Good luck to all of the beautiful ladies competing for Miss Empire Rose / Miss Empire Star today! I wish I could be there to cheer you all on! Be you, show the judges what you are truly passionate about, put everything you have into your talent, and smile your biggest smile possible... and you're all bound to do great! I am looking forward to hearing how well each of you did and to having a new sister in the Miss NY family!
XO, Charlotte
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Paradigm Shift
I am currently taking a Leadership & Motivation class this spring semester and so far it has proven to be very useful in both analyzing and improving upon my behavior in those two areas. We are reading the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and I absolutely suggest picking up a copy to anyone and everyone! Today in class we talked about paradigms, the way in which you perceive the world, and paradigm shifts. I found that one particular story in this chapter struck a chord for me... So, I wanted to share it!
" Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead battleship and was on watch on the bridge as night fell. The visibility was poor with patchy fog, so the captain remained on the bridge keeping an eye on all activities.
Shortly after dark, the lookout on the wing of the bridge reported, "Light, bearing on the starboard bow."
"Is it stead or moving astern?" the captain called out.
Lookout replied, "Stead, captain," which meant we were on a dangerous collision course with that ship.
The captain then called to the signalman, "Signal that ship: We are on a collision course, advise to change course 20 degrees."
Back came a signal, "Advisable for you to change course 20 degrees."
The captain said, "Send, I'm a captain, change course 20 degrees."
"I'm a seaman second class," came the reply. "You had better change course 20 degrees."
By that time, the captain was furious. He spat out, "Send, I'm a battleship. Change course 20 degrees."
Back came the flashing light, "I'm a lighthouse."
We changed course."
The degree to which our mental maps accurately describe the territory does not alter its existence.
XO, Charlotte
" Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead battleship and was on watch on the bridge as night fell. The visibility was poor with patchy fog, so the captain remained on the bridge keeping an eye on all activities.
Shortly after dark, the lookout on the wing of the bridge reported, "Light, bearing on the starboard bow."
"Is it stead or moving astern?" the captain called out.
Lookout replied, "Stead, captain," which meant we were on a dangerous collision course with that ship.
The captain then called to the signalman, "Signal that ship: We are on a collision course, advise to change course 20 degrees."
Back came a signal, "Advisable for you to change course 20 degrees."
The captain said, "Send, I'm a captain, change course 20 degrees."
"I'm a seaman second class," came the reply. "You had better change course 20 degrees."
By that time, the captain was furious. He spat out, "Send, I'm a battleship. Change course 20 degrees."
Back came the flashing light, "I'm a lighthouse."
We changed course."
The degree to which our mental maps accurately describe the territory does not alter its existence.
XO, Charlotte
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Quotes
Today I read a few quotes that I found inspiring and thought I would share! What do these mean to you?
"If you want to be ahead of the competition, fearlessly be yourself"
"What defines you is who you are when no one is looking"
"The only thing that stops me from my highest potential is me. Today I will be bold and follow my bliss."
"If you want to be ahead of the competition, fearlessly be yourself"
"What defines you is who you are when no one is looking"
"The only thing that stops me from my highest potential is me. Today I will be bold and follow my bliss."
Sunday, February 27, 2011
And so it begins....
Yesterday marked the first day of my year-long journey as Miss Finger Lakes 2011. I am still at a loss for words in describing how blessed, honored, and excited I am for this new chapter in my life. I have been competing in MAO locals since I was 17, and the 5 years it took to get here was certainly worth the wait because I don't think this opportunity could have been presented to me at a better time! I can't apply the motto "good things come to those who wait" to my situation, but rather I can say good things come to those who persevere. Also, this has confirmed my belief that everything happens for a reason because each experience up to this point will prove to have been in preparation for me to represent the Finger Lakes organization and region to the very best of my ability!
On that note, I have big shoes to fill based on all of the incredible things that my predesesor Amy Valenti, Miss Finger Lakes 2010, accomplished during her year of reign but also in trying to match her level of genuineness, personality, kindness, and inspiration. In other words, hopefully Amy doesn't mind sticking around the Miss Finger Lakes family a little bit longer to show me the way!
On that note, I have big shoes to fill based on all of the incredible things that my predesesor Amy Valenti, Miss Finger Lakes 2010, accomplished during her year of reign but also in trying to match her level of genuineness, personality, kindness, and inspiration. In other words, hopefully Amy doesn't mind sticking around the Miss Finger Lakes family a little bit longer to show me the way!
To all the contestants in this year's pageant: When I say I absolutely did not expect to win, it's because every single contestant shined last night. I was lucky to have met so many new girls and to have spent the day with so many of my friends from the past years of competing in this pageant. I learned something new from each and every one of you that I will take with me and apply to my year of reign as well as my next level of competition... so thank you all for that! Another HUGE thank you for nominating me as one of the Miss Congeniality winners! I hope you ladies were able to comb out the "tease bump-its" in your hair that I gave you!
And so it begins... my year as Miss Finger Lakes 2011. I couldnt be more ready and I definitely couldnt be more excited.
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