Kids Say the Darndest Things!

Miss Nebraska Does the Crown Hurt Your Head???????

Most recently I have been hitting the roadways, visiting every nook and cranny of the state speaking at schools. I have been talking and talking and talking and listening and giggling with itty bitty kindergartner's decked out in Dora the Explorer gear to High School students applying to colleges! Although I primarily speak about loving the skin you're in/self-confidence/making good decisions my message is always altered a bit depending on the audience. But regardless of the crowd, the question and answer part of the presentation is always the kicker! As Miss Nebraska, I am an open book, from what my stance is on the economic stimulus is to well...what kind of cereal did I eat this morning?! Let me tell you, the little tykes ask the darndest things. I thought I would share a compilation of some of the frequently asked questions!

Hmmmm...that's a good one

Are those real diamonds? They are real rhinestones!
Do you live in the White House? I live in my white Miss Nebraska car, not quite as spacious.
Are you the queen of Nebraska? I never thought about it that way, kind of has a ring to it!
Do you have a mom? Sometimes followed by, Are you a mom? Yes, my mom and best friend is Lisa and to the second question obviously, Yikes and no!
Did you get grounded when you little? I didn't ever get grounded but my parents did want to sell me when I was a bossy 4 year old.
Miss Nebraska my brother is as old as you and one time I went to the zoo and my favorite color is purple.....more of a statement then a question really!
Will you be my prom date? I signed something about that.
What's you favorite Taylor Swift song? T-swift is my girl but I would have to say, Fairytale. It's on constant replay. Love love love that song.
Are you a celebrity? In my own mind :)
Did you get to hug Mario Lopez? No I didn't, but I did stare at his dimples.
Do you have a boyfriend? mmhmm
The #1 question asked by all ages and venues...How does the crown stay on your head? Duct tape. I kid, I kid. I usually kneel down and let them see the huge array of bobby pins and clips keeping it secured to my head. I swear I'm going to have a bald spot by June!

Silly but great stuff. Competing at Miss America was stellar and all but seriously, this is the best part of my job. Its the days when you've had three year olds climbing all over you, group hugs from a 3rd grade class and laughter (not eye rolling) from high schoolers that you know that you are really making a difference. It's an incredible and humbling feeling to be able to talk and interact with all of the dynamic young people in the state. To all of the Miss Nebraska contestants out there, your year is not gowns and crowns and glory and glamour. This (The schools, the children, your message) ladies, is the job. An incredible job by the way.
Hugs,
Brittany