Life is A Highway....

Shine while you have the chance to shine, Laugh even when you want to cry, Hold on tight to what you feel inside and RIDE..

Greetings all!! I can't believe A.) That July has come and gone and that B.) the amount of amazing people and adventures I have packed into 31 days! I can confidently say The Miss NE car is now officially my home away from home!
After hundreds of miles traveled this month it's a good thing I have a lot of hot jams to listen to as I zoom down the road. Brad Paisley is a big favorite however sometimes I try my hand as DJ Brittles and compile a mixed cd to listen to! I've entertained many of my fellow motorists; there has even been some pointing and staring when they see Miss NE having a private dance party in the car. We are talking singing and dancing...don't judge! Aside from traveling antics, I have been a busy lady and here are few of the highlights from July.

I kicked off the month visiting Stir-up Days in Ashland, NE. A big thank you to Mindy Stefka-Helfrich for inviting me to participate in a self-esteem intensive and "beauty day" hosted by the local cheer and dance squad. More than 400 young ladies from the surrounding area came to take pictures, learn cheers and get their hair and nails done. I had a mini photo shoot with a group of 3 year olds who wanted to pose and "show off their shoes." Talk about girls after my own heart! I even got talked into helping with a frog jumping contest. My frog "Prince Charming" didn't win...sorry Charlie ;)


In Lincoln, I was honored to be a VIP guest at the 25th Annual Cornhusker State Games. I got to speak about my platform, sign pictures alongside Husker Football players and participate in the opening ceremonies. The ABC station I work for, KLKN Channel 8, showed up to do a story on the event!

One of my other eventful days actually involved A LOT of time in the car traveling to the nooks and crannies of the state! I spent the morning and afternoon at the Phil Spady Dealership in Columbus, NE for their annual car show. I then drove 3 hours Mario Andretti style to Burwell for Nebraska big rodeo!

I was honored to be a guest at the Rodeo because I have ties to the area. My late great grandfather John Bartusiak was a long time rancher in Burwell. My Grandma Karen grew up in the vibrant little town and its where my mother spent her summers as a little girl. I remember visiting the "Dime Store" with Great Grandma Fern and checking out the sale barn with Grandpa John!

This is just an overview of the month...I still have more photos waiting to be uploaded and I'll post as soon as I can! August is going to be a fabulous month.....off to Orlando to support Miss Jacee Pilkington at Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition!
Muah
Brittany