First, big congrats to the new winner Alissa. She is an amazing girl who will do wonders for the program. I first met her at Ohio American Coed and she is a total sweetie. I wish her best of luck as she embarks on an amazing journey as Miss Miami Valley 2011!! Second, what a crazy, fun filled, fast paced, and crazy weekend!! This weekend I competed for the chance to become Miss Miami Valley 2011. Although I was not successful I learned a lot and had a blast meeting some new girls and catching up with several of the contestants from Miss Ohio 2010. It seems to me that a lot of times when you go to a pageant and don't place you tend to suffer from the "I failed"syndrome. Quite honestly I use to think this way. But now to me, it's an opportunity to look at things from the glass is half full perspective. Not winning Miss Miami Valley means several things, a) I was not ready to be a local title holder again, b) I need to just keep trying and c) more practice and improvement to better myself.
Everyone has there weaknesses and flaws. Pageants have truly taught me about how to target those flaws and make them into perks about yourself. For instance, I am by no means the worlds greatest dancer. But I will work my hardest to look at ease on that stage and to look as though I am having the time of my life. In all reality, when a little girl sees Miss Ohio performing she is much more likely to remember her smile and charisma as appose to if she sang every note right or danced perfectly on pointe. I would much rather have an expression of joyfulness that of looking lack luster and being the worlds greatest dancer- plain and simple. Talent it is totally all about the entertainment and charisma you display on stage.
Look for me at another Miss Ohio preliminary- exact pageant to be determined. I have made it my goal of improving new things at each pageant. This time it was my talent and weight next time who knows.... Stay tuned to see how I can truly evolve into a dynamic and changing young women- which is truly what the program is all about:)
On a more cheerful note after much reflection.... Thank you soooo much to all of the people who came out and supported me at the pageant. Having a little cheering squad in the audience makes me feel at ease on stage and thankful. The pageant world is one that is truly interconnected and it's one of the main reasons why I love it! I have even been able to witness it first hand in job interviews. Thank you again to all of the people who supplied me with endless words of encouragement on my journey- it truly has made all the difference.
Anna
Answering on-stage question at Miss Miami Valley.
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