Every good thing must come to an end

WOW! It has been 1 year since I began writing on this blog. One year since my journey as Miss Teen Massachusetts- World began & my life quickly transformed from normal teenage high school student to the crazy, hectic, and wonderful life of a Massachusetts title holder. Reflecting back on everything I have experienced makes me realize how fortunate I am to have had life offer me this opportunity. I have met so many people, organizations, new friends, new family, and new memories that have forever shaped me & built me from a teenager to a young lady.

It just doesn't seem right leaving my reign without reminiscing about my year & everything I have accomplished with the most amazing people by my side.. so here it goes.

Favorite Appearance: This is a tough one because there has been SO many that have been incredible for different purposes. Volunteering at the Special Olympics last June taught me about a wonderful organization I have fallen so deeply in love with. Luckily a few weeks ago, I got the chance to volunteer yet again for a Special Olympics dance. Whether it was dancing with the athletes, chatting, or posing for pictures; they have shown me the meaning of living every day to it's potential. Fortunately, Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, and a good friend of mine Kay Tetrault asked me to participate in the Audi Best Buddies challenge with her this June. I LOVE these two organizations from the bottom of my heart, and just because my reign is ending doesn't mean my community involvement is!

Other then that, this year had given me the opportunity to build my platform, epilepsy awareness. My sophomore year in high school I was diagnosed with this disease, and after discovering I couldn't allow it to conquer me, I realized what I needed to do in order to spread awareness & funds. This year has given me the tools I needed to raise money for The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation & become their ambassador for Massachusetts. I will never forget the week of full of fundraising I had the opportunity to do in my own town with the help of my amazing sister queens Christine & Julia & somebody who has turned into such a great role model and friend, Jack Villamaino. I'm not with epilepsy, & will not stop until it receives the national awareness it needs & deserves. MAO.. here I come! ;)

As for my other appearances, I must say nothing was cooler then riding in parades with my sister queens by my side and getting a round full of applause while hearing faint "mommy look! a princess!" in the crowd. Or getting the chance to meet the New England Patriots & Adam Lambert! (Thank you Pro FM radio & Barbi Jo!) From meeting people to serve out country at the Air Show to participating in The Amazing Wish Race with other New England beauty queens, I have seen and done so much. These appearances are so much more then I could have ever expected and have let me develop on both a personal and social level.

The people I have gotten to met: Where to even begin - Debbi, Jane, Dana, Sydney, Christine, Julia, Anita, Christina, Monique, Brooke, Lindsay, Jasmine, Michelle, Keith, Jocelynn, Jack, Juilette, Bob, Dan, ect. ect. ect. (I'm thinking off the VERY top of my head.) THANK YOU! Every single person I have met has truly impacted me in more ways then one. Love all of you so so much!

Nationals! Ahh, what a crazy experience. This was truly the icing on the cake of being Miss Teen MA- World. Traveling to Houston, Texas (my second time on a plane, thanks for putting up with squeezing my hand Dana! ;) is such a memory. I met SO many absolutely beautiful girls in all of the states who I know all have amazing futures that lie ahead. Nationals was an unforgettable week that I will always cherish. Thank you Gaspar & the Miss Teen World organization for making the week so extravagant!

For the last time ever, thank you for reading my blog. Your support through this year has meant so much to me & I promise this is not the last you will hear of or see me. As for the future, the possibilities are endless, and there is so much in store for me. For a few updates, I hope to be transferring to Emerson College in Boston for my sophomore year. As for community service, I plan on the Best Buddies challenge this June, more epilepsy fundraisers, and a Relay for Life in June to support the amazing Jane Marshall! & as for pageant, Miss America Organization.. here I come! This is not the end for me, because when one door closes, another is always opening.

Thank you, thank you, thank you; for everyone's love & support! & for the girl who is crowned tomorrow - buckle up that seat belt, you are in for the absolute ride of your life!

-Your Miss Teen Massachusetts- World 2010
Tamara Sacharczyk! xoxo


PS: Anyone who would like to sponsor me for the Best Buddies Challenge, my goal is to raise $1650! PLEASE send an email to Tami4025@yahoo.com & I will direct you the rest of the way. It's a 20 mile bike ride and I will be a part of the team pedaling princesses! Your donations will mean so much to only me, but every child's who life you are giving to!

And the year continues!

