Miss Connecticut Gala

The Miss Connecticut Gala was the week before the Miss Connecticut Pageant. Everyone had to make a hat to raffle off. My pat was Patriot - Fourth of July. My parents won my hat. The night was wonderful. It was a great way to relax before the start of pageant week!

Visit to North Haven

In June, I visited North Haven to thank the Miss North Haven sponsors and the local fire and police departments.

Life in Transit

I think it was Garth Brooks who had a song that went something like "Life is like a river, ever changing as it goes." Truer words were never written about my life.

So much has changed since my last post! I have not been good about posting since right before Miss Connecticut. Since my last post I have been traveling at break-neck speed through graduation, Pageant Week, internships, job hunting, getting a job, and moving.

If you are wondering what Miss North Haven is up to....the answer is, a lot! Over the next two weeks I will be posting pictures and filling in the gaps as I go.

Enjoy!

Cycle of Life the benefit Reach for the STARS Survivorship Program

From Cycle of Life to benefit Reach for the STARS Survivorship Program

Yesterday I had the honor of attending the Cycle of Life benefit in Hartford. The event was open to survivors of childhood cancer and their friends and families. The theme of the event was healthy eating and exercise and there were different games to help kids make healthy choices, which is important for anyone but definitely cancer survivors. Each child who was a survivor got a tee-shirt with stars on the back, signifying the number of years they have been surviving since their first diagnosis of cancer. These kids are so strong! From now on, whenever I am in pain, uncomfortable, sick, or miserable, I am going to think of how strong these kids are! They are way tougher then I could ever be.

From Cycle of Life to benefit Reach for the STARS Survivorship Program

One of my favorite responsibilities when it comes to my platform, Serving Americans in Uniform and Public Service, is when I get to work with my favorite non-profit, the USO. They held a private screening of the movie "UP" in 3-D for military families in Connecticut and in particular the Hartford area on May 30.

From USO private showing of "UP" for Military Families

From USO private showing of "UP" for Military Families

From USO private showing of "UP" for Military Families

Hamden Memorial Day Parade

On May 24, I got to ride in the Hamden Memorial Day Parade in the back of a truck! Now that's the only way to ride!

From Hamden Memorial Day Parade

St. Jude's Children's Hospital Annual Variety Show

From St. Jude's Children's Hospital Annual Variety Show

On May 2, I attended a variety show at East Haven High School in East Haven, Connecticut. All proceeds went to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospitals.