Brittany...: True Life: I Hang Out with Princesses

"I'm quite certain if given a cape and the right Tiara..I could rule the world"

I know I say this about every appearance but seriously, for real, attending the "Princess For a Day" at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island is ranked right at the top of my Miss Nebraska favorite days! 500 little princesses (yes you heard me right, 500) came to the Museum for a day of make believe and fun. It just so happens that the Museum looks like a castle inside and volunteers at the event set up 15 different stations that pertained to being a "princess." The little ladies got to decorate crowns, attend a tea, take dance lessons etc. Essentially this was like walking into a Disney movie! This coming from the 24 year who still likes the Disney store. Don't judge. It must be a girl thing but I never really outgrew being enamored with with the glamour surrounding princesses. Sparkles, wands, pixie dust, tiaras...what's not to love?! I was so excited to be included in the event and spent the afternoon taking pictures and talking with all of the young Nebraska royalty. The afternoon went by so quickly because Princess commentary is quite entertaining! Although Cinderella was by far the most popular costume, when I asked the lil' ladies who their favorite Disney Princess was, Belle dominated the poll. Belle was always my fav as well.
Sidenote: I had a major tantrum when I was 5 years old (weird) with my mother on Halloween over my Belle costume. It had snowed that year, my mom insisted I wear turtleneck to keep warm. Sassy little me thought it was ridiculous "Belle did NOT wear a turtleneck." insert tantrum here. I digress.
I was trying to pinpoint why this appearance was so memorable and the reason I came up with is this; moxy. The confident attitudes and enthusiasm that young girls exude is just incredible. It's the elementary school age when little girls are so comfortable and confident in their own skin. No question is too silly to ask, no outfit too obnoxious and they believe they really could be Cinderella if they wanted to. The point is, somewhere along the way a lot of young women lose that moxy and belief and comfort in themselves. . You don't have to be a princess, you don't even have to like princesses but its so important to hold on to that confidence in yourself and your ability and your dreams...whatever they may be. So cheers to all of the little ladies who believe in themselves!!!
Love,
Brittany