Six years ago I became Miss America, and five years ago as I took the crown off my head the last time, this video was taken. I was equal parts terrified to become “just savvy” and beyond excited to find out who I was without the crown. I wish I could hug this Savvy and tell her to give herself grace and to not be so scared, yes the growth to come was hard but so beautiful. I find that my calendar year works around the second week of September, and that I measure my growth every year on my “crown-anniversary”. I’ve said these statements before, but six years out a few things continue to remain true: I was a different before human before, during, after Miss A, and each year to follow. You do not have to be the same human you were a year ago, a month ago, a day ago. Allow yourself to change and mold with each of these seasons and continue to forgive and fall in love with yourself. I’ll never EVER be able to accurately express my gratitue for every conversation, DM, hilarious moment and tearful revelations I’ve had with you, all especially when it comes to this part of my life. Thank you for letting me be Savvy.