tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51761881688946399732024-03-18T21:49:03.830-07:00The Road to ThereTake the journey of Life with Brooke BrewerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-13510442472720397212016-12-31T14:43:00.000-08:002016-12-31T14:43:12.364-08:00New Years<div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
Did you know that only about 8% of people actually ACHIEVE their New Years Resolutions. This number is WAY TOO SMALL in my opinion. But why do you think that is??? Think about this for a second. Relate it to your past resolutions. Have you ever not achieved one of your resolutions, I know I have, many many times! Think abou<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">t what you did to lose track of that resolution.</span></div>
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In my opinion, I think one of the LARGEST reasons people do not achieve their New Years Resolutions, is because their resolutions are WAY to broad! If you set a resolution or goal for yourself that is so general, how can you achieve that successfully.</div>
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Resolutions need to be SPECIFIC, they need to be ATTAINABLE, but most importantly, they need to be UNIQUE to YOU! </div>
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So ditch that Resolution of "wanting to lose weight," or "wanting to be happier," or even "wanting to save money."<br />CHANGE that broad resolution to something like, "I want to workout 5 days a week and not eat fast food anymore (to broaden that weight loss goal).. or "I want to take time to meditate and focus on ME daily so I can become happier" or even "I want to set aside 5 dollars a day to my savings account." </div>
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See how just a simple change of your resolution can make it that much more attainable! </div>
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My New Years resolution is to dedicate my life to living a holistic lifestyle by getting back in tune with my yoga practice and workouts, eating organic, clean, natural and healthy, continue to supplement my life with essential oils and no medicine and work to being more happy!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-75872155211819449302016-12-13T15:19:00.002-08:002016-12-13T15:19:51.687-08:00Last Day of College<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Today is a BIG day for me, it's my last "day" of college! I'm proud of myself, and I am not afraid to announce that. For those who don't know what I went through to get to this moment, you're about to... I gave up most of my high school life and even skipped a year, to pursue a dream I had from very young, to be an Olympic snowboarder. I was lucky enough to have parents who helped me in all that t</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">hey could, to live my dream. I moved away from my home in Michigan EVERY winter, to live in a place where I could get the best training possible. I worked my ass off (excuse my French) to get to where I wanted to. I sacrificed a lot of my social life, relationships, and simply a "normal" life. on TOP of living my snowboard dreams, I wanted to get a college degree. My first two years of college were on campus with a few online classes during the winter. After 2 years, I had to choose, med school or snowboarding. I chose snowboarding, and no I don't regret it ONE bit. I didn't completely give up school though, I decided to pursue an ONLINE degree. Then something happened a little under a year ago that changed my life forever. I had yet another concussion that was extremely dangerous to my health. It was from then that I had to give up my dream of snowboarding. I admit, my heart is so broken, but I am pushing forward, every.single.day. I continued taking classes (even though I shouldn't have post concussion) and learned I could graduate this December. SAY WHAT?? I was able to pursue my snowboard career, battle extreme depression, have MANY injuries and still graduate a half semester earlier than I would have if I didn't skip a year of high school?! That's right.. I DID IT! I never gave up, and I never will. Though I don't have snowboarding anymore, I have a beautiful life. I'm soon going to have a college degree, I have a growing business that I am so passionate about, and most of all, i am HAPPY! I still dont know where life is going to take me next, but two more exams stand between me and my future!! So my advice, NEVER GIVE UP, and don't let anyone tell you you can't do something! Set your mind to it, and you can do it!!!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-73309501095748268242016-12-02T12:37:00.002-08:002016-12-02T12:37:59.084-08:00ACE StudyIn therapy yesterday, we talked a lot about my past. When I say my past, I don't necessarily mean my past of 2 years ago, I mean my young childhood. I was confused at first why she was asking about my childhood, especially at the ages where I couldn't even remember anything. I finally decided to ask her where she was going with this discussion. Thats where the ACE Study came in...<br />
