She's beauty & she's grace

Yesterday I watched my friend from middle school represent Oklahoma in the Miss America competition. Alex & I danced together from 7th to 9th grade & let me tell you, this gal has a heart of laughter & funk : )

To prep for the big event, Mr. Fleece & I watched Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality, perhaps one of the wittiest non-rom-com comedies there ever was. Gracie Hart says it well - 

Kathy Morningside: New Jersey, as you know, there are many who consider the Miss United States Pageant to be outdated and anti-feminist. What would you say to them?

Gracie Hart:I would have to say - I used to be one of them. And then I came here and I realized that these woman are smart, terrific people who are just trying to make a difference in the world. And we've become really good friends. I mean, I know we all secretly hope the other one will trip and fall on her face, and - wait a minute, I've already done that! And for me this experience has been one of the most rewarding and liberating experiences of my life. 

Miss Oklahoma won the preliminary swimsuit fitness & lifestyle competition & made the top 10! Way to go, girl!

Miss New York ended up winning the competition. 

 

I liked her performance for the talent portion. 

Makes me want to find more occasions to wear a gorgeous gown,

SJW