Today I wokeup bright and early for a great cause! I bundled up, threw on my comfy shoes and my favorite ballcap.
I headed to Bedford, MA where I met up with Brooke, Ash and our friend Mrs. Massachusetts Jane Prochadszka. When we got there we met a wonderful crew of people, learned about the history of the Habitat for Humanity organization and immediately got to work. Being girls, especially pageant girls, I think people may have doubted what we could do off the bat. Brooke and I, being the athletes we are and loving a good challenge, immediately told them we wanted to really be put to work and that's exactly where they sent us! We were given shovels and led down to the basement where the home's washer and dryer and bathroom will be. We were assigned to dig a huge trench about four feet deep and six feet long. At first we thought it would be easy, but considering the mud was pretty frozen with ice and covered in huge rocks it was definitely the challenge we asked for!! Let's just say we got our workout in for the day and Katie Boyd would've been proud :) We got digging for the next four hours and I learned how to use a huge jack hammer for the first time in my life! Brooke and I can officially say we can have fun anywhere, even in a freezing cold basement digging holes in the mud :) We were so happy to help in our small way and the areas we dug up are where the pipes will go for the washer and dryer and the guest bathroom toilet. It was pretty cool what we were able to accomplish together!
After a few hours of work we got together to have lunch with about twenty other volunteers from the organization as well as the beautiful woman who will be living in the home. We also learned that in a few months Habitat for Humanity is doing a "women's build" and an entire house will be built by all women, everything from the plumbing to the electricity to the roof! Brooke and I definitely plan on being involved with that as well and look forward to spending time with our new friends. It's true, much of the job of Miss Massachusetts is very glamourous but some of the best days are days like this when we get down and dirty for a wonderful cause! This is what I love about the Miss Universe Organization, it's all about living a balanced lifestyle. It teaches you to know when to put on a gorgeous dress and when to just grab a shovel and get to work! I can't wait to stay in touch with this organization and I encourage everyone to take a few hours out of their next free weekend to get involved!!
After this wonderful morning, it's once again time to get all cleaned up and switch gear. Tonight Aaron and I are headed to my Buddy Emma's ballet recital ;) I can't wait to see her and catch up with her awesome family. I will be sure to post some cute pics :)
