Beauty pageants never were my "thing".
The thought of parading around on stage in a gown or bathing suit so someone can judge my appearance always seemed too shallow.
Yet, here I sit on the couch, watching the Miss America pageant.
I'm not really sure why. In fact, when The Man called tonight, he laughed at me.
I know that these are 52 well-rounded, intelligent women. I just wish there was a better way to showcase their depth.
I was still drawn to watching it tonight for some strange reason.
And, just like the Inauguration earlier this week, it's larger than life.
And purely American.
Ehh. What can I say? I've been feeling a little pride in our country this week.
Maybe it's because I've been digging into my new role as FRG Lead Volunteer for my husband's unit. I have a lot to learn about Family Readiness Groups (FRG), but I'm excited to jump in. I am excited to give a little of my time to our Soldiers - to help them know that their families are taken care of.
I won't ever be Miss America. The Presidency is probably out of my league. But someone has some confidence in letting me take care of some of America's VIPs.
Ehh, yeah, maybe a bit of American pride is pouring out of me...
The thought of parading around on stage in a gown or bathing suit so someone can judge my appearance always seemed too shallow.
Yet, here I sit on the couch, watching the Miss America pageant.
I'm not really sure why. In fact, when The Man called tonight, he laughed at me.
I know that these are 52 well-rounded, intelligent women. I just wish there was a better way to showcase their depth.
I was still drawn to watching it tonight for some strange reason.
And, just like the Inauguration earlier this week, it's larger than life.
And purely American.
Ehh. What can I say? I've been feeling a little pride in our country this week.
Maybe it's because I've been digging into my new role as FRG Lead Volunteer for my husband's unit. I have a lot to learn about Family Readiness Groups (FRG), but I'm excited to jump in. I am excited to give a little of my time to our Soldiers - to help them know that their families are taken care of.
I won't ever be Miss America. The Presidency is probably out of my league. But someone has some confidence in letting me take care of some of America's VIPs.
Ehh, yeah, maybe a bit of American pride is pouring out of me...
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The Miss America pageant was on and I missed it? I also, for some unknown reason, enjoy watching those as well...even though you're right: it seems incredibly shallow. I didn't know you were the FRG Lead Volunteer! Go you! And nice picture of my husband's brother ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL. We should have watched it together and let the bros hang out!!
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