My First blog post ever, here I go!

Hi

Has your mother ever told you, "make sure you learn at least one new thing every day"? Well, I learned something new today. I learned how to make a blog! I wouldn't exactly say that I am now an expert on blogging, but here I am, actually making a blog, and it's really not that hard!

So, why am I sitting here writing?

Well, three weeks ago, I was crowned Miss Vermont's Outstanding Teen 2008 and I will be writing in this blog about the next year of my service to the Miss Vermont Scholarship Organization, Inc.

So many things have happened to me since that magical weekend when my life changed. The pageant itself was, of course, an amazing experience and I will never forget the shock I felt upon winning or the anticipation for a fulfilling year of service.

And indeed it has been already! The day after the pageant Ashley Wheeler (Miss Vermont '08) and I made our first 'appearance' at the St. Albans Maple Fest Parade. Unfortunately our car never arrived and we had to find other floats to join. In the end, it turned out to be fine because of a nice family with a horse-drawn cart (for Ashley) and a wonderful pick-up truck pulling the Red Stone Villa float (for me).

After that, life has been a whirlwind of events. I never knew I could receive so many e-mails in one day! And they just keep coming!
I already have a ton a appearances scheduled and appointments to make, not to mention the mountain of paperwork to submit for the national competition in August (more later) and all of the fundraising events Caroline and I are planning for the summer.
Speaking of Caroline, I ought to tell you that after participating in the Kid's Day parade in Burlington, I spent the morning with my outstanding manager going over paperwork, being taught how to blog, and going through the mall finding my sizes in all different brands of clothing for competition.

Well, that about sums up everything I have to say for now! I've got to go get ready for a show that I am performing in tonight with Lamoille County Players.

Au Revoir!
Blaize : )
Miss Vermont's Outstanding Teen 2008
(I love this title!)