This process has truly been the experience of a lifetime thus far, and we have only just
begun. From the first interview to days later when the phone rang, it all felt
so surreal, and that feeling continues.
The Sunday of
the final interview, I had butterflies in my stomach the entire day. However I
was kept busy lending a hand, helping my Dad at his work in the afternoon. As I was taking care of a customer, my cell phone rang. Luckily I was in the back room, because as I was told I was a
finalist I think I screamed so loud that everyone in the building heard me!
Everyone ran in to tell me to keep it down, and then they found out why I
couldnʼt contain myself anymore!
From that day
on, the excitement never ceased to end. And as we all met for the first time, I
had felt like we all had known one another already, these girls were the
farthest thing from strangers.
There was even more excitement when all the
girls met on the most beautiful spring morning amongst the tulips within Corning
Park for a press conference with Mayor Jennings. It seemed surreal, with all the
television cameras, newspapers, and photographers. However we didn't let our
nerves get the best of us, we all supported one another and offered advice and I
already feel like the five of us are very close friends. Each of these
intellectual women have nothing but the best to offer and I am extraordinarily
lucky to have the opportunity to work with such a great group of women, and am
looking forward to working with them and accomplishing great things. We have big
shoes to fill, but I am certain that we will be able to live up to that
expectation!
