Turning 25 with Twenty One Pilots
To be honest, I’d always envisioned being incredibly successful by the time I turned twenty-five. I don’t know why I thought I’d have it all figured out now, but five years ago I was pretty confident...
View ArticleDear 2013…
Dear 2013, I didn’t know what to make of you when I first met you as a disco ninja. I’d never spent an evening dressed in a mirror-covered costume before, frolicking about a party. It was my first...
View ArticlePageant Girl Problems
In my last week as the reigning Miss Nevada United States, I busted my butt to do as MANY appearances as I could. My logic went as follows: If my sash wasn’t RATTY and DISGUSTINGLY FILTHY with makeup,...
View ArticleWhen The Reign Ends
As all good and uncertain things do, my reign as Miss Nevada United States finally came to an end. Turns out they only give it to you for a year, regardless of how impressive you were as queen. Also,...
View ArticleInternal Conflict & Decision Making
I drummed my fingers against the table, surveying the break room full of models. Another convention. Another day. I was once again working for another client for another paycheck, counting down the...
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