Applebee's FUN-draiser!

Well, it happened! I have been so, so busy with every aspect of my life, blogging has, unfortunately, fallen to the wayside. However, Miss Brooklyn is still in the house! This past Saturday, I was joined by Joelle (MBOT), Claire Buffie (MNY), Hannah Wright (Miss Metropolitan) and Kim Cantoni (Miss Richmond County) for the Miss Brooklyn Applebee's Fundraiser. Tickets were sold for $10.00 and they included an entire pancake breakfast! All proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for the new Miss Brooklyn and Miss County Queen. We had some awesome ticket sales!

This fundraiser would not have been possible without all of these AMAZING ladies as volunteers! They were there bright and early to serve the guests who are proud supporters of the Miss Brooklyn Organization! Thank you, ladies! Although Claire and I see each other often, we had a blast catching up with Hannah and Kim on what they have been doing since Miss New York! It was no nice to chat about life, school, happenings and even boys! Haha After the breakfast, we all made our way to DSW for a little shoe shopping adventure and even a picture. DSW is an official sponsor of the Miss America Organization. Thank you DSW!!After our Applebee's event, Claire, Hannah and Kim were able to attend the Relay for Life at the World Financial Center Atrium where they were able to join forces with The Mixx to raise awareness for cancer (Read Claire's Blog Here . Unfortunately, since I'm on a mad hunt for a new apartment, I had appointments (that eventually were canceled) to check out some new places. It was a long day!

Now for the sad part.

I am sad. I am officially REALLY sad that my reign as Miss Brooklyn is coming to an end. Next weekend, we will crown the NEW Miss Brooklyn and also another title Miss County Queen!! As I will be competing in Miss County Queen, I will not be able to relinquish my title officially, but I will be there tapping my little toosh off to try and gain another chance to win Miss NY next year!

If you would like to come out to support me, buy some tickets!

Hope all of you are well!!

Mal

Queens in Kings....Coney to be Exact

Today is the 4th of July! Most people would be spending this day outside with "fun in the sun" in honor of our country's freedom from Great Britain, but not me. Nope! I did that yesterday with the amazing Keelie Sheridan (Miss Greater NYC) and Claire Buffie (the new Miss NY 2010). With combined efforts we had everything from tortilla chips and quacamole to hummus and wheat wraps- not to mention blueberries, blackberries, watermelon and veggies! We spent the much needed day off lounging on the beaches of Coney Island together. It was a blast! Although some of our conversation was "girlie," a majority of it was based on the Miss NY Org. It was great to see the current Miss NY really seeking our advice on how we think the organization can grow as whole and also how we can all work together to see that happen. I am so grateful for this experience in the MNY pageant and the wonderful opportunity to meet these amazing women. It was clear, after yesterday, that the three of us are so passionate about what this program has to offer each young woman... each of us has such a unique perspective and it was awesome to bring the three of them together and really be able to brainstorm for what's to come.After the beach, Claire and I were able to meet up with Jackie Holmes (Miss Manhattan) to do a late birthday celebration at a DELICIOUS Mexican restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. How amazing is it that we were all able to find these friendships through the Miss America Organization?! This is what the organization is about... finding the balance of personal gain and friendships. MNY/MAO is so much more than a pageant or competition- it's a life-changing opportunity to find yourself and grow through comradery and friendships as well. I am so proud to know each of these women and I look forward to hopefully spending many years to come laughing around restaurant tables in NYC or completely frying on the beaches on Coney Island.

I can't wait for next weekend!!


Mallory

Miss New York- The Aftermath!

Joelle and I after the Miss NY's Outstanding Teen Pageant where she also finished 1st Runner-up!

Oh my goodness! I think I am finally rested! Today is the first day I was able to sleep late and it was fantastic! What a wonderful week I had in Albany and I could not be more proud to announce Claire Buffie, Miss Southeast NY, as the new MISS NEW YORK 2010!!! Finishing first runner up was quite the honor! I left with a little over $4,000.00 in scholarship money to put towards school! THAT is amazing and will certainly be helpful in the coming months as I decide where and what school that I would like to attend!
Claire and I, along with a few others, had a GREAT week together hanging out and enduring rehearsals. I had the most amazing experience- one that I will treasure forever. The week was full of many exciting activities, some of which I was able to tell you briefly about in my last post. Also, congratulations to Ali Stroming, Miss New York's Outstanding Teen! Ali is a BEAUTIFUL ballet dancer and young woman as well. She will surely make the state of New York proud at Miss America's Oustanding Teen in August!

By Saturday night, my feet were killing me, but I was so happy to have had such a wonderful week with so many amazing ladies! One of my favorite people of the week, though, was Mrs. Diane. I'm sure that all of the girls can attest that she was the most loving, motherly figure for all of us during our stay! All of the directors and board members made the week so relaxed and fun- I truly could not have asked for more.

Now on to more appearances! As listed before, on July 11th hopefully a few of us will be on a Princess and Pirate kiddie cruise around Manhattan! Following that, on the 25th, Joelle and I will be making a huge appearance at the Brooklyn Cyclone's Game. I am SUPER stoked about both of those! As of now, I still have not heard back from Boys and Girls Club or Girls Inc., but I am certainly trying. Keelie gave me some great advice about how to get through...so hopefully that will work out soon.

Along with my Miss Brooklyn agenda, I have decided I am ready to splash into the land of the entertainment industry! So... if anybody knows anyone, let me know. I am ready! I went on my first audition yesterday for Celebrity Cruise lines- let's keep our fingers crossed!

Love you all and THANK YOU for all of your support!

Mal Pal Little Gal