! Talk about a blast from the past!
Speech time!
Signing autographs!
With Mrs. Ferraro my former Peer-to-Peer adviser!
Monroe Village Senior Facility-I continued my busy day, heading to Monroe Village where I spoke to residents, and sang a few songs for them. My mother works for this facility, so it was very exciting to meet many of her patients and residents! They were all so sweet!
The Candy lady gave me candy! (I swear I didn't eat it, I know I have to be in my gowns!)
Speaking with some residents!
May 22, 2010
Secaucus Day Parade--This was such a fun event, who doesn't love a good parade?! This was the first parade they had in almost 10 years, so I felt honored to become a part of the first in so many years! I signed so many autographs that day, I think I got carpel tunnel just from that day!
In the parade route!
Signing some autographs, woo, my hand was tired!
May 23, 2010
Princess Party--5 young girls won a prize to spend the afternoon with me, and eat a healthy snack! We also played games, and danced around. I felt like a kid again! They were the sweetest young girls, and I just had so much fun being a princess with them!
Eating lunch!
The girls! Too Cute!
May 24, 2010
JP Case Middle School--Bright and early Monday morning I was on my way to Flemington, NJ where I was the featured guest for the 7th and 8th grade students. I spoke to them once again about my platform, but also about life and making the right decision in their life. So many questions, and I even demonstrated what it felt like winning, by bringing 5 students down to talk about being in Top 5. The students laughed their heads off!
I knew he was giving me bunny ears! haha!
Demonstrating Top 5!
The principal and the gym teachers who asked me to speak!
After all of that I'm exhausted, but I'm not done! I need to get back to studying for GMAT so I can go to business school, and I'm also taking life guarding and CPR classes, so I can work this summer! So I certainly have been going non-stop! But I love it!
So off I go for more appearances, and to study for my test, wish me luck!
Health and Happiness!
