Surrounded by 49 of the Smartest, Most Talented Girls in the US? Yeah it can get to a Person.

For those of you who don't know (Meaning those random people searching for "smart talented girls" and got confused enough by my title to start reading this) I've been in Mobile, Alabama these past two weeks to compete at Distinguished Young Women Nationals Finals. Let's get these oh so interesting FAQ's out of the way first.
Did you have fun?
More fun than a barrel of monkeys! Actually sometimes it felt like a barrel of monkeys being constantly surrounded by that many girls... Alright we'll go with the same amount of fun as a barrel of monkeys.
What was your favorite part?
Getting to eat a Krispy Kreme Doughnut everyday (the link is a funny Simpsons episode about donuts)! Or maybe it was my awesome girl scouts who I definitely fooled into thinking I was cool (Jordan, Gracie, Rileigh, if you're reading this, I'm sorry for tricking you. I would send back the candy you gave me but it is definitely gone already.) Or maybe it was getting to sing as loud as I could at the Southern Baptist church and still not be able to hear my off-key notes (no where else has that been found possible). Or maybe it was eating ice cream out on the porch every night without gaining a pound (But considering how much work I had to do everyday to make that miracle possible it doesn't totally seem worth it.) I guess I'd have to go with... Everything. It was an awesome two weeks!
What was your host family like?

If I had to choose one word, I'd say perfect. My host parents Meg and Geoff were the funniest and sweetest people I've ever met. They definitely had the Southern Hospitality thing down to a science. Plus my roommate and I got along so well everyone thought we were twins! Also, as the most gangster girls there we received the nicknames A-Swag and K-Dizzle (my other nickname was Barbie which clearly didn't fit me as well as K-Dizzle did). I also had a host brother that we really got along with! At least, the three times we talked it seemed like it... What can I say? He was definitely too cool for us!
How was the humidity? 
Devilish. All my gum feels like someone sucked on it and then put it back... I love the South but I am never living there.
Are you glad to be home?
I cried with joy.

And now the NSFAQ's (Not So Frequently Asked Questions)

So, did you like participate in every eating contest they offered?
It was only ribs and oysters but yes I did. Like a boss. Actually this oyster video was the only one I found that showed me in it. Turns out when you only eat one they don't give you a lot of air time... The rib pictures are too embarrassing to be seen.
What was your actual placement? This question is actually one many people want the answer to but are not sure if it is a rude question.
No worries it's not rude! All I know is that I made top ten. I have no idea how I did in the top ten other than knowing I wasn't in the top three. If you would like to believe I got fourth place I have no power to stop you...
Do you miss being treated like royalty?
I get to come home to sitting around all day and being fed without even having to get ready... I'm pretty sure this is better than royalty ever had it. So jokes on you all. I'm still spoiled rotten.

In all honestly, I loved my time at Nationals and am so grateful for the experience. I really did make great friends there that I'm going to remember forever. I've got to again thank everyone for all the gifts and good luck wishes! The support meant so much to me and I loved knowing that so many people believed in me. It helped me to believe in myself!
Before I left, I was told to go big or go home. So I went big and did my best to make Washington proud! But I've got to say, I am glad to be home. Even if I am heading to Seattle tomorrow... The joys of a busy summer time! Also I have no recipe for you because this post has already taken way too much of my sitting around time.

I was the only one to nail the pirate face although Mad Dog (bottom left) definitely got second.

Me and A-Swag. #Distinguished

Biggest. Sleepover. Ever.

Yes we look good. No we weren't going out with boys. That's not questionable...

Everyone kept telling me my sisters were Kendalls with different hair cuts. Does anybody see that? Anybody at all?