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The Beginning of the End: Farewell Photoshoots
It's that time of year when state titleholders are doing their final photoshoots and the beginning of the end starts to really feel real....
annika-wooton
Apr 4, 20234 min read


29 Things for 29 Years
Last night, I had one of those "oh my god, I'm going to be T W E N T Y N I N E" moments where I didn't totally know how to process it....
annika-wooton
Mar 28, 20238 min read


My First Speed Painting: I Painted In Front of My Entire High School with No Practice
The first time I picked up a paintbrush to paint live onstage, my entire high school was watching. Let's rewind a little bit... I've been...
annika-wooton
Mar 6, 20236 min read


PRK Eyeball Surgery Update: From Sobbing at the Pharmacy to New and Improved Vision
I've dreamt of getting LASIK eye surgery ever since I can remember. My dad had it done and was literally golfing the next day - so I...
annika-wooton
Jan 30, 202311 min read


Surprising Miss America 2023 Recap: Admiring the Year from Afar
Surprising Miss America 2023 Recap: Admiring the Year from Afar
annika-wooton
Jan 5, 20239 min read


How to Cheer for the Girl Who Beat You
One of my favorite things during Miss America week is seeing all the supportive posts on social media hyping up our girl with...
annika-wooton
Dec 12, 20225 min read


Mean Girl Energy
If you were born in the last five decades, you hopefully remember the movie “MEAN GIRLS,” the classic where we follow Regina George as...
annika-wooton
Nov 28, 20226 min read


Dear Forevers: It’s Complicated.
Before we get started, I want to say that I started writing this blog after several conversations with Formers (Forevers) where I was...
annika-wooton
Nov 4, 20224 min read
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