


I have always been into sports. Soccer and basketball were a part of my little 4-6 year old life. At recess, when the girls were jump roping, gossiping or playing on the swings, I was playing football and soccer with the boys. In 5th grade I started playing flag football on a team. I was the only girl and I was the quarterback. I played until 8th grade and loved every minute of it. I only quit because the team I played with all started playing tackle football.
In 5th grade I also started playing baseball. After going to numerous Diamondbacks games with my baseball buddy(my dad), I decided it was my turn. I started playing little league, and eventually ended up on a travel team. I was the “vacuum” at first base. The same team played together until we were 16, and then the guys played high school ball. I tried out for my highschools baseball team, not softball, baseball. I was the very last cut. I beat out over 30 other guys, but unfortunately still didn’t make the team. It was political and most people were aware of that, but I kept playing with my travel team until we were no more. I gave into softball my sophomore year of high school, but wasn’t a fan because I had never been on a team with girls before. Can I say drama? There was never any of that garbage when you played with the guys.
I played a little bit of volleyball, and did high jump on the track team my junior year of high school. After that, I was kind of left with nothing.
What exactly am I getting at? I love sports. I have always been into sports and it has always been something that I could escape to. It was my reason and my outlet. I loved being on a team, being competitive, playing my heart out, getting better, having those all-star moments. Hanging out with the guys and having them respect me because, although I was a girl, I could play ball like the rest of them. I was so passionate about this, especially baseball, and when I didn’t have sports anymore, I didn’t know what I had. Of course I didn’t really realize that until this weekend.
I am back to being an athlete. I am back to being competitive. I am back to working hard and reaping the benefits. I, once again, have a purpose in the sports world. I have room to improve and can push it as far as I’d like.
I am an athlete again. I am complete again.
Oh my gosh you all are wonderful!!!! Thank you so much for the amazing comments you guys!! Seriously everyone’s feedback has been so appreciative and I am so thankful to have “met” all of you!!!1
Thanks again!!!
As for me…i am eating kinda randomly still, but tomorrow will be back on track. I ran today for 50 minutes and did glutes/hamstrings. Trying not to kill myself in the gym just yet, but I am competing in the Fitness America competition on August 22nd, so only about 4 or 5 weeks away from that! I ate some cookies and icecream and pizza last night after my photo shoot(which went well by the way! I will share the pics when I get them.) and today my eats have been pretty good but not as strict as usual.(i.e. rice cake with almond butter and JELLY and HONEY yum yum) Will be back to strictness come tomorrow, but i don’t want to burn myself out so I am taking today to eat what I feel like eating. Not binge, just enjoy.
Thank you again everyone. Honestly you are all amazing!!
Pre judging went well!! I was shaking like crazy but my friends and fam said they couldn't tell. Feeling confident!
Ok vell phone updates! I'm so excited!!!! Leaving my house in 30 min. I'm tanned, makeup done, hair did. Just gota rock it now!
Hey bloggies. Sorry about yesterdays rants! Definitely a carb-induced thing haha. Kelly pointed that out and it is So true i was just crabbbbby!!! Yuck. Feeling a little better today because i am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED for tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just got my hair done and going to get tanned up in about 2 hours! Then I am going to either sit back at home, or go out for a little bit to take my mind off of this. I have most of my stuff ready and waiting to be packed up for tomorrow. I have to be there at 8:45AM, so I am going to be up around 6:30 to get ready. My hair won’t need much done to it, just gotta do makeup and make sure I have all of my stuff!!
Thank you to everyone who has been supporting me the past 6 months!! You all have played such a huge part in my journey and I can’t wait to share my experiences tomorrow!!!! Stay tuned!!! I probably won’t be back on here until tomorrow night!