Crowning Moments!!!
Happy Holidays!! I hope everyone is enjoying their time off
from school and/or work. I know I’m super pumped to have a week off to enjoy
with my family and friends. In case you don’t already know, my name is Olivia
Naylor, and as of December 3rd I am your new Miss Teen ND
International!! The feeling has finally started to sink in, and the initial
shock has slowly worn off. That’s not to say that every emotion I felt that
night can’t be recalled, because at any given time I can think back to that night
and vividly remember my crowning moment. I was standing in a line at the front
of the stage, along with eight other lovely ladies. I remember hearing the
announcer reveal the first and second runners up, and then I remember hearing
him announce contestant #4 as your new Miss Teen ND International. I looked
around and no one was stepping forward... I then heard someone shout my name
from the crowd and another person started ushering me to the front of the
stage, where Emily, Stacy, and Shelle proceeded to pin a crown on my head. I
was in complete and total shock. I could not believe what was happening. I
remember looking out to the audience and locating my family. I could see them
all, faces aglow, smiling up at me. I remember so many emotions overcoming me
in that one moment. I literally felt as if I was in a dream. Along with those
emotions came a sense of realization. It really hit me as I was standing on
stage that here I was being handed not only a crown and sash but I was being
handed an incredible opportunity to make a difference.
Now that you all have a little insight into what my crowning
moment consisted of, I want to take the chance to tell you a little more about
myself. I am the big sister to two awesome younger
brothers, Logan (15) and Dylan (12). I am currently a senior in High School. I am very involved
in my school. I am a member in multiple clubs and just this past fall I
finished up my senior volleyball season. One thing you should know about me is
that I like to keep busy; too much free time makes me antsy. This being said, I
am so excited to start my duties as Miss Teen ND International. I have no doubt
in my mind that this upcoming year is going to be life-changing and I am so
blessed to have been given the opportunity to represent the state of ND. I have
never felt more ready for something in my life, and I am so anxious to start
this new chapter.
I will leave you all with a little saying that seems to
coincide well with the holiday season. "This is my wish for you: peace of
mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you
and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill
your holidays!"
Happy Holidays
Olivia Naylor
