Oh Kay

For the first time since before college, I missed Wurstfest. For most of the people that I went to school with, Wurstfest was a perfect time to get turnt with all our classmates on a Thursday night. However, for me, it was one of my favorite things that I would do with my parents. It was one of my favorite things to do because it was always so amazing to see my dad so happy. This year, since I moved out to Fort Worth, was the first year that I didn't get to go with them and I was and still am so sad about it. But, with the help of my sisters, we were able to send my parents there without us. Although it was sad to see them go without any of us there this year, it was so nice to see the pictures and videos they posted of the great time they were having.  So, thank you Wurstfest for making my family, especially my dad, so happy every single year.  Wurstfest 2012 Wurstfest 2013 Wurstfest 2014 Wurstfest 2015 Wurstfest 2016

Oh year 23. First and foremost, I'm so very grateful that I had yet another birthday. Thanks mom and dad for making me. Here are all the things that I was blessed to experience in my 23rd year of life: I was voted Offensive Player of the Year and nominated for TLU Female Athlete of the Year and NCAA Woman of the Year. I went to Wursfest for the 4th year in a row! Ziggy Zaggy Ziggy Zaggy Oi Oi Oi I traveled to DC for the first time for a conference. #TeamRice I spent my 3rd Christmas with Lalo's family. I went on my first cruise! Lalo and I celebrated our 3 yr. anniversary. And then we celebrated our 4th Easter together with his family. I saw Chainsmokers at SPI for Spring Break. My parent's surprised me with a new car. [I still miss the box, though] One of my best friends got into chemistry grad school at UT. I graduated with 2 degrees, a minor, and honors. I got into a super competitive 1-year masters program in Medical Sciences. I moved to Fort Worth, TX...

It has officially been 1 year since my lifelong soccer career has ended. Wow. I poured 18 years worth of blood, sweat, complaining, laughter, friendships, and tears into this sport. It has challenged me both physically and mentally while molding me into a team player, a leader, and highly determined and competitive person that I am today. Those 18 years went by so freaking fast that I really never had the chance to reflect on everything I was able to accomplish thanks to my parents and the many teammates that I had. So if you're interested, read on. It's going to be pretty lengthy and I'm most likely going to brag because I'm proud. If it's not your cup of tea, go ahead and skip this one. My soccer career started in the living room because my older sister was already playing. As soon as I was old enough, my parents put me in the YMCA where I was blessed to have my dad and sister as my coach. My team at the Y dominated, and when I say dominated I mean that we l...