What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest and most absurd thing I have ever done, or rather attempted to do, was to ride a bicycle from London to Scotland while on break during my study abroad experience. While it seemed fantastic and all too exciting in our minds at the time, the outcome was not as pretty as we had planned. My friend's bike broke down outside of London and we spent most of the night trying to make our way back to London with two of us and only one bike! But what a memory we made!!

Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive?.
High School: East Henderson High School; Year Completed: 2000
College: Wofford College; Area of Study: French Major; Philosophy Minor; Year Completed: 2005; Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Post Graduate: University of Florida, Gainesville; Area of Study: Business Management; Year Completed: 2007; Degree: Master of Science

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Management Program Ambassador - University of Florida
Master of Science, Business Management - University of Florida
Ethics Certificate - University of Florida
Entrepreneurial Certificate - University of Florida

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Serving as Miss NC USA 2008 Full Time

What are your strongest talents?
Creativity, piano performance, writing and poetry, language learning, and sports in general (particularly volleyball)

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I am both thrilled and highly honored to have recently been chosen to represent my alma mater, Wofford College, to be a part of the 25 of Distinction, for the Southern Conference. I have been selected out of all Wofford College volleyball players from the past 25 years to be the Wofford volleyball representative for the 25th anniversary of women's sports in the Southern Conference. Having placed so much dedication and put so much heart and effort into my volleyball career throughout my life, I value such an honor in the greatest esteem and I am truly grateful.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Traveling & meeting new people
Learning new languages and cultures
Writing and Poetry
Video editing
Running & Working out
Visiting coffee shops
Updating my MySpace
Playing with my cat
Keeping a journal
Playing the piano and listening to music

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
I'm not perfect - my hair isn't always fixed, I sometimes spill things, and I can even be quite clumsy. My heart gets broken and I have feelings just like everyone else. Though I'm not perfect, I'm very real and genuine; who I profess to be is exactly who I am. More importantly, I'm happy being who God intended me to be, imperfections and all. Perfection is an unattractive and unattainable trait; so I like being un-perfect. I like being me.