I have to say that this trip was one of the best dance experiences I've ever had. UNLV's record placed them in the running to play in a bowl game for the 1st time in over 20 years: this was a HUGE opportunity for us. After we won the last game of the season, many of us didn't know exactly what was going to happen. People through around places where the game would be held like Idaho, Hawaii, Texas, etc. After about a month of deliberation between UNLV and the bowl game representatives, we finally came to the decision that we would play the University of North Texas at the Cotton Bowl in the Heart of Dallas Texas Bowl Game. Now that's a mouth full.
Fast forward to the first day...
Our flight was at 6:55am lucky us and we arrived in Dallas about 11:30. Luckily, we didn't have to wait for the rest of the members (because we all took 5 different flights) and were able to be checked in our hotel as soon as we got there. UNLV didn't refrain from any cost because we stayed at just about the nicest hotel I'd ever been to. The first day was pretty easy because there wasn't anything on the schedule.We had a team practice, ate pizza, played Apples to Apples and went to bed. My roommates and I watched Frozen when we got back to our rooms so the party wasn't over. Can I just mention that that's just about one of the best movies I've ever seen.
YOO HOO...FAMILY! [insert Swedish accent]. Watch it if you haven't and you'll understand.
Our room went as followed: Karessa, Me, Emily, & Ashleigh.
I can't express how close this trip made us and how much I love these girls. We are all so different, which is why I think we work so well together. Also, the fact that our beds were no bigger than full-sized, which made if VERY cozy come bedtime. VERY, VERY cozy. I will never forget all of the memories we made together during this trip, and I can say I've made forever friends.
Emily got us all matching socks and mud masks. She's the sweetest. Even though we never got to use the masks, there was never a dull moment in our bungalow.
The next day, our call time wasn't until the afternoon thank the Lord. We all slept in until 10:30 and ordered room service. Can you say $5 french toast?! It was delicious. We had a pep rally planned for the day, and a New Years Eve dinner for the night. Easy day.
Even though we were playing in Dallas, UNT obviously had the home field advantage, which was a little depressing, but not enough to take down our spirits. We cheered loud and proud and got the Rebel fans ready for the big game the next day.
Yes, my eyes are closed, but it was just about the only pic I didn't have a blurry face in. LOL.
After the rally, we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the night. I can't believe we all spent New Years Eve in Dallas, Texas. There's not much to do if you have to get up at 5 the next morning and put on a FULL face and hair for the game so we kept it relaxing.
After dinner we all went to our rooms. Some slept, while other like us hung out till midnight and celebrated. I have to say that bringing in the new year with these girls was almost the best way I couldn't done it. I was a little sad because I was away from my husband for the first time, but they did a great job filling in.
My roommates and I weren't tired so we decided to take "family pictures" in our hotel room. I'll let them speak for themselves. It was a riot.
I laugh every time I see these. If only you knew.
The next day was the game. I can't express enough how thank I am we just the chance to cheer on the Rebels Football and be apart of history at UNLV. I love this team so much and am so proud of everyone and all that we've done. Each and everyone of these dancers are unique and bring something special to the team. It'll be a memory I'll cherish forever in this lifetime.
Even though we lost the game, we won the chance to show what we've got and put our hearts on the line. No one can take away what we got to accomplish coming here and no on will feel it but us. I'll always love the Rebels and bleed Scarlet and Gray!
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