Self Realization Moment: I CAN Relate to Rachel Berry

As of late I would like to acknowledge my friends and family who made those comments comparing me to Rachel Berry from Glee," You are right I am like her." Even though I think I don't think we look alike physically I can relate to what she was going through with her guy situation. When I was growing up anytime I said I liked a boy in high school his friends would always crowd around him like a pack of wolverines, and I don't mean University of Michigan Wolverines who swim like its nobody's business or make it to the NCAA Big Dance in 2009. I mean people who are willing to make someone feel bad over an infatuation. Having that happen to me on several occasions was intimidating. Even when I was told I would never,"have my first kiss" or "no guy would want you Dorothann," were some of the worst things anyone has said to me in terms of romance. Now boyfriends and dating is secondary to me. Its more important that I get really good at swimming, get educated, find a job and then capture the heart of Mr. Right.
However, on Rachel Berry's end she did EVERYTHING she could to get Finn and it didn't work out for her either. Talk about rejection. When Quinn started on her about what she was doing I felt sorry for Rachel. It made me realize that she is just as vulnerable as any other girl, including myself. Who cares about being in the spotlight, especially when someone decides to resort to cruelty as. a way that will cause you to feel bad.
I had one of those teary-eyed self realization moments as I heard the song "Get it Right" on the episode Original Song. I made this comment to my mom "I can relate to her situation." There's this one line in the song that says," My best intentions keep making a mess of things," which is totally how I felt when I was 15 or 16 years old and I didn't get asked to a dance or rejected by a guy.
But now, I've gotten into the mindset of "your worthy of a man who will love you to death and think some gorgeous Greek princess D," because I've made myself happy with who I am before I find Prince Charming. Its much easier to be happy, confident, healthy and smart rather than be miserable and stupid in terms of relationships. If I could say something like that to Rachel Berry I think she would feel better about her situation.
My philosophy is "make yourself happy before making anyone else happy." I know it seems somewhat selfish but it works. If your not happy no one will be happy. People don't want to be around others that are miserable.
Here's a collage of words that describe my world of happiness. Enjoy!

International Adventures Part 2: Family Heritage Completion Trip to Greece

Γεια σας fools! (that's Greek for "hello" or "goodbye"). I am officially going international AGAIN!!! Where will Dorothann's adventures take her this time? Your answer is on the flag: Greece and Crete. My family is Greek for those of you who did not know that about me. This is my opportunity to finish my research project on my mom's side of the family by going to Chania, Crete, specifically Agia Marina and Aroni, where my mom's family is from. Not only will I be doing this but I will also be swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, visiting monuments, taking ships from Pireaus, possibly meeting HOT Greek boys, and going to Athens to see the Parthenon and hopefully, some Olympic venues.

Butterfly stroke: No Pain No Gain

I am a swimmer...I've been doing this since 2008. Recently I have started to attend a swim workout class at Westminster along with helping start a swim club on campus. Even though its fun lately its been insane. I've recently learned that my dolphin kick isn't exactly perfect. Reason: rolling my body underwater. It sounds simply to do but unless your Michael Phelps or Natalie Coughlin its actually really hard. So just like learning to do flip turns and practicing those I am now attempting to learn how to do butterfly stroke. The fly isn't easy because your only allowed two kicks per stroke, you have to roll your body underwater and there's a certain tempo/rhythm that's used. Today when I went swimming I told one of my friends, " Whoever invented the butterfly stroke should have thought twice before they decided to integrate it in swimming!" But really swimming is good exercise and its low impact. I never really thought about why I use swimming as part of exercising but it seems to work for me. Now if only I can do a perfect 100m fly!