Why Must Things Change?

Us before the race.. Don't we look happy? (Me, i think i look weird.. but I had to put a picture of Jaden and I up. She just makes me so happy!! :D

The start. Where everyone runs like crazy... Yeah it's a scary moment in my life..

Myself running... You can't see her, but Kayla is right next to me. Why is she graduating!!?? Who am I going to run with next year!? I cried when she talked at the region dinner... it made me sad..

 Some of the times that we ran by Talley, instead of saying "Go Kayla, Go Michaela" He would instead say "Go Kayla's" which totally worked for me. Any words of cheer make me happy!

Final Stretch Baby!! This part is always sooo hard for me. It's hard to dig deep and run faster. My time for a 3 mile improved, and I'm super happy!! I took 20th, and ran 22.20 :) Davis dominated at that race!! We prepared by working so hard, and that hard work showed!!

Livin' On A Prayer

Halfway there!! To where, I have no idea, but I'm halfway there!! ( Few will get this.. fewer will laugh at it...) So this week.. its been interesting... A lot of deep thought has been going on in my mind. Stuff that is less important, and stuff that is important. Today I had to bike instead of run, and that was different. I just sat there, and moved my legs. I did a lot of thinking, and the occasional giggle at the man who was insanely working out.... The reason I had to bike... Picture THIS.....

It looked worse while I was actually running... So at Syracuse. In the rain. In the cold. In the wind. I fell. I honestly dont remember it. I just remember getting up, having my teammates encouraging me, and running. The pain wasnt all there.. I looked down a few minutes later, and guess what!? My leg was covered in blood. Yeah it was intense. Quite the battle wound. I think I ran harder than normal, because i wanted to stop. When I touched that track, I sped up a little. (also, it turned into gold ) I was behind some chick, and Brad yelled at me to "Pass her and dont look back" Usually i think what Brad says is right, but that i cant achieve it. Today, I listened and acted. I passed her and sped up, and didnt slow down for that last 450 meters. It was the best feeling ever, cause I felt like I was flying down that track! When I got inside the school afterward, the pain hit me. I became so emotional, that I'm embarrassed to think of it now. I was crying hysterically. I walked down the hall, right by the boys team, and just let it all out. I cried. So. Much. Usually I want to be alone, and I was, for a second, until my friend came up to me. He gave me one of those hugs, and said "its ok, you did great. lets get you some help. you did great!" It's people like that, that make these situations okay. 
"You can't choose the ways in which you'll be tested." -Robert J. Sawyer

Kick It Into Gear When I See That Face

No, this title has no significant meaning. It's just a line from a song that keeps me going when I'm running super duper hard intervals or running that 3 mile race. XC has become a HUGE part of me. A part that I dont know where I would be without it. ( I know I would miss all those cute guys with no shirt on, but thats not the only reason I go.) In the paper Coach Talley handed out it said "Don't join xc if you have a crush on someone on the team, actually, thats not a bad idea, but just dont keep it as your motivation." Yeah, I cracked up at this, quite loudly, in the team meeting, where hardly anyone else laughed as loud as I.... Mainly cause I'm boy crazy, so this would be an accepted reason. But alas, I joined for other reasons. I love how instead of a bunch of people trying to do just their best, they are all about being there for eachother. I also love the random fun things we do. Like a photo scavenger hunt, that was pretty much the highlight of my day. And I guess I love running...( haha just kidding, I know I do! ) So here's what I have to look forward to this fine week:
Tuesday; Driving with the instructor and some kid...( YAY!! so close to that license! ) oh does anyone want to go running with me?????
Wednesday; Syracuse Meet! Boo-YAH! party on the bus with my buddies :)
Thursday; Running as a Dart of Davis, and then Lacrosse Clinic where I shall see my team! ( Nekel... we should wear our lax socks.. and we should get Erin to laugh, ALOT! )
Friday; Running as a Dart, then Lacrosse Clinic Again!!
Saturday; Running at Layton Park :) then pretty much sit around and do nothing at my home. Yes, please feel free to be jealous.
Sorry this was so long, ( actually I'm not, you chose to read this, I didnt force you.. okay maybe you with the eyes... ) I just had so much to say!!! Also sorry there arent any pictures, I usually like visual aids.. maybe next time??

The Beginning....

So I've always been a journal writer. But sometimes, theres things I write in my journal, that I want people to see, but yet I dont want to post it on Facebook. So I have joined my friends and family in blogging. Most of you reading this already know me, but just to remind you about me, this will be a Getting to Know Michaela post. Its just a few(really a few) things. I'll wait while you go get your popcorn, but hurry it up!!

Honey Mustard!! Yes, that is my favorite!! LOVE IT! It was a gift from Ashley, and you can't see it, but she already put my name on it, so no one else can have it!! Next to it is one of my favorite movies; Star Trek! Also a gift from Ashley(love her!!) It has Spock in it(sidenote, that word was in my phone, i didnt have to add it! SCORE!) Next to Spock is my Transformers game!! A gift from Spencer. You can already tell I'm a nerd... I shall be playing this game in the coming week!

This is random.. but so funny!! I'm "native american" so therefore, this is my "bible" if you will.

Yay Red Sox!!! I heart them.. oh so much!!

So thats just a few things about me... I hope you all enjoyed it, please exit this web browser with safety and enjoy the rest of your day!! :D