Once a Crownhead, Always a Crownhead

Miss USA Crown

I guess it should have shocked me more than when I looked at my mornings "news" aka my most followed blogs, it came as no surprise to see another former queen in the news. For those of you who have missed this gem, former Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih was allegedly arrested last night under Michigan's "super-drunk" law. This reminds me that once you  have worn the crown, regardless of which one, it stays proverbially on your head.

Let this be a gentle reminder that someone is always watching you. (Maybe not Santa Claus) Perhaps they will not catch you every moment when you are not acting in the most noble or ladylike fashion, but they see and hear. I could sit here and list a litany of beauty queens who behaved less than desirably, but what good would that do, except rehash their imperfections and not allow them to move one.

But this lesson expands to more than the pageant world. In fact, in every phase of life someone is there watching over you, making sure you are doing the right thing and making a good impression, building a good reputation for yourself. Each contact you make in life, each action you chose to take, reflects on the person you are, or who you chose to portray. For example, this morning one of my colleagues sent out an email asking about the reputation of three mediators. You would be amazed at the responses. Funny as they are to lawyers, the reputation of one of the mediators on this list is less than desirable. (Needless to say, this particular mediator will probably not be getting anymore work from out firm).

Remember the mantra your mother or father preached at your to mind your p's and q's? ( I mean what the heck are your p's and q's anyway?) Well, they were right. It's just a reminder to act how your want to be remembered. Leave the right impression. Yes, we all  have bad days and can say some spiteful things, but for the most part, the person who received that tongue-lashing probably did nothing to deserve. Just the same as teens and young adults all have the days where they are rebellious and experiment. I'm not telling you to be perfect, because no one can. What I am saying is that everyone wears a crown so to speak.

People will judge you in every profession, job, club, school, etc.. you get the point. So, always be the best representative of you, your family, your profession, etc... Walk around everyday like you have a crown on your head. Make every day count, and be remembered not for the mistakes you make, but for 1) how you handle them, 2) how you overcome them, and 3) how you avoid them. It does not matter which "crown" you wear, just remember how you want to be remember. ~The Illegal Blonde

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