Good-bye summer, hello school!

I was so lucky to enjoy such a great summer after I last blogged! I got to spend the remainder of my summer doing what I love! I got to spend time with my amazing boyfriend Brian and I even got to attend a couple of pageants and support the girls competing! It's always so great to watch other girls compete and getting to witness their dreams come true! I also really enjoy getting to still wear the Miss. North Central Ohio's Outstanding Teen sash and crown and I'm slowing accepting that after the new year, a new girl will come and hold the title!! But that's not until later, so until then, I am going to still hold my title nice and proud!!!

So not only did I have an amazing summer, I started college this week as well! So far I am really enjoying it! :) I can't believe that these are the first steps to becoming an adult!! That's a little scary!! College is a whole new experience for me though! I am quickly learning that all my study tips and ideas from high school no longer apply! I am finding myself making lots more flash cards these day!! :)

I hope everyone had an amazing rest of their summers and everyone has a smooth transition into school! I want all the girls out there to remember to study hard (I know, it sounds cliche!) but education is the most important thing and you should never let anything get in the way of that! See you all soon!

Much love, 

Mel

One of the pageants I attended this
summer :) 

Spent an amazing summer with the people I care most about!

It's been a month!

Can you believe that it has been a month (plus!) since the pageant!?! I can't believe it myself! I am so proud so far of all the girls who walked away with titles! They are becoming great role models for the young girls who look up to them!! I have used this last month as time to reflect and project on this past month and what is coming. I am so proud of where this life has taken me: Psalm 97:11-12 - "Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name." I think that this bible verse shows how much joy this last month has brought me! I have achieved many milestones myself this last month! I have graduated from high school and I am starting to look in to taking my pre-qual classes to get into college! Many new and exciting challenges await me :) I am looking into the pageants around my city and the state of Ohio to compete in. No official word yet, but I will keep everyone posted :) As I promised, you will see me on a stage again! 

And the winner is......

I am so happy to announce that the Miss. Ohio's Outstanding Teen is the beautiful Sarah Eash! The pageant was so beautiful yesterday and I was so happy to see everyone there! I was the winner of best interview, which is a HUGE success :) I could not have been more pleased! I want to extend a huge congrats to all the girls who competed last night! Even if everyone didn't earn a crown, everyone is a winner! Good luck to all the girls who did place and this will NOT be the last time you see me on a stage!

Thank you to my family who came and supported
me last night! I love you all so much! 

Let it begin!

 WOW! Let it begin! Pageant week is officially here and my pageant day is WEDNESDAY! Can you believe it?! So far this week has been going great! We have been practicing like crazy and meeting all sorts of people! To kick the week off, the Miss. Ohio contestants had a parade down in Mansfield. 

Look at this sweet car :) 

Thanks for all the love and support that has
gotten me to here! 

Can't believe that the week I have been planning for forever is finally here! I can't express how thankful I am to everyone who has helped me get here and give me the love and support that I need!!! I hope to make you all proud and have a successful competition! Congrats to all the girls who are competing in this week pageants and I wish you all the best of luck! Everyone deserves to have this chance in their lifetime and this is our moment to shine! 

Good luck to Emily Tabar, someone I am competing against!
Thanks for the support and the sponsor
from the board!! 

God bless you all and much love!! 

Melanie ~ Miss. North Central Ohio's Outstanding Teen

Happy Father's Day!

Taking a moment away from the pageant world real quick to say happy father's day to the most amazing dad in the world! My dad is my best friend and I don't know what I would ever do without him! Thank you so much dad for everything you do for me and for always supporting me in everything I do!

I love you so much Dad! Thank you sooooo much for everything!
Happy father's day!

Welcome to Mansfield

WOW! Can you believe the pageant is almost here! I am preparing like crazy to get everything ready! I just wanted to keep everyone posted on what was happening and that I am still here!! Before we know it, I will be on the Miss. Ohio stage ready to show everyone what I've got! Thanks for all the love and support everyone!

Much love!
Mel

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Lovin' your Pets

This last week my friend had lost one of her pet and I wanted to take a moment to enjoy the pets around us. I have a dog myself, her name is Storm. She is a husky who we rescued. I love her to pieces and can't imagine a day with out her! She is always so happy to greet everyone at the door and I am so grateful that God brought her to our family.

Stomie (a nick name for Storm) and I. I love you
Stormie!