“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.”  ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are eight more days until Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for a family who loves to laugh together. My family are my best friends, and I feel so fortunate to have such a loving and supportive family who LOVES to laugh together!

Something Inspirational:

Today, I am proud of my sisters in the Miss New Hampshire program. The women in this organization are real, with real-life challenges, just like every other young woman. They are also women with amazing drive, dedicated to promoting Miss America's focus on individual potential and empowerment. I am so fortunate to be in a sisterhood with these women... women who are "Army Strong," Wish Granters, advocates for children with life-threatening illnesses, and women who strive to make students realize that kindness really does matter. I am forever grateful for the friendships I have made in this organization.

"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." -Mark Twain

"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." -Mark Twain

There are 9 days, 20 hours, 47 minutes, and 41 seconds until Miss New Hampshire!
There is still time to vote! Click on the link below!

https://www.facebook.com/MissNH/app_208195102528120

Today, I am thankful for our right to an education. Historically, literacy has always dictated an individual's potential and opportunities. Literacy provides endless possibilities to students.

A little inspiration from my main man Socrates (I also study Classical and Hellenistic Greece).

I am proud to be a part of community that is so passionate about human rights. Over the past few days, students have rallied outside the library to raise awareness of human trafficking in the United States and around the world. Students petitioned Congress to pass a bill that would further protect the rights of human trafficking victims. The exhibit is supported by the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Trafficking, or "UN.GIFT." 

Learn about the exhibit by clicking on the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/UN.GIFTVienna

"Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." -Gloria Steinem

"Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." -Gloria Steinem

Miss New Hampshire is 10 days, 19 hours, 20 minutes, and 33 seconds away!

You can vote a contestant into the Top 10 by clicking the link below!

https://www.facebook.com/MissNH/app_208195102528120

Today starts the "Ten Day Positivity Challenge." Follow the challenge, or join!

Each day, post the following three things:
1) Something that you are thankful for,
2) A motivational quote (to inspire yourself and someone else who may need it that day), and
3) Something about your community that you are proud of.

I am thankful for the support of my family, friends, professors, directors, and loved ones. This experience has truly taught me the value of camaraderie. I am continuously humbled by their support. It takes a village to raise a child, and a village to help a young woman discover herself. From the bottom of my heart, I am forever grateful for everyone involved in this journey.

Here is an inspirational message!

Adorable, right?

As for something about my community that I am proud about, I am constantly amazed by the work and dedication of UNH undergraduate students. This week is the Undergraduate Research Conference (UNH created the first URC in the country!), and the amount of valuable research that the students conducted is incredible! You can check out student research by clicking the link below!

http://unh.edu/unhtoday/2015/04/research-days-spring-brings-results-forefront?utm_source=Research%20Days%3Futm_medium%3D4-20&utm_campaign=slideshow

The Week in Review

The #MNH team at New Horizons in Manchester! We had such a fabulous time volunteering today! To see young women participating in Miss America Serves throughout the country, search #MissAmericaServes.

The Miss New Hampshire contestants also had a rehearsal today. There are 14 days, 22 hours, 17 minutes, and 2 seconds until final night's opening curtain! Order tickets by calling (603)437-9027.

Last night, we had a great time at the Granite State Ledges Assisted Living Center. The Miss New Hampshire contestants put on a fashion show for some of the residents! It wonderful to mingle and make some new friends and mentors.

Here is something adorable to brighten up your day!

Miss America Serves, Supporting New Hampshire Children's Trust, and Something Special to Brighten Your Day

Be a part of the inaugural ‪#‎MissAmericaServes‬ day! Across the country, members of the Miss America Organization will be participating in different community service projects. The Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program will be cooking and serving food at the New Horizons soup kitchen! Please consider signing up to volunteer in your community today atwww.missamericaserves.org.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Support the New Hampshire Children's Trust by wearing blue on Friday, April 10! Here are also links to the New Hampshire Children's Trust Facebook Page and Twitter Handle. 

https://www.facebook.com/NHChildrensTrust?fref=ts

https://twitter.com/NHChildrenTrust

Here is something special to brighten up your day!

Happy Easter!

The Week in Review

ATTENTION LIFE-LONG LEARNERS!
I have been seeing many posts on Facebook lately on figuring out how to pay for college!
Here are some awesome resources!
Many of these resources are specific to students in New Hampshire, but all states have very similar opportunities!

Here are my "Top Three" college scholarship sites.

1. Scholarships.com
-Great for grants, fellowships, and scholarships for BOTH in-and-out-of-state students!

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/new-hampshire-scholarships/

2. NH Charitable Foundation
-Most scholarships are targeted towards NH residents, but there are a few on here for students from Vermont and Maine!

http://www.nhcf.org/scholarships

3. My College Options
-So many to apply for! This website is great to sit down with a cup of coffee, and go to town. This website also includes scholarships for EVERY state!

https://www.mycollegeoptions.org/NH/0/New-Hampshire/search-results-scholarship-search-by-location.aspx

Also, Miss New Hampshire is right around the corner!

And speaking of scholarships... 

                 

               The time has arrived!!! Who do YOU want to represent New Hampshire throughout 2015? YOU have a choice! Voters have the power to help young women throughout the state earn scholarships! The Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program gives a copious amount of scholarship money to young women every year. By voting, you can help secure a spot in the top ten for a contestant (which translates to a larger scholarship and a closer shot at becoming Miss NH)!

Here's the link!

https://www.facebook.com/MissNH/app_208195102528120

Miss New Hampshire is April 30, May 1, and May 2. For tickets, call (603)437-9027.

The Week in Review

After a busy Spring Break, we had a busy week of school.

Congratulations to UNH's Kappa Delta Chapter and the New Hampshire Children's Trust for raising $25,000 for child abuse prevention at the 2015 Auction! 

I was ecstatic to be able to donate five paintings for the auction!

Miss New Hampshire Rehearsals are also well underway. We have been having a blast learning the dance numbers!

Also, I just wanted to send out this GENIUS idea that the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program is promoting! For just $5, you can promote this wonderful organization with this bumper sticker! #let'spayforcollege