Cheer practice wore me out today, but I still feel all bubbly inside.

I wore my pink bow with my little cheer skirt, and I kept catching myself in the mirror before practice. I know I’m supposed to act more grown now, but something about that uniform makes me feel so sweet and girly.

We practiced our routine over and over until my cheeks were pink and my legs felt like jelly. I kept messing up one part and got so embarrassed, but one of the older girls smiled and told me I looked adorable when I got flustered.

I tried to act like it didn’t matter, but Diary… I loved it.

I like being noticed. I like being praised when I try hard. I like when someone calls me cute and makes me feel special, even if I get shy and pouty about it.

Tonight I’m curled up in my oversized hoodie, thinking about wearing the pink ribbon again tomorrow.

Maybe I’m grown enough to know better…

But I still like feeling like the sweet cheerleader everyone wants to spoil.

~ Summer 🎀