Journal Entry/ News

Hey guys well i didnt feel like posting this on facebook because i didnt want a million comments and questions. In last friday's competition, i tore the sheath that protects my ulnar nerve in my elbow.  Basically what that means is there isnt anything to protect it now.  It pops in and not and sends shocks down my arm into my fingers.  I have been able to endure that nerve always acting up in gymnastics but since i tore that protective sheath, it affects everyday things:  opening a door, washing my hair, writing, driving, etc. It was a really tough decision but i have decided to have surgery to correct it.  I have kinda hit my breaking point with it, and feel like i need to get it taken care of.  Dr. Nakken the orthopeadic surgeron agreed with me, and this put my mind at ease.  I have to wait a couple weeks for surgery but it should be valentines day.  I have a  nerve test next friday to make sure the nerve is still functioning like its supposed to.  This  just makes sure they are performing the right surgery.  Gymnastics has been my whole life, and right now i kind of feel lost without it. Its the only thing that has ever made me feel of value. 

 I love my team more than anything.  They are my family  and i want to help them in every way i can.  Even though i wont be competing, you better believe i will  be screaming and helping my girls every step of the way.

I just want to thank Scott, our head coach, for his support through this.  He has backed me 100 percent and i couldnt be more grateful.  He has helped me shape who i am today, and has expected excellence every step of the way.  I thank him for that.  I dont know where i would be with out him. 

LJ!  You are my better half and i dont know what i would do without you.  I have seen you grow and excel over the last two years, and am so proud of you.  You will always be my best friend and sister.  You will always have me around, no matter where i am. 

Family!! You have helped me through these last 15 years of gymnastics, and i wouldnt be graduating college if you didnt push me to continue gymnastics.  I take pride in my schooling, gymnastics, and life and its because of you!

Mom and Nanny-  you two are the only reason i was ever put in gymanstics.  I know i am saying goodbye to actually physically doing gymnastics but it will always be in my heart and it will always be a pat of my life.  It has made me a happy and successful woman.  It has shaped who i am today, and i couldnt of done it without you.  You two are my rocks and i know i can come to you for everything. I am forever indebted to you two.  Thank you for always pushing me, even when i didnt want to.  Thanks for always having my back.  I am eternally blessed to have you guys.  I thank God  everyday that i have you guys in my life.  Thank you again for everything. 

I will let you guys now when i my exact surgery date is! i love you all and thanks :)

"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect It's successful outcome." - William James

Sacramento State

We competed against the Sacrament Hornets last night.  Once again we had an absolutely amazing crowd!!  Our fans never disappoint. We are so thankful for all of our fans, and the sheer energy they bring.  We couldnt do what we do, without our fans. We had a new season best score with a 195.75!  We beat the hornets and are still on a winning streak!woohoo!!  On my floor routine, i felt my ulnar nerve (in my elbow) pinch unfortunately i will be out for a couple of meets. I have a doctors appointment monday to see how they want to treat it.  I will try and update about what they say and everything.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend and keeps truckin along... as Dori said in Little Nemo, just keep swimming!  love you all :)

January 14, 2010- Our Win Against UCLA

Friday night was a night that no one on this team will ever forget.  We beat UCLA, the defending national champions.  I have to say we didnt give our absolute best performance, but we looked good.  The great thing about season is the progress you get to see in yourself.  It starts off ok, and by the end you will more confident than ever.  I only see our team progressing as the season goes on.  At the competition we had over 5100 people there! HOLY CRAP!  The energy and spirit i felt during the competition was so completely uplifting.  After my vault, i just got goosebumps because of the sheer energy i felt around me.  It was an amazing experience. 

I have to say UCLA is by far my favorite team to compete against.  They are an amazing group of women.  They are all extremely sweet and classy.  I would love to compete against them all the time.  That whole program is a class act, thats for sure.

The day after the meet we did a day trip to Las Vegas to watch my club girls compete.  I miss them terribly and it was so much fun getting to watch them compete.  Randii, you look absolutely amazing.  I cannot believe how refined and beautiful you look competing.  I am so happy you signed with LSU.  Way to dream big and achieve your goals!  Marielos, i loved seeing you! You have grown into such a beautiful person inside and out.  When i see you, you look like a woman and not my little sis! Time has gone by way too  fast.  I love and miss you girl!

We got some online backlash after the UCLA meet, but most of the feedback was positive.  For those who think that SUU is a "nowhere" school, you are wrong.  Scott Bauman has single handely grown this program for 20 years now.  We are not all of a sudden popping up and winning.  We are a team that works our guts out and expects nothing but excellence.  We expect academic and athletic excellence.  We have been the National Academic Champions eleven times.  We have worked hard to get where we are, and we will continue to grow throughout time.  We are blessed to have our facilities, staff, coaches,  athletic trainers, doctors, and our gymnasts. We all work everyday to be successful, and it is finally starting to show. We take it one skill, one leap, one pass at a time, and we hit! That is our motto that we stick to.

I posted some websites,  videos, and pictures from the meet. love you all :)

Brooke's interview

Scotty's Interview

My Competition Vault

Video of our amazing fans!!!!!

What Suutbirds.com had to say about the meet

What SUU news had to say

First Meet of the Year (at Utah State)

It was definitely nice to get back into the competition scene!!  It is what i love about gymnastics.  The butterflies, nerves, and adrenaline make gymnastics worth while.  Working hard all presason is tough, but we get to relish the joy of competing in Spring.  We had a great first meet of the year, and i am so excited to keep the year going!!! We beat Utah State, and are going against UCLA next week at home.  I just want to say thanks to Bob, Tracie, and the Garcias for coming and supporting!! It means the world to us to have fans like you guys!! :)  I am also so proud of my team.  We have come leaps and bounds since August.  We are sticking together in every routine.  I know they have my back, and i have theirs.  I love you guys!!

Here is a video of us having some Pre Meet fun in the locker room.  Im calling this one the game plan!

Pictures from the Utah State Weekend :)