tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16894244559772908692024-03-13T11:26:47.018-06:00eat. sleep. tumble.WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.comBlogger373125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-70935376581297321682013-12-23T00:36:00.005-07:002013-12-23T00:36:50.593-07:00a brighter cornerThis sad little blog has been neglected for over a year. My life, however, has gone on and I have not stopped writing entirely. I have continued my life story on my blog <a href="http://feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/">feelmysunlight.blogspot.com</a><br />
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I am still tumbling and enjoying my time as a coach. Someday I may return to this little corner of the internet, but for now I am exploring the realms of <a href="http://feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feel my Sunlight</a> and am content with staying there. See, Power Tumbling is just one piece of my life, and this blog only tells that part of the story, my other blog, however, tells the whole story.<br />
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I am sad to say this blog probably won't be continued much except for an occasional post here and there, or for the times I am having nostalgic moments and want to travel back through old tumbling thoughts and experiences. As for the future, follow me on <a href="http://feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feel my Sunlight</a>. It's a lot brighter there.<br />
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<br />-WhitneySueWhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-78275173049003610782013-03-02T15:52:00.000-07:002013-03-02T15:53:12.171-07:00I'm back!Well, I have been slacking haven't I? I post often on my other blog <a href="http://www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/">www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com</a> but I figured I sould continue posting on this lovely blog... wether or not anyone reads it.<br />
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So a few weeks ago I sprained my ankle. It has been giving me problems ever sence. Well, just this last weekend I was doing fulls and sprained the same ankle. Again. UGH! I went to the doctor and he said I had a "high" ankle sprain as well as a regular ankle sprain. I took the week off but am going to try to go back next week. This next weekend I am supposed to compete at my 3rd meet of they year, but unfortunatly I don't think I will be ready by then and will have to scratch. In two weeks I will be competing at the Kalon Ludvigson Invitational and am so excited! This is a meet with international compeditors and hopefully I am all healed and ready to rock it by then. Fingers crossed. Did I mention the doctor said no tramps? ya. <br />
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I just finished watching American Cup. These new upcoming gymnasts are amazing and I can't wait to see what they bring to the sport over the next four years. Congrats to USA's Jake Dalton and Katelyn Ohashi for taking gold at this event. GO TEAM USA!<br />
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-43782620681429023692013-02-15T21:37:00.000-07:002013-02-15T21:37:06.874-07:00Quote #180<div style="text-align: center;">
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-23890938683470646322013-02-09T18:13:00.002-07:002013-02-09T18:13:37.229-07:00Tumbleing Comp.Well we had a tumbling comp today. It was a fun long day in Saratoga
Springs. I placed 3rd and am happy about it! Congrats to all of my
competitors and team mates! You all did super dandy! I just have to say I
love my team and I love all of the girls I compete with! We have way
more fun than rivals should. Thanks for all the support! Next stop: Logan.WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-71642281441190494082013-02-05T15:16:00.000-07:002013-02-05T15:16:51.188-07:00update update updateHey friends! Remember me? Ya I'm still here and yes I am still tumbling.<br />
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At my last meet I placed 4th over all with a score of 53.00. There is room for improvement but hey, it was the first meet so I won't complain!<br />
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We have our next meet this weekend and I am so excited! <br />
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On another note, I am going off sugar for the next 6 months {with the exception of 4 days a month when I get a treat}. We are doing this just for fun as a way to start eating healthier. I have convinced several people to join me in this challenge... so I am offering the challenge to YOU. What are you going to do to clean up your diet?<br />
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This year should be fun! It has already started off on a good note! My coach promised every single one of us that we will have either a 6 pack or an 8 pack by regionals... wish me luck! ha This should be hard, but I can't wait!<br />
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I promise to try and post more often.<br />
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To get more updates on our team go to <a href="http://www.teamflipside2013.blogspot.com/">www.teamflipside2013.blogspot.com</a>!<br />
Or visit my personal blog <a href="http://www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/">www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Love you guys!<br />
-Whitney<br />
Eat. Sleep. Tumble. WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-72417929077977797772013-01-18T20:14:00.005-07:002013-02-05T15:17:36.450-07:00coach quotes<span class="userContent">"Tumbling is not like other sports where your weaknesses can be overshadowed by the team. Here your weaknesses will be found out very quickly, but are you okay with that and can you commit yourself to: making you better?<br /> Tumbling makes you<br /> face fears you never imagined! After that scary fall or that first time at a new skill, it says a lot about your true character on whether you are determined to go for it.<br /> Tumbling makes you stronger physically, mentally and emotionally, though at times it may feel like your falling apart in one or all those areas.<br /> I feel it is at those times you have to make the choice to take the next step forward. Let me tell you, tumbling will never let you stay in one place for too long. You must be progressing forward, pushing yourself to be better and work harder every training or you'll lose all passion for it!"</span><br />
<span class="userContent"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> -Stephanie Rennie</span></b> <b>{my super awesome Double Mini coach}</b></span><br />
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Dear I.O.C., <br />
People everywhere would love it if you would put Power Tumbling in the Olympics! So please consider it.<br />
Sincerely, Whitney along with thousands of other people. WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-87886593944970683642012-11-05T21:44:00.001-07:002012-11-05T21:44:59.181-07:00Quote #179<br />
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-- Abraham Maslow WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-62600261530351687492012-10-04T23:12:00.002-06:002012-10-04T23:12:42.220-06:00Olympic week- Thursdayand last, but not least...<br />
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America <strong><span style="color: red;">loves</span></strong> you <strong><span style="color: #073763;">Gabby</span></strong>!</span></div>
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-11572169393742025772012-10-02T23:40:00.000-06:002012-10-03T15:34:35.582-06:00Coach AshlieThis post goes out to a great coach.
