Miss Orem 2010's LAST POST

Friends, Family, and Followers,

Although I still have 2 more weeks til the Miss Orem pageant, I wanted to make sure I'd have time to write a last post since these next 2 weeks are going to be pretty busy!

First off, I want to THANK EVERYONE for helping me along this wonderful journey. THANKS to family, friends, Kim, Elisa, Committee, Royalty, City Council, Mark, Pat, Heather, and about 100 other people who made my year as Miss Orem absolutely glorious. (Note to Kim- Kim, this isn't my farewell letter. haha).

Tomorrow will make it one year as Miss Orem, and that's hard to believe! This year has been glorious yet challenging. Here are 3 things I've learned as Miss Orem:

1. The worth of a soul: one soul is of more value than the wealth of the world. And I believe that. If everyone realized their own worth AND the worth of others, we would have no hate, envy, lust, or greed. Not convinced? Exhibit A: Little girls. When I go to schools around Utah I always make sure to give the girls (and even boys:) a chance to try on my crown. In that moment in which the crown touches her head, the little girl's face glows because she feels like royalty. And she is. In that moment when I have the awesome opportunity to see these girls getting a glimpse of how much they really are worth, I see greatness. Not to forget the boys, they are also worth SO MUCH, but putting a crown on their heads just brings giggles :)

2. Importance of Service. This past year I've had my share of heartache and disappointments, but the one thing that saved me was service. We all have a tendency to sit and complain or dwell on our rotten luck or our heartache, but when we do that we only bring ourselves and those around us down. Instead of feeling awful go and SERVE and I promise you that you'll feel loads better! Exhibit B: In early September I had experienced a huge disappointment that really brought my spirits down. Luckily I had a service event for Miss Orem scheduled to help out at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. That whole day I was focused on others, and I had no time to worry about my own problems. Service is the best cure for just about anything :)

3. Smile :). I'm happy to inform you that my cheeks are 50 percent stronger than last year, because this year as Miss Orem I've smiled a LOT! Try the following: Sit in your room and just smile for no apparent reason, just smile! Yup, you'll feel good :)

Again, THANK YOU, I truly do love you, and I pray that you'll never give up on yourself or on God. I'm onto the next adventure (Miss Utah)! Come what may and LOVE IT!

LOVE,

Bridget Kreis

Miss Orem 2010