You know you have failed at blogging when you try to organize each event in months and can't do it. I have 2 WEEKS until the next Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen is crowned and should have some GREAT stories to blog about when I finish the 9 remaining elementary schools in Laurel County next week!

I traveled to Las Vegas to cheer on Mallory as she ROCKED the stage at Miss America!! She and I were the smallest contestants at the national pageant so I was very proud of her when she stuffed herself in that suit case:) A whopping 48 Teen contestants came to Miss America to cheer on their big sisters and because they kept us very busy that week as well. We got to make a commercial for disposable razors that has been in the making for 10 years!!, got a tour of Las Vegas from Nevada's Teen, and signed autographs! I also got to attend a "Beauty Queen Boot Camp" in Lexington hosted by Josh and Sarah. We had a GREAT workout and learn not only pageant interview skills but life skills as well! I then emceed the Miss Redbud Trails Pageant with the beautiful Meghan Chesnut, where I also gave up my title. I then traveled to Bowling Green to the Old Stone Country Club to speak at a ladies pre-derby party with the beautiful Miss Bowling Green, Andrea Walker! There I was able to have some GREAT food, GREAT chats, and meet some GREAT people including Kimber Albarado (Jockey Robby Albarado's wife), and Sandy and Lindsey Perry (golfer Kenny Perry's wife and daughter). I went to my old elementary school East Bernstadt Independent, where somehow all of the middle school students got my cell phone number!!!! (It's been 2 months and I'm still getting midnight calls! HA HA). A little girl also noticed I had lipstick in my teeth, so I took Mallory's advice. Instead of rambling off some pageant answer about why I had lipstick in my teeth in the first place, as I talked my self out of a speeding ticket just 3 minutes before while putting on lipstick. I simply bent down and "ask one?" She had the same reaction as Mallory's student, as she took her dirty little finger against my gum and smiled. We then had a pageant where 3 boys competed and performed the "John Wall Dance" for their talent. The competition was fierce. The Pay It Forward Foundation-London Chapter has been VERY busy the past few months. We donated new baby cribs for the London Pregnancy Center and $300 for the Laurel County Special Prom that was greatly appreciated! Lastly, PIF donated $100 to each of the Teen contestants at their orientation for their production fee for MKOT...the mom's LOVED it!!! Soon after, it was off to Grayson to emcee and perform at the Miss Heart of KY Pageant.
Most recently...I attended the Miss KY gala, orientation, and workshop. I was so pleased when the famous Don Baker was able to come and share his knowledge on nailing your interview! "Open and Outward" HA HA. It was great to spend time with the Miss and Teen contestants and dance the night away!
On a personal note I'm soo excited to say that Meghan Kasama(former MKOT contestant, MKCF, MKF) and I are rooming together at UK!!! We are very excited..however, not about having to experience dorm life hiking up 14 flights of stairs of the Blanding Tower with all of our clothes...possibly evening gowns/swim suits every now and then. Please pray for us! ;)

Well...until next time!

December- Not a lot of appearances going on this month between Christmas break, finals, and studying for ACT.. :( ha ha but have still been very busy and can't wait for all the upcoming schools lined up for the month of January! I will have to admit...the weekend of the Bowling Green Pageant was one of the most fun weekends so far as my year of reign. I don't think anyone couldn't have a good time being around George all weekend ;) I got to ride in the Bowling Green Christmas Parade in 20 degree weather with my wonderful mom. We also rode the car back with the roof down...Oh Lord, LOL! I also spent a wonderful dinner with the Judges, Bowling Green board of directors, and reigning queens. I was so proud of the newly crowned teen and miss title holders! The Thornton Family was oh so sweet by letting my Mom, Dad, and I stay at their house for weekend. We are all just like family! It was so humbling being in Ann-Blair's footsteps...I even got to steel her bed as she had to experience another weekend of dorm life..Poor A.B. LOL! Kaitlynne and Lynne were so much fun and Kaitlynne was helpful in our deep conversations that we only we understand ;) Steve and Dad are wwwwaaayyy to excited about Vegas. Considering every 10 minutes we heard "Sooo...What about Vegas??!!" ha ha. I also got to hear the HILARIOUS story about the oh so funny Lee Cruise wearing Princess Diana's tiara at Heather French Henry's wedding!!! Only he would do something of that nature :) Mallory and her mom were too sweet and think that her brother and I should have "a lot of cute, fat babies together...when married" quote Mallory ;) LOL! Mal sang BEAUTIFULLY at the pageant and literally brought tears to not only me, but the audience eyes. I just can't help but to be so proud and excited for her as she is getting ready for Miss America! I even introduced her to the stage as Miss America 2010! Being at the pageant was a HUGE awakening for me, making me realize that my reign is shortly coming to end. Time has flown by, and it only makes me want to do even more with the title of Miss KY's Outstanding Teen.

