Ok this isn't fashion or beauty related, but I know you're all watching the Olympics like I am and I'm sure you guys are just as excited to share in this news. Congratulations to Gabby Douglas of the USA Women's Gymnastics team! Not only did the USA Women's Gymnastics team win gold the other day, but Gabby herself just won Gold in the Women's Gymnastics All-Around. As a 16-year old young woman of color representing the USA over in London, I'm incredibly proud. I just had to share!
I was cruising YouTube earlier today and ran across this awesome video series from P&G called "Raising An Olympian". Check out Gabby's mom telling her story, and explaining all the sacrifices Gabby had to make in order for this dream to come true. She had to leave her family as a preteen and relocate across the country to train, and ultimately made some MAJOR sacrifices. Major lesson we can all gather from this - white or black, young or old - is if you keep pressing, you WILL accomplish your dreams! Be inspired today:
This was really inspirational... I don't follow the Olympics but I'm very proud that this girl did whatever it took to meet her goals and that is something to be very proud of...
Hey Anon, news sites post the Olympic updates (for US players at least) in real time. If you want to avoid spoilers, you should probably stay off the internet.
This was really inspirational... I don't follow the Olympics but I'm very proud that this girl did whatever it took to meet her goals and that is something to be very proud of...
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting
Couldn't you have waited until tomorrow to post this !
ReplyDeleteHey Anon, news sites post the Olympic updates (for US players at least) in real time. If you want to avoid spoilers, you should probably stay off the internet.
DeleteThanks for posting this video Christina! This girl is tiny, but a HUGE inspiration to all!
ReplyDeleteAmberly D'Anna
www.asliceofglam.com
Isn't she? I literally started to tear up when I saw this!
DeleteSo proud of her. She's an inspiration to other young girls, to go out there and pursue there dream.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right! But truthfully, she's an inspiration to everyone - young and old. I even feel empowered by her.
DeleteGreat photograph. It's been brilliant watching.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing that video
ReplyDeleteLove love love "I raised an Olympian"
Kéla Walker
www.Kelaskloset.com
Such a touching video series right? She sacrificed so much, it really puts things in perspective.
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