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The Beginning


First off I want to start by saying I am extremely new to this whole “blogging” thing, so I decided to just create one and see how it went. The name is just a couple of things that I happen to be obsessed with. I haven’t always been a girly girl but after years of dance and cheerleading I slowly developed a liking for bows. And now as a junior in college I can say that I am obsessed. Faith is a strong word to me, and without it I wouldn’t be where I am today and I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I am blessed beyond measures and am so thankful for everything.
This summer has been full of ups and downs. I definitely feel like I have been on a non-stop rollercoaster. But through the good times and bad, I have had nothing but love and support. I just finished a semester of summer classes that went very well. I now have about a week and a half before the fall starts to focus on myself and some of the other things that I have going on. I currently hold the title of Miss West Alabama USA and will be competing for Miss Alabama USA 2013 in December. I am continuing my preparation for that and will also have a couple of appearances while I’m home. Pageants, for me, have always been about helping my self-confidence and teaching others what beauty is all about. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16. More about my pageant experiences, preparation, and platforms in posts to come :)
I plan to use this blog for many purposes. It will be about my life but also about my interests and things that are going around us. More to come in the next few days! God bless :)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

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