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

Hello everyone! I promise I will get better about blogging :)...

October- I got the opportunity to attend an event to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The involvement we received from the community was so rewarding. It was so humbling to work with a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization who do so much for others on a national and international level. Later, I got to attend the local directors workshop in Lexington to talk about all the wonderful and fulfilling things I have been able to do with the title of Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen. I got to tell them the "big news" about receiving the ambassadorship of the Girl's Know How book series, and how I can now take these books to every class room in the state of Kentucky! I also wanted to let all the local programs know how much they truly are appreciated with their involvement of the Miss Kentucky Organization. Not to mention talk about all the funny questions I have been ask so fare! We won't go into any detail ;) ha ha. Then is was off to my last school appearance for the month of October, London Elementary School! Looking through the children's eyes of disbelief with the outside beauty of the crown, they ask " excuse me, but are you a queen or a princess?" and " wow...are ALL of the diamonds on your crown REAL??" of course I tell them "YES!" :) It was so funny when a little girl that plays basketball ask, "Do you have a sister?"..."What grade is she in?"...."What School does she go to?"..."Does she play basketball"..."What number is she?".."Is her name Abby?" After replying to all the questions with "Yes..???" She finally said " Um mm..yeah, she pushed me when we played each other and I really think you should beat her up when you get home!" ha ha Shewww... was Abby mad or what when I told her! ha ha Lastly, I helped with the a Cancer Survivor's Banquet and Auction. It was so inspiring talking to all of the survivors and listening to their stories.

November- I got to attend a 5K run for a charity event promoting Huntington's disease. I was shocked when the first guy finished in 15 minutes! WOW! Sadly, I had get my wisdom teeth removed later that week :( I looked like a chipmunk....but by the third day I remember I got my "New Moon" tickets weeks before and was NOT going to miss it! Even though people stared at me, and my wonderful friends made fun of me yelling as I went to the concession stand, "Hey Madison! Get me some nuts too while your at it!" It didn't matter. All that mattered is that I got to see my future husband Robert Pattinson/Taylor Lautner ..which ever one ask first ;) I then went to the London Dialysis Center to deliver blankets to the patients with the help of Pay It Forward, church members, and the Laurel Co. Republican Women's Forum. I was so excited about Thanksgiving! It always make me realize how fortunate I truly am. However, this past Thanksgiving I was especially thankful for my family, friends, and holding the title of Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen 2009. I am so honored to be able to travel across the commonwealth to various schools, and being able to come in contact with as many of our youth as I have. I then went to the Miss KY Teen and Miss KY USA pageant. I was ecstatic when my friend Taylor won the Teen title. I am so excited to have another state title holder not only in my home town, but even the same high school! I have a feeling we will be having a lot of fun this year! I was also so proud of all the former MKOT and Miss KY contestants for doing such a wonderful job as well.

Well it's off to Bowling Green this weekend for the Bowling Green/Mammoth Cave Area Pageant! We are going to be a hoot! :)

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My First Blog!!!

HELLO EVERYONE! So I'll admit...I am a little bit of a copy cat...Mallory! :) ha ha but its ok because she knows I want to be just like her (including our natural red/ auburn hair) ha ha. I love her and she loves me back :) So much has happen since I was crowned Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen. I have already grown so much as a person it's mind boggling!! There is no other feeling in the world than to have your name called out as someone you have always dreamt of becoming.

June was a busy month! I woke up the next morning from the pageant with my sash and crown laying beside me. Amazed by its beauty, I laid wondering if the night before was a dream!?! That week kicked off with interview after interview, meeting after meeting with John and Shane, meeting the best of best Mickey, and my favorite person/ photographer Mrs. Joetta! It also meant dance practice after dance practice too! My first appearance was attending the Older Person's Activity Center in London. We donated gifts with the help of the Pay It Forward Organization and served dinner to the residents as well. Then it was off the the Little Miss Kentucky Pageant in which I enjoyed so much! All the girl's were too cute. I don't know how the judges made their decisions but they sure picked some amazing little girls! Delaney is too sweet and MaKenna is a fire cracker!! So of course we are all too perfect for each other. Later on that week it was off to Pikeville, KY where I delivered flood items. It was so tragic what had happen to all the homes and businesses. We just don't know how lucky we have it to not have a nature hazard. I then did a segment on WYMT explaining the great need for others support and prayers. It was also a great opportunity to plug in my personal platform "Pay It Forward" as well. That next day I handed out Pay It Forward awards for a photo contest I had to raise money toward our foundation. The money went toward buying back-to-school supplies for 1 needy family in each elementary school in the Laurel County School District. Lastly and FINALLY...the MAOT paperwork was DONE and turned in!!! HALLELUJAH!!! Along with some great inside jokes between Mom,Shane,John and I that no one will ever understand including the "physiatrist" situation in John's store. ha ha

