Cheer Next Year

As I was looking over my blog I noticed how I just been focusing on dance and not so much about cheerleading. The reason I have not been talking so much about cheerleading is because right now I don’t have time to be a cheerleader but I still teach it. The reason why I stopped cheering in the beginning of this semester is because the team I was on was far upstate. It was 2 hours away in Poughkeepsie the team was called “Cheer Jamz” they were an excellent team.

Thinking about it makes me upset because it makes me realize how much I miss cheerleading. The reason I had to quit that team is because it was such a big commitment that I was not able to commit to. It was not far to them if I was not going to be a dedicated cheerleader because since it was so far sometimes it would be hard for me to get there if there was traffic. Also the practice was from 6:00 to 9:00 so I would have to leave my house at 4:00 and pray that I would not hit traffic. Then since practice ended at 9:00 I wouldn’t get home until 11:00 and it was on a Sunday night so it was hard since I had 8:00 class the next morning. It was just to much for me and I really couldn’t commit to it even though when I first started I thought it wouldn’t be a problem. I was on that team for a month and I made a lot of friends they were all very nice. When I told them I couldn’t come back they all were very upset with me. I tried to explain to them that I wish I could but the distance was the problem so they understood and I still speak to some of them still. Next year I am going to look for a good cheerleading team some where closer because I know that I miss it so much and don’t want to stop.

Dance Could Be Very Stressful

Most people think that dance is just about having fun, well being a competitive dancer isn’t always about fun and play. This week has been very stressful for me. Not only do I have finals to study for and papers to write I also have competition this weekend. The competition is "All American" and it is being held in Jersey. Even though i have very stressed out I am very excited because me and my friends always end up doing very well and having a good time. Usually the week before competition is very hectic. Everyone gets very nervous and our dance teachers stress out over the smallest things which does not make it any better.

The teachers mostly stress out about making sure we all have each piece to our customs and make sure they fit right. Being in six dances is a lot to remember so I have to make a check list of what I need for each dance so that when I pack my bag the night before I don’t forget anything for the competition. I have to make sure I have each custom with the jewelry and the right dance shoes I need for each specific dance. Being a dancer teaches you to be organized something which I need to work on. Since we have competition this weekend my dance teachers called extra practices because they feel we need it. I have been so stressed out and I feel bad because I have a bad habit of taking it out on my mom. I have been answering her very nasty when she asks me a simple question. I just been so busy with finals and papers and work and dance so all I do is run around and I don’t have any time for myself so I tend to take it out on my mom. I really just can’t wait for this weekend to be over and for the start of my relaxing summer to be started.