Everyone has something special about them. They can balance a spoon on their nose, they are great at academics, or they can run a 400 in track in a remarkable time. Pageants, contrary to popular belief, are very beneficial to a girl’s self esteem. They are for all ages, from newborns to adults and even older. When I was about four years old until I was about eight, I entered a large number of pageants. I believed they were fun and I liked being on stage. School and other interests were so time consuming that I could not focus on pageants. I stopped altogether. However, last year I obtained a letter in the mail saying someone referred me to enter a pageant. I consulted with my parents and they agreed if I wanted to, I could enter the pageant. It was a wonderful, confidence boosting experience. My mother told me if I enjoyed them that much I could continue to partake in them. The pageants I have done so far have had the following categories: personal introduction, evening wear, interview, and community service. However, when you get older the categories are: swimsuit, evening wear, talent, and interview. I am involved with athletics and work out regularly, so I do not need to worry about the fitness portion. I do not have a talent, though, so I need to start developing one now. Hopefully over the summer I can get involved with guitar lessons. Music is one of my passions, so learning how to play an instrument will not only help me in pageants, but it will be a stress-relieving hobby I can partake in during free time. One problem with wanting to take these lessons is the financial aspect. I will have to pay for a guitar as well as weekly lessons. What if guitar interferes with basketball? That will be another problem will gaining a new hobby. At least throughout this experience, I will be able to learn time management much better than I had previously. I wonder how far you can progress learning guitar over the course of one summer? I will probably continue lessons throughout next school year because that way I can continue getting better so my talent scores will increase. Everyone always tells you to try something new, and you’re never too old to refrain from learning something!