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This coach has pushed me hard, and never let me take the easy way out.
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This coach taught me that I will fix it, and I will never go back.
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This coach taught me that great success doesn't aways involve tumbling.<br />
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This coach left on her mission today.<br />
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ASHLIE! I love you so much! You have been one of the greatest coaches that I have ever had. You have pushed me harder, and gotten me further. You helped me get over fears, and helped me overcome obsticles. You have fixed my bad habbits, and taught me new skills. You have taught me to work hard. You have taught me that it doesn't matter if it felt funny, you go for it! You taught me to pray before I compete. You taught me to trust. You taught me that sometimes the most success we will have in our lives, doesn't involve tumbling. We love you so much Ashlie. We believe you will make a great missionary. 18 months will fly bye. We will be right here waiting for you when you get back with a few new tricks to show you. Your testimony has strengthened mine. We will always have your voice playing in our heads as we tumble. Good luck! We are praying for you! Love you!<br />
-Whit<br />
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-55838609185909537312012-10-02T22:39:00.001-06:002012-10-02T22:40:20.681-06:00Olympic week- Tuesday<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Aly was voted most likely to be on ESPN when she was in 8th grade.</div>
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She is 18 years old, and the oldest member of the Olympic Gymnastics team.</div>
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She calls her parents before every meet just to hear their voices before she competes.</div>
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Aly looks up to Taylor Swift as a roll model.</div>
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She began gymnastics at 18 months in a mommy and me class.</div>
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In the 2012 Olympic games she won the first ever gold medal for the U.S. women on floor.</div>
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-69519867896931011942012-10-01T15:13:00.002-06:002012-10-01T15:13:43.330-06:00Olympic Week- MondayHey yall, it MONDAY! Today for Olympic Week I am going to talk about...<br />
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-29888206057581005172012-09-30T10:05:00.004-06:002012-09-30T10:06:42.216-06:00Olympic week- SundayI did this a few years ago with the 2008 Olympians, so why not do it with the 2012 Olympians? Lets start with Mckayla!<br />
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Random facts about Mckayla </h3>
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Mckayla Marony IMPRESSED</div>
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-81068030410878811662012-09-29T21:26:00.001-06:002012-09-29T21:26:40.600-06:00I'm ready, I'm pumped!I know I have neglected this blog due to my love for my other blog, but lately I have had an itch to bring this blog back to life. I've had an itch to re-visit some old gymnastics videos from a few years ago and remember why I am so committed to what I do. This awakening has come mostly from meeting my Olympic Idols {click <a href="http://feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/2012/09/kelloggs-tour-of-gymnastics-champions.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/2012/09/kelloggs-tour-of-gymnastics-champions.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
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So as far as my tumbling life goes, I have a new coach. My old coach is going on an LDS mission! {click <a href="http://mormon.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information} I am super excited for her, but am going to miss her a lot. She pushed me really hard, and got me really far this year, and I am worried I won't progress as fast without her. But I do really love the our new coach, so I hope that I will stay motivated, and that I will push myself harder than ever before, and that I will go far this year.<br />
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I have a feeling that this year is going to be my year. That this year will be different. That this year I will excel further, and fly higher than I ever have before.<br />
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So with that I want to come back to this blog. To document it all. My thoughts, my emotions, and my dream for this sport that I love so much.<br />
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I'm ready, I'm pumped! So bring it on 2012 because I'm ready!WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-73989855749322277732012-09-28T17:14:00.003-06:002012-09-28T17:15:04.684-06:00I'm gonna make this place your homeA little girl once sat on her living room floor, mezmorized by the flipping gymnasts on the screen. She watched them soar through the air, and land perfectly on a mat while the croud erupted in screems and cheers for the gymnasts. She dreamed of one day meeting these gymnasts. See, this little girl was not like the other girls, while others sit on pinterest fangirling about One Direction, and Justin Bieber, She spent long hours in the gym, and always had her nose barried in USA Gymnastics magazines. Some of the other girls had their walls plastered with pictures of their favorite actors, or their favorite singers, but she had her walls plastered with posters of her favorite gymnasts. She wondered what she would say to them if she got the chance. <br />