The past few months have been full of hard work, fun, and extraordinary adventures during my reign. Being a college student makes balancing every aspect of my life a bit more difficult but also so incredible at the end of the day when I realize how many things I am accomplishing all at once.

I am proud to say the end of the first semester resulted in me making the Presidents List at The University of Hartford and ending with a 4.0. My first semester in college was a promising experience that has taught me you can achieve anything by giving your 110%. Although this might be my last semester at the University of Hartford, I am still enjoying every minute of it. Last weekend I visited Emerson College in Boston and absolutely fell in love with it. Not only is the campus comparable to a hotel, but the opportunities are experiences that would not be presented on any other campus. I have applied for the fall semester, so keep your fingers crossed!

As most of you know ever since my epilepsy diagnosis I have been extremely involved in The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation, fund raising, and anything that spreads knowledge about the disease to the public. Epilepsy is the reason why I began competing in pageantry and the reason why I will continue in the future. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to become a part of The Matty Fund. This foundation is Rhode Island based and created by the most kind and giving family I have ever met in my life. I attended their annual event, The Snow Globe Ball with Miss Teen New Hampshire- World, Christine Skorenko. The event consisted of a silent and open auction to raise money for the foundation. I had a blast and hope to continue working with The Matty Fund even when my reign comes to an end.

A couple of weeks before that event, I had an appearance for the Jarvis Green Foundation. This was definitely one of the highlights of my reign thus far. It was also a party for New England Patriots Player Jarvis Green, and I got to spend my evening with players of the New England Patriots. I also had the opportunity to be interviewed on NESN by sports reporter Harry Cicma and was featured on the Jarvis Green show on NESN television.

As months go by the reality that my reign is coming to an end is also approaching. Next week is the free workshop for all 2011 contestants competing for the titles of Miss Teen Massachusetts- World and Miss Teen Rhode Island- World. I am so excited to meet all of the contestants and introduce them to an experience that could lead to the most promising experience of their lives. I am so thankful for everything this given me and all of the doors it has opened. I cannot wait to see the 2011 queen experience the same luxuries and opportunities that I have.

Your Miss Teen Massachusetts- World
-Tamara Sacharczyk

Cheer's to a New Year!

Being back home for break feels absolutely incredible. Although I am in love with college, who would have thought that being surrounded my family and old friends could feel better? While leaving this semester with a 4.0, I was definitely ready for a break and to concentrate on my duties as Miss Teen Massachusetts- World.

I got to spend New Years Eve with my pageant family participating in an appearance. It took place at the Rhode Island Convention Center and was a masquerade ball. Along with Dana Buitta, we held a booth for the Free Your Mind Foundation. This foundation is based around anti bullying is now allowed to go school to school educating our adolescents on the danger of bullying. As the clock stuck 12 reality hit to what an amazing year 2010 has been to me. Being the reigning queen for Massachusetts brought more happiness then the memories of ten years put together. It has also more then anything inspired me to make the most out of every year that follows after it. I have so dreams and goals and although this title has definitely knocked more then a few out of the way, I still have so many accomplishments and challenged to look forward to. So here's to new beginnings, new memories, and another year full of making dreams come true. After all, we only live once right? We might as well do it right!

I have only two months left of my reign, which feels completely imaginary. I cannot believe that almost a year ago I was given this blessing and put on a roller coaster full of adventures. The brochures are being sent out and the search is on for the next Miss Teen Massachusetts- World. To any girl out there considering competing, I wish you the best of luck. Competing in pageantry has not only given me confidence and introduced me to an entire new life, family, and friends; but has shaped me in the person I am today. The people you meet and the experiences you witness are so unimaginable that you sometimes feel the need to pinch yourself to make sure it's really happening to you. Your dreams can come true, and along the way you help so many other peoples come true also. "A women who leads, is a women who serves." So take a chance to compete against the goal oriented, confident and beautiful girls in the state of Massachusetts, the United States, and if you really work 110%, the world. Dream big, because our dreams don't carry limitations, only possibilities.

Who do you think will be the next Miss Teen Massachusetts- World?

These next couple of months I will be taking advantage of my title and participating in as many appearances as possible to give Massachusetts one last glance of how happy I am to serve my duties. So expect some updates soon!

Until then, have a safe bundled up winter, and cheer's to the New Year!
Your Miss Teen Massachusetts- World
-Tamara Sacharczyk