This Past Week
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As I previously mentioned, I congratulated a group of students who were being inducted into the NHS & NJHS within my school district. It was such an honor. I think my presentation went over well...even if I did talk a little quicker than I had liked because I was a tiny bit nervous. Ugh. It was great to meet students afterward who wanted to get a photo with me...me! Haha. Haven't felt that "popular" for four years or so! Little did they know, I'm an old has-been, working wife & mother! The ONLY photo I took that night is this one:
This is a story I read to them, which I heard resounded with quite a few:
I Am Your Attitude, by Tiffany Bradley
I can be kind and positive, I can be nasty and negative, I can make a heart or break a heart, I can make you cry or feel ashamed, I can be tolerated if I am good.
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
I can make you look bad, I can stop you from receiving things you want, like a job, a loan, a scholarship, even friends. I can make you look pretty; I can get you things that you never thought you could ever have.
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
I can make you loved. I can make you hated, it's all in your approach, I can start you off good, and finish you off great. I can make the man say "I loved him, he was great, we'll accept him to our school." Or "thank you, we'll hire you." I can even get you denied or fired, it's all up to you.
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
I can give you potential, I can get you ahead, I can make your day or I can destroy your day!
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
I come in many different languages, vogues, preppy, or plain; I am a reaction, a defense, an opinion, a charm, a characterization, and a first impression!
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
With all the many places I've been, and all the people that I've come across, I always manage to be the star that shines the most. I'm always the one to stand out before every other. I'm always the first thing noticed!
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
I can be kind and positive. I can be nasty and negative; It's all up to you and your approach on life. I am all these things above and more, but it's up to you to decide on how to manage me!
I AM YOUR ATTITUDE!
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I got back home last night, just in time to put my baby girl to bed! I was in Mansfield all day yesterday where I served on the judges panel for the "Miss Ohio Sweeps" competition. Miss Ohio Sweeps is one final opportunity for young women to compete for a scholarship & a spot on the Miss Ohio 2013 stage this June!
There were 18 incredible young ladies I got to meet yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised with each and every one. I was super excited & nervous for this opportunity, having never judged a MAO local. I have judged in other local systems, but this was a whole different ballgame for me...& I loved it!
Here are some photos from my day yesterday...
With the beautiful Elissa McCracken, Miss Ohio 2012.
With the sweet Cecili Weber, Miss Ohio's Outstanding Teen & newly crowned Miss Capital City.
Be blessed!
Oh, Tuesday
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It's Tuesday. Oh Tuesday. Tuesday's are good for me. I have time to actually shower in the morning because the hubs is still at home. So Tuesday...I thank you for allowing me to sleep in. Wash my hair. Put some makeup on. Or...should I thank baby girl for that?! ;)
I did take extra time this morning to prepare for a presentation I will be giving this evening to the South Western City Schools National Junior Honor Society award and scholarship recipients! I was asked to be the guest speaker a few weeks ago and I'm very honored. I'm excited to congratulate these teenagers in their efforts to have good character and change our world!
I haven't presented in front of such a large group in at least a year! Since before baby, I'm sure. I'm a little nervous but mostly excited to have the opportunity to empower the young people in my community.
I'm also extremely excited about an event happening this weekend...it's a FIRST for me. I'm not sure if I can share, so to be safe; I'll wait until after! But I'm so geeked about it. :) Sorry no photos for this post. I will share some next week after these two events.
OH...and we sold our house all ready! God is SO SO SSOOO good! I don't want any "haters" but it was on the market less than THREE days when we got TWO offers! Wohoo! We will be moving mid-April! So...I don't know how much time I'll have to blog but I will try. My posts have all ready been very scarce.
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If you're on Facebook...there's a "Miss America Class Updates" page that has an album with photos from the 2013 Miss America Homecoming in New York this past weekend. I know Miss Ohio 2004, Amanda Beagle was in attendance!
MAOT & MA (photo from MA Class Updates on Facebook)
Items for Sale
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We began looking at options for our "forever" home in December. With every intention to take the next year and get our home ready to put on the market and save money. What do ya know...we found a house we will be putting an offer on TOMORROW!
With that said, I am (again) selling LOTS of items. If they don't find a good home, I will likely donate to the Salvation Army of Central Ohio again. The listings on Craigslist are at the bottom of this post.
Please email me if you're interested! Thanks!
Grey Tahari: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640063093.html
Houndstooth jacket: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640071619.html
Ruffle blouse: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3640079124.html
Cocktail dress: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576269991.html
Black cocktail: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576276857.html
Black with pink: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576267292.html
Gold shoes: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576281481.html
White shoes: http://columbus.craigslist.org/clo/3576284510.html
Best of 2012
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My little family is in the running for Crystal Jo Foto's "Best of 2012" contest! We are #26. If you get a chance, follow THIS link and vote! We'd really appreciate it. There's a great prize in store!
THANK YOU!
Valentine's & M.A. News
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My baby's first Valentine's Day & some breaking Miss America news!
For C-Bear's 9 month photo session, I decided to hop in a couple of her pics...thought it would make a nice heart-day gift for "Hubsaddy!" And it did...he loves the photos! Taken by non other than Crystal Jo Foto!
Other than the fact that my baby is this much closer to the big ONE...the Miss America pageant will be moving "home" later this year! The past 7 years, the competition has been held in Las Vegas but now embarks on the journey back to the East Coast! I won't lie, I'm not necessarily ecstatic about this move but I'm not sad either. I had never attended Miss America until I competed in 2008, though I know the nostalgia and tradition that Atlantic City held for the pageant...Las Vegas was its "home" to me. But I am, however, so happy that it is approximately 1,500 miles closer to MY home! Haha. Did you also know, it will be held THIS September?!?! Crazy stuff!
HERE is a story from Google & the Associated Press.
I'm still working on this site, I apologize if it's acting up for you.
Looking at the Bible to find a fitting "love" verse...there are too many to choose from. Here is what I'll leave you with: "But I trust in Your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in Your salvation." Psalms 13:5
Hope your heart-day and the rest of your week overflows with LOVE!
Miss America 2013
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What do you think? Did you pick the winner? Once the top 5 were announced, I thought South Carolina had it in the bag. All the girls I was watching with, agreed. But guess who picked right...my mom! No kidding. She actually put NY in her top 5 after the announcement of top 15! My mom is GOOD at picking the winner, or at least the top 2 - 3 contenders. Whew!
I can't believe it's over. I'm sure Elissa (Miss Ohio 2012) can't believe it either! I have yet to talk to her since she's been back. I remember it taking about a week or so to get back to "normal." It takes that long just to get your laundry started after being in Vegas for two weeks!
If Elissa is reading this, please know you made Ohio proud during the 2013 Miss America week. I truly hope you enjoyed your time in Vegas, a once in a lifetime opportunity. We're excited to have you back in OH & looking forward to the rest of your year! I'm also looking forward to what your new Miss America will be up to! ;)
Follow these links to keep up with the new Miss America:
Miss America Twitter
MAO Facebook Page
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