Hey y’all! Emily here! I know many of you may not know me, so I’ll introduce myself a little further: I am a Texas native blessed to have the opportunity to live in new places as a marine wife; I’m an NBG lover (seriously – could the pieces be any more beautiful and original!?); and I’m a dreamer! I know – weird way to introduce myself, but I’m a total dreamer, and that’s what I’m blogging about today! I am so inspired by NBG owner Kristi and those like her who fiercely labor to make their dreams a reality! I recently took a leap of faith and followed a dream of my own: auditioning for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders! I know…crazy right!?! For me, it certainly is!
If you had asked me a couple years ago if I planned to pursue my dream of being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, I probably would have awkwardly shifted the conversation to any other subject. I have had this deep-seeded dream for almost 10 years, but I never had the courage to follow through. For three years, I gave myself every reason not to audition. I gave into fear. But finally this year, I overcame my fear and started chasing my dream! It has been the most exhilarating and incredible process! After three rounds of dance auditions, I have been invited into the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Training Camp! I am still in the process of chasing my dream, but because I finally gained the courage to do so, I want to share that courage with you!
Firstly, no one will ever love your dream the way you do. No one. So keep it close to your heart, guard it, protect it, and don’t ever give anyone the opportunity to diminish your shine!
Secondly, surround yourself with those who encourage your dream! I cannot stress the importance of this enough! There may be times when you feel like giving up, but the support of those around you will give you the strength to push further than you could on your own!
Thirdly, you better WERK! ;) Farmers who prepare their fields for rain yield better crops than those who sit on their bums during the off-season! So prepare your fields, girl! ;) Do what needs to be done to grow your dream into a reality and water it with the love you have for your dream and the care of those amazing people around you! (I don’t know why I’m making so many farming references…whut!?)
And lastly, be content regardless! For me, this is the most difficult step but I have found that peace of mind makes chasing my dream more worthwhile. Tune your heart to be grateful for every opportunity that comes your way, and whether your dream comes to fruition or not, you will always walk away feeling like you’ve won! ☺ “My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me, and what misses me was never meant for me.”
As I mentioned, I am still in the process of chasing my dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader! I have chosen to have a content heart regardless of the outcome, but I would love your good vibes and your prayers because I want to earn my boots and dance on that field! ☺
“Understand that life isn’t what you’re given. It’s what you create, what you conquer, and what you aim to achieve.”
“Understand that life isn’t what you’re given. It’s what you create, what you conquer, and what you aim to achieve.”
Keep chasin’ those dreams, y’all!
Emily
@emily.hatch
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