Things I've learned

Nothing to profound, but in my 2nd to last week as Miss Nebraska my schedule has been jam packed with different appearances, here are just a few observations.

Dance parties by yourself in the car are totally acceptable and encouraged.

Kindergartner's ask the most difficult questions!

Sleep is overrated.

You've got love the job and your message with everything you've got or else it will be a long year.

You learn alot about yourself in the quiet hours in the car by yourself, lost in thought.

Nebraskans truly are incredible and hospitality isn't dead.

A mass hug from 50 elementary school kids can totally turn your day around.

The people who really care about you understand that you are busy and will forgive you for the crazy schedule.

Clippy barrettes work better than bobby pins to hold the crown on your head.

Everyone has a story tell, a cross to bare and a lesson to learn.

Never wear a strapless dress when visiting preschoolers.

Chimney Rock is beautiful with a sunrise behind it.

Memorizing every Starbucks along I-80 and having them know your name/order when you get there has its perks.

Heels and rodeos don't mix.

Amazing, absolutely, fabulous...for whatever reason are words I've fallen in to habit saying in response to people. Some of the 0ther 52 contestants at Miss America agreed they do this too!
There is 0 phone service in Thayer county.

Having a room full of attentive high school students is so rewarding.

I can win a frog race, flip pancakes, race a derby car and play golf all wearing a crown.