Ah, weekly team workouts. We have them. Bright and early every Saturday morning. Imagine twenty or so college kids in varying shades of gym clothes frowning as much at the morning light as they are at the fact that they’re awake to witness it. Or maybe that’s just me. Anyway, we get together for an […]
Well, 2011’s back from Anchorage, newly dazzling and celebrated hot off the Tribute Gala, so that means, among other things, that it’s finally our year. The flame’s in our hands, burning our knuckles white-hot with the things we’ve already seen: the team before us, cobbling together 50 odd students, and building a family that mapped […]
I learned how to ride a bike in the summer of 2007. I was 16 years old. That’s right…16. I was in Japan as a Student Ambassador for the Experiment in International Living, and we were mountain biking that day. It was raining and cold. I was not about to sit in a car and […]
Being on this team is something I’ve wanted to do since I found out about it my freshmen year here at UT. I was pretty angry at myself for not finding out about the rider deadline that freshmen year until last minute leading me to send a rushed application the night before it was due. […]
It feels amazing to be back on the 40 Acres, except for the fact that I have a sprained ankle and I cannot run or play tennis. I stopped by University Health Services this morning to make sure everything with it was ok. Dr. List put my mind to rest when he confirmed that my […]
I’ve put this moment off for long enough. I have returned to my old life (more or less) in my new apartment in Austin and both homecoming bash and tribute have passed. We’ve passed the metaphorical torch to next years team (who I know will do great things, they’re an incredible group) and the time […]
“But just as you excel in everything–in faith, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in your love for us–see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 I know this blog is entirely too late for those of you who sent me bountiful checks in June, but I have seriously been […]
Andrew Jones is hilarious. It’s Nootka an opinion, or a rumor, it’s a scientific fact. A quick look at his facebook page will draw laughter from you, whether you like it or not. A passing conversation with him will leave you with at least a chuckle, unless you’re a robot. And even if you were […]
I’ve never had the chance to meet with Alex. All that I know of her comes from Matt, my best friend from high school, but that didn’t stop her from donating to me and my cause. However, I am not completely removed from knowing Alex. As silly as it may sound, one particular thing I […]
“I know how crazy those rides can be and how every little donation counts.” -Alex in response to my initial thank you on facebook. Her donation wasn’t even that little, haha. I’ve only had a short time getting to know Alex, which was during Student Government my junior year. During that short amount of time, […]
