BY FAR THE BEST PHOTO IN MY UNIVERSE. I cannot express how amazing it was to be crowned in the #missvivalasvegas competition. I have never seen this photo until this evening! I am assuming that I am looking at my friends and freaking out in this photo. This was one of my first, truly memorable surprises in life...and yes I sleep next to my trophy. All of the hard work, blood, sweat, tears, and support that went into this moment can never be appreciated enough. From a terribly teased, hopeless teenager to a pinup queen, I like to remind those around me that anything is possible. My mama always told me that if you can see it, you can be it. Positive energy and positive affirmations can lead you into the right direction. Surround yourself in a positive light and see what happens. Work for it. Dream about it. Earn it, and afterwards pay it forward. Let a fellow weirdo know that it gets better. Life gets better. Respect will come your way...give them a reason to give it. Be that positive li...