So I just came up to Boston this week. I am already missing home but I need to be here for all the benefits Pedro’s Judo Center has to offer me. There is great coaching here and the best players in the US to train with. When I am here I live in the ”Judo house” with the other athletes who train under Jimmy. It is a little lonely at times. When I’m not lifting, running, or doing Judo I am always on the phone with Neto, my boyfriend, or my Mom. They are my best friends and the best support system any girl could ask for! Training has been going well so far, besides a slight set back of a torn ligament in my finger. Hopefully I will be back in the full swing of things in the next few days. I haven’t missed any training but it can’t be at quite the same intensity with an injury. I am keeping my fingers crossed! – pun intended! 
