There is nothing quite as exhilarating and nerve-wrecking as waiting for that crown to be awarded.
I must admit that while reigning is an honor – I miss that thrill.  As I feel the days slowly drain away from my own reign, I want to congratulate the new Miss America 2012, Laura Kaeppeler!  Don’t miss you chance to be crowned Miss Teen (or Miss, Ms, Mrs) American Spirit 2012 in Orlando this April…it is an experince of a lifetime!