Results - Miss Teen USA 2013

I had the absolute time of my life at Miss Teen USA! I feel so blessed to have gotten to represent the state that I love so much! It feels nice to be home though!  Although I do have to admit that I miss my new friends, the beach, and the palm trees so much already! I just want to congratulate my friend Cassidy Wolf on winning Miss Teen USA 2013! She truly deserves it, and she will be an amazing role model for teens around the country!  Congratulations sweetheart! I'm looking forward to following your journey! 

I was also blessed being voted Miss Congeniality! :) Words can't accurately describe how much this means to me! I completely, honestly, and truly adore every single one of the girls whom I had the pleasure of spending my week with. They represent each of their states flawlessly. I can honestly say that I made some of the best friends I have ever had. I love all of you girls! Time and distance can never tear us apart! :) We're pageant sisters forever, and we will always be the Miss Teen USA Class of 2013! :)

Last but not least, I want to thank God, my family, friends, and pageant family for all of the support, love, and encouragement throughout this incredible journey! :) Always go for your dreams, and never let anyone tell you that you can't accomplish something! God bless you all!

Miss Teen USA 2013

It is officially here! I leave in 3 days for Miss Teen USA 2013 at Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas! God truly is so good! I'd like to genuinely thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your continued love and support! I truly feel blessed to be representing such an amazing state! Thank you for your prayers, for voting for me at missteenusa.com, for all of the encouragement that you have graciously given, and for being the sweet individuals that you all are! If you'd like to watch me compete, it will be streamed LIVE on www.missteenusa.com at 7 PM Central time on August 9th for the Preliminary Competition, and on August 10th (same time and place) for the Final Competition as well as the crowning of Miss Teen USA 2013! I won't have any cell phone service since I'll be international, but I'll anxiously be waiting to talk to you all once I am back in the States! I am so excited for this amazing opportunity, and I want everyone to know that your dreams can come true if you're willing to put in the time, energy, and dedication! Don't let anyone hold you back! Thank you to my wonderful family, friends, relatives, & pageant family for supporting me throughout this entire journey! and....THANK YOU GOD FOR ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! :) You're my Rock, Jesus, and this is ALL for your glory, Lord! "For I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!" -Philippians 4:13. I pray I will make myself, my family, Nebraska, and my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ proud of me at Miss Teen USA! I know that I have done all that I can to prepare, so the rest is up to Him! I know He has His plan for my life already mapped out, so let God's perfect will be done! God bless you all! :)

Have a great day!

I just want to wish you all a great day today! :) God bless!

Miss Teen USA 2013 Fan Vote

The Miss Teen USA 2013 fan vote is still going on through August 10th, 2013!  You can vote 10 times a day per email address! The winner who ends up with the most votes receives an automatic spot in the Top 16 at Miss Teen USA! All you have to do is go to missteenusa.com, go to the "Contestant" tab at the top of the page, select 2013, and then scroll down to Nebraska! Thank you so much for your love and support! God bless you! 

Royal Image Autograph Signing

I had a wonderful time at the autograph signing at Royal Image Salon & Spa in Norfolk!  Thank you to Julie for organizing this successful event! She made it all happen!  She's so talented, and I loved getting to spend time with her! Also, thank you to my amazing Grandma who drove down to support me, and also thank you to my sister, Dad, & Mom for showing up and supporting me! :) I also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Brooklyn and Kim - you girls are so sweet! Thanks to everyone who showed up and supported me and the salon! :) It was definitely a fun night! God bless!