Hello Everyone,

I know that it has been quite some time since I last posted on here.  I've been very busy.  Here's a quick update.

The Miss Earth United States Pageant was great!  It was a ton of fun!  Though I did not "win" I still felt like a winner.  Being Miss Earth New York opened so many doors for me.  It was an experience that I would never trade for anything.  That night belonged to Lisa Forbes...she has worn the title well, and I am proud of her.

 Miss Earth United States, Lisa Forbes and I....congrats Lisa.  (P.S. I made my dress as well!)

Congrats Lisa, I am so proud of you!

In November of last year I returned to The Miss New York USA Pageant for my final attempt at the title.  As you all know my first attempt was in late 2006...where I won Miss Congeniality!!  This time around I finally made it into that top 25!!  With close to 150 girls competing, making top 25 is a HUGE accomplishment.  That night, my dear friend Makho got First Runner up!!  Then to top all of that off...another friend of ours, Danielle Roundtree, WON!!!  It was all too much for us!  We cried happy tears for each other, it was so moving.  Right now, as I type this, Danielle is in Las Vegas competing at Miss USA!!  Makho and I will be watching together, this Friday night to see what happens!!!  We love Dani and we are rooting for her...win, lose or draw, she is fierce and we love her!!

Myself, Makho and Danielle...Top 25, First Runner Up and Winner.  Collectively known as, The Brown Trio!!!

Myself and Danielle before the Preliminary Evening Gown Competition!!!  We look and feel so Fab!

Kick Butt at Miss USA, I'm rooting for you girl!

Now 2008 got off to a great start.  Most of you all know that currently I am on a Reality Show.  My contract with the show prevents me form blogging about the show or even mentioning it on here.  While I will mention nothing of my experience on the show or the outcome...I will say this.

This is me with the ones that matter most to me, My Family.  In the front row, my Dad, Mom, Sister Kedesha, Myself, Jaylen in my arms, Sister Ogah and a host of Aunts Uncles, Cousins and more. I miss you guys!

People seem divided on the issue, they either love or hate me.  But to all of my friends and family who have supported me along the way, I want to say thank you.  You all have known me the longest and the best. You all know who I REALLY am.  You all see and know ME, the Marshana that not even editing can destroy.  You all know that things have not been easy.  Life took me on a long and winding road before it led me here.  With all of the obstacles, I am glad. 

                                                                                                                                              Here's a perfect example of someone who is going through WAY more than I could imagine right now.  My dear friend Chadd is defending our nation in Iraq right now.  He reminds me of what is most important in life...that's love for God, Family, others, and if you have anything left...self.  Chadd I miss and love you, come home safe and soon...my prayers are with you.

The good book tells us that ALL things work TOGETHER for the good of them that Love the Lord.  Note that it said ALL things....that includes all of the good that has been said about me and all of the bad...WILL work TOGETHER for MY good, for my benefit. I pray just as diligently for my enemies as I do for myself and those that love me. 

My BFF Nikki and I chillin' in The Hamptons with...some random guy!!  What would life be without Friends!  Can't wait for summer Nikki, we're taking over!  I missed a BIG portion of last summer with you due to the Eco Trip..but I'm back and we're taking over! 

My faith and happiness do not depend on the weather.  It may be raining in some areas of my life right now...but I STILL have praise!! Praise always proceeds  VICTORY!!  So I rejoice, and thanks to all of you who have sewn good seed in my life.  Thanks to all of you who lifted me up with your words when I was feeling down...these things mean so much to me...more than weak words could EVER express.

                                                                                                                         Who could be sad when you have these guys?!  My nephews, Jaylen and Kayleb always make me smile...even though the live FAR away in FL.  Auntie loves you! You're the apple of my eye!

Sewing and reaping is a spiritual principle that CANNOT be negated by belief.  Some think that just because they don't believe in something, that it does not apply to them...if only it worked that way.   So let's all rejoice together and ask that God have mercy on those who slander me.  Because when it comes time for harvest and they are reaping all the negativity that they have been sewing...then and only then will they realize, that their negativity will destroy them....and not me.

Much Love and Blessings,

Marshana

P.S. Earth Day is fast approaching!  What will you do to help make every day Earth Day?  Stay tuned, I will be making appearances in conjunction with Earth Day...remember Go Green, not in between!