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This Olympics, Im going in knowing that Ive been here before.
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Were just going to go out there and venture to be the best that we can be.
There may be a starting five, but people coming off the bench canalsobe in the starting five.
I think that is what separates us.
Thats why she always takes pregame naps to help make up some of that deficit.
Im a phone-checker first thing, but lately, Ive been trying to hold off.
Instead, I wake up and pray.
I thank God for giving me the light of day.
Then, I turn over and I check my messages.
Even though Ive lived in Las Vegas for seven years, my parents still dont understand the time difference.
Usually, they have already been texting me early, so I respond to them.
My house has to be cold.
Its usually between 65 and 69 degrees.
When I put my feet on the floor and its chilly, its like, Oh, Im up.
Then I slip on myNike Calm Slides, get out of bed, and let my dogs out.
I have two Australian Shepherd and poodle mixes.
My oldest is Ace, and Deuce is my youngest.
Theyre minis, and they trigger the whole house.
They really are two of a kind.
Nike
Calm Slides
Dick’s
I love natural light.
I feel like natural light wakes me up.
Then I hop in the shower.
My body wash smells amazing, its like a chefs kiss.
Its calledOuai Body Cleanser St. Barts.
Sometimes I do a double cleanse with theTatcha the Camellia Cleansing Oil.
Then I use the2% BHA Liquid Exfoliantfrom Paulas Choice Skincare.
After that, I dive into eyecare.
I use Fenty BeautysFlash Nap Instant Revival Priming Eye Gel-Cream with Green Tea + Persian Silk Tree.
I also put onActive Moist Moisturizerfrom Dermalogica.
After that, I brush my teeth.
Then I check to ensure my dogs didnt tear up my backyard.
Sometimes the fancy smelling good lotions dont really work out here.
I useOuai hand lotionandPalmers Coconut Oil Formula Body Lotion, whichactuallymoisturizes my skin.
Hand Lotion
Palmers
Coconut Oil Formula Body Lotion
Walgreens
Then its breakfast time.
Then its time to eat.
My chef usually cooks this breakfast skillet with hash browns, bacon, peppers, and sausage.
Im not an egg person, so it sounds a little dry, but its like a casserole.
Its delicious, and sometimes she puts it in panini bread, which I eat with some mild salsa.
Give me some orange juice along with it, and Im good.
I really value my time, so I plan ahead more now.
When I was younger, I was like, whatever, Ill get to it.
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