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This little girl became one of the "big dogs" at her local gym. She worked hard. When ever she would start to lose sight of her goals she would watch the recaps of her favorite Olympic moments, and remember the joy she felt when she made her first National Championships, because to her, a National Championships was her Olympic Games. She watched the recaps of her favorite athletes, and their greatest moments. She dreamed of meeting them.<br />
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This little girl turned 16. For her 16th birthday she asked for tickets to the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Championships. She wanted nothing else. The show would be held at the Maverik Center on September 27th 2012. She expected to go with just her parents. She expected to sit far away. But she didn't care. She just wanted to go. <br />
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One day she got her tickets...and then some more came from her dads work... and then some MORE came from her aunts work. She counted the stack of tickets in her hand. She counted again, certain that she had made a mistake. She hadn't. 21. 21 tickets to the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Championships. <br />
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She invited all her closest friends. She invited her family, she invited her favorite team mate. She picked her seats. <br />
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She sat on row 11, close enough to see the faces of the athletes.<br />
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The grand day came. At the moment she saw the arena she started to squeal with her team mate. She joined the rest of her friends that rode in the other car, and together they entered the arena. They got signatures from her favorite colledge gymnastics team. They went to see what was upstairs. A lady approached her. A lady she did not recognize. The lady told the girls father that she had one extra meet and greet pass. One extra pass that she wouldn't be using. The lady asked them if they wanted it. The girl stood in shock. She was going to meet her idols! She started jumping up and down. She started squealing. The lady handed her the red wrist band and left. This lady never will know the joy this little girl felt that day.<br />
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The group split up to go sit in their seats. The girl and her favorite team mate headed down to row 11, seats 18 and 19.<br />
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They took pictures of the arena. They cried when they heard the audio from some of the greatest Olympic moments. They cried when their favorite gymnasts came out. They cried when they heard the song Home. They watched the greatest performance they had ever seen. They took lots of pictures. When it was announced that the show was over the girls stomach flipped. She was about to meet her biggest idols.<br />
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The found the girls parents and she took the camera. She said she would meet them in the front soon. She left all by herself. She joined the mob of people with red wrist bands. She bought a program. She waited. She walked into the room. The view of her favorite athletes blocked by a line of people, and a big meet and greet sign. But she knew she was now standing in the same room as the last two Olympic all around gold medalists. She saw her favorite athletes. She talked to them. They said happy birthday to her, she tried not to cry. This moment was a dream come true.<br />
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She walked out of the arena and hugged her team mate. She showed the signatures to all her friends. She got floated the whole way home, while playing the song Home by Phillip Phillips on her iPod. This song will never play the same in her mind. <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cap5WtuIC2Y?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-13546917964554751702012-09-24T15:50:00.000-06:002012-09-24T15:50:02.992-06:00gym updateWow Its hard to keep up more than one blog at a time. I can't believe its almost the end of September and I haven't posted at all this month! whops!<br />
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So, what to post about???<br />
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Going 8 again on floor this year, going 8 on double mini, and going 7 on trampoline (I missed my mobility score by .2 of a point!) <br />
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I am competing level 8 with the highest DD allowed. I am not sure what I will do for double mini passes this year yet. <br />
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As far as team mates and coaches there have been some changes as of late. Some team mates have moved, or quit. I miss them a lot. One of my coaches is leaving on an LDS mission in about a week, and won't be back for the next18 months. Our new coach, Jake, will take her spot. Jake is awesome and we have already learned a lot from him. We will all miss Ashlie, and can't wait for the next 18 months to be over.<br />
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We have bumped it up a few notches in the gym in order to be ready for comp season comes January. We are working hard, but having fun. WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-62193205461493391312012-08-31T10:05:00.001-06:002012-08-31T10:05:19.054-06:00Quote #178<br />
"Do one thing everyday that scares you." <br />
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-- Eleanor Roosevelt <br />
WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-92066580076486774312012-08-30T15:22:00.000-06:002012-08-30T15:22:15.122-06:00Summer Tumbling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember how I said I wouldn't forget this blog when I got my new one?(<a href="http://www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/">www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com</a>)<br />
