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As I’ve spent the last few days reflecting on Miss Alabama week, I finally understand why people call it the best summer camp ever. 

Going into the week, I was nervous and honestly didn’t know what to expect, but what I found was a room full of women who inspired me, encouraged me, and quickly became friends I already miss more than I expected! 

There is something so special about getting to spend a week with 44 of your new closest friends, sitting in the dressing room laughing until you cry over the most random stories, helping each other get ready, sharing every hairstyle and makeup trick, and creating memories in moments you never expected to matter so much.

I think Evie said it best: you will never understand Miss Alabama week until you live it. And I’ve never heard anything so true! 

I’m incredibly honored to have received the American Heart Association Scholarship Award after raising $1,470 for heart health advocacy and to tie with my new best friend Grace for the Non-Finalist Interview Award, an award that meant so much to me & to share it with someone so special is such an honor! 

But more than any award, what I’ll remember most is getting to celebrate each other. Waiting by the stage doors to cheer for our friends after they competed, hugging them when they walked off stage, and knowing they would be waiting there cheering just as loudly for us.

Alabama opened its arms and let me call it home these last two years, and this week reminded me just how grateful I am for that.

I already miss this week and these girls more than I can explain, but I’m thankful for every laugh, every conversation, every late night, and every moment that made this experience what it was. Thank you to everyone who sent flowers, gifts, prayers, and showed up for me this week. I couldn’t have done this without you!! This year isn’t over yet and I’m so grateful I still get to continue this journey as your Miss Mobile Bay! ❤️🥹

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