February 2012
9 posts
“We get one story, you and I, and one story alone. God has established the...”
– Donald Miller
Poetry on the Streets
shesthefirst:
“Surrounding the construction site for Shake Shack in Downtown Brooklyn (409 Fulton Street), artist / TED fellow Candy Chang has created the public participation installation “Before I Die.” Locals have been writing up their bucket lists on the giant chalkboard.”
Writings include:
Before I die I want to …
See my mom happy.
Pay my student loan.
Find balance.
Marry Andrea.
Be a...
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January 2012
5 posts
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New Jersey's Children's Miracle Network Hospitals... →
If you have a few free minutes, check out this recent clip from ABC 7’s New York Viewpoint featuring New Jersey’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program Director Nicole Fulmino and our Champion Gianna Trotter.
Gianna is a real rock star & an inspiration… not to mention, one heck of a singer!
December 2011
3 posts
“But the fact remains, nevertheless, that inaction leads to atrophy, and this in...”
– Napoleon Hill
A "Giant" Gesture... →
November 2011
2 posts
“There’s this love that is burning deep in my soul,
constantly yearning to...”
– Garth Brooks
“Eventually our time will be up. Everything that we’ve come to see as important,...”
– Steve Jobs
October 2011
2 posts
Last Minute Tips for a Successful Bake Sale! →
Are you ready for your She’s the First Bake Sale? I know I am! Change the world while devouring a cupcake?
Let’s do this thing.
Dreams by Langston Hughes
mademoisellemitchell:
Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.
September 2011
7 posts
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President Kikwete & the First Ladies at NASDAQ →
Check out these photos from an incredible event I was able to work at the NASDAQ MarketSite in the heart of Times Square. President Kikwete of Tanzania rang the closing bell, and the First Lady of South Africa as well as the wife of the Kenyan Prime Minister spoke on the importance of women’s and children’s health. It was such an honor to be there and to witness these essential...
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Best Wishes for a Fabulous School Year!
Though officially I have retired my rhinestone hat, I will never retire the ideals of service before self that I have been taught— first by mother at the Welfare Office and the Salvation Army and then later by the many wonderful members of my extended pageant family. That’s why when I was asked to deliver a speech at the Mennies School in Vineland, NJ, as part of their annual...
August 2011
5 posts
“Smart, well curated bookstores in the right location should and will always...”
– John Hodgman Shares Tips for Indie Bookstores - GalleyCat (via rachelfershleiser)
She's the First: Candy, Crowns & Our Very Special... →
Check out this post I wrote for Aspire: the She’s the First blog about our experience selling candy grams to support the education of a student in Tanzania!
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July 2011
5 posts
“Eyes closed or open, just dream. No matter how wide awake to the world I am, I...”
– Rachel Zoe
Just Jachele: Miss New Jersey 2011 Week Photos →
Just wanted to share Jachele’s photos & memories from Miss New Jersey week— as you might have noticed, we were attached at the hip as is our norm. There are just not words to express how fortunate I am to have gained such unbelievable friendships through the Miss America Organization. Enjoy the photo break!
justjachele:
Hi All- I can’t tell you the whirlwind that has been my...
June 2011
10 posts
Miss New Jersey 2011
I have so much to share from Miss New Jersey Week— photos, memories, virtual hugs! Not to mention, updates on the appearances made prior to and immediately following the pageant and about a million “Thank yous!” to offer. Sheesh! I’ll begin with some of my favorite onstage photos… I promise there will be more pictures from the rest of the week to come, too!
Thank...
The Atlantic City Press: Atlantic County, Cape May... →
Ocean City Patch: End of Preliminaries Sets Up... →
Ocean City Patch: Round of Prelim Winners Picked... →
“There are no doors we cannot unlock. We will place no limits on achievement. If...”
– Geraldine Ferraro
Living Philanthropic: June Featured Charity: She's... →
livingphilanthropic:
Living Philanthropic is proud to announce that She’s The First is the featured charity for the month of June. We will be supporting She’s the First through the annual Girls Who Rock concert fundraiser as one of the Class of 2011 bloggers. GIRLS WHO ROCK is a concert bringing together…
May 2011
5 posts
“I love this day. It pays tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice....”
– Neil Frankle
Help me support the Children's Miracle Network... →