The ACE study stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. This study is one of the largest scientific research studies of its kind. The focus of this study is to "analyze the relationship between childhood trauma and the risk of physical and mental illness in adulthood." Over decades of this study, researchers were realizing the strong relationship between the level of traumatic stress in childhood and poor physical, mental and behavioral outcomes later in life. <br />
My brother had cancer when he was younger. It was very hard on my family, and even harder on him. He is the strongest person I know, and he has always been my hero. Now, he is cancer free, 17 years I believe (I could be off a year or two)! Amazing though, right?<br />
Well my therapist began asking me how this effected me. The good in me responds, oh I was fine, I didn't go through anything compared to what Alex went through. But she digs deeper and wants me to tell her truthfully, how it effected me. I was so young, I don't remember much. All I remember is how much I was shuffled around from babysitter to babysitter, hardly ever being able to be around my family. <br />
"Ahhh.." she says. Having a family member who is ill and feeling emotional neglect is two of the huge conditions someone would experience in an Adverse Childhood Experience. Although I may not have felt the emotional neglect, especially that young, being passed around from babysitter to babysitter and being around my family very little is a potential subconscious emotional neglect.<br />
Going through this at my age made me extremely independent. I even potty-trained myself! Now, I am still extremely independent, but I hurt inside, a lot. I hurt inside when I feel like I need to ask for help, when I do not get things done, or if I do not feel proud of yourself. See how something that happened to me in my childhood has effected me so much today? Along with feelings I have, I also have depression. One of the things that is examined in ACE Study.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"The most common reactions to the injury were fear, pain, shock, misadventure, frustration, disappointment and hope," (Mittly, 2016). This article analyzes a study that was done to determine how much the mind plays a role in injury. The results of the study were no surprise to me... "<span style="background-color: white;">Results confirm our previous hypothesis, that for the earliest return to play injured athletes need psychological rehabilitation and they require psychological interventions as well as social support in the post-injury period. The team physicians and coaches should acquire communication skills, motivational methods and relaxation techniques to enhance support,</span><span style="background-color: white;">" </span><span style="background-color: white;">(Mittly, 2016).</span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-9217208526576407952016-11-17T12:32:00.000-08:002016-11-18T12:27:06.072-08:00RelfectionI feel as if I was reborn after this past weekend. Not only do I feel more like myself than ever, but I found the drive to do things again. I haven't had motivation like this in a longggg time. Some people may say Tony Robbins seminars are a scam, but I believe they are what you put into them, and I took A LOT out of the Unleash the Power Within seminar I went to!!<br />
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One of my biggest take-a-ways from this was the power of your mind. What you focus on really makes a difference in life. For example, for the last 7 months, I have focused on the fact that I had a career ending concussion. I focused on how much this concussion limited my life, caused pain mentally and physically, and sunk me into a deep depression. Because this was my sole focus in life, I was consumed by it that I was 'being' it. I had no chance to get better from my concussion because that was all I thought about. It is amazing how redirecting your focus can make you feel so much better. I was told I am not aloud to be in loud environments, jump or do anything with high intensity. Well guess what, at UPW I sang on the top of my lungs with 10,500 other people, jumped up and down thousands of times a day (no joke, my fitbit can even prove it), danced like no one was watching, and had NO HEADACHES. On top of no headaches, I wasn't dizzy, sad, lightheaded or even experiencing vertigo. Why do you think this is? It was simply because I didn't focus on my concussion all weekend, my focus was what Tony Robbins was teaching us, and how I can implement those teachings into my life. <br />
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So what do I plan on doing from this day forward? I plan to focus on the things I want to improve. <br />
