Top 10

November to June

That is the only pageant experience my sister has.

Her first pageant was Miss Ohio November 9, 2012

She won and competed in Miss USA June 16, 2013

..and made it to TOP 10!!

Where You Are

Best Month of the Year.

Patience

A good reminder.

Summer

It's the First Day of Summer and that can only mean one thing...

Only good things from here on out!!

Teaching

Day 22 - Rant About Something - Get on Your Soapbox and Tell How You Really Feel

I have my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Both of my parents are teachers.

We have many friends who are teachers as well.

Teaching is a WONDERFUL occupation.

You get to educate as well as touch and help to mold people's lives.

However...

I believe teachers tend to be under appreciated.

Some people don't realize how hard it truly is to be a teacher.

The idea of paying teachers based on test scores is mind boggling to me.

In districts I'm familiar with:

Kids come to school hungry

Kids come to school tired due to unfortunate circumstances at home

There is not a support system at home

The list goes on...

All of these things make it harder for children to behave, concentrate, and learn.

I despise when people say - "Are you going to do your ABCs and count to ten today? Must be rough."

I could go on and on about how wonderful teachers are and how much behind the scenes work they do.

Trying to keep this short and sweet, though. :)

Favorite Post

Day 21 - Link to Your Favorite Post From Your Archives

It would have to be my Happy List

Just reading it makes me smile :)

Also, check out my sister's Road to the Crown 2013 video!!

Thanks for the shout out!

Don't forget you can vote Miss Ohio USA as fan favorite.

Vote OHIO!

If my sister is fan favorite, then she will have a spot reserved for her in the semifinals as Miss USA!

(You can vote 10 times a day per e-mail through June 15.)

Thanks for your support! I know she appreciates it. :)