I Wanted to Be a Cheerleader but Cheerleading Would Not Want Me

Life lesson #586.

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“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.” ―W.C. Fields

In 7th grade, I was determined to become a cheerleader. Standing in front of a crowd, shouting ‘Go, fight, win’ while…