“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment." -Henry David Thoreau

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment."
 -Henry David Thoreau

There is one day, 19 hours, 14 minutes, and 45 seconds until the Final Night Curtain of Miss New Hampshire!

You can watch the live stream on the link below.

http://missnh.edifymultimedia.com

Wow. Just wow. I have so much to be thankful for. I am grateful for each loving and supportive text that my friends and family sent me throughout the show. I am grateful for the princess' enthusiasm after each talent. I am thankful for the opportunity to see my family tomorrow, including my cousins from Vermont, my great-grandparents, and some of my friends from Vermont, too. I am thankful for all of the crew that puts on a magnificent show each and every night. I am amazed by the dedication of the Heidis in making us look confident and beautiful in our dance numbers. I am thankful for my directors, whose support is simply inspiring. I am thankful to the Board of Directors for empowering us. I am grateful for the judges, who give so much to this organization. There is an incredible amount of people involved with the Miss New Hampshire Organization, and even more behind every contestant. Thank you. We are the women we are today because of you.

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Holy frijoles. Tonight, I am so proud of Jessica Avelar and Alainna Belanger, who won tonight's preliminary awards. Jessica, who won the Swimsuit Award, is a strong woman physically, but also a strong woman mentally. Congratulations on a well deserved win! Alainna, who won the Talent Award, is one of the nicest people I have met. She is so beautiful inside and out.

Each of the preliminary award winners are the epitome of what this organization is about. Holly and Jessica are both beautiful and strong... inside and out. Linda and Alainna are both genuine and passionate. I am so proud of you. Congratulations, ladies!

"You can't be that kid standing at the top of the water slide, over-thinking it. You have to go down the chute." - Tina Fey

"You can't be that kid standing at the top of the water slide, over-thinking it. You have to go down the chute." - Tina Fey

There are 2 days, 19 hours, 7 minutes, and 53 seconds until the final night of Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for all of my friends and family who followed the broadcast tonight. Your support means everything to me. From my friend Annie in Vermont, to my cousins and family, and to my friends in college all around the country: thank you for sharing this journey with me.

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Today, I am proud of Holly Blanchard, our Preliminary Swimsuit Winner, and Linda Montminy, our Preliminary Talent Winner! Both of you have worked so hard for this moment! Congratulations, ladies! 

"Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!" – Anne Frank.

"Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!" – Anne Frank.

There are 3 days, 17 hours, 37 minutes, and 54 seconds until Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for heart-to-hearts with my fellow Miss New Hampshire contestants. This organization has gifted me with true, meaningful friendships that I know will last a lifetime. Yesterday I posted a photo that said "Girls compete against one another, but women empower each other." That statement is entirely true, although girls do empower one another as well. I am fortunate to be in a circle of friends that empower one another.

Also, I am thankful to have the opportunity to meet the 2015 Miss New Hampshire panel of judges! I feel as though they truly got to know the person I am, at my core.

Thank you to Katrina Bernard Photography for photographing each contestant after interview!

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Today, I am proud of the New Hampshire Outstanding Teens. Each young woman in the Outstanding Teen program is beautiful on the outside, but most importantly, beautiful on the inside. I love getting the opportunity to chat with many of you throughout the week. I am so thankful to be a part of your experience within the Miss America Organization. Your drive, thoughtfulness, passion for service, and love of life inspire us to take life by the horns and live.

To the NHOT Class of 2015: YOU are a community of movers and shakers. I am so excited to see what comes to fruition in your futures. 

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." -Maya Angelou

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." -Maya Angelou

There are 4 days, 20 hours, 0 minutes, and 19 seconds until Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for our safety. While areas of the country are currently experiencing unrest, I am thankful to be sleeping in a warm bed tonight. My concerns and worries of exams are minimal compared to the situations that many around the country are facing. I do believe, however, that it is our duty, as a part of our privilege of being in a safe environment, to work for justice for those who are currently experiencing unrest. Education is the best way to spread awareness of injustice.
Below are two links that provide interesting information that is relevant to issues going on today.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/20/upshot/missing-black-men.html?_r=0

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/04/27/402555819/freddie-gray-s-funeral-spurs-calls-for-calm-huge-crowd-expected

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Today, I am proud of my grandparents. Both sets of my grandparents overcame incredible odds through hard work and dedication. Nothing that is worth it is ever easy, and I am thankful for, and inspired by their hard work every day.

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller

There are 5 days, 18 hours, 12 minutes, and 23 seconds until Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for my brother, Christopher. Christopher turned 18 years old today, and I am so fortunate to have such an amazing brother, and a best friend. Christopher makes me laugh more than anyone I know, and is one of the most caring 18-year-old young men out there. I love you, Christopher! Happy Birthday!

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I am going to continue to talk about my brother, as I am so incredibly proud of him. He recently attended the Accepted Students Day for Environmental Engineering majors at UNH, which is one of the best environmental engineering schools in the country. Christopher is also one of the best Cross Fit athletes in the state of New Hampshire. Christopher's mental and physical strength amazes me every day!

"Quality is not an act, it is a habit." -Aristotle

"Quality is not an act, it is a habit." -Aristotle

There are 6 days, 19 hours, 37 minutes, and 59 seconds until Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for my directors. Thank you for taking the time to make sure that Jaycie and I are ready to rock the Miss New Hampshire stage!

Also, thank you to Jenn Parthum for these adorable handmade Java Jackets! Jenn made #jennsjavajackets for each of the Miss New Hampshire contestants.

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Today, I am proud of UNH's Residence Hall Association (RHA). RHA recently put on an event titled "Not Your Average Olympics," with many unconventional games on the front lawn of Scott Hall. Not only did many students attend the event, but the RHA also hosted the group Wild Cat Friends. Many tours walked by as the event took place, and the members of RHA invited the prospective students to join in on the fun. I love this school's Wildcat Pride! 

"Whoever is happy will make other people happy, too." -Anne Frank

"Whoever is happy will make other people happy, too." -Anne Frank

There are 7 days, 18 hours, 12 minutes, and 53 seconds left until Miss New Hampshire!

Today, I am thankful for the opportunity to have a fun, stress-free, rejuvenating night at the Miss New Hampshire Ball! I loved dancing the night away with the Miss New Hampshire women, my family, and my friends. The ball also raises the money for Miss New Hampshire 2015's wardrobe for her year of service.
Oh what a night!

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Today, I am proud of the women competing in Miss New Hampshire who are seniors in high school. Many of them are deciding where they want to go to school! I am so impressed with how they are already starting successful college careers... many with incredible scholarships to amazing schools (American University, Dean, NC State, UCONN, and many more), and one who has enlisted in the Army! Congratulations, Ladies!