New Chapter

"20 years from now you will be disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the one’s you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain

Women involved in the Miss America organization are not normal women. Normal women simply do not parade across the stage in a bathing suit to prove that they have the confidence and poise to prove that they are physically fit, that they have the stamina to handle a demanding job, and that they are able to handle any uncomfortable situation. Not everyone is vying to become a State Titleholder to become an ambassador for a nonprofit. Every woman in the Miss America Scholarship Organization is a master at marketing, a public relations liaison for a loved and deserving nonprofit, an entrepreneur for their personal charitable platforms, and a woman who is experiencing a year that will strip her face of her makeup and insecurities, causing her to really find out who she is. I am so proud to say that the young woman who will have this opportunity is Eileen Kelley. This year will not be easy. It's not all smiles and pictures and poses. This will be the greatest growing experience of your life. 

So, my dear Eileen, be prepared to Explore, Dream, and Discover.

xoxo,
Love,
Lauren

~There She Is~

What an AMAZING week! Seriously, Miss America week proved to be phenomenal. From bonding with my lovies (peer MAOT's) to supporting Regan (who won 1st RU for the Quality of Life Award!), to seeing the new Miss America crowned, the experience took my breath away.
Congratulations Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012!
Congratulations Regan, Miss New Hampshire 2011 on a fantastic week! You make us so proud!

Ready for Miss America!

Thank you, Fourpoints! You ROCK!

With Regan at Visitation

Sydney (Mass OT) and me

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So blessed to visit the local CMN Hospital

You may not think that you want a baby kangaroo... But you do.

You may not think that you want a baby penguin... But you do.

My 2012 prom date, and the CMNH Champion, Adam! Think we have a chance at Prom King and Queen? 

With our group that sang on Thursday at Miss America, with Dena, the hilarious host!

With David and Carrey, the wonder workers from Regalia!

Singing at Miss America!

With France (Mississippi's OT), so SO good to see her again!

With Karina from DWTS... She's so sweet!

~Happy New Year~

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.  ~Oprah Winfrey

~A Dream Come True~

The Nutcracker Season is every ballerina's favorite time of year. This year, I literally had the opportunity to fulfill my life long little girl ballerina dream of dancing as Clara in The Nutcracker. Apparently, wishes upon stars and birthday wishes do come true!

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

What Christmas is all About

I hope that everyone had a WONDERFUL Holiday! Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

The day before Christmas, the whole Percy clan volunteered with the Salvation Army, helping less fortunate parents pick out Christmas gifts for their little ones. The experience was so humbling and amazing, my mother and I volunteered with the Manchester Fire Department the next day. After the first day of the "Christmas Shopping Event," we had a shortage of gifts. The next day the MFD took donations for toys to give to all of the parents who were not able to find what they needed the day before. The generosity of the people of New Hampshire is truly inspiring.

It's Getting Closer...

This weekend we hosted the annual Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen orientation for the new MNHOT! So great to meet all of the girls!!! The judges will definitely have a very tough time...

Also, we danced our first two Nutcrackers of the season!!! Off to a great start, NH Ballet Company!!!

~Dreamy December~

And the Christmas Season has officially started! The tree is up, the weather is getting colder, and next weekend is our FIRST NUTCRACKER! Not to mention it's college acceptance season for early action... Oh man! Waiting on pins and needles...

On Friday, the annual Miss Strafford County and Miss University was held at the University of New Hampshire. If the Sigma Chi boys that produced the show (and helped me set up the stage) were not enough to convince me to go there, the new Mama Mac's macaroni and cheese restaurant definitely was!
So proud of Lauren Carter, and Jillian Granucci (her first pageant!) who stole the judges hearts and the titles!

Congratulations, girls!

With the dynamic Dr. Dana Rosengard, the man who whipped me into shape for interview! And, taught me everything that I know about climbing rock walls in evening gowns...

Sweet little Emily<3

Eileen Kelley and me, and the Sigma Chi brothers who put on the show! (Can you point out my future husband?)

My dear Kami<3 Just so happy when I am with her.

The next day, the new Miss Strafford County and I blew kisses and waved it up in the Portsmouth Holiday parade.

I was SO EXCITED when one of my lovely directors Dr. Stephanie showed me this in Fourpoints Magazine! Seriously so cool to spread some love about my platform!

Well, That's all for this weekend! Have a lovely couple of days.