Rikki Valdez '13 Recruiting Profile

     To Whom It May Concern:

          Independence and class, a choice of words explaining me from both beginning  to end. I choose to have the upper hand and never beg for anything. Each goal and dream I have may complicate your breathing, but i strive for individualism. I am well aware this isn't Hollywood and I live in a small town, but my thoughts and dreams can overtake the universe. I am broken yet own a hopeful mind and Faith is my get away. I am an old soul but i say let's freeze and go back for one last memory. I want to stop time in a little box. I no longer take these days i live on earth with a grain of salt. My strength is built from a past of invigorating pain and loss. I never quite understood hurt until it made it my way. I can put up a shield and full suit of armor through the lens of a camera and only I know the rough and jagged edges around my heart. To the living, I am a walking label of confidence. To myself, I am beautiful both inside and out. I believe everything happens for a reason and we are wrapped around lies so that we eventually learn to trust no one but ourselves. Softball is my one cure and get away for everything. Motivation and skill keep my heart skipping each beat. I feed off competing, I learned when you find that rush to win, take home the victory. I will never drop everything and flee from life when times get tough. My strength will never be mixed with a weakness. I will shine and patience will pay off for always being on my side.

Best regards

Rikki Valdez