My life as a Special Olympican of Missouri

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Aquantic Swim meet 5-7-17

This year's swim meet was in independence. I went for support for my SOMO team and for the high school I went too (Oak Grove High) it was a lot of fun! But it was kind of hot in the place, but I expected that. Everyone did very well! One of my friend's Shaquana did the opening speech, she did a great job! I saw some friends, enjoyed seeing them! At the end of the tournament my dad took us to a Mexican restaurant, and let me tell you, de-lious! So we had another Special Olympics busy weekend!

Soccer Clinic 5-6-17

Well I know I'm a little late on this post, but you know the saying better late then never. Lol. My brother, some of my teammates from my Special Olympics team went to a soccer clinic on Saturday May 6. We meet up with our buddy and did some soccer drills, play shark (soccer style) had snacks then played a couple soccer games. That was fun! It's been awhile snceni played soccer like that. We got our certificate after that. I got the most helpful and my brother jesse got the most competitive. We each got a balloon to take home, we gave ours to our little cousins. But I accidentley let my brother's balloon got away, my bad. Lol after the soccer clinic, our parents took us to lunch, Chinese, my favorite kind of food! Well that was soccer clinic, can't wait until next year. The pics are below :) I also enjoyed getting to know my buddy this year as well!

Sunday, April 9, 2017

MU Day 2017 4-8-17

Yesterday I went to Columbia Missouri to participate in National Student Day at Mizzou. In other words MU Day! I went last year, it was my first year, I really enjoyed it!! So when we got to Columbia, I got us lost, I took all the blame. I was thinking it was located at the same place, but I didn't read the flyer correctly

Shaquana & I at an MU softball game

My buddy for MU day two years in a row Kennedi

e two softball team's listening the USA anthem before the game starts

. We were a little late but that was ok. :) I had the same buddy as I had last year. When we first arrive, we signed in, and met our buddies. Then we played dodge ball. That was fun! My friend that I met at Special Olympics Sports camp, Mary was there. I was excited to see her again. After dodge ball, we had lunch. Lunch was good, had Mac & Cheese, a cookie, barbeque sandwich. Visit with some people, took some funny pics, and went to a MU softball game. That was fun. Jesse had fun too! Enjoyed spend the day with Shaquana as well! On our way home we stopped by a gas station and McDonald's. We all had shakes. Then all three of us were tired (Jesse, Shaquana & I. We got home around and or before 5:00pm. We picked up pizza, but neither of us was hungry at all. We got cleaned up and just relaxed. Shaquana and I watched two movies, sad ones, but good. Watched a little bit of "Titanic" and almost finished "The Notebook" we were too tired to finish it. On Sunday, everyone got up and went to Church then Chinese buffet. Then Shaquana's sister picked her up. I had a FANTASTIC trip!! I sure hope Shaquana enjoyed her self as well. Shaquana and I always planned of a sleepover and we finally got it...a year later lol.

Jesse and he's buddies

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Special Olympics Missouri Leadership Conference 2017

So, on Friday I traveled with my dad to go to Bennett Springs Missouri to go fishing. After that we went to Osage Beach Missouri to attend a conference for Special Olympics. I was named the KC Metro Outstanding athlete. I was very shocked when Special Olympics told me the news. I was very excited, I wanted to tell everyone I know! I told my family and they were very proud of me. Even some of my coaches on my team (Lee's Summit) even congratulate me. The conference was post to be in February but there was a snow storm that stopped the conference. Well what a FUN weekend!! Got up early, but it was worth it! I was a little late for my introduction, but I nailed it!! I was so proud of myself! I saw a lot of people I know, that was excited! Saw some of my friends, meet some new people! Another TLC (training for Life campus) athlete got the outstanding athlete award of the year 2016 was Robb Eichelberger! I'm very happy for him! He really deserve it! I still can't believe I was named the KC metro outstanding athlete, I can't shake it off! I'm very honored I got that title! I loved to hear about all of the nominees and the winners! It was very excited!! I'm very glad I was part of it! Special Olympics Missouri has helped me out so many ways, thank you for all you do and continue to do for the individuals who has illetucual disabilities and more! I care deeply about this organization! Here's some pic and fun I had this past weekend! I really enjoyed Friday evening having dinner with some SOMO athletes and the nominees!

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Special Olympics Missouri indoor games 2017

This past weekend I went to Ft Lenardwood, MO. We left on Thursday afternoon and didn't get there until that evening.I was the DJ for the Van I was riding in. For dinner we ate at Colton's. They did very well of serving us for having a big party (group of people) Eceryone were tired we got to the base. Had to wake up early on Friday for bowling. Breakfast was really good. I was very excited, my brother was too! I got fourth place and my brother got 2nd place. Around lunch time we had lunch, the lunch was really good. After everyone was done, we got all of our stuff together and went to the Victory Village (Games) the new thing that was there was dodge ball, now that was fun! Haven't played that since was in high school. I didn't do very well, but it was fun. After awhile, we went back to the base and got ready for dinner and the open ceremony. I was in the open ceremony with another athlete in our (LS) group. My dad and my brother left after lunch. Before the open ceremony ended, the army music band played some music for us, that was fun, a lot of people danced. After that we went back to the base and got ready for basketball. YAY basketball. Had to wake up early again for basketball, but it was worth it! The LS Legends (My team) got to watch all the LS teams to play, I love that part, to support our other teams. They did very well! After our two games, we took home a SILVER (2nd place), the LS Warriors took a GOLD and the LS Shooters did too. After all of that excitement we went back to the base to freshen up and just have some down time before dinner. After everyone freshen up some of us went on a walk, which was very relaxing and fun! We all joked around and enjoy everyone's company. That was my 2nd favorite part of the trip. After we ate dinner we went to the dance/bingo. That was very fun, a lot of people were there, which is good! Everyone had fun!! The DJ played some great songs. I saw some other friends, which I enjoy. I was tired at the end of the dance. And my coach wanted me to take a pic with a solider, so that was a little excited. On Sunday morning we slept in a little bit, got up and ate breakfast and on our way home. On the way home mostly everyone slept. Once we got to LS, I said my goodbyes, was happy to be able to sleep in my own bed but also sadden because I had so much fun, didn't want to leave, but track and field has started, so I'm excited for that. The best part of the trip was for the whole LS teams to watch the LS Shooters compete. and of course spending time with friends and just have fun. The worst part is this is the last time to go to Ft. Lenoardwood for state. I wonder where the next indoor games will be. I got a whole year to look forward to that. Below is some pic from this past weekend! I really got to say thank you to my loving and supportive parents to take me to all of the practices and the tournaments. And my coachs, they are very awesome!! Coun't ask for better coaches! Also if you wanted to see more pic of this past weekend, please visit my facebook :)