What's up guys. Back again to write some more to share what I have been up to. Well, I have been so busy in the last I guess you can say week because I have had relatives come in from out of town for graduation and just with finish up high school.

This past saturday was one of the happiest days of my life next to your birthday, christmas, and some even say your wedding day. My graduation wasn't even that long and it kind of hit me when I was seating down listening to the songs and the people speak it is really over with. You know you say you can't wait until I graduate and leave but it is more to that. You are about to step into a world of the unknown and be out there somewhat on your own not able to have mommy or daddy come to your rescue. I'm not nervous or scared but excited and actually ready for this challenge.To the younger kids, just enjoy your years in high school because you know what they go by so quickly, especially if you play sports.

I kicked with my friends and family this past weekend, going to breakfast, lunch after graduation parties and I had the chance to be on a radio station here in chicago, 92.3 FM. It is one of the most listened to stations here. I had people call and text message me like I heard you on the radio. One thing I will always do in being blessed in certain situations where you can make a difference and influnce someone's life, is always help and give words of encouragement. I will always rep for the city of Chi. It was my first experience on the radio but it went actually well. It is kindda just like talking to a reporter but it is broadcasted. I was so excited and I had the chnce to meet a professional football player too who was on the show also.

My mom, aunt, dad, and sister came with me. I brought my sister though into the studio with me. She is fourteen so she kindda thinks she is grown but I always want to include her in some of the things that I do so she knows that she can be big in basketball and do some of the things that I was able to do in high school. Anybody, boy or girl can do what I have done and the many of those before me. You just have to remain focused on the prize and know that it is in arms reach.

I started back practicing on Monday doing mostly speed work, ins and outs, hurdle hops, accelerations and weight room. Nothing really to big because it is now late in the season and you do most of your hard training doing indoor and the earlier part of outdoor.

I went earlier Monday morning and got my first tattoo. It didn't even hurt but it did around the bone on my shoulder blade and I cried like a big baby. but I was a solider though. Then tuesday all I did was exchanges and 100s. And today I did a 400 split, running a 300 with a minute break after then running a 100.

The weather today was totally different from that of monday and tuesady. It wa like 10-15 degrees cooler. That is one thing about Chicago, We have some funny weather but you bear it, get through it and accomplish what you have to do.

My team and I leave tomorrow morning for North Carolina. I ready and so are they. We are so excited because this is going to be my last outdoor with them. It is going to be something I am always going to remember.I will be sad but like I said before you have to move on to the next leave something, I hope all of you plan to do because the sky is the limit. We come back sunday and then tuesday I leave to go to California to try to be on the PanAm team. I hope I make it because i have the times and have prepared for this from the beginning of the season. Like I always say, no big.

One thing I want to accomplish this weekend is just to do good and win. I think everyone wants to win. This summer I plan to run, work, and just kick it with my friends. I can't wait until the Taste of Chicago, where you get to eat what you want from all the different types of restauarants in Chicago.

Well like I said I am going to end each blog, with some words of encouragement "Live each day like it is your last and ALWAYS HAVE FUN!" Keep it real, Alex.