I talk a lot about my family and the role they have played in my life, but there is one member I haven't shared too much about and that is my sister, Kristin. She would never admit it, but in her life she has been a huge inspiration for girls, especially me. Growing up, we hated each other and I do mean hated. We would have full-on wrestle-mania matches to settle our differences.
Secretly though, I always wanted to be just like her. She always did things her own way and she was always somebody who stood out. While watching her be herself, I also watched her get bullied and teased in grade school. Even though I am sure it had to have an effect on her, I never once saw her show it. She continued to be herself day in and day out.
I always knew Kristin was a great soccer player, but when she got into high school she really proved how amazing she is. I remember going to a lot of her soccer games, and Kristin was often the only girl on the field. She had no fear, and she could play as good if not better than any guy on the field. Never once did I hear her mention the fact that she was one of the only girls. It just . wasn't a factor to Kristin. I know she faced criticism and obstacles to do what she did. Now that to me is inspiring. She taught me it doesn't matter if you're a man, a women, or a kangaroo, you can do anything you set your mind to.
Even though Kristin and I had two very different passions in life, her drive and courage taught me a lot. When I faced criticism and encountered mean people in racing, I had this amazing role model to look up to. She was an inspiration for me to keep pushing through the negativity for what I wanted in life. Today I still look up to her for that.
One of the reasons I wanted to share a little bit about my sister is in light of October being anti-bullying month. Kristin is a prime example of a strong person who didn't let the fact she was being bullied stand in her way. To anybody out there who has ever been bullied, don't ever let anyone stand in your way of what you want. I also think it's a good reminder to be careful how you treat other people. Words can really affect a person.
Life has been so crazy around my house. I am unbelievably busy with work, and next week I start my very last class of my college career. I could not be more ecstatic about that! I am also busy getting ready for the national event in Las Vegas. I have so much going on that when I climb into bed at night, and I'm too excited to sleep. My dad and I are headed to a race this weekend for him to test on my Pro Stock Suzuki, it should be a great weekend. I will update everyone on how he does. Thanks for reading