Weekly Recap

Competition Mode 2021 (Short Preview) 

I've definitely got so much that needs to be done, leading up to this weekend's ballroom dance competition and not very much time to complete in. It is such a bittersweet experience for me not knowing if this will end up being the final time this event takes place or what could happen in a few years. I am grateful for a chance to see my friends showcase what we have worked so hard on during these past five weeks with all of our volunteers!!! It is certainly going to warm the hearts of everyone who comes and watches us dance our little hearts out on the dance floor, which I know is just an experience that none of us participants will soon forget. 

I have to get all of the ticket vouchers in envelopes with participants names printed on them, along with the flyer of information that shares everything in regards to the event itself. I cannot wait to perform the best of my abilities and just going out on the dance floor, to have fun with all of my other friends!!! It is definitely one of the most unforgettable moments during my summer and cannot wait to share all of my highlights with you guys. 

Other Stories: (Summer Time Highlights)

Virtual NINJA Conference - Truly one of the most unforgettable memories ever and touched my heart in more ways than I could even begin to say right now. It was definitely a lot more enjoyable and heartfelt for me than it was the previous year with so many emotional meltdowns, thanks to the circumstances we all had to see ourselves in. I loved being a youth mentor again for this event and getting to help my own friends get as much out of the conference as they could-- just simply warmed my heart so much. It was a treat getting to share my personal experiences with what attributes I'd want to have as a leader, but if you know me I certainly did not disappoint :) 

Mini Leadership Conference - It obviously ended up being a little more tender hearted of an experience than I wanted it to be for someone whose just visibly struggled with so much. I am grateful for the once in a lifetime chance I had to benefit from this experience and getting to educate my friends on two little things that have shaped me into the person I am now. I'll not continue anymore with this because on an emotional level it was pretty difficult for me to hide what was really going on inside my head. 

29th Birthday Highlights - I really loved spending time with my friends over a two week period and it was definitely a celebration to remember!!! Went to the Aquarium with my independent living center and saw all of the many water animals that are featured there, went out to dinner with my mom, older sister and her two kiddos (along with my twin sister) and enjoyed a scrumptious meal, opened up our presents and received so much unconditional birthday love from my friends all day, etc.