Hello to all! May I say as I write this first blog post, I am so excited! My name is Tiffany Paul. I have been in the pageant world for about 2-3 years now. Lets start from the beginning!
In 2010, I helped my dad as the stage hand for the Miss Crosby-Ironton Pageant. It was such a blast and I fell in love with pageants from then.
In 2011, I competed in that same pageant and I loved the experience of having a little small town fame and being up on stage. As the pageant started I was so ready. I said my prayers throughout the night and I felt so prepped. I prayed that God would be shown more on stage than me. And I wanted to inspire others through God. That was quite successful. When It came time for the crowning, I was so ready. I didn't want any other crown on my head but the Miss Crosby-Ironton crown! I heard cheering and no new weight on my head. I was really depressed but through prayers and time I got over the hurt.
In 2012, I competed for the last time for Miss Crosby-Ironton. I prepped myself and did a little something extra. I held a fundraiser at my workplace for my platform organization, Operation Smile. I raised, thanks to God and my community, $1,321.25. I was so happy and blessed to make a difference. As the pageant night came, I was ready. I said my prayers and was ready to rock the stage. When it came time for crowning I was so nervous. As Miss Congeniality and Princess were crowned, I was really nervous because that was in the same position I was in a year before. And I heard cheering and again no new weight was on my head. I was so happy for the girls who captured the titles. Though I was a little bummed, I worked through it.
That night after the pageant was over, Vicki, a fantastic pageant buddy of mine, told me to check out the Miss Minnesota local pageants. So I did. I looked and found a new pageant being put on called Miss Northern Lakes. I prepped and competed on October 13, 2012. As that day came upon us, I was set to have fun and make new friends. I loved that day and will not forget the fantastic memories made. As it came time for crowning I was so nervous. I was clenching the poor gals hand next to me, who is a great friend of mine! Name was called and it was not mine. I was so happy though for the girls crowned. I had a blast and loved the experience.
I did not know where to go after that in my pageant life. I tried looking for new pageants to do in the Miss America system. I couldn't find any that would work for me. But then, thanks to my pageant consultant Tammy, I found out about the Miss Minnesota International Pageant.
I looked up the pageant and loved the concept and what they were about. So I sent in my information one time and waited for a response. I didn't get one for awhile. So then I emailed them again to get their attention. Not to long after I received an application to represent my county. I was so excited I filled it out and sent it in the same day. Then I waited quite awhile and emailed them to hear when I could possibly hear something back. Then I received an email back and it sounded like I got the title. I had to wait to let everyone know on Facebook and such.
So today I am so blessed and happy to say I am your new Miss Crow Wing County International 2014! I am proud to serve and represent you well at the Miss Minnesota International Pageant on March 8th, 2014! And that is my birthday, BONUS! Haha! Follow my blog to hear the latest on what I am up to and whats going on.
Thank you to God first and foremost for the amazing blessing He gave me by blessing me with this title.
Until then, I will talk to you later!
God Bless,
Tiffany Paul
Your Miss Crow Wing County International 2014 :)
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