I found joy. 
Last year, I left my full-time agency job. Let’s be honest… it drained me more than it grew me. Without anything lined up, letting go was scary… but necessary. I didn’t know what would fill the space.
Today, that space is filled with things that light me up. I’ve been able to challenge myself in ways I never thought possible. This morning, the challenge was on the pickleball court. And the joy was found in the journey.
It wasn’t easy. It was a grind.
There were some tough losses. Horrendous points.
There was even a moment I lost my cool out of frustration and threw my paddle into the net (I later apologized to my opponent—it was completely uncalled for). 
But that’s why you keep fighting. 
You don’t let one bad point—or one bad call—dictate the whole game. Or in my case, the whole day.
Sometimes you have to take the L on the chin and come back swinging.
Sometimes… you pickle the next game. 🙂↕️
Today, I found a way to come back and win the bronze medal. 
Couldn’t have done it without my Bread & Butter Invader paddle and the FREAKY TACK grip from UDrippin. 
Love the feel!!!
Big congrats to my competitors Judd (gold) and Doug (silver)—incredible players and even better sports. I want to be like them when I grow up. 
And huge thanks to The City of Greenville Parks & Recreation for another competitive ladder league. We’ll see you in the fall! 
This isn’t just about medals.
It’s about making space for what matters.
It’s about finding joy again.
