Before I get going on this entry, I think it's only fair to inform you of the thought process that got us to this point. I had to dress up today at school for a presentation. I thought about posting a picture of myself from earlier today, all dressed up, but no such picture exists. I then decided to settle for an older picture of me dressed up because a) all pictures of me dressed up are going to be older because it hasn't happened in a long time and b) because I figured people other than my fellow MGMT 372 classmates and Claire Borne might enjoy seeing D.O. with his shirt tucked in. As I was looking through older pictures to share with the masses, I found this one, and I thought I ought to share it.
This is a picture of me at Regionals (maybe Districts... either way) my senior year of high school. This would be my last year to ever compete in the best sport on the planet, gymnastics. I went on to compete in State that year, and finished somewhere in the very slightly above average range. My wonderful father took this picture, and while I'm on the parental subject, let it be known that my parents might have missed one of my meets though all my 4 years of competing in high school. They're tight.
I could go on and on about gymnastics, but I'm sure that a very small percentage of readers would find it worth their time, so I'll spare the majority. I have reason to believe that the online diary for the masses will be seeing some new traffic now that I've got links on both facebook and the Six Chicks blog, and when you become more famous, you've gotta cater to the needs of your constituents... or something. Ok, anyway, say all that to say, gymnastics is, in my opinion, the best sport man has ever created, and I'm looking forward to getting a copy of Bryan High's gymnastics schedule so I can actually have plans on Friday nights.
11.14.2005
ahh... the days of old
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7 comments:
I want to go with you to a meet, so you can teach me about the "best sport on the planet".
That's a real sweet picture. I'm impressed...
I'm in as well! I can attest to gymnastics being the most amazing sport ever! Countless hours of work and sweat will for sure bring you to appreciate the sport! Also, I do appreciate you allowing me to see you all dressed up. It's a Derrick Oliver that only a select few get to see!
look at the definition on that man! It's amazing.
"You ain't cool unless you can do a backflip." -- world renown gymnist
... seth, it's gymnast (we put the nast in nasty)
you look cool in your gymnastics picture...i however am documented as the kid who for her seven years as a pretty pathetic gymnast wore bright leotards and matching scrunchies for her hair...but that is just life as a kid...maybe i could have looked skilled, talented and cool as well if i had not given up and quit, the world will never know :)
You are so huge. Keep the muscles bulging.
This picture (and others from your meets)pops up on my screen saver. I still miss going to those meets. Mom and I would have loved for you to have taken a picture of you with your shirt tail tucked in. Guess we will have to imagine it?
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