Each year the Miss Delaware contestants are all assigned one or two little beauties to escort them in the evening gown competition. We call them our "Miss Delaware Little Sisters," and they are one of the best parts about Miss Delaware week. After I won my local title in August, Miss Coastal Bay, one of my judges, Alison Rae Funds, contacted me telling me she was thrilled for my year, and asking if I would have her daughter escort me. I absolutely love kids, and her daughter is probably the most beautiful little girl I've ever seen, maybe tied with my sister, but I'm biased ;) I gave Ava a call today while she was on her way to dance class, and hearing how excited she was for Miss Delaware absolutely melted my heart. The admiration and joy in her voice completely took a terrible day to a wonderful one. Just a few hours ago I was completely distraught over an exam, and then I had a moment like that, which completely changed my attitude. This all goes back to what I was saying in my last blog. Miss Delaware changes lives. Maria will tell you she's just super chill, but beyond that she is touching lives every day, everywhere she goes. Seeing that I have that kind of effect on a starry-eyed young girl as a local title holder was just what I needed to get back my positive attitude and my excitement for Miss Delaware. It's always nice to be reminded of why you're chasing your dreams, especially when they seem so far out of reach. I can't wait to meet up with Ava before Miss Delaware and talk shoes, dresses, and crowns, and for her to rock the stage with me on Friday night in the evening gown competition. She even told me she is coming to cheer me on the other nights of competition as well! Sometimes you just need a little push to get back in a positive mindset.
XOXOXO
Alyssa
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