I am constantly going to focus on the fact that I am beautiful, because dammit I am!!!!! I am also going to focus on being healthy and becoming MORE healthy (see how I am keeping this all positive). Lately, I am going to focus on growing my essential oil business and being a good person overall. Nope, none of these focuses have anything to do with a concussion, so see ya never concussion symptoms!!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-77931254579899397252016-11-11T09:56:00.000-08:002016-11-18T12:27:49.922-08:00Unleash The Power WithinI am currently at an experience of a lifetime. I was so kindly given a ticket to Tony Robbin's Unleash The Power Within seminar this weekend. It is a 3 1/2 seminar to help UPW! For those of you who don't know Tony, look him up, because you should! This seminar couldn't come at a more perfect time in my life, for I need some guidance and motivation to find again who I am!<br />
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Yesterday was the first day, and I already feel like a diffferent person. The focus of the day was to turn fear into power. We were taught how to recognize fear and handle it the right way! In fact, to top off the night, all 10,500 of us walked on FIRE! You heard me... we walked on FIRE! It was both a metaphor and a fun activity, to help get into a peak state and conquer fear. It also helped us take the first step into a new journey of our life!<br />
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I cannot wait to share with you all everything that I'm learning and what I have been taking away! There is some unbelieveable information that I would have never learned if it wasn't for this amazing opportunity! Grateful is an understatement of the feelings I have right now!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-28481116181335141902016-11-05T12:49:00.002-07:002016-11-18T12:28:17.143-08:00How Nala Saved Me From the DepressionI stumbled upon this article where a women claims getting a puppy saved her from depression. I got my beautiful black lab, Nala, about a year and a half ago. One of the major reasons I decided to get a dog was because I heard that dogs are a wonderful emotional support and can be great for individuals who suffer from depression. Since the second I brought Nala home, she gave me even more of a reason to live. It was the best feeling ever to come home, or even wake up to a dog that is so happy to see you all of the time. Nala is always full of so much happiness and energy, it rubs off on me. I brighten her day, as she does mine. Nala also has even been so amazing when I have bad days. She will simply lay with me, cuddle and give me lots of love. When I cry, she will literally give me a hug and I know she is telling me everything will be okay. Though dogs are a lot of responsibility, it is such an amazing responsibility. I love my Nala and cannot wait to have her by my side for years and years to come.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-41897570272834869362016-11-03T16:12:00.001-07:002016-11-18T12:28:55.834-08:00Love Your BrainConcussions are something no one should ever mess with. I know just a few years ago and beyond, concussions were nothing more you "ringing your bell," and it was very easy to just get back into the game. Today, more and more research is being done with concussions and they are becoming more an more serious. Concussions are NO different today than they were back then, the only difference is we have more studies and information on them to know they are serious. Concussions are classified as a TBI, a Traumatic Brain Injury. The more you get, the more dangerous they can be. In fact, the more concussions you get, the more susceptible to another concussion you are. Concussions are scary, they are dangerous, and I do not think anyone takes them as seriously as they really are...<br />
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It's been about 10 months since my concussion, and I am still unable to do many of the things I love. I JUST began slowly working out, which excludes lifting, running and doing anything that brings my heart rate over 140 bpm. I cannot do anything that puts me in danger of hitting my head again, so that means no mountain biking, but I can bike... no fun snowboarding, just causal riding and still no more intense playing with my dog. I admit, even though I can do some of the things I used to love so much, I hardly have any motivation to do them. I have so much time throughout the day to workout and do some of the things I am able to do, but I find myself everyday dreading a workout or forcing myself to go. This is so unlike me, I used to love working out. I was addicted, and would go many times a day if I could. I don't recognize this new Brooke sometimes. I know that time will heal, but I can only hope that time will give me more motivation and happiness when I am able to do the things I used to love.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-53278061283010010372016-11-01T18:59:00.001-07:002016-11-01T18:59:09.028-07:00Grief & Loss vs. DepressionI took it upon myself to see a psychologist. No I am not ashamed of it, no one who ever goes to therapy should feel ashamed. Everyone is human and everyone goes through tough times. From previous experiences, therapy has done wonders for my emotions and my life, so I decided I need to get back into it.<br />
