Ellen Bryan

After my Aunt Becky read my last blog post, she text me to say that she couldn't believe I wrote I was energized from Miss America. She left Vegas more tired than ready to go.

Well, I must confess that I have slept A LOT in these last 2 weeks. And not on Ohio time either. I've read 6 books since I've been home because I go to bed at 10pm and can't get my mind to sleep. So, I just sit up and read until usually 3am. One day I'll be on Ohio time.

I had nearly a week off before my first appearance back from Las Vegas. In the meantime, I caught up with a lot of people!

My sister Christina turned 29 and we celebrated for 4 days straight. Went to my friend Kelly's wedding shower. (The first time I'll be a bridesmaid!) And I've eaten at every restaurant in Celina - meeting friends there to catch up.

I also did a lot of cleaning. A lot! Finally unpacked from college (yes, that was left over from May) and ended up donating 5 big boxes of things to Goodwill that aged in range from 1995 - 2011. Haha! Dad made the comment that it looks like I'm getting ready to move out - which is true (ok in 5 months when I get a broadcasting job!!!).

My appearances this past week included: WLIO Interview, WCSM Interview, Right to Life Send Off, Lake Festival Meeting, American Red Cross Bowling Fundraiser, and the Miss Ball State Pageant.

Also, tune into WLIO this Saturday, February 4 to watch a half hour special on my journey to Miss America!