Experience of a Lifetime.

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This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in Distinguished Young Women. There were 27 contestants and it was a tough competition. The girls were incredible and we created a bond I will never forget. Each girl was blessed with her own talent and confident that just glowed onstage. I walked into the competition knowing I wouldn't win because my scholastic score would not be within the top five. But I was blessed enough to win first in talent and first in fitness. Getting a total of $900 in scholarships. It was amazing to show my school and community my dancing abilities and my confidence onstage. Honestly it was a thrill to be onstage. Many ask if I'm disappointed in not winning... I don't hesitate to say no I'm not disappointed.. I am proud of myself and my accomplishments but I am even more proud to have the best representative to go compete in state. Not only do I have scholarship money but I have 26 new friendships I didn't have before. This is a general statement you here from almost anyone you competes in any pageant type setting, but I can honestly say I developed new strong friendships. I even have a whole new level of confidence. Maybe I am just a performer, but if I could I would do the whole thing again.

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