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I want to share my biggest take-a-way from therapy today. I have depression... that is something I have known and done a great job accepting. I accept that I have depression, but I am currently working on not letting it define who I am. It is not "my" depression, as I sometimes refer too, it is "the" depression. Simply by changing the reference from 'my' to 'the' makes depression a health issue, rather than a part of my life. <br />
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As I thought about the depression in my life, I was asked by my psychologist whether the emotions I am currently feeling about my recent stop to my snowboard career was a trigger to the depression or simply an emotion of grief and loss. It took me a while to think and realize the answer to that question. Aren't the too the same thing? In my situation, they are not. The grief and loss of loosing my snowboard dreams are a separate emotion from the depression. There are different ways to heal from depression, just as there are different ways to heal from a loss or grief. My goal now is to heal and deal with my grief. Once I work to handle this, the depression will slowly fade. I plan to allow my self to feel the loss and grief, let me emotions flood if they need, and talk about the pain I am feeling. Once I accept this grief, I can work to move forward, find new passions and be on the road to there....<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-5484918534717345702016-11-01T14:27:00.001-07:002016-11-01T14:27:18.003-07:00November.. A Little Closer to WinterI woke up this morning with extreme anxiety.. I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to go outside and look at the snow we were supposed to wake up too. This is so unlike me, I love snow. I love everything about snow, especially the first major snowfalls. Snow always meant winter, which meant snowboarding, which meant my season was approaching. Then it hit me, I subconsciously had anxiety because I knew there was no competitive snowboard season for me this winter, or ever again. I admit, I cried for a little.. more like a lot. But crying is okay, crying is healing. Instead of being in denial of my emotions and my life change this coming winter, I choose to accept it. I choose to accept that I had a life threatening injury then made me end my dreams of pursuing a career in snowboarding, I choose to let myself feel ANY emotions it wants to feel, but most importantly, I accept a new life for myself, whatever that may be. I am alive and healthy, and right now, that is what matters. I am happy, but I will become happier. Maybe my life has something even better in store for me than the Olympics, and I cannot wait to life this new journey to there.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-13371841024238751012016-10-28T12:32:00.002-07:002016-10-28T12:32:56.049-07:00I Am Graduating From College!!<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Although this has been an extremely rough year for me, I have some great news I want to share with everyone!!! I am officially graduating from college in December from Central Michigan University! For those who have been a part of my journey, it has been very difficult to get a college degree AND pursue my dreams snowboarding. I was determined to graduate and finally all my hard work has paid off! Studying during all my travels around the world, at competitions and even when I'm injured was super hard, but I did it!! My biggest challenge to finish school was managing my concussion issues, which SUCKED! I admit, I probably should have taken more time off of school once I hurt my head again, but regardless, IM GRADUATING!!!! Thanks to all who have supported me through ALL my journeys, including this one! fire up chips!!!!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-81816386511823801232016-10-26T17:37:00.003-07:002016-10-26T17:37:33.369-07:00Life AFTER snowboarding<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Life is full of journeys, experiences and adventures. As I look back on the last 7 or so years of my life, I had more of that then most people ever have in their entire life. I wish that I could say I have more years left to live those same adventures, but it's time to start making new memories in a new way. Snowboarding has been the biggest part of my life for a long time. I had a dream when I was very young, and did everything in my power to live that dream. I gave up </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">part of high school, my wish to become a pediatric oncologist, friendships, family time and a "normal" teenage/young adult life to spend countless hours on my snowboard training, waking up at the crack of dawn to get multiple