Flags.

This isn't my normal blog topic and it has nothing to do with my plan to change the world but after a ten month season flags has come to an end. Being that it was such a huge part of my life for such a long time I had to give it some time.
The girls (and Hector) that I spent the majority of my year with became my family. I dont think I've ever been on a closer team. We just clicked. After the season ended, even after a third place finish at state, we were sad. Not that we wouldn't be giving up our afternoons at hours of practice but that we wouldnt be spending time with each other.
Other than the team itself being on flags boosted my confidence. Usually I go through my day doing well but just average. The only awards I got were being on honor roll, which didn't really take much. Being part of a team we won a number of first place trophies, two excellence plaques, and one beautiful chunk of glass. It made me realize that I'm worth more than just good grades, I'm a key component of a winning team. It's not just me either. It's all 16 of us that wanted to be winners.
Going through the season I watched everyone grow in a different way. Some people became more confident. Others learned they can do more than they think they are capable of. Some of us finally found somewhere we fit in and were accepted. Everyday brought a new moment that stayed with us. In the long run it made us such a great team.
Next year it won't be the same. Three seniors are graduating, others can't try out and of course we bring up people that were on JV. I'm sure I'll love the new team just as much but this year will always hold a special place in my heart.

--michelle(: