Notes From In Between

Becoming a FIG rhythmic gymnastics judge pushed me in a way that felt familiar and new. During the exam period, forty-eight routines lived in my mind. Twelve in each category: Body Difficulty, Apparatus Difficulty, Execution, and Artistry. I studied before class, judged after class, and joined midnight Zoom sessions while balancing projects, client work, and deadlines. It was heavy, but I stayed consistent. Once I committed, I trained the way I used to as an athlete: focused