i’m running in this beauty pageant for my yacht club,and if you win your crowned the "princess " and i have to read this essay about myself,but i also have to give a copy to three of the judges. is the spelling and the punctuation correct ? thanks!

"Hi ,

I’m Emily ******,and I hope to be ******Yacht Club’s princess for the 2010 boating season.

I’d first like to thank everyone who encouraged ,and supported my decision to run for princess this year. You’ve all given me the confidence boost i needed. And i want to especially thank the judges for taking the time to come out today,and judge our pageant.

Secondly I want to tell you a little about myself. I’m sixteen years old,and attend ********* High School as a junior,class of 2011.
I’ve played lacrosse my freshmen ,and sophomore year. And plan to continue doing so. Playing lacrosse has shown me my strengths….and weaknesses. I’ve learned how far I can really push myself,and that if i want something bag enough,to just go for it. Besides playing lacrosse I enjoy tubing off the back of my jet-ski. The adrenaline rush I feel is incredible,almost indescribable. When its to cold to go tubing,i love watching movies. From the classics like ‘The Breakfast Club’,and ‘Pretty Woman’ to new releases like ‘Across The Universe’
As for my goals I want to maintain a high GPA in school this year,and volunteer in projects to help save the bay,and one day i want to eventually own my own salon and day spa.

Lastly I want to say why I want to be the princess of ******** Yacht Club. I feel that I’m the right choice,because I truly ,and sincerely love everything about **********,and I want to do everything I can to keep ******** the best it can possibly be. And I care about our bay ,and I think having the title of ‘princess’ I could really get the message out about keeping our bay healthy. Also our last princess left some pretty big shoes to fill,and I know that with my commitment,and enthusiasm I can fill those shoes. Also no matter how challenging ,or difficult being a princess becomes, I will not give up. I never do.

Thank you!"

******** is personal information.

thanks!

Which is more essential to peak performance and avoidance of injury?

My calves, thighs and glutes are strong and defined (from skiing moguls), but I’m concerned about joints and ligaments. I’m double-jointed, which may be contraindicated for certain stretches.
Thank you for bringing up the issue of bone density, as well. I think — at my age — I’ll probably do well to just maintain my muscles, bones and ligaments, instead of trying to build them too much.

Just watching these young Olympians ski (so fearless!) makes me wish I was 22 again, and could "bounce back" from an injury as quickly.

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