If you were a cheerleader, you will be able to relate to these 10 things. Participating in this sport—and yes, it is a sport; I'm not even going to argue—made you love high school that much more. It wasn't just about the cute uniforms and getting everyone's attention at sporting events by throwing each other in the air. It was about making memories and having fun with your best friends.
1. Soffe shorts were the only thing that you wore.
And you can't deny, you had them in every color.
2. You did stunts anywhere that you could.
Even in your heels.
3. You always had something to do on a Friday night.
Making plans with every single one of your friends was easy.
4. You have experienced injuries and watched a ton of people get hurt.
Seeing people fall from a stunt or breaking their nose becomes the norm.
5. Cheer camp was so stressful but completely awesome at the same time.
Getting the spirit stick every night really is a thing, and don't dare drop it.
6. Learning a new stunt made practice a lot more exciting.
And when you nailed it, it made practice 10 times better.
7. Hearing your coach say, "Last time," was the best feeling ever.
Even though those words never really meant last time, it was still some sort of a relief.
8. You had an excuse to wear tons of glitter and awesome bows all the time.
And let's face it: You still wish you could rock crazy make up and a huge bow in public.
9. Hairspray was your best friend, and so were bobby pins.
But you always hated taking your hair out after a game or competition.
10. But no matter how long practices were, how bad your ankles hurt, or how tired you were from learning a new routine, you loved every single minute of it.
