Do you ever wonder if things really went just how you wanted, how your life would turn out. With only 24 years under my belt, I look at the last few years of my life and wonder why in the world I did certain things, I thank God for somethings that went downhill when in time I didn't understand, and the instances in my life I want to work out SO bad but never do. I know that all good things work for those who love God. I know. I mean, what if I got everything I ever wanted and I'm not talking about material things or earthly things, but those experiences and opportunities that would make a difference in those around me. Those special moments amoung the less fortunate. To love the love the unlovable. To give hope to the hopeless. To give encouragment to those who don't know how to imbrace life. To smile at those who have gone un-noticed. Do we need anything to be able to give this to those around us and what are we waiting for???
My goals in life are my dreams. literally. Some days I wonder what in the world I'm doing, but I wouldn't change my life for anything. Nothing. I love this adventure more than words could express and I'm extremely grateful for the ride i'm on. Someone use to tell me that life can take you on one of two rides; either the roller coaster or the merry-go-round... and I'm definitely on the roller coaster. Never knowing what is going to happen next. One day its up and the other is down but along the journey I'm discovering who I am and what I'm created for. Being content with what I have yet waiting expectantly for what is next.
I'm currently Miss North Augusta USA which is a preliminary to Miss South Carolina USA and life couldn't be more grand. I don't believe that things happen due to chance, but for purpose. (BTW...I'm huge on PURPOSE...and about everything). This is just one scattered piece of who I am. In the last year I've been preparing for this pageant with the hopes of winning the title and accomplishing one of my goals. With a week to go I toast to one of the greatest years of giving it all I have for everything that I want. Regardless of the outcome, I feel so great about what I've learned in preparation, who I have become in all this, the discipline I have had to embrace, and on this great adventure we call life, this opportunity has lead to so many more.
My words for the day... follow your heart, reach for the stars, and trust your Creator because you don't ever know what is around the bend...
I tip my hat off until next time....
-Miss North Augusta USA-
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