This is so crazy! I never thought that I would be writing a blog to talk about my year as Miss Maine, but I am so excited to start! I have already met with some amazing people who are willing to help me through all of the paperwork and keep me down to earth in these first few overwhelming weeks. So far, I have had my hair color change, a complete change in my wardrobe, nails done, personal trainer called (she's got some work to do:), and more paperwork than I ever wanted to see in my life. I can tell that this is going to be a busy year, but one that I hope will teach me lessons that will help me for the rest of my life. That is one of the great assets of the Miss Maine Scholarship Program. No matter who wins, every contestent is changed, for the better. You learn invaluable skills in interviewing, public speaking abilities, how to walk (that was a big one for me), and even to face your fears of being in a swimsuit, to name a few. I am unbelievably pround to be apart of this program.
I have only been Miss Maine for a few weeks now, but have had so much fun already. I've done a few appearances at the Greek Festival in Portland, the Freeport Parade for July 4th, and was lucky enough to be able to go to the Miss Connecticut Pageant. I have to say that wearing my crown out in public was kinda crazy at first. I forgot that I had it on a lot of the time until a little girl or boy started staring and pointing!
Robert Towle has been working on my hair, trying to control the beast that is my hair. He is incredible and I highly recommend him to any of you, just go to Amore' Salon in the Old Port, you won't be disappointed! Anyway, I am now proud to say that I now have auburn hair. A change I did not think I would like so much! I can't wait to see what changes the rest of the year brings. Anyway, I will make sure to keep all of you posted throughout the year! Hopefully I can update the blog about every two weeks or so with new pictures! Thank you for all of the support so far, it really means a lot to know that so many people are there to help.

Till next time!!!