Beauty Pageant

YESTERDAY---I registered for the 2019 Utah Miss Amazing Pageant and cannot even believe it is going to be an experience that I will cherish forever!!! I am excited for this new opportunity of being able to grow and learn so much from the people who will be involved in making this an unforgettable experience for me. I have never participated or done anything like this before and can only hope for a positive outcome regardless of whatever it ends up turning out to be. I know this is all going to be an extra special time in my life because one of the sweetest friends ever is also gonna be up there along with everybody else. It seems almost unreal to think that somebody like me would ever want to try out for a pageant such as this one for individuals with special needs and trying to make the best of whatever I can possibly do to make an impact on someone's life in some way. 

I've participated in various disability conferences, workshops, classes and other things that have just helped me become the person I am today. It has given me a sense of motivation that I can go outside into this world and try with all of my might to empower somebody in recognizing their fullest potential in life, whatever that may be. I know this is going to open a lot of doors for me to speak up for what I know is very important to me and not trying too hard to be someone that others perceive me to not be able to strive harder for everyday. Having never considered myself to do pageants like this one has only given me a chance to learn new things and step outside the box to make an effort, in the many ways that I can empower others to know they have aspirations, hopes, and dreams like everyone else does in our society. 

This unforgettable event will definitely be the highlight of my year in 2019 and can only hope for the best in whatever the end results turn out like. If I do somehow by unexpected circumstances make it into the National Miss Amazing Pageant later in the year, I would most likely want to continue advocating in ways that can empower others like myself to know they are not alone. We can do hard things in life everyday whether we like it or not, because everyone in this world has those challenges that I have belief tend to get overlooked in more ways than we recognize at times. 

My talent for this pageant will be a swing dance and luckily I will get to have an opportunity of just trying to work hard until the pageant arrives to get it down in my head. I haven't necessarily gotten myself too far into seeing what this pageantry experience would be like for me and hope to perform with the best of my ability to make sure it all turns out right. Everyday before this pageant officially kicks off this year I am determined to make it as positive, uplifting and motivating as possible so I'll end up knowing that I can do things such as this event to get me out of my comfort zone a little more every single time an opportunity shows up on my doorstep.