Monday Musings

So, does anyone else feel like this is a waste of a short week? I mean a holiday mid-week just does nothing for my excitement. No 3-day weekend, no real party due to the 6am wake up call the next day... Oh well, guess that perpetual calendar thing has its drawbacks.

So, what are your plans for the July 4th holiday? I will be in Allen, TX cheering on my titleholders (Anna Combrink Miss McKinney) as they compete in the first night of prelims for the Miss Texas Pageant. Three days of prelims followed by finals on Saturday. And the best part, the pageant returns to television this year! Though its limited and not live in the DFW market, its a huge step forward for the organization. I hope everyone will either tune in, or head out to the Allen Event Center and watch 39 of the brightest, most talented women in Texas compete for a chance to head to Miss America!

As a former contestant, I know the benefits of this wonderful organization. The Miss America Organization is the largest provider of scholarships to women. I helped pay for law school during my competition days. I also made some of the best friends of my life competing. My sister Taylor and my BFF Faith! I truly believe in the power of this organization. It prepares young women to enter the workforce able to take on any challenge. It promotes the Children's Miracle Network as well. I may be a hasbeen now, but I will always cherish the opportunities I had as a titleholder.

Ok, enough now.... check out the pageant if you are in the DFW area, or check it out on TV! Happy Monday everyone, and happy holiday week.

Miss McKinney

Miss Garland's Outstanding Teen