July was the funnest month for me! We had the MAOT contestant lottery drawing that went well, attended a Legends game with the Miss KY Contestants,Board of Directors, and Miss KY 08' Emily Cox, and also emceeing the Laurel Co. Fair Pageant. A few days later Miss KY week began! I had a wonderful time rooming with Emily and talking with her about her year of reign and the Miss America pageant. We were also very excited when we found out that we both had size 5 feet! We had never been able to share shoes with other girls before...it was just a great experience overall ha ha :). During this week we were able to have dinner at Melanie Simpson's house, shop at Miss Priss, rehearsal (yay!!) and eat a lot of food in which I always enjoy! I was oh so happy when Mallory won the title of Miss KY 09' . It was something we had been planning and discussing for a long time! I think George was really happy too :) When I got home I was surprised that John had designed the BEST send-off party cards known to man-kind! He's the best :) After sending them out, it was party time! The rewards were just amazing when I looked into the crowd and saw all the support from my family and friends...I am truly blessed. I couldn't believe MAOT was here!

August- After all the packing,dancing,working-out, and laughing at John ad Shane fighting about how I should wear my hair (side pony tail or half up,half down)...Mom,John and Shane made me get a B-12 shot to boost up my energy!(gosh, they are going to be mad at me for telling) It worked! I was off to Orlando! I can't begin to tell you what an amazing experience I had at MAOT. I met some of the most amazing girls ever and I feel as if I have a sister in every state! They kept us busy that's sure. We kicked off the week with meeting the one and only Tony Bowls, photo shoots, promotion appearances, and getting to dress up my little sisters as my national princesses! I was so glad they got to come along with me and share the experience with me behind the scenes. I once heard all the other contestants laughing back stage during rehearsal and later found out that they were all laughing at my little sister Bella smelling them all to find out if they were a Democrat or Republican. Wow, she sure does have a special gift ha ha! Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 04' sure got a kick out of it...LOVE HER! I then ended the competition coming out in my evening gown final night with my side pony tail just for Shane. I mean hey...what was there to lose?? ;) It made me laugh when I looked out in the audience and saw the look in the KY crowds faces as they were dying laughing! Then it was back to London...my senior year was about to begin!

September- I finally got a booking manger/second mom/bff...SUSAN WEAVER! She has been so supportive throughout the years and I will be forever grateful to have her in my life :) She set me up for my first appearance after nationals...London Downtown's Chili Cook off!! AHHHH I was so excited..I do that when there is food involved! I then rode in the World Chicken Festival parade as Miss KY's Outstanding Teen!

October- I attended my first school appearance...Frederick Law Olmstead Academy -South! I had a wonderful time and I know my mom did in particular...as I looked over when I was signing autographs I notice that so was she! Everyone kept asking her if she was a Miss America. She said no, but they all wanted a picture and autograph of her anyway!! HA HA as we left she told me that she was going to start coming with me more often ;) While I was there I was promoting my personal platform Pay It Forward, self-esteem, career choices, and beginning my role as the Official Ambassador for the Girls Know How book series in which was promoted at MAOT. Girls Know How is a fictional series of fun, entertaining chapter books that encourage readers ages 8 to 12 to explore and pursue the career of their dreams. All the children touched my heart in some way. I feel like God had me at the school for a certain purpose and that purpose was to spend time with one little girl in particular who I was told had terminal cancer . I was so thankful that I could be there with her to put a smile on her face just as she did mine. Next I attended Crusin' for a Cure at Laurel Lake. This event helped raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. My second dad/bff, Terry was the auctioneer for the event and always pumps the crowd up! Until Coach Calipari showed up and stole his attention ;) I was so excited that he could be there to help support the event! Not to mention he really pumped me up for Basketball Season!! OOH C-A-T-S...CATS! CATS! CATS!