NBC invited the Roosevelt Cheerleaders to their station to help promote the North Park Toyland Parade this Saturday. Taylor was pretty upset because the flyer in her stunt group jumped the gun and bit and it caused them not to execute their “elevator” on time. I think she’s over it now, though. It was so cute to watch. This truly is one of the best things about being a parent. *proud grin*

Update: Unfortunately, her stunt group has now been cut all to pieces because two of them couldn’t keep their grades up. The other day I picked Taylor up from school and she had a big ol’ fat lip because her new flyer kicked her in the face on a toe-touch. I still think it’s cute. Maybe I’m a little demonic. Hey, I’ve come to grips with the fact that she’s a cheerleader. I just hope that the competitive sports bug bites her really hard soon.

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That’s right … I voted this year for the first time. Trust me, the fact that I’m 31 and voting for the first time is not something I’m proud of but I almost let it slide past me again. I was faced with deadlines at work that made it impossible to vote in the morning and I’d just been dreading fitting it in all day. Plus, not knowing how it all works when I got there was making me nervous (you know I don’t like to be embarrassed).

Anyway, it all worked out. I didn’t let the fact that I hadn’t received my mail-in ballot or the fact that I didn’t know what to expect stop me from doing it. Now I can do it with ease next time. This is ramping up to be the year of firsts for me. First jury duty, now this. Who knows … maybe next I’ll join the friggin’ PTA.

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I just wanted to post a quick update about my ankle. Since the sprain, almost a month ago, I still have residual swelling. I wore heels for the first time yesterday and almost immediately regretted my decision. I’m going crazy with each passing day that I can’t even entertain the notion of playing any volleyball. I am doing my best not to even step on the court until October 9th. That will officially make it 6 weeks. Hopefully I won’t have opened a vein by then.

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So, it’s high time that I redesign my website/blog. I’ve been doing a bunch of research and planning my attack but in the meantime I’d like to start setting up my blog to have more “bells and whistles.” Unfortunately, my old theme isn’t “widget-aware” so I’ll be finding a new one that won’t match my website but in the long run, will. I’m even toying with the notion of having this wordpress be my portfolio, so be patient while I get my ducks in a row.

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I got my first professional manicure and pedicure today. I actually felt like a real girl for a change.

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It’s official people. Rachelle has left the building! It’s been a bumpy, yet exciting ride and now I’m off to face the world. Everyone from school, please keep in touch.

This experience has changed my life..I wish you all the best of luck!

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