What is this Pageant for me?

By Ishtar D. Colón Vargas

Whatever outcomes I receive from this pageant if it’s winning the tittle or not this is a new opportunity for me to grow personally and professionally. For me this is more than a pageant, in my eyes this is a new challenge and opportunity to keep being  the voice of those who have been silenced or are too afraid of speaking up regarding diverse subjects. I want to be the voice that encourages the young women and children to speak, fight and never forget about their dreams. To embrace every single dare or opportunity that life gives them taking the challenge with a smile on their face. 

One of my many goals is to have this young generation that’s getting impacted deeply by mental health to accept and love themselves as they are and to let them know they’re not alone. Therefore, for me this is not just about a crown or a title but to make a positive contribution and impact towards the future generation. 

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Ishtar D. Colón Vargas is the current Miss Barceloneta’s Teen (PR). You can follow her on her title's Instagram.

You can find all her blogs for Section 36 Forevers here.

About My Journey

By Ishtar D. Colón Vargas

Greetings. My name is Ishtar D. Colón Vargas, current Miss Barceloneta’s Teen. Today I want to talk about my journey to Miss Puerto Rico’s Teen. My journey began in the month of January of 2025 when I got interviewed by the host of said Pageant. That’s when me and my mother took the graceful decision to incorporate me in this pageant. Therefore, here we are beginning my journey into another beautiful experience God blessed me with. It’s a decision we collectively made that I’m sure we won’t ever regret. 

I assure myself that this is going to be a fun and nourishing experience no matter what outcome I get from it. As in my eyes this is going to be another opened door and challenge that I’m going to embrace with a smile on my face. 

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Ishtar D. Colón Vargas is the current Miss Barceloneta’s Teen (PR). You can follow her on her title's Instagram.

This is her first guest blog for Section 36 Forevers.