Looks Can Be Deceiving
There is an old saying that goes, “Don’t judge a book by its
cover”. This quote came to life when someone made the comment, “You look like a
million dollars,” while looking at my platform page. Honored, I thanked the
person who complimented me but then started to think. In that moment in time
while taking the picture for my platform page, I FELT like a million dollars,
yet, I didn’t pay a dollar to look the way I did. It just proves that you do
not need to be wealthy or spend a fortune to look beautiful. Jen Mauch, a former Mrs. North Dakota, allowed me to wear the beautiful Jovani in the
photo-shoot that is seen on my platform page.
I had never worn such a beautiful dress that cost so much and I didn’t
even have to pay a dollar. Without the help of Jen, sponsors, and other
anonymous donations, I wouldn’t get to look or feel like a million dollars. I
have been fortunate enough to have friends who are willing to borrow me dresses
for nationals as well as finding a very inexpensive Sherri Hill on eBay.
Without these donations and constant support, I would not be where I am today
and I would not be able to do the things I do. Although I may look like a
million dollars in a picture, does not mean I spent a million dollars to look
that way.
Yours truly,
Madison Johnson
Miss Teen North Dakota International 2014
