When I signed up for this
pageant back in August I knew I wanted to win. My mom was always telling
me everything happens for a reason. When I arrived at the pageant, I
knew I was happy to be there and I would be happy
with whatever the outcome was because I was trying my best. When I
walked out on stage for crowning I thought, "This is it. Now I get to
see if I won or not." We lined up holding each other's hands and waited.
The emcee said, "The next Jr. Miss Teen North
Dakota International 2018 is, Contestant number....(this is when I was
thinking, please say number 4!) 4, Jocelyn Birklid! "Whaaaaa" the
audience yelled. I immediately started crying with joy. As I looked out
into the audience, I couldn't see anyone because
of the bright lights. I thought, "Oh my gosh, this isn't happening!
Thank you so much!" Dad walked out behind me with the crown and Alexis
with the clips while Wiljar and Angelina put the sash on me. When Dad
came up to me he said, "I'm so proud of you Jocey,"
and patted me on the back. I kept on crying. The crown was put on my
head and I waved to the audience and judges. The same thing happened to
Paris, Emalee, Laura, and Jamie. They had tears of joy and we all hugged
each other and congratulated one another.
All the while, I kept thinking it was a dream. I can't say how amazing
it was to be apart of this and I have been thanking God for this moment
ever since it happened. The best part was my dad being there with me on
the stage and giving me my crown.
Giving Back with Love,
Jocelyn Birklid
Miss Pre Teen North Dakota International 2018