gym sessions in, eat like a health freak and rarely have "cheat" days, injuries that will impact my life forever, blood sweat and tears, but was also able to travel the world, live in different parts of the country, meet some of the most amazing people who are now lifelong friends, and do the thing I love most, snowboard! As I think back on all of the injuries I have had, nothing compares to what I am going through now. I would break my hip 1000 more times then get another concussion, which is why I made the decision to end my competitive snowboard journey. Brain injuries SUCK, there is no better word to describe them and I would never wish them upon anyone. With the support and love from so many though, I am slowly recovering and able to get back to my everyday tasks, including recreational (casual) snowboarding come winter!! Seeing my former teammates head to Australia and Argentina was a lot harder then I thought, I only wish I could be there with them too! Though it is absolutely heartbreaking and (I admit) has led to many tears to end such a huge part of my life, I am so thankful I have made wonderful memories and friends that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all of you, my sponsors, my supporters, my friends, and most of all, my family, who have stood by me since day one on this snowboard journey. You are the reason I have been able to live such a great life; I cannot thank you enough. As for now, I am not sure where my life will lead me to. 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Thank you to everyone for all the prayers for me to get well soon! They worked!! :) Now its time to go kick a** in Canada!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-65033817229010584132015-11-01T15:04:00.000-08:002015-11-01T15:04:46.234-08:00Winter is Just About Here!I spy snow on the mountains, and snow on the ground every morning! Word on the street is A-Basin and Loveland are open! All this means WINTER is just around the corner, and I cannot be more excited! The last month I've been in summit, I've been putting a lot of time in the gym and in my yoga practices, and think I'm ready for the season to begin!! On top of that, I got a teaching job at Summit Hot Yoga, on Tuesdays at 6:00 am! <div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-48232211111466427602015-08-21T07:42:00.000-07:002015-08-21T07:42:09.215-07:00Trip Down UnderIt's been about a week since I've been back in the states, after being in Australia for 2 weeks! I had such an amazing time in Australia. Unfortunately we were only there to snowboard, therefore I wasn't able to do much site seeing, but from what I did see, I can see why there is so much hype about it. What a beautiful country Australia is!<br />
My coach and teammates Senna, Duncan, Sean and Hyeong Bae (and his translator Jaqusang), along with myself, made the small ISTC crew down under. I unfortunately had some sort of bug (I think the flu) the first day and a half we were there, so that obviously was no fun. But I recovered very quick and was able to take full advantage of being on snow.<br />
We had two competitions within the first couple days of us being there, then we did a training camp after. I placed 7th and 4th in the two competitions. Bummed I wasn't able to get to the podium, but I still was very content with my riding, especially coming off the flu and it being my first day on snow in months!<br />
The training camp went very well too. The weather in the mountains of Australia is known to be very windy and foggy, and that is exactly how it was. With this being said, every training day that we had, had weather like this. One of my goals for this upcoming season is to be able to ride in any conditions, and not to hold back regardless. So personally, I was stoked with the weather. I felt really confident riding when I couldn't see anything in front of me, which was a HUGE accomplishment for me. I also feel that I progressed in my turns and my starts. <br />
I wish this trip was a little bit longer, on and off snow. Note to self, next time I go down under, I have to stay for a couple days to site see!<br />
But overall, this was such an amazing experience, I am so blessed to be able to travel the world and see things that the average person cannot!<br />
One more month and I'm headed west, to Colorado! I cannot wait to move back there! Until then, its serious gym time, and also now that I'm officially a RYT 200 - yoga instructor, I have a lot of classes booked to teach :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-63096289462286980592015-06-20T08:30:00.002-07:002015-06-20T08:30:25.510-07:00Summer Plans!Well tomorrow is officially the first day of summer, although Michigan's weather hasn't felt like it! <div>
