GABBY DOUGLAS - GOLD MEDAL OLYMPIAN

By the age of 16, as a member of the United States Women's Gynmastics team, an African-American female had dreamed, pushed, strived, sacrificed and worked so hard that she became the first African-American female to earn a gold medal in both the individual and team all-around competitions at the same Olympics. 

Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas started her formal gymnastics training at age 6 and just two years later went on to become 2004's Virginia State Champion.  That made her 8 years old.  8!!  She became so-o-o-o determined and focused on achieving her dream that at the age of 14, Gabrielle left behind her Virginia Beach home and her family to train with her coach so that she could hone her skills.  Did I mention that this coach lived five states away?  Oh...and that the state she moved to was Iowa?  Iowa...not the state of California or New York or even the District of Columbia.  (I don't even plan to visit Iowa less move there for any period of time, even if I could live there rent free.)  Iowa??  OMG!

This young lady was raised by a single mother, a single mother who has admitted that at times it became very difficult financially to keep Gabby in gymnastics - but she did.  Oh, and did I mention that because of Gabby's Olympian success this young lady is now on the front of the Kellogg's cornflake box AND covers of TIME and PEOPLE magazines??  I'll be buying that cornflakes box with her picture on it as soon as it hits the stores!!!  She even has a personal official website - www.GabrielleDouglas.com   WOW!!

At the age of 16, Gabby flashes a million dollar smile, has the poise, skill and confidence to perform on the world stage.  I don't think I'd even been out of my home state at the age of 16.  (Just kidding.)  Gabby has earned and won the most prized possession in women's gymnastics, the Olympian all around gold medal! 

THIS YOUNG LADY IS AWESOME AND AWE-INSPIRING!

Gabby has made history, beat the best athletes in the world, brought honor to her country, her family and herself.  And the bloggers, tweeters, face bookers and others are commenting on her HAIR?  For real??

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Peace

Michele