First Post!

I have never been a blogger before, but I decided that it's about time.  I am starting a couple new phases in my life, so why not start a blog too! 

A couple weeks ago, I graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a BA in Psychology.

I cannot believe that my four years of college are already over!  I am so thankful for that time in my life and it's true that so far, those four years have been the best four years of my life.  However, I am so excited for what is coming up next!

I moved to Hot Springs, AR the same day I graduated, and I'm still getting settled in to my new apartment.  I am living with my dog, Skipper.  She is a labradoodle and gives me a reason to get out of my apartment since she has to get exercise multiple times a day.

Now, the real reason I am starting this blog is because of an incredible opportunity I have coming up in about 46 days.  I am competing for the title of MISS ARKANSAS!  My personal platform is: "Get Fit: Stay Busy and Active".  It is so important to start healthy habits at a young age and re-establish healthy habits as adults.  I have been learning to do this myself as I am eating healthy food and learning portion sizes.  This is something that we can do at any point in our life and it is never too late to start!

Michelle Roberts took my headshots, and we just had a blast!  She is such a talented photographer and obviously enjoys what she does. 

I am just so excited to represent Hot Springs and the surrounding areas at the Miss Arkansas pageant on July 14-20!!