My goal out of swimming is to feel fulfilled and accomplished. I am a natural team leader and someone who is always pushing others and myself to be better, and I see my teammates as family. I started swimming a bit later than most but that hasn't stopped me for pushing to be better. Through my chronic back and joint pain and injuries I have/had, I refuse to let it beat me down. I love hard work and find joy starting AND ending my day with swimming. I enjoy my high school classes and my peers, but enjoy swimming even more.