neon practice

hard work. what a word! it can mean a world of things to different people, and how everyone takes the word and uses it says a lot about them. 

hard work is never easy, heck the first word says it itself! but it is ALWAYS worth it. you work hard for your results, because good results aren't just handed away like candy. 

I am a member of a dance team that really values hard work! we are ranked 3rd nationally and number 1 overall in the state of KY. we have so many practices and so many sweat and tears are put into  what we do. I don't think anyone understands the pain and determination of a dancer until they are in their shoes, surviving a 6 hour Saturday competition practice early in the morning, using what little determination they have left and being able to pull through for the rest of the day. today, we had one of those practices! today was a little different because we had our first themed practice, and I think it made it a little more enjoyable, atleast for me anyways! 

•here's my lovely team, we have a pretty BRIGHT season ahead of us if you can't tell!

•these 2 pictures are photos of my freshman, Eryn {left}, & I! not everyone decked out on the neon like us, so we had to take a picture! beyond thankful for this girl and it's nice having someone as crazy and bubbly as me around! 

 •this is McKenzie {left}! she's my sophomore. I've had the privealge to know her for the past 5 years and I've enjoyed every second of it. she's became one of my bestfriends, and after I graduate this year I'm not sure what I'm going to do without our everyday photo sessions, fitness trips & us telling jokes all day everyday! regardless of her age or height (LOL) she'll always be my mini me!

•of course we had to take a little group photo just because we're basically a little family! {L-R: myself, Mckenzie, & Eryn} I see them taking many road trips to my college next year!

at the end of the day, being on a team that values hard work isn't always easy! there are so many times I want to give up and walk away, but it's the times that you push through it and give every single bit of the little you have left in you that makes you into a champion. the work is definetly worth it!