Unapologetic

Okay, I know I know, a lot of my recent blogs have been super serious. So today to lighten it up a little I want to share one of my all-time-favorite quotes with you!  When I was young I read a quote that said "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor". Those words have stuck with me ever since I read them! The older I've gotten and the more I've thought about it the more sense it has made to me. For me it means a lot of things, but the most important thing it means to me is that it can help you bring light and positivity to any situation. It doesn't matter how rough life gets, the struggles make you stronger. The best part is that it's so very true.  Remember...anything you go through makes you a stronger, better person. Give Hebrews 6:19 a read today! :)  xoxo - Emma 

I've tried to write a blog for the last 2 weeks. I've tried and tried, but nothing I would write made much sense. There's something that's weighed so very heavy on my heart and mind for a while now, so I thought I'd take that inspiration and write about it. Here goes nothing... Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." This Bible verse has been my rock and place that I turn to when I struggle with what I thought was the plans and direction for my life. The last month of my life has been one of great realization and a huge lesson of putting all of my trust in God. Sometimes we have to learn the hard way, I suppose. Nevertheless, no matter who you are, or what your situation is, the most comforting thing to know is that The Creator of the universe has a plan for you. There's a purpose for you. His knowledge is far better than ours. So, even though it's incredibly difficult to trust what...

The crown does not define you. You define the crown. You are what people remember when they see a crown. You represent. That is why your attitude, the way you react, speak, and carry yourself are incredibly important. Don't take it for granted, being a representative. There are people who would give anything to be in your shoes. Act effortlessly, give your time passionately, try hard, love yourself, know your beauty inside and out. Take each opportunity and run with it. When it's all said and done and the crown isn't yours anymore you'll be left with a happy heart, a better you, and life lessons you'll cherish forever. I am who I am because of those four sparkly points. And people ask me why I love the Miss America Organization...