Numero Uno

(reposted from my Tumblr)

Fellow introvert named Sarah :)

We were on the phone, talking about RI. We want to actually win this school year. Go to State. Go to Nationals. Make it to the top.

I know I’m not experienced in dance, that’s probably an understatement. But I’m willing to give it my all, because this is one of the few times in my life where my goal is clearly in place. I want to win, and I’ll do anything to do it. We will beat Shorecrest.

Sarah and I were saying how this coming school year, this new building for school, we want it to mark the fresh start of everything. The cheerleaders, the dance team, all our sports’ teams. I want this to be the year we actually make it somewhere. Not just almost make it to State. Not just almost get 1st place. No excuses, the top spot has to be reserved for us.

She told me that last year, Shorecrest actually told the team that we “need to work together more.” Can you believe that? Shorecrest knew the team better than our team knew themselves. How can you work as a team when opposition arises within it? It doesn’t work that way, and never will. Would your body function if your heart was “mad” at your lung, so both don’t bother to give it their all? No.

14 people on the team. Glass half full: Less people means we can concentrate more on our imperfections. It’ll be easier to work on formations. Glass half empty: Even with a mere 14 people on the team, we still can’t all get along. I’m open-minded, I never hate people. Why can’t everyone else see it the same way? Shorecrest constantly has bonding events, from what I’ve heard. Our team, on the other hand, just can’t seem to diminish the lines between adversary and fellow dance team member.