Nine months. I feel like I've gone through a gamut of emotions this year, sorta like my own version of a pregnancy {although I'll never experience this, nor do I intend to compare my challenges to that of mothers.} January feels oh so far away. The excitement and anticipation of a full season, a coach, team, and opportunity seems like it was given to me forever ago. I've reflected a bunch this season, and feel forever grateful for all who have taken me in and called me one of their own. Velosmith, Burnham, Chicago Women's Elite.

I've always been a girl with routine. Branching out wasn't really my thing. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day for lunch from 1st grade through my senior year.