Growing up homeschooled, I got to know my mother pretty well. One of the main things she wanted to teach us was that we mattered, and to not let a single thing exclusively define us. My mom is very optimistic, almost to a fault, and she can always tell when we are down. She is about 5’2,” with a thin face and bright, hazel eyes with tightly curled, brown hair.
I have always loved sports, and so of course, when I started playing basketball my 6th grade year, I wanted to do my best, and learn to have fun with it. I was very inexperienced, and played like it, but I enjoyed the experience. It was no surprise when I decided to play again my 7th grade year.
By the time 7th grade rolled around I was very elated to start my next