“What would you tell your 10 year old self?” I was asked this during my DCC interview this year. My response was “You got this.” •I’ve always said I wouldn’t change how I made the team for anything. If my story of perseverance can impact one child or person’s life, it was all worth it. I feel the same way about how my DCC journey ended. It’s not ideal. I don’t agree. But when I think about the platform and opportunity presented to show the world again how to handle adversity, I’ll take that challenge. •2020 has given me a renewed perspective on life and priorities. I know I’m not alone. With so many uncertainties the past 8 months, I was personally faced with being infected with Covid-19 twice. The first time in April and the second in June. I’m a young, healthy, active woman and at age 31, I can honestly tell you it has kicked my butt. Once “recovered”, I started training for the DCC bubble and preparing myself even though I only had a couple weeks to get myself back to normal my best self. I feel confident I did exactly that. •I’ve spent the past 5 years balancing a career, DCC, and my family/friends. 3 of those years were spent fighting to earn and prove I deserved a spot on the team. I’m proud of what I went through and the determination it took to get here. •To me, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader represents and is so much more than just a dancer. We represent America’s Team and are ambassadors in every sense of the word. We are smart, determined, accomplished, role models to all, beautiful on the inside and out, and have a passion for performing. While being a great dancer is vital, you also have to be a well rounded woman. I believe I embodied this and have such pride to have been surrounded by such an incredible group of like-minded, hardworking, diverse women. •To anyone fighting adversity, whether it’s job related, family, health.. I want you to feel hopeful. Sometimes things don’t happen how we plan, sometimes they don’t make sense and sometimes they are flat out wrong. •This year more than ever