A Month Already!?!

Happy Election Day!!! Wow, it is crazy to think that four weeks have already gone by and I still can’t believe I am Miss Nebraska USA!  I finally have time to relax and catch up on my blog, though I do not think I can really relax tonight as I sit and watch the 2012 election.  What an important day for our country, I could not imagine what it would be like to be Governor Mitt Romney and President Obama tonight!  I came across this picture and had to share; a little pageant humor to lighten up the pre election buzz.  I am very thankful today that I was able to vote a few weeks ago and avoid all the chaos at the polls!  For those of you that do not know, I am finishing up my final year at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, and voted absentee.

I am earning my degree in fashion design and retail, but after visiting the fabulous students of Ronald Reagan Elementary School, I envy my best friend who is studying to be an elementary school teacher.  These kids were so much fun!  I loved talking to them about pursuing their goals and the importance of pushing yourself to overcome obstacles.  They had so many great questions and comments, but some of the more memorable ones were: 1. Do I like Oranges? 2. Your hair looks like a slide. 3. Do I have swag?  HA! So cute!    

I was also able to take part in the Omaha’s Great Pumpkin event hosted by Lutheran Family Services.  This was a very special event because it had a very powerful meaning behind it.   Their mission was to “Shine the Light on Foster Child Adoption.”  There are currently 1033 children up for adoption in Nebraska and each pumpkin on the Pumpkin tree represents one of those children.  It was eye opening to learn about all the kids and teens that don’t have a place to call home or someone to share special moments with.  I had a blast speaking to families who have adopted from Lutheran Family Services.  They are truly remarkable people.  When I saw the pumpkin tree lit up, it made me realize how lucky I am to have a nice home and family to go home to.  If you are one of those remarkable people who have it in your heart to foster a child, please check out Lutheran Family Services at www.lfsneb.org to learn how you can help.

 

Be sure to also follow me on instagram and twitter @RealMissNEusa and to like my page on Facebook!  Well, this is all the social media I can handle for tonight. I will be posting again soon!  Goodnight. xo