For my very first appearance as Miss Kansas City, I spent one weekend going around to my family, friends, and favorite businesses in Kansas City to sell salute pages in the Miss Missouri program book. I am very excited to say that I have sold five so far, and that was with just one visit! A big thank you goes out to Barry Road Dental Group, Roxanne's Cafe, Worth Harley Davidson, Miser's Sports, Watercolors High Fashion, my Delta Delta Delta sorority, and my family.
Roxanne and me. My usual meal: Medium biscuits
and gravy and a cinnamon roll the size of a basketball.
Best food in Parkville, I guarantee it!
My next extravaganza was a visit to McDonald's on Barry Road to support and raise funds for Hawthorn Elementary School at McTeacher night. The staff of Hawthorn and I were to work as McDonald's employees so Hawthorn could receive 20% of the profit made that night. The place was packed with kids, families, and the staff of Hawthorn. Having to work behind the scenes at the cash register, the window, and preparing food was a much different story than I expected. I never realized how much goes into making the whole process run smoothly, and I take my hat off to all of the workers at McDonald's that do this on a regular basis. I believe my favorite part of the night, though, was when a mother pointed me out to her son, about four years old, and said, "Look, honey, there's a pretty princess," and he replied with a frown, "I don't like princesses!" That absolutely was the icing on the cake to a wonderful, hilarious night, and I am so thankful that I helped Hawthorn Elementary raise about $800.
After that fun-filled visit, I celebrated National CMN Pancake Day at IHOP with some of my local queen friends! The day was spent flipping pancakes, serving guests, and of course, promoting Children's Miracle Network. The IHOP in Columbia had a great turnout, and I was surprised by a special guest!
My lovely boyfriend came to surprise me!
That Saturday, I then traveled back to Kansas City to start out the day by raising funds for Children's Miracle Network. I collected money with my big sign in downtown Kansas City where the annual Car Show was being held. It was a great opportunity because so many people were happy to help. I met so many wonderful individuals who truly made my day with their stories.
One lady told a story of how her son died in Children's Mercy Hospital. A pastor came by and dropped in a large amount of money along with some kind words of encouragement. The janitor came by and continuously complimented me on my work while telling me about her family and how proud she was of them. Many young, adorable children came by with a dollar or two so I would take a picture with them. A group of men from London and a few men from the Czech Republic came by and asked me for directions as well as who I was and what I was doing, (we ended up giving them the wrong directions by accident, ha!). Another man came up and we talked for a good half an hour about how he used to work in my sorority house and all of the wonderful things about Mizzou. My most favorite moment of the day, though, was when a family passed by, and the little boy in the family saw me, ran over, dug his allowance out of his pocket, and gave me all that he had.
It is amazing how so many selfless, giving people and all of the little things, the casual conversations, the little gestures of love, the friendly smiles, the words of encouragement, and the prayers can make someone's day. I am blessed to have experienced all of those moments in one little hour and a half. It makes me so proud to be from Kansas City and especially to hold the title of Miss Kansas City.
At the end of the hour and a half, Kansas City and I raised $150 for Children's Miracle Network, success!
That evening, I helped out with my old school district's High School After Prom auction fundraiser. Go Park Hill South Panthers! The night was so much fun, and Megan McWilliams, Miss Kansas City's Outstanding Teen, and I spent the evening selling leis, modeling auction items, socializing with all of the parents and employees of the district, and of course, eating lots of Sonic ice cream they provided! Yum! I know the kids of Park Hill and Park Hill South will be ecstatic with the outcome of their After Prom, thanks to the volunteerism of many employees and the donations from many parents! I cannot thank you all enough for putting this together, and for giving so much of yourselves so your kids can have a fun, safe place to go after prom!
Megan and I :)
Modeling Earrings
Family friends
The heads and tails game. So funny!
Whew! After many very delightful appearances and unforgettable experiences, I am ready to study hard for my exams coming up these next couple of weeks. I cannot wait for many more appearances to come, and for all of the new opportunities in store for me.
Love and blessings,
Alexis
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