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I've had an extremely busy summer so far. I decided I was going to go back to school, so I am taking a full load of classes this summer, in hopes to graduate by the end of next summer! I have also been working for my dad a few days a week. On top of all that, I just got myself a new puppy! Her name is Nala, and getting her has been the best thing ever!! She is a black Lab, and will be 13 weeks on Wednesday! I keep telling her to stop growing, but she isn't listening!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PKvmulqxIOEFnpgItkX37UQDi9lfLSs_fHC4_eU3a5n0Q5WfdlaufXznTUCncyQ715H_6e-u6-b3V7NtRcCrDZ8eSZpG1wgMMWo1tBCAi8BrOEX_EuQa0TmSDSbsNQD9e6Tf_hwk9V4/s1600/IMG_3765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8PKvmulqxIOEFnpgItkX37UQDi9lfLSs_fHC4_eU3a5n0Q5WfdlaufXznTUCncyQ715H_6e-u6-b3V7NtRcCrDZ8eSZpG1wgMMWo1tBCAi8BrOEX_EuQa0TmSDSbsNQD9e6Tf_hwk9V4/s320/IMG_3765.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgW5CuukLW2gYriIVL5K6VaRMDWDZVtc7gWecFYCSHPfOzcYnNFz6SKb6W4_5EsRNqt2fOwMJqg0whWns96pwfhrRbLQUidGiUs_e7vivJby2HMFIMvGzplbWYkbx-zTdb1ni8p9IlC6E/s1600/IMG_2839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgW5CuukLW2gYriIVL5K6VaRMDWDZVtc7gWecFYCSHPfOzcYnNFz6SKb6W4_5EsRNqt2fOwMJqg0whWns96pwfhrRbLQUidGiUs_e7vivJby2HMFIMvGzplbWYkbx-zTdb1ni8p9IlC6E/s320/IMG_2839.JPG" width="179" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8HLggyldC_ALdqd6XUBWsxjeHDtgl6ejmejPdAFchDvS2CouLz_84IrLsJxGPkEsz4STF8PFFytIUeSfP-omIu4TecRUBkmhIc1oOWnnaz4Ll6NhISuJvMZpSoZw_lFd9mwo3lGpPHI/s1600/10255684_10206045187240341_7866484892499433905_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8HLggyldC_ALdqd6XUBWsxjeHDtgl6ejmejPdAFchDvS2CouLz_84IrLsJxGPkEsz4STF8PFFytIUeSfP-omIu4TecRUBkmhIc1oOWnnaz4Ll6NhISuJvMZpSoZw_lFd9mwo3lGpPHI/s320/10255684_10206045187240341_7866484892499433905_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97pH8aEPhKsImYqRzHROwcIy1ZHjCfbbZl6wyPX2AnQUubNOlNP-l5hKHDGOIo1dX7-TvXXfkp5dfyqwMfZjZCLEm5df1am91vZHWM9uuoZjEyovnk5Z4ZPfVsRzfKttBUHh3VShUUjg/s1600/11390376_10205951225971368_3859636878414499721_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97pH8aEPhKsImYqRzHROwcIy1ZHjCfbbZl6wyPX2AnQUubNOlNP-l5hKHDGOIo1dX7-TvXXfkp5dfyqwMfZjZCLEm5df1am91vZHWM9uuoZjEyovnk5Z4ZPfVsRzfKttBUHh3VShUUjg/s320/11390376_10205951225971368_3859636878414499721_n.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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A week from today I'm going to Tahoe, in California, to visit my boyfriend! He's getting ACL surgery too, so I'm also going to be nurse brooke! When I get home from Cali, I am taking a 16 day, RYT 200 class. This means I'm going to be certified to teach yoga! I am SO excited to be able to learn more about yoga, and then be able to teach it! After this class, I'm off to AUSTRALIA!!! You can say I'm a bit excited for this! We head down under the beginning of August, and there will be competitions and a camp! I cannot wait to see my friend's, teammates, and get back on my snowboard!! I love being able to travel the world, and experience things outside of our country!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-66929125211420409282015-06-17T16:23:00.002-07:002015-10-01T10:19:54.726-07:00My biggest secret<div class="MsoNormal">
I am not EVER usually open to others about myself,
especially on social media, but I need to share my own success story because I hope to
reach out to others and help them through the obstacles their life throws at
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For as long as I can remember (way back to middle school) I
have been suffering major depression and anxiety disorders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was something that I kept to myself for
years, in fact, was never expressed to ANYONE else until a little over a year
ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I go through stages when it gets
extremely bad, to almost non-existent, which is very common for these
disorders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always used to put on a
huge act, that I was so happy, when in reality, I always felt as if I was in a
dark cloud, holding this huge secret in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My smiles were always fake, even if I couldn’t explain why I wasn’t
happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would often get confused why I
was always so tired, unmotivated, sad, or simply just feeling like shit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Excuse my French, but that’s the honest
truth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People always say, you have SO
much to be happy about… I have an AMAZING and supportive family, I have friends
who love me dearly, I’m been blessed with athleticism and brains, and a chance
to be an Olympic athlete.. but that’s just it about these disorders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chemically there is something wrong with my brain
that just doesn’t let me be as happy as I should be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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With all this being said, I have been taking medications
(antidepressants and Xanax) to get me through my dark cloud I felt was hovering