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Well, I haven't been the best. I have posted lots on my other blog though! <br />
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So I thought I'd do a quick post on my tumbling this Summer, since my summer ends next week.<br />
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I've blogged about Nationals, and I've blogged about the Olympics, so here is an update on what has happened recently and what is to come with my workouts.<br />
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We had our Nationals team sleepover. That was a blast! We ran around the gym and wacked eachother with foam sticks, played tag, and laughed a lot. We discussed leotards, and fundraisers for next year. Around 1 am we tried to put in Stick It. The projector wouldn't work so we propped Jills laptop up on some mats and gathered around it. It was hard to hear, but we didn't mind much, because most of us have the entire thing memorized. We got to sleep around 4 am. It was a blast, and I can't wait for next years sleepover.<br />
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My workouts have been fantastic these last couple of weeks. Hard work pays off. We have been working our butts off. We have realy amped up our workouts recently. Our team is closer than ever and the atmousphere at the gym is just fantastc. I'm hitting new things constantly, and so are my team mates. By the time comp season gets here Flipside is going to be rock solid. <br />
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There are some changes happening in the gym that I thought I'd share.<br />
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My coach, Ashlie, is going on a mission next month. We are so excited for her, but we will miss her greatly! We have a new coach, Jake, who is going to take Ashlie's spot while she is gone for the next 18 months. I'm so excited to have Jake as a coach. He is doing great and he is realy fun. My Team mate B is moving next week and it will be realy sad to see her go. She has been a great friend. There are some other changes happening in the gym such as new passes, and times of workouts. Tumbling is going great. I can't wait for this new season to start in January.<br />
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It is my coach Jill's birthday today! She turned 40 and yesterday we decked out the gym in streamers, posters, and balloons. That was fun. Jill has been my coach since I was about 11. I was on her first comp team ever. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILL!</div>
WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-38952151607510335302012-08-13T21:27:00.001-06:002012-08-13T21:27:50.917-06:00Randomness! I feel like I've neglected this wonderful blog. Probably because I've been obsessed with my new blog (to see it <a href="http://www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>!!!)<br />
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So I just thought I'd pop in and let you all know that I AM still tumbling. And its going GREAT! We are working through these new skills for the new passes, and its going alright. It is taking some time, but I will get there.<br />
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GUESS WHAT! I start coaching again tomorrow (I took a break for the summer) AND we get to have our Nationals team sleepover at the gym tomorrow! how fun! We are going to watch Stick It on the wall!!! I'm super duper excited!<br />
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So, The Olympics ended yesterday. I'm sad their over, and we have to wait an entire 4 years! The Olympics this year where FANTASTIC! Me and my uncle mad a deal that if in 4 years neither of us our married we will go to Rio to watch them! Ha we will see if this actually happens, but don't you think that would be AWESOME! I do!<br />
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I promise I will try and post on here more!<br />
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Now if you really want posts from me, go follow my new blog <a href="http://www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.feelmysunlight.blogspot.com </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you are STILL reading my face looks like this :[</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Now my face looks like this :(</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I might just cry :,(</span></b><br />
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WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-81145024367418180112012-08-02T14:32:00.001-06:002012-08-02T14:32:49.696-06:00Jordyn Wieber: London 2012 Profile<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6FqIi5bSyP4?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-22470716261145503292012-08-02T14:30:00.001-06:002012-08-02T14:30:04.987-06:00Jordyn Wieber | My Journey<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wxjCrfZUyDY?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-90595352831172063222012-08-01T16:14:00.001-06:002012-08-01T16:14:31.900-06:00USA Swimming Performs 'Call Me Maybe'<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FxffBXIPOcg?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689424455977290869.post-18276677531916768992012-08-01T16:08:00.001-06:002012-08-01T16:08:07.404-06:00Phillip Phillips -- Home -- U.S. Olympic Team Trials Gymnastics<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cap5WtuIC2Y?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>WhitneySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346318239969277677noreply@blogger.com0