I was glad to have Nationals behind me and to start going to volleyball camps and for high school practices to start. I went to the Mizzou volleyball camp with Kaya and we were roommates. We accidentally got put with two other girls, but it got worked out. We ended up becoming good friends with Sophie and Bella, who are definitely going DI. Battle volleyball also went to the MU team camp this year. It was super hot in the non-air conditioned gym, but it was a lot of fun. I got to play libero! My foot held out at both camps until the end of each day. At the second camp (tournament), I was on the sideline and a girl from another court crashed into my back. My foot and back were done for the day, right when mom got there to watch. Our team also participated in the Licking tournament. I got to play libero again! We didn't play great the first day and actually lost to Hallsville (Dad's school.) We played great the second day and ended up losing to Jefferson City (Ali and Landrie's team) to take 2nd overall! We also played a scrimmage against Mexico, but it was mostly JV that played. Battle High School hosted a youth camp and I got to test my skills at "coaching" again.
Tristn and I went with our moms to Kansas City for the Prep Dig Showcase. It was something I had been looking forward to for a long time and wanted to get some exposure. It was an interesting experience and I'm glad I did it. I skipped Saturday of VBS so I only got a minor role in the skit that I usually do.
After the first MU camp, we found out Dad got Covid, most likely from Nationals. Mom and I both ended up getting it and feeling really crappy and exhausted for a week. Luckily I was able to recover in between volleyball camps. I went for my check up with Dr. Bohon. She said my foot was maintaining, but recommended only playing over other day to reduce the load on my sesmoid bones to prevent a fracture. That would result in a season ending cast. I am starting physical therapy this month.
I also had my wisdom teeth removed. I was mostly scared about the IV, but I did ok. Mom said I was really funny when I woke up. I kept talking about them playing a Taylor Swift song, compared myself to Kim Kardashian, and was very sad that I didn't get to keep my teeth. I entertained my friends when I called them on the way home. Mom stopped to get a Tropical Smoothie for me and I got very mad at the lady who parked next to us because she was "looking at me!" My stitches came out pretty early and it took a while for me to smile normally, but I think I have healed pretty well.
We also noticed that Twist was not doing well. He lost 3 pounds over the last year and started projectile vomiting. His blood work was normal, so we took him to get an ultrasound. That vet said that his small intestines were not working and he thought it might be blocked. Dr. Rose did exploratory surgery on him the next day and didn't find anything. He did take a couple of biopsies of his lymph nodes and was concerned he may not make it through the night. He was very frail and would hide from us. Somehow a few days later, he started eating and getting more energy! His biopsies turned out to be normal, so we don't even know what happened. He is back to his old self!
I also got to open my very own checking account! It feels good to have a place to put the money I am making. I got to watch Chase once this month in between everything. Our family volunteered at the Food Bank again. I really enjoy doing that. I went to see Twisters with Lucy and Lila.
After all this, I was "peopled out!" I didn't even want to see John on a day that I had off. We decided to break up because we weren't making time for each other. I wasn't all that upset about it. Mom and Dad went back to work, which means school is shortly behind. Nana Arden brought lunch for us a couple of days.
We had our high school try-outs and I made the team and will be playing libero! I'm so excited for the season!
I went to the MU volleyball camp and found a puppy!
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