Goals For Summer

Goals For Summer

At the beginning of every summer, right after school ends, I make a list of goals that I want to accomplish before I resume my academics in the fall. Mid-June is sort of like my new year. It’s when I start fresh, make my resolutions. Along with my typical goals of “read lots of books,” “learn an instrument”(somehow this goal has gone unaccomplished seven years in a row), and “eat more vegetables/drink more water”, I had a lot of brand new goals this year that centered around sports and physical activity. I decided that since I wouldn’t have access to my university gym since I’m not ...

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Ballroom Extroadinaire

Ballroom Extroadinaire
Not too long ago, learning to ballroom dance seemed like a thing of the past. Perhaps you thought of it as an ancient dance that was no longer hip, and even less attractive to us young people. Well, just like fashion styles can make a comeback, ballroom is also reintroducing itself as a ...
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The Elements of Sisterhood

The Elements of Sisterhood
I’ve recently discovered that blogging about all aspects of teen athleticism is a bit more challenging than I thought. I’ve written about working out, hiking, horseback riding, ice skating and you get to a point where you want to write about something else; something exciting, creative ...
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The Key to Success: Freak The Dream

The Key to Success: Freak The Dream
They are like puzzle pieces. None of them are the same, but they all fit together just right. Although it’s not puzzling how these ladies cease to amaze audiences, I went out to Los Angeles to experience some of their dance moves and find out how the lovely ladies of the dance troupe, The ...
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EXERCISE AND PARTY…OXYMORON?

EXERCISE AND PARTY…OXYMORON?
Exercise for me can sometimes be a drag. With my busy schedule if I had the choice between doing something fun like going dancing or hitting the treadmill for some cardio, guess what I would choose? Well, yes it would have been dancing. But that’s before I was introduced to five ...
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How Delicious Is Your Training?

How Delicious Is Your Training?
Timing. Balance. Focus. Speed. All are elements that attribute to the success of an athlete. The thirst for competition, and the desire for improvement can at times make training very difficult. Despite the long hours at a pool or at a court, a workout/practice can be tough to ...
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