Growing up, I thought I understood the meaning of the phrase "girl power." We hear it all the time; be strong, be confident, stand up for yourself, do whatever you set your mind to. Although this all still rings true, my understanding of "girl power" has changed over time. As I grew up a little, developed [...]
Category: Lifestyle
Que Sera, Sera
Whatever will be, will be. Lately, this has been a lesson I've dedicated a lot of time to. I recently turned 21, I just finished up my junior year of college, and I'm hitting the ground running in this game called young adulthood. Internships, resume building, job searching, graduation planning, big life decisions, pageants on pageants [...]
Thank You, Mom and Dad
Long time, no see, am I right?! In the midst of final exams, the college transfer process, and preparations for Miss Wisconsin in less than one month, my free time has been nearly nonexistent. However, I always preach that it's crucial to find time for yourself, which is why I'm taking a few moments to do [...]
New Year, New Outlook
We've heard it all before... "New year, new me! This year will be better than the rest!" I've never had a New Year's resolution, and to be completely honest, I think I'd cave by January 2nd. The typical "eat healthier" or "save money" or "exercise more often" goals tend to tick away quicker than the Times Square [...]
What I Learned After My Freshman Year of College
Transitioning from high school to college is one of the most significant changes a person will face in their lifetime. If you're naturally a nervous wreck like me, you can imagine the thoughts running through my head during the drive to campus on freshman move-in day. Will I like my roommate? What if I can't fit [...]
To Today’s 14 Year-Old Girls

Wow, times sure have changed. That's me in the pictures above. I was a 14 year-old high school freshman just five years ago. Skinny, awkward, innocent, and desperate for social acceptance just about sums up who I was. I had no idea where I was going, but it seemed like the overwhelming roller coaster we call [...]