Hey everyone, I'm Taylor Stronski, current Miss Teen Claresholm, Alberta and finalist for Miss Teen Canada-World 2009 being held in Toronto, Ontario! I'd like to start my first blog by telling you a bit about my experiences thus far and how I got into the pageant.
I had always loved watching pageants on T.V but never really imagined myself actually being up on that stage modelling a beautiful evening gown, or strutting the runway in a bathing suit. All that changed the first time I seen the advertisement for Miss Teen Canada-World on facebook. Standing at 5-4" I am not a very tall girl and at first I thought this might be a problem, but after visiting the site( www.missteencanadaworld.com) I was excited to see that there was no height requirement! Better yet, I loved the idea that this pageant was based on beauty from the inside out, proudly promoting the phrase, " Be Your Own Kind Of Beautiful". I sent in my application and prayed that I would be one of the amazing Albertan girls chosen for the chance to stand out and make a difference.
That moment arrived on Febuary 21st and 22nd when I was chosen to compete at the Miss Teen Alberta-World Pageant. I had the chance to learn how to dance from a famous coreographer, recieved lessons on how to walk, interview skills, and I met a group of fantastic girls of whom I have created new friendships with. The Pageant show consisted of evening gown, swimwear, and public speaking where you told the judges and audience what your platform is. Of course, I can't forget the most excting part of the pageant....the CROWNING!! I remember waiting nervously, until my name was called. It was the most amazing feeling ever.
Since the pageant I have been hard at work promoting my platform of a healthy and active lifestyle by helping to recruit girls for the school softball team, being the team captain and fundraising for the Relay for Life Cancer run coming up in June, and fundraising for the Free the Children Charity. I have also made appearances and signed autographs at Bells and Bows Bridal shop in Lethbridge, Alberta for graduation events.
Being a Miss Teen Canada-World finalist has been such a great experience this far and i am so glad that I got into it. It has been a life changing experience so far and will continue to be as the national pageant gets closer, and as I continue my reign as Miss Teen Claresholm, Alberta 2009. I will proudly represent my town, my province, and my country in July.
Please stay tuned! I have so much more planned for the end of may and the month of June!
~Taylor Stronski, Miss Teen Claresholm, Alberta and Miss teen Canada-World finalist 2009