over me for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since being on
medicine, I have felt like a completely better person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have more patience, motivation, energy, and
overall am finally actually HAPPY! Unfortunately, being the health nut I am
(for those who don’t know, I’m crazy about my health), I hate putting these
chemicals in my body day after day to ease my depression and anxiety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Essential Oils were brought to my attention,
and I began doing my research on how they can help me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found an unreal amount of oils that could
replace my medicines from my medicine cabinet, so I took the dive and
experimented. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using these oils daily, I
have begun easing my way off the medicine, and still feel as happy as ever! It
is an amazing feeling that I can use something all natural, organic, and
chemical free to be HAPPY (and who doesn’t want to be happy). Though I am not
completely off my medicine, my goal is to get off of them in the next couple of
months, (with the help of my oils of course).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Depression is something WAY more common than you think, and
I am reaching out because I know I am not alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So to anyone who feels they are suffering,
don’t be afraid to reach out to ANYONE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You are loved and I promise you, there is a way to get better! :)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wow! I usually am so on top of it with my posts. I am so sorry I have not made a single post this whole winter. On top of that, winter should be when I make my posts, to update after each competition, but I did not do so. I honestly think a lot of that has to do with my frustration with my season. Result wise, I did not do nearly as well as I wanted too. I felt so strong going into this season, thinking I was going to get at least one podium, but I failed to do so. I mentally struggled a lot this season, especially towards the end of the season. I had a lot going on, especially a death of a very close loved one, which was extremely hard to deal with. Unfortunately being an athlete, there will be A LOT of obstacles thrown at you, but it's up to that individual to work through them, despite the severity. <br />
Thinking about my season and evaluating it myself, although I was very frustrated and upset with myself on my results, I had an overall good season. Being a part of the ISTC was the best decision I could have ever made. I grew so much as a rider, and an individual, and believe I improved so much. My carving (previously my biggest weakness) I think is now one of my strong suits. I also have made a huge improvement on my movements, my confidence, and hitting larger features, especially larger jumps. So looking at my season overall, though I did not get the results I wanted, I still think I had a very successful season in the fact that I've improved more in this season than any other season. With the continueous improvements, the results WILL come, and then everyone better watch out!! :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-63937755819712330892014-11-16T09:15:00.001-08:002014-11-16T09:15:28.624-08:00Next stop, Austria!My next journey begins tomorrow. I will be experiencing Europe for the first time; I'm going to Austria for another 2 week training camp! I cannot contain my excitement. I am so stoked to get back on a boardercross course. These last few weeks in Colorado I have been working my a$$ off in the gym and on snow, and I feel better than I've ever felt! Putting all my skills together on a boardercross course is going to be great!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08147708817403414347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176188168894639973.post-36646262227875967162014-10-15T17:53:00.000-07:002014-10-15T17:53:01.351-07:00Fall in Summit CountyWell I've been in Colorado for about a week now, and am loving every bit of living here! Since there is not nearly enough snow for the resorts to be open to train on my snowboard, my team has been continuing our summer dry-land training program, spending about 3 hours a day at the gym. I've also had the amazing opportunity to explore Summit County, which has been breathtaking. Benji Farrow, member of the US half pipe team, has been a wonderful tour guide this past week, showing me around Summit County, and taking me to different areas to see amazing views. In fact, Benji, his sister Hannah, and myself hiked a 14er this morning. Woke up at 5 am, started our journey at 6:30 (had to be back for gym time at 1:30), and hiked about 6 miles, 4.5 hours, and to about 14,000 feet! It is incredible what this world has to offer, if you just take the time to explore! These are life experiences I will never forget!!<br />
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