Please keep your televisions set to the MLB Network and your favorite local news stations tomorrow at 3pm as they stream live coverage of the Cal Ripken Little League World Series. I am so excited to not only hang out with the Ripkens and throw out the first pitch, but also meet the sport's future superstars!
For details about this weekend's events, visit the official Ripken Baseball website:
http://worldseries.ripkenbaseball.com/
Miss Jr. Teen Maryland United States Tiara Smith had the pleasure of throwing out the first pitch at one of the opening games last weekend-- to read about her day, follow her blog! http://missjrteenmd09.blogspot.com/
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Art in the City 2009
Mark your calendars for the following event, proudly hosted by a friend and sponsor Jeff Martin, Thursday September 10. The third annual event will be a gathering of over 2,000 special guests, vendors and supporters of the arts. In addition to being a great networking event, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For more information, please visit the Art in the City website: http://www.artinthecity2009.com/
For more information, please visit the Art in the City website: http://www.artinthecity2009.com/
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Bomb.com
The Bomb.com-- no it's not the url to my new website, but my favorite Radiah-ism, aka my sister queen and Ms. Maryland US 2009. In our first appearance together since Nationals in Las Vegas...
Monday, August 10, 2009
USO Operation Care Package
The Maryland delegation and I were invited by the USO to assist in Operation Care Package at BWI. USO-Metro is a private non profit organization that contrary to popular believe receives no funding from the federal, state or local governments. As a service to those who serve our nation, they provide such services as operating airport lounges (the largest in the area is at BWI), emergency housing, family support centers, food assistance, hospital servics and other programs in the area's military communities.
The care packages are stuffed with essentials such as toilet paper and qtips, snacks as well as entertainment (i.e. magazines) at the only warehouse of its kind in Ft. Belvoir, VA. If you are in that area I highly recommend volunteering at the warehouse. The response from the troops, men and women of every age, from various parts of the nation and all possessing a deep passion for service, was extraordinary.
To be honest, I was scared to strike up conversation. My first instinct when chatting with someone at the airport is "Where are you headed?" But I already knew, most were going to Afghanistan. But they were the ones that looked so warm and welcomed the dialogue.
Can't wait to volunteer with them again. Photos below are of my sister queens at the USO lounge and checking in with Captain Steve Bursick from Davis Monthan AFB in AZ and friends. What more can I say but "Thank you."
The care packages are stuffed with essentials such as toilet paper and qtips, snacks as well as entertainment (i.e. magazines) at the only warehouse of its kind in Ft. Belvoir, VA. If you are in that area I highly recommend volunteering at the warehouse. The response from the troops, men and women of every age, from various parts of the nation and all possessing a deep passion for service, was extraordinary.
To be honest, I was scared to strike up conversation. My first instinct when chatting with someone at the airport is "Where are you headed?" But I already knew, most were going to Afghanistan. But they were the ones that looked so warm and welcomed the dialogue.
Can't wait to volunteer with them again. Photos below are of my sister queens at the USO lounge and checking in with Captain Steve Bursick from Davis Monthan AFB in AZ and friends. What more can I say but "Thank you."
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Maryland Fashion Week
In addition to networking with top local designers, mingling with the models and taking advantage of the pre-show hordourves, I spent some quality time with my beautiful Jr Teen Tiara (and mom, hey Angie!) as we took part in some of this week's Maryland Fashion Week showcases!
The most hilarious part of tonight, our second event of the week, was between designers when the host announced that there were two celebrities from the audience. I pick my head up from reading the program booklet and looked at Tiara with excitement about who was watching the show! WE WERE! Haha. Insert lights and cameras on us here. Another couple of designers later we were lured onto the stage to show 'em why we won the crowns, aka rip the runway.
The most hilarious part of tonight, our second event of the week, was between designers when the host announced that there were two celebrities from the audience. I pick my head up from reading the program booklet and looked at Tiara with excitement about who was watching the show! WE WERE! Haha. Insert lights and cameras on us here. Another couple of designers later we were lured onto the stage to show 'em why we won the crowns, aka rip the runway.
Photos below are of us walking the red carpet, backstage with featured designer, Afua Sam for Studio D Maxsi and musical guest Carmen.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland P.A.V.E. Camp, continued
For me, today was about personal growth. A few highlights and things I learned from the campers, counselors and myself...
- As a follow up to my presentations yesterday, I was approached by a few girls who attended the nutrition workshops who said, "you've inspired me to eat healthier." It felt great to know that my message was not only valid but was delivered in a manner that reached them. That alone could have been the end of my day but there was much more to go!
- I realized that I cannot out-hoola-hoop a pre teen or teen, and I'm ok with that!
- On a similar note, no one believes I am in fact 26 years old. Remember to keep identification handy for proof purposes.
- So many of the older campers said they looked forward to turning 14 when they could become counselors and give back to the program they benefited from. Volunteering truly is one of those gifts that continues to inspire!
- I was asked by several of the campers whether or not I would attend next year's camp. When I responded by saying I would come just as "Miss Nicole" and not "Miss Maryland," they were just as thrilled. Although the title is what essentially got me in the door with the Girl Scouts this first time around, a genuine enthusiasm and desire to open yourself up to new challenges is a much bigger prerequisite to being a part of their world.
- There is great confidence and courage to be gained from overcoming fears-- I climbed to the top of a rockwall today. I know Jacob recorded it on his i-phone...I am anxiously Google-ing myself and waiting for a youtube video to come up in the search results!
Photos below are of me with the Howard County Fire Department, at the top of the rock wall and two of my fave counselors (aka Bright Nite).
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