Last weekend, there was a slope style competition at Bear. I was practicing for it all week. I was a little sick the day before but still was going to try and do the competition. Then, the morning of the competition, I started throwing up. I decided I shouldn’t do it. I was so upset. I was looking forward to the competition all week and I practiced so hard. That morning, we had to go home so I didn’t get to ride for three days. I was trying to get better so I could at least go to school Tuesday and Wednesday. I was almost better on Tuesday but still had a cough so I didn’t go to school Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, I was all better and got to go to school Wednesday.
On Thursday and Friday, it was back to work. I went to Mountain High to ride because I had a competition there on Saturday. It was a slope style and I was very nervous. It actually turned out to be a fun day. After the competition was over, we drove to Big Bear.
I had a slope style competition at Bear on Sunday. I was a little nervous but they made the jumps a bit smaller than they were before (see the pictures below). The second one was the biggest and had a lip that was straight up. On my first run, I did the first jump and cleared it, I rolled the second jump and hit the last jump. I cleared both the first and last jump. I was nervous to hit the second jump because you have to get a lot of speed and I had never tried it (not even in practice). On my second run, I hit all of the jumps and landed the second one perfectly. I was so proud of myself when I landed the second jump. It felt great to clear all of the jumps. That was the first time I’ve hit three big jumps at a time. Usually, I only hit one big jump at a time. I had lots of fun this weekend.
Plus, I beat myself this weekend.
Also, a huge thank you to Hannah for giving me the Jamie Anderson Billabong jacket and to the guy that gave me the green USASA t-shirt. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Kai
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Ms. Kaili,
We are so very proud of you and your accomplishments. Making that jump had to be frightening
but you did it and you should be so proud of yourself. You are an inspiration. Thank You for taking us along with you since we can’t be there in person. Hold Palmer down and give him a kiss for us and a big kiss for you. We miss you and love you.
Big Papa and Grammy
Hi Kai,
So glad we have this for your updates – you are sooooo awesome!! Can’t wait to be able to watch you in person!! Keep up the good work – you are truly blessed!! ;0)
Anita & Duane
Hi Kaili!
Your mom sent me the link to your blog and I have enjoyed reading all about your snowboarding adventures! What an awesome experience you are having!!! Lucky girl!!!!!!!!! Good luck in all your competitions and I hope one day I can see you compete in person!!! Keep up the good blogs as I feel like I am there in person with all of your good descriptive details!! They better be giving you extra credit in english! 🙂
Take care and I’ll see you this week at school.
Love